We are happy to announce The Connemara Chamber of Commerce office is now open, located beside the Tourist Office on the Galway road. Opening hours are: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to 5pm Thursday 2pm to 5pm Any questions, suggestions all welcome
See information on the Outdoor Seating and Accessories Scheme which is currently being administered by Galway County Council. You can submit your application for your business via this link. More info: Fáilte Ireland’s new Outdoor Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme, in partnership with Local Authorities will work to facilitate greater capacity in outdoor dining by supporting Local Authorities and hospitality businesses with upgrading […]
A new logo and brand name for Connemara and islands was launched today online. The logo exciting refresh of the older ‘Connemara – Wild at Heart’. The brand name encompasses Connemara and all the inhabited and uninhabited islands off the coast under one unified brand name. The project was managed by Galway County Council, in […]
A chairde, Galway County Council, in association with Cósta Gaelach Chonamara agus Árann and the Connemara and Aran Islands Tourism Network, invite you to the industry launch workshop of the new campaign for Conamara agus na hOileán on 18th May at 11am. Register to attend on Eventbrite here We will talk you through the new brand The Connemara and the Island […]
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 […]
