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Community Survey – Regenerating the Capital of Connemara
Note Below: Importance Correspondence from Senior Planner, MKO (consultation appointed to develop a plan for Clifden . Community Survey >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClifdenCommunitySurvey —————————————————————————————– Clifden – Regenerating the Capital of Connemara Working alongside Galway County Council, a design team, consisting primarily of LUC, Tobin Consulting Engineers and MKO Planning & Environmental Consultants, have recently begun work on a project which will be transformational for the town of Clifden. The project will seek to reinforce Clifden’s position as the ‘Capital of Connemara’ through the regeneration of its public realm and greenspaces. The project has been funded by Galway County Council and the Government of Ireland Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), to address 3 specific locations within the town: Town Centre Public Realm The Harbour Park The Beach Road Quay Area These are 3 distinct projects, but very much interlinked, as together they will provide a rejuvenated town centre for everyone to enjoy. The design team have created a bespoke project website (https://www.clifdenregeneration.com/) to provide an introduction to the project and a space where the community can be informed about the aims and the vision of the project. The website contains links to Information Boards, a Video explaining […]
Business Survey – Regenerating the Capital of Connemara
Note Below: Importance Correspondence from Senior Planner, MKO (consultation appointed to develop a plan for Clifden . Business Survey >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClifdenBusinessSurvey —————————————————————————————– Clifden – Regenerating the Capital of Connemara Working alongside Galway County Council, a design team, consisting primarily of LUC, Tobin Consulting Engineers and MKO Planning & Environmental Consultants, have recently begun work on a project which will be transformational for the town of Clifden. The project will seek to reinforce Clifden’s position as the ‘Capital of Connemara’ through the regeneration of its public realm and greenspaces. The project has been funded by Galway County Council and the Government of Ireland Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), to address 3 specific locations within the town: Town Centre Public Realm The Harbour Park The Beach Road Quay Area These are 3 distinct projects, but very much interlinked, as together they will provide a rejuvenated town centre for everyone to enjoy. The design team have created a bespoke project website (https://www.clifdenregeneration.com/) to provide an introduction to the project and a space where the community can be informed about the aims and the vision of the project. The website contains links to Information Boards, a Video explaining […]
2 Major New Extensions of the Connemara Greenway now firmly on the Cards
Connemara Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent announcement (December 2021) and allocation of €3,050,000 towards the development of the Connemara Greenway. Connemara Greenway funding announced by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII): Clifden to Recess: €1,900,000 Derrigimlagh – Clifden – Kylemore Abbey: €550,000 Galway to Moycullen: €600,000 The Chamber has for many years focused on getting a safe off-road walking and cycling path from Clifden to The Signature Discovery Point at the Marconi radio station at Derrigimlagh. The Marconi Station itself now receives over 30,000 (visitors and locals alike) per annum – all mainly by car. The recent allocation of €550,000 for this Connemara Greenway extension will bring even more visitors but by foot and bike. The support of landowners has been invaluable in providing access to their property that allowed us to identify a satisfactory solution and following lengthy discussions, an in principle agreement has been reached with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to permit the development that will involve a raised boardwalk on a special area of conservation. We have concluded environmental assessments and are awaiting a pre planning meeting with Galway County Council before submitting a planning application. We would like to thank all of the landowners for their support […]
Major Progress on Tourism Master Plan for Connemara & the Islands
In 2018 a tourism masterplan for Connemara and the Islands was developed under Fáilte Ireland. It was a first of its kind by Fáilte Ireland and has since spawned similar plans all along the Wild Atlantic Way and further afield. Q1 2022 saw an in-depth review was conducted to see the progress of the Connemara and the Islands Tourism Masterplan (or VEDPs) as they are now known. Now, four years into the five-year plan Out of 111 Actions in the Master Plan, almost 80% is either complete or in progress For CAITN three major highlights stand out: The value of cooperation and collaboration The tourist season was extending Substantial progress on the Connemara Greenway – View the Full Interim Progress Report Here (English) >> – View the Full Interim Progress Report Here (Irish) >> Where to Next …. COVID-19 demonstrated how valuable the tourism sector is to our regional economy Reboot – One year left we need collective shoulders to the wheel Refocus – 20% of the plan to get over the line, Priorities identified Continue great energy by CAITN members in championing particular actions More champions welcome! See photos below from the recent report launch on Arainn / […]
Galway to Oughterard Greenway – Public Consultation
The following notice appeared on https://galwaytooughterardgreenway.ie/public-consultation/ Galway County Council, in partnership with Galway City Council have commenced the development of a scheme for the Galway to Oughterard Greenway. During the design process, the project team will hold a number of stages of non-statutory public consultation. These consultations may be a combination of public information events and/or publication of elements of the scheme electronically for comment. First Non-Statutory Public Consultation – Study Area and Constraints As part of the work to date, AECOM has defined a study area and are currently in the process of identifying the artificial and natural constraints as well as any external parameters, which relate to this study area. These external parameters include (but are not limited to) economic, engineering and environmental constraints. Galway County Council, in conjunction with Galway City Council now invite the residents of the local area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the Study Area and Constraints for the Galway to Oughterard Greenway project from Monday 28th February 2022 to Tuesday 22nd March 2022. Your participation in this consultation is important and we would value any feedback which you think should be reviewed […]
Supporting Ukraine & its People – Connemara Chamber of Commerce
Connemara Chamber of Commerce Stands with Ukraine. Support the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal here >>
Clean Up Clifden Day
***Volunteers needed*** Clean up Clifden Day Sunday April 3rd @12:30pm Meeting in the town square. Please come out and help for 2 hour litter picking around the town and approaching roads. SuperValu providing refreshments on the square. All help greatly appreciated.
