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Ballina, Co Mayo receives the Purple Flag status for the 6th year in a row
Ballina is officially celebrating today (1st February 2019) after receiving the news that the town has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE),
Expanded Business Mentoring Service Launched in Mayo
Today, 19th February 2019, the business community in Mayo helped launch an expanded business mentoring service in the county, Mentor Mayo. Mentor Mayo is an innovative initiative that builds on
Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update
*UPDATED* Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update No Deal Scenario Chambers Ireland recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday,
A Ballina Botanical Masterpiece … Paul Kirwin of Topline Archers
Two things scare me in life. The first is any letter coming through the door with the Harp Logo on the envelope, and the second are dogs. The first, I
Chamber AGM 2019
Date & Time: Date(s): 21st February 2019 Time: 7pm Venue: Ballina Chamber of Commerce & Ballina Tourist Office Cost: FREE Event Details The Annual General Meeting of the Ballina Chamber of
Major new employment laws to shake up Irish business
A new Act containing major employment law reforms comes into force on 1st March 2019. It’s so significant that the Minister for Employment Affairs, Regina Doherty, labelled it a “once-in-a-generation
Brexit and Certs of Origin – Brexit Update
No Deal Scenario We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do
Local Enterprise Office Mayo launches Business Advisory Clinics in Ballina.
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Mayo has teamed up with Ballina Chamber of Commerce to hos a serious of Business Advisory Clinics in Ballina for the Spring Summer period. Local Enterprise
ARTIST USES €10K TO FISH FOR KNOWLEDGE IN THE DIGITAL SOCIETY
In Mayo this Autumn , the Ballina Arts Centre hosts one artist’s response to technological change. A €10,000 “digital society” bursary has been awarded by Digital Transformations to multimedia and
Uncertainty prevails in vote against Orderly Withdrawal
Press Release 15 January 2019 Uncertainty prevails in vote against Orderly Withdrawal Commenting on this evening’s (15 January 2019) outcome of the ‘meaningful vote’ in the UK’s House of Commons,
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade – Back for Business Initiative
Following a successful pilot, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is once again supporting Back for Business which is designed to support returned emigrants, men and women, who have
Local Enterprise Office Mayo Spring Summer training Schedule launched for 2019
Training courses offered by Mayo LEO Everyone in business is well aware that if you remain static, you’ll very quickly be left behind. Business practice continues to evolve with disruptive
Five things to do this January in Ballina, Co Mayo
After the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the New Year, now’s the time to check in and remind yourself of all the great things to do in your town
Take me Home Colleen returns to Ballina as part of Ballina Street Festival 2019
‘Take Me Home Colleen’ written by local musician and songwriter Brendan Farrell returns to Ballina this July as part of the Ballina Street Festival 2019, having already opened in Ballina
Brexit: European Commission’s “no-deal” Contingency Action Plan for Businesses
PRESS RELEASE: Brussels, 19 December 2018 The United Kingdom will leave the European Union in 100 days’ time. Given the continued uncertainty in the UK surrounding the ratification of the
Yuletide Christmas Fair 2018
Saturday December 22nd, from 12 pm to 7pm, will see the newly appointed Dr Kathleen Lynn Lane, hosts its first ever Christmas market; The Yuletide Fair. The Dr Kathleen Lynn
Frosty Salmon Festival comes early to Ballina, Co Mayo
25 November – 23rd December 2018 20 November 2018 –Iconic Coca-Cola truck one of this year’s Frosty Salmon Festival highlights The arrival of Santa Claus to the Jackie Clarke Collection
3.2m government funding for Ballina’s 18th Century Military Barracks.
