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“VIBRANCY OF GALWAY” HELPS MAKE IT NUMBER ONE DESTINATION FOR REMOTE WORKERS- GALWAY CHAMBER
The “vibrancy of Galway” was always going to make it an extremely attractive location for remote workers, according to Galway Chamber. The Chamber was speaking after the National Remote Working Survey from the Western Development Commission and NUI Galway found that Galway was the most popular county for remote workers who had relocated. A total of 11.2% of those who had moved counties had opted for Galway, with Cork second on 8.9%, followed by Kildare (7.7%), Dublin (6.4%) and Mayo (5.4%). The
Galway Chamber Shortlisted for National Awards
Galway Chamber has been shortlisted in four categories for the Chambers Ireland Chamber Awards 2022, sponsored by Zurich. The Awards acknowledge the excellence of the Chamber network in supporting local economic development. The shortlist demonstrates the strong level of activities of Chambers from across the network during the Covid crisis. Despite strong competition from across the country, Galway Chamber has been shortlisted in a range of different categories. Best Marketing Campaign Most
Galway Chamber Named 'Chamber of the Year 2022'
Galway Chamber has described being named ‘Chamber of the Year’ as “recognition of the spirit and fortitude displayed by the Galway business community over the last year”. Chief Executive Kenny Deery made the remarks after Galway Chamber were awarded the highest honour at the annual Chambers Ireland Awards, being selected for the top prize over all the other Chamber organisations in the country. As well as winning the top prize, Galway Chamber also received a category Award for ‘Supporting Enterprise
LORIENT DELEGATION VISIT TO GALWAY HAILED AS A “GREAT SUCCESS”
The visit of the Lorient delegation to Galway has been hailed as a “great success” that will help to further foster and grow the connections between the twinned cities of Galway and Lorient. That was according to Mayor of Lorient, Fabrice Loher, who also thanked the people of Galway for their immense hospitality during the visit. Mayor Loher led an eight person delegation from Lorient who had travelled to Galway as part of the efforts to further enhance the academic, commercial and cultural links
DERMOT NOLAN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF GALWAY CHAMBER
Dermot Nolan has been elected the new President of Galway Chamber. Mr. Nolan is the Group Finance Director of the Headspace Group and has previously served as Deputy President of the Chamber as well as Chair of the Evolving Galway Committee. Previously he worked with EY and Mazars in various roles up to partner level in both Ireland and internationally. He is a board member of Bia Innovator, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Architecture at the Edge. He is also President of Galway Hockey
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Powered by Inclusion: 17/05/2022
Powered by Inclusion was a disability awareness event set up by Disability Federation Ireland in conjunction with Inclusive Pathways to Employment, Galway Chamber, Galway City Partnership, and the Connemara Forum. The event was a tremendous success with Kenny Deery the Galway Chamber CEO providing MC for the event and fantastic keynote speakers including the mayor of Galway City Collette Connolly, Minister Anne Rabbitte TD, and Jack Kavanagh pharmacist and motivational speaker. Jack Kavanaghs words were
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AUSTRALIA’S GAIN, THE CHAMBER’S LOSS
If you’ve spent time in Galway, you may be familiar with the Galway Chamber, a premier business organization geared at making Galway a leading location for business, investment and people. It works to provide its business members, both big and small, with local to international lobby support, advice, networking, training and much more. To be put simply, the Galway Chamber is the driving force of the West. You may not however, be keen as to who’s behind the scenes at this world-class operation. Emma
Galway Advertiser : Galway-French ties strengthen after Ambassador’s meetings with Portershed and Galway chamber
Galway Advertiser - https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/124429/galway-french-ties-strengthen-after-ambassadors-meetings-with-portershed-and-galway-chamber French Ambassador Vincent Guérend and Portershed CEO Mary Rodgers. Galway-French trade and business ties were strengthened this month after the new French Ambassador’s meetings with Portershed and Galway Chamber. HE Vincent Guérend, the French Ambassador to Ireland, was in Galway recently where he held a number of meetings, including with the
RTÉ News: Decision on Galway City Ring Road deferred again
RTÉ News Article - https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0827/1243186-ring-road/ A decision by An Bord Pleanála on the proposed Galway City Ring Road has been deferred again until October. The 18-kilometre route would run from west of Bearna to the existing M6 motorway. The N6 GCRR comprises 5.6km of single carriageway from two kilometres outside Bearna Village to the Ballymoneen Road and 11.9km of dual carriageway going east where it merges with the N6 at Coolagh, Briarhill. The controversial €600m
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RTE news: Galway Airport to be tranformed into TV, film studio
RTE - https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0804/1239010-galway-airport-to-be-transformed-into-tv-film-studio/ A new film and television production studio in Galway has been given the green light to move to the planning stage. Atlantic Studios will be developed on the site of the former Galway Airport and aims to be up and running by summer 2022. Today's announcement is seen as a significant boost in attracting international film and television projects to the west of Ireland. The first phase will see
