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Survey Results – Connemara Housing, Planning and Road Survey – 2024
Survey Results – Connemara Housing, Planning and Road Survey – 2024 Download / View at the following link https://connemarachamber.ie/wp-content/uploads/Survey-2024-Results-Connemara-Housing-Planning-and-Roads-Survey-Connemara-Chamber.pdf
17 Apr
Upcoming Event – Business, Energy & Housing Supports Event – 22 April 7pm
_______________________________________________________________________________ Business, Energy & Housing Supports Event – 22 April 7pm Connemara Chamber of Commerce is hosting an information event on Business, Energy and Housing Supports in conjunction with Galway County Council, SEAI & Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Introduction: Cllr. Eileen Mannion & Connemara Chamber Speakers SEAI Home Energy Grants: Dr. Orla Nic Suibhne, SEAI SEC Mentor Deep Retrofit Case Study: Tina Ryan, Climate Action Coordinator, Galway County Council Galway County Council Housing Grants including Vacant Homes and Local Authority Home Loans: Carmel Kilcoyne & Michelle Connellan Local Enterprise Office SME Supports: Caroline McDonagh Pre-Planning Engagement: Galway County Council Planning Department Monday 22nd April – 7pm to 9pm The Omey Suite, Clifden Station House Hotel All welcome. Contact: [email protected] (089) 9526795 _______________________________________________________________________________
17 Apr
Press Release – Survey 2024 – Connemara Housing, Planning and Roads
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]
17 Apr
1 Minute Survey – Connemara Housing, Planning & Roads Survey
Are you concerned about the future of Connemara? – Declining / aging population – Housing crisis – Planning issues – Accessibility via transportation Express Your Views Via the Survey @ Chamber Housing, Planning & Roads Survey – 2024 >>>
31 Jan
Public Consultation – Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway
Notice from Galway County Council – 30th January 2024 Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway Public Consultation 1 Galway County Council are inviting 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, constraints and opportunities for the Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway project. Your participation in this consultation is important, and we value any feedback which you think should be reviewed by the Project Team to help inform the development of the project. To facilitate this, an in-person public consultation event will take place at Clifden Station House Hotel, Galway Road, Clifden, H71 AK52 on Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Maps and documents will be on display and members of the Project Team will be available to discuss any queries or concerns regarding the project. A project website has been developed, derrigimlaghtokylemoregreenway.ie, where all project information, including the maps and documents on display at the in-person public consultation event, can be accessed. A questionnaire is also available on the website, providing you an opportunity to have your say on the project. Please submit your views and feedback online or send by post or email on […]
28 Nov
Connemara community pays tribute to Dr. Brendan Flynn of Clifden Arts Festival
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 […]