€3.2m government funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund 2018 has been approved for the transformation of Ballina’s 18th century military barracks. It is to be developed into a digital
What’s On at Ballina Arts Centre
MUSIC: Hugh Tinney Thursday 15th November, 8pm Join Pianist Hugh Tinney as he celebrates his 60th birthday tour, performing works by composers Beethoven, Chopin and Schubert as well as Irish
N26 Roadworks into Ballina Co Mayo
Ballina Chamber of Commerce has made representation on behalf of its Chamber members to Mayo County Council in respect to the current road works and traffic management on the N26
Famine Exhibition opens in Ballina Co. Mayo on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Ballina Lions Club are proud to announce details of their upcoming Famine Exhibition which will be held in the Ballina Civic Offices from October through to March 2019. The Lions
Ballina One Act Drama Festival, Autumn Season 2018
The Ballina One Act Drama Festival returns for it’s 4th Season this November playing on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th in 2018. Doors open nightly at 6.45 / Curtain up
Ballina Chamber hosts Employers and Pensions Seminar
Ballina Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be hosting an Employers and Pensions – Roles & Responsibilities Seminar delivered by Zurich in conjunction with Rouse Insurance Brokers. Pension reform is a thorny
Budget 2019 : Chambers Ireland review
“Government’s chosen path for Budget 2019 will produce long term benefits for the Irish economy if measures announced are implemented appropriately and rapidly. Balancing the books, delivering promised investments, establishing
Budget Highlights 2019
Budget 2019 was presented yesterday and was the first Budget since 2007 to be ‘balanced’. There were no big winners from yesterday’s announcements. Increases in weekly Social Welfare payments, tobacco
Halloween Spooks visits Ballina Co Mayo along the Wild Atlantic Way
Samhain Abhainn (Halloween) Festival 25th October – 1st November We welcome again some spooky events for this year’s Ballina Halloween Festival. The festival opens on the 25th of October with the
Business Advisory Clinics to be held in Ballina
Local Enterprise Office Mayo organises Business Advisory Clinics whereby business clients are welcome to discuss their venture in confidence with a Business Advisor. We can help you identify
Culture Night for Ballina
Culture Night on Friday 21st of September is upon us once again with a wide range of events in Mayo with events in Ballina to include: Arts, Poetry, Music, Storytelling and
New Cycle of ACORNS – Support scheme for Female Entrepreneurs
ACORNS (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-ups), focuses on early stage female entrepreneurs, whose businesses are located in rural Ireland. The ACORNS initiative is supported by the Department of
Making Historic Towns along the Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC)
Save the Date – Making Historic Towns along the Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) – 22 November Ballina, Co. Mayo A new Town Centre ‘Health Check’ workshop will be taking place
Other Voices Ballina along the Wild Atlantic way
On Friday September 28th and Saturday September 29th, 2018, the vibrant town of Ballina in Co. Mayo will provide a stunning backdrop to Other Voices, the internationally acclaimed music television
Maverick Sabre & Sam Fender added to live TV recording line-up at Other Voices Ballina 2018
Other Voices Ballina 2018 September 28th& 29th, Ballina, Co. Mayo Festival Registration now open on Eventbrite. Other Voices Festival Hub launches in Ballina. Music Trail adds 22 more acts including Mango x Mathman, Girlfriend, The
September at Ballina Arts Centre
Ballina Arts Centre News this September As the kids return to school and the weather gets a little cooler, Ballina Arts Centre delivers a packed programme of events to keep
‘Exchequer Returns’ signal importance of prudence in Budget 2019
Press Release Exchequer Returns signal importance of prudence in Budget 2019 4 September 2018: Commenting on the release of today’s (4 September 2018) Fiscal Monitor, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of
Get ready for Food Fleadh Ballina
Food Fleadh Ballina, Co Mayo makes a welcome return for its fifth year this September 2018. With a four day programme planned Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th September 2018, visitors and
Ballycroy National Park Receives €2.1 million Funding
Fáilte Ireland has announced funding approval for a €2.1m 56km cycle track through part of the Ballycroy National Park. As well, the National Parks and Wildlife Service announced the
Move & Improve: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Move & Improve: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Event will take place in Ballina Community Sports and Leisure Centre Cathedral Lane (Next to Moyne College, behind St Muredachs Cathedral), on
New Term – New Beginnings
Yes Summer has nearly come to a End !!!! Not to Fright we have a list of activity to enrich and fulfill the Kids lives . Placing Kids in a
New Acts announced for Other Voices
Villagers, Tamino and Julien Baker Mayo-bound for the St. Michael’s Church live TV recordings at Other Voices Ballina 2018 September 28th & 29th, Ballina, Co. Mayo Plus, first Other
Excellence in Local Government Awards 2018 shortlist Revealed
Awards Shortlist reveals wide-ranging work at local level across Ireland Chambers Ireland today (14 August 2018) revealed the shortlist of the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2018 2018
Festival Fever Continues this August in Mayo North !