Not Getting the Message? Join the Connemara Chamber Broadcast List
* Connemara Chamber Broadcast List – Signup >>* https://forms.gle/SzPUC88E8DjmZ1y78 The Connemara Chamber of Commerce is launching a text alert system (via What’s App) to keep Connemara’s businesses and organisations in the loop. The new communications system promises to send only periodic updates about important and relevant information. If you would like to receive no more than 1 text message per week (maximum) from the Connemara Chamber of Commerce, then please fill out the form below. For more general info on this Broadcast WhatsApp Service see: https://connemarachamber.ie/broadcastlist/
AGM Notification – Connemara Chamber of Commerce Limited CLG
Dear All Re: Annual General Meeting notification Details below and attached. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Connemara Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday 5th of April 2022 at 7.00 pm at the Station House Hotel Theatre. Agenda: Presidents Report to include: Chamber office Irish Language Planning Town Outdoor Seating Marconi Way Membership Drive Fundraising Remote Working Hub Car Parking Parklets Survey Tidy Towns Lotto Galway County Council Christmas Shopping Campaign Financial Report Election of Officers AOB Proxy In the event you cannot attend the AGM you may appoint a proxy. Please see link for form – Proxy Form – Chamber of Commerce – 2022 to be completed and returned to Connemara Chamber of Commerce, Platform 6, Galway Road, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway Nominations Role Name of nomination President Vice President Treasurer Secretary PRO If you wish to nominate a person for a position on the Chamber board please give details below. There will be a vote at the AGM for positions with two or more nominees. All forms to be returned before 5pm on Friday 1st 1st April 2022. The president/chairperson shall be entitled to […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Clifden, Connemara
2022 St Patrick’s Day Parade, Clifden, Connemara Dear Community Groups, Schools and Businesses, The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of the Connemara Chamber of Commerce in association with the Clifden & District Community Council wish to invite your group to participate in the St. Patricks Day parade on Thursday, March 17th. The parade will commence at 12.30pm with all groups to assemble along Galway Road by 12.00pm. Stewards will be on hand along route to aid and assist in any way to ensure a safe-and well marshalled parade. Participating groups may enter any float or theme of own choosing, and as we say every year the brighter and bolder the float the better. There are a variety of prize categories this year which include:- Best overall Most topical Best community effort Most comical Every school that participates in the parade will receive a Certificate of Participation. There will be entertainment on the Town Square prior to the parade, and entertainment will continue into the afternoon with a street disco, live music and more! We ask that schools should advise children to have rain gear in case of wet weather. There will be two laps of the town for all […]
In Focus
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Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
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The Connemara Greenway
Connemara Greenway Campaign
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N59 Upgrade
N59 Upgrade
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Aviation History – Remembering Alcock & Brown
On the 15th of June 1919, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten-Brown made world history by completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight. See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tourism in Connemara
Tourism Development Plan
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Brexit and Connemara
Brexit and Connemara – Information Evening
Upcoming Chamber Supported Events
Community Survey - Regenerating the Capital of Connemara
Note Below: Importance Correspondence from Senior
Business Survey - Regenerating the Capital of Connemara
Note Below: Importance Correspondence from Senior