Connemara Chamber of Commerce

Connemara Chamber Request to meet Daragh K. O’Tuairisg and Connemara Pony Breeders Society Copy of Letter Sent 23.8.2024 >> ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Daragh K. Ó Tuairisg President, Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society, The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co. Galway H71 YA09                                                                                                                         22nd August 2024     Dear Mr Ó Tuairisg, I write to you on behalf of the Connemara Chamber committee and its members. The Chamber is very disappointed regarding the recent issues of the Connemara Pony Show from the initial on, off, on again uncertainty and confusion earlier in the year to the developments over recent days. We understand that health and safety is of paramount importance. The Chamber and our members are deeply concerned about the deferral of the riding and jumping classes and its relocation to a venue outside of Connemara. Clifden, the capital of Connemara has been the home of the Connemara Pony Show for decades and provides a vital contribution to the ongoing success of the Connemara Pony and its breed. The Chamber urgently requests a meeting with the Society regarding our concerns and is willing to make any contribution it can to assist the Society to ensure the smooth running of the show in the future.   Thank […]

Press release Tuesday April 16th 2024 Launch of the Connemara Chamber Survey 2024: Connemara Housing, Planning and Roads The Connemara Chamber is conducting a 1-minute survey with over 300 of its members and community members focusing on the perceived housing, planning and transport issues across the region. Recipients are being asked to express their views and identify challenges and concerns regarding the aging and declining permanent population, as well as accessibility to the region via roads. The business group will be following up by hosting a live phone-in discussion on the findings of the survey with the press in May. The Chair of the Connemara Chamber John Sweeney said: ‘Connemara is very good at looking after visitors. It’s our economy. However our permanent population is in decline which is very worrying. Our young people need somewhere to live. We are conducting this survey to identify the concerns of the community regarding the future of Connemara.’ Survey Link Express Your Views – Take a 1 minute to give your views via a quick survey conducted by: Connemara Chamber https://forms.gle/pRiouBjdwgf63q61A For further information please contact: Conall Joyce | Chamber Administrator | [email protected]

At a packed-out Station House Theatre in Clifden, Connemara last Saturday afternoon (25th November 2023), the Connemara community paid tribute to the man who has driven the Clifden Arts Festival (the longest running community arts festival in the country) into its 47th year. The two-hour event, organised and hosted by Connemara Chamber of Commerce included local music, dance and a series of speakers from different aspects of Connemara life, from education, business, religious, arts and music. Dr. Flynn received several presentations during the event which includes a framed letter from the president of Ireland, a specially commissioned sculpture, and a framed photo of the overwhelming words of thanks from the community. The main presentation was a piece of sculpture specially commissioned by Connemara Chamber of Commerce for Dr. Flynn. The bronze piece was created renowned sculpture John Behan. A letter was read out from President Michael D. Higgins praising Dr. Flynn’s ‘exemplary contributions to the educational, cultural, and economic vitality of Connemara’. After a standing ovation from all in attendance, refreshments were enjoyed afterwards in the Clifden Station House Hotel. Event images https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9c1rsqite6m48d5djltlq/h?rlkey=ksergl4s8hn2aqdoxaiv4g38g&dl=0  Aoife Herriott Photography Letter from President Michael D Higgins https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f56y5c0xo2v81vv5lsi6m/h?rlkey=yjozm1zwxeyl59da5plg1ltp3&dl=0 Event video https://www.facebook.com/connemarachamberofcommerce/videos/3691814114440901 ———————————- ends   Connemara […]