Mayo Manchester Tradfest Returns to Ballina – 2nd – 8th August 2018 Experience traditional Irish music at its best this summer The Mayo Manchester Tradfest 2018 will be
Atlantic Rhythm show Tradbeats set to wow tourists visiting Mayo
Fresh from their phenomenal run on TV3’s Ireland’s Got Talent, the young musicians and dancers of Atlantic Rhythm have already made inroads into their next challenge – taking the
Ballina Chamber meets with An Taoiseach and Heads of Government bodies this July.
Ballina Chamber of Commerce has never been so busy, and the month of July is not over yet. Remove the fact that Ireland’s largest community festival, Ballina Salmon Festival, has
First three acts announced for St. Michael’s Church at Other Voices Ballina 2018 September 28th – 29th, Co. Mayo
September 28th and 29th 2018 sees the Other Voices Festival burst into life in our gorgeous town of Ballina, Co. Mayo. The ancient walls of St. Michael’s Church in the heart of
Chambers Ireland launches Pre Budget Submission 2019 with Chief Executives from the Chamber Network
Chambers Ireland today (12 July 2018) launched its Pre Budget 2019 Submission, recommending that Government use Budget 2019 as an opportunity to think strategically about how we can future-proof our
Chambers Ireland welcomes green-light for EU-Japan Trade Deal
Chambers Ireland welcomes the news that the EU and Japan have been authorised to formally ratify a new trade deal, negotiations for which first began in 2013. Chambers Ireland Chief
Ballina Salmon Festival FREE Kids Events along the Wild Atlantic Way
Ballina Salmon Festival kicks off, 8th – 15th July featuring some great ‘free to attend’ events and activities for all the family. Specially for kids, there’s “Come Try It” (for
2018 Mayo Business Awards Applications are now OPEN
The Mayo Business Awards are a cross community initiative supported by the Mayo Chambers and other local business organisations with the backing of the Local Enterprise Office Mayo and Mayo.ie.
Lady of the Moy, Kate-Leigh Farrell promotes North Mayo along the Wild Atlantic Way
UCD Geography Society October 5, 2017 – This week marks the first of the society’s new social media campaign, where every week each committee member will write a post about
Brexit Preparedness Notices
Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Brexit Preparedness Notices Efforts are currently underway to reach an agreement to ensure the withdrawal of the UK from the
Special guests this month at The Core.
The Core is a resource for young musicians and schools in the Mayo community. It is run under the auspices of Music Generation Mayo and housed within Ballina Arts Centre.
Festival’s take-over July in Mayo North Area
FROM NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST AND OF COURSE OVERSEAS THEY TRAVEL IN THEIR DROVES TO REACH ONE DESTINATION “BALLINA” Lets Start at the Beginning ( Of July that is )
Ballina Crowned “Ireland’s Best Kept Large Town out the of the 32 Counties of Ireland in 2018″
Ballina has been crowned “Ireland’s Best Kept Large Town 2018”. The Ireland’s Best Kept Tidy Towns Awards took place today (26/06/2018) at the Harbour Commissions Office in Belfast with delegates
Teenage entrepreneurs from Mayo swop the classroom for Connemara
Seventeen teenage entrepreneurs, including six from Mayo, are swopping the classroom for the countryside this week, as they embark on a Student Enterprise Winners’ Bootcamp in Connemara through
Ballina Fringe Festival -Along The Wild Atlantic Way
A newly-established week long arts festival, Ballina Fringe Festival will run alongside Ballina Salmon Festival programme from 6-15 July 2018. Ballina and North Mayo have a proud heritage in the
Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Brexit Preparedness Notices
Efforts are currently underway to reach an agreement to ensure the withdrawal of the UK from the EU occurs with minimum disruption and to put in place a framework for
Other Voices Ballina Co Mayo September 28th & 29th, 2018
On Friday September 28th and Saturday September 29th, 2018, the vibrant town of Ballina in Co. Mayo will provide a stunning backdrop to Other Voices, the internationally acclaimed music television
Selling to Government – Introduction – Breakfast Briefing
InterTradeIreland in partnership with the Office of Government Procurement, Enterprise Ireland, Ibec, SFA, ISME, CIF and Chambers Ireland are delighted to deliver the first of a series of breakfast workshops
Father’s Day Treats
Father’s Day Is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 (St.
