13th of May 3.00pm to 4.15pm Attendees: Reps from Galway County Council Reps from Connemara Chamber of Commerce Committee Topics discussed: 254 Licences Results of recent survey discussed. Clarity given by Galway County Council on 254 licenses 254 licences are issued to cover public owned spaces only e.g. car park spaces Licenses cover items that […]
Background to this Survey In Q4 2020, Galway County Council granted permission to a number of businesses in Clifden Co. Galway to establish outdoor seating on parking spaces outside their business. These licences were granted under section 254 of Planning and Development Act and are known as Section 254 licences. These licences lapsed in January […]
The Connemara Chamber of Commerce welcomes the news of the significant funding to combat Rhododendron within the Connemara National Park. We are aware that similar work in 2020 provide employment to eight locals through the Farm Relief Service. It is tremendous to see this positive conservation work ongoing within the National Park, which is of […]
Details of survey conducted by the Chamber regarding Section S254 Licences for Clifden on behalf of Galway County Council Survey letter Parklets Survey Letter from Galway County Council
We would like to welcome new members to The Connemara Chamber of Commerce to date Ardmore House B&B Ballynahinch Castle Beautiful You Benbaun House Bridewell Brewery Carna Bay Hotel Clifden Arts Festival Clifden Camping and Caravan Park Connemara Blue Connemara Rugby CLub Connemara Holiday Lettings Connemara Livestock Sales Darcy Twelve Enda O’Malley & Associates Forbairt […]
10th March 2021 Dear Connemara Business / Organisation I would like to take this opportunity to update you on some recent changes in the Connemara Chamber of Commerce. At the AGM held via Zoom on 10th February 2021 a new committee was appointed. One position remains outstanding to be filled and I would encourage any […]
The official unveiling of the New Alcock & Brown Statute took place in Clifden on March 6th 2020. The Statue was a gift to Clifden from Sean & Bernardine Mulryan and officially unveiled by British Ambassador Robin Barnett. RTE Nuacht, Keith Finnegan from Galway Bay FM and Connemara Community radio all covered the event where […]
Brexit & Connemara ‘Meet the Experts’ Session What: Brexit & Connemara ‘Meet the Experts’ Session Details: A Brexit ‘Meet the Experts’ session, with sector and subject experts aiming to assist local businesses and people to prepare for Brexit. Where: Station House Theatre When: 17th October 2018. 19.00 Cost: […]
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH OF ALCOCK & BROWN 100 In June 2019 Clifden celebrates 100 years since the first non-stop transatlantic flight in history was completed by John Alcock & Arthur Whitten-Brown. Tuesday 12th June 2018 – 1.00pm Buswell’s Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, D02 DT80 Festival to be formally launched by: […]