Atlantic Rhythm brings ‘TradBeats’ to Ballina along the Wild Atlantic Way
Fresh from their recent appearance on the Late Late Toy Show, Ray D’Arcy Show, Ireland’s Got Talent and entertaining Ryan Tubridy on his recent visit to Ballina with the Radio 1
Summer Camps in Ballina Along The Wild Atlantic Way
The Sunny Season is upon us which only means one thing “Schools out ” , What to do with the Kiddies ? Ballina has a huge variety of Camps to
Mayo North to Host Tourism Networking Event
Meet Mayo North – tourism businesses come together to network and brainstorm Anyone with an interest in the development of tourism in North Mayo is invited along
Tubs comes to Ballina Co Mayo along the Wild Atlantic Way
So Ryan Tubridy has just finished a live broadcast in Ballina, which kicked off this morning, Thursday 31st May from 9am running through to 10am. And what a jam packed
Chambers Ireland welcomes the launch of Project Ireland 2040 funds
Chambers Ireland today, welcomed the launch of the €4 billion Project Ireland 2040 funds for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and innovation. Responding to the announcement, Chambers Ireland Chief
Brave Mayo Famine Girls sent to Australia to be Remembered
The resilience and courage of c 140 girls from four Mayo workhouses who were sent to Australia 1848-50 will be honoured in Ballina in October of this year. From the
Glitz n Glam Casino Night returns to Ballina as local GAA Club, Ballina Stephenites hosts night to remember.
Ballina Stephenites GAA Club is proud to announce the return of its very successful Casino Night. After its inaugural night in 2017 and due to popular demand the Casino Night
June Bank Holiday 2018 — Along the Wild Atlantic Way
June Bank Holiday the second of three long weekends of Summer is fast approaching, here in Ballina we have a Jam – Packed Line -up in Store from Folk & Country
Ballina Chamber launches Shop Local Campaign
Shift the balance ‘in favour of ‘the home team’ by switching to quality Irish products in your local shops in Ballina. Ballina Chamber of Commerce has made an appeal to hard
Ballina Chamber President urges Apple to consider North Mayo for Data Centre as it withdraws plans in Athenry.
Apple’s Data Centre withdrawal demonstrates need for urgent review of planning system. Commenting on today’s (10 May 2018) announcement by Apple that they will no longer proceed with their plans
Europe Day is a celebration and reminder of the importance of Ireland’s EU membership
Commenting on today’s (9 May 2018) Europe Day celebrations, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “Europe Day is a celebration of the peace, unity and freedoms which Ireland
Get GDPR ready with Ballina Chamber of Commerce
Data protection applies to every business – it can be a sole trader, partnership or company. It applies if you hold personal information that can identify an employee or a
Ballina Chamber provides Export Documentation to National and International Businesses
Export Documentation Some countries request a Certificate of Origin with imports. This document proves the place of growth, production, or manufacture of goods. Ballina Chamber provide two types of certificates
Fantastic Jam -Packed line up at the Art Centre this May !!!
About the Art centre Ballina Arts Centre is an exciting multidisciplinary arts venue in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Presenting a programme filled with the very best in visual art, music, film,
COCA-COLA PROPOSES TRANSFER OF CONCENTRATE MANUFACTURING FROM ATHY TO BALLINA
Press Release 2 May 2018 from Coke – Cola Coca-Cola has today announced that following a review of concentrate manufacturing, it is proposing the transfer of production
Ballina celebrates Mayo Day 2018 with a big splash of Green and Red
Mayo Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of the arts and culture, vibrant communities, and unquenchable spirit of county Mayo. Now in its fourth year, Mayo Day has
Broadhaven Irish Tours is ready for the new season!
Broadhaven Irish Tours; a combination of local knowledge, exclusive Irish tour guiding, a pub with the finest Guinness in Ireland and breathtaking scenery. This is what makes up the Broadhaven
Mayo County Development Plan 2020 – 2026 – Have Your Say!
**HAVE YOUR SAY** The preparation of a new County Development Plan for Mayo, by Mayo County Council is underway with the commencement of an 8 week public consultation period from
Enterprise Ireland: Regional Enterprise Development Fund opportunity
Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund will support major new collaborative and innovative initiatives by business that aim to improve enterprise development in a region, across regions or nationally, and
Jobs in Ballina Co Mayo
Dillon’s Bar & Restaurants Full time chef required to join our ever expanding professional team .Minimum 3 years’ experience required. Also waiter/waitress required, experience essential. Call Paul at 089 4868685
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – are you prepared?
New legislation is coming, deadline is May 25th 2018, are you prepared? Looking after client and employee personal information, ensuring it is safe and not used in any way
Student Enterprise Awards County Final 2018
The Student Enterprise Programme County Final 2018 took place in The Great National Hotel Ballina, on Tuesday the 20th of March. Schools from all over the county took part following
Diversity & Inclusion key to successful CSR in Irish Business
Earlier this month, Chambers Ireland officially launched the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2018 at AIB’s Bankcentre. The CSR Awards offer the business community a chance to promote and highlight the
Ballina Public Realm Plan
Ballina Public Realm Plan Consultation Boards Mayo County Council, with support from with the Heritage Council, is preparing a Public Realm Plan for the streets and open spaces in Ballina. The Plan will
‘Our World Our Lives’ opens as part of Áthas Ballina Children’s Art Festival
Every year Ballinglen Arts Foundation invites approximately 20 Mayo and Sligo National Schools to the Art Centre on Main Street, Ballycastle, to spend the day making art and meeting the
Áthas comes to Ballina this Easter, as Beal an Átha launches its first Children’s Art Festival
Children in the Ballina area will have the opportunity to explore their artistic and creative sides during the Easter holidays with a new Children’s Arts Festival. Running from Thursday, April
Irish Water investing €19m In Mayo Area
Irish Water investing €19m to end discharge of untreated wastewater from Killala, Foxford and Charlestown Project will have major benefits for health, the environment, tourism and future growth prospects
Entertain your little Bunnies this Easter !!!
Ballina a variety of Easter Camp to keep all your Chic’s happy this Easter from Dancing , Singing, Football, Gymnastics , Art and Craft to Kayaking on the River Moy.
Women & Girls In Sport
Sports Personalities to address Drop Out of Girls in Sport An influential panel of speakers will examine issues of drop out in sport through a ‘Girls and Women in Sport
Blast of Colour to light up the Sky in Ballina this Weekend
Annual Parade Celebrate our great community and join in the Ballina Party from 4pm. Kicking off from Convent Hill, and marching into downtown Ballina, this years parade promises
Active Communities Network was awarded the prestigious ‘Sport For Good’ award.
ACTIVE Communities Network An organisation which uses sport to help change the lives of young people in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, has been announced as the 2018
Diversity & Inclusion key to successful CSR in Irish Business
Chambers Ireland today (6 March 2018) launched the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2018 at AIB’s Bankcentre. The CSR Awards offer the business community a chance to promote and highlight the
Ballina Chamber of Commerce elects new Chamber President
Hugh Rouse of Rouse Insurance has been elected as the new President of Ballina Chamber of Commerce. In his address, he paid tribute to the outgoing president, Paul Regan, and thanked
Ballina Arts Centre March events 2018
Can you believe its March already!! And with St Patrick’s Day and Easter back to back this year, March is already full to capacity with festivals and events. Ballina Arts
Ballina Salmon Festival returns for its 54th year from 8th – 15th July 2018
Now in its 54th year, Ballina Salmon Festival is one of the West of Ireland’s longest running family festivals, attracting crowds of over 250,000 annually to the North Mayo Capital.
Chambers Ireland welcomes publication of draft legal text of the UK Withdrawal Agreement
Chambers Ireland today (28 February 2018) welcomes the publication of the draft legal text for the Withdrawal Agreement by the European Commission. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian
Local Enterprise Week, Mayo LEO 2018
Local Enterprise Week features a series of business events that provide opportiunities to learn, debate, discuss and network. It is aimed at potential and existing entrepreneurs and businesses of all
Riverside Theatre Group brings John B Keanes comedy to Ballina Art Centre
Drama lovers will be delighted to hear that Ballina’s Riverside Theatre Group are back with another John B Keane classic, The Chastitute. The Chastitute, by John B Keane is
Chamber President Outlines Vision for Ballina at Annual Dinner
Mount Falcon Ballina hosted the annual Ballina Chamber of Commerce Networking dinner on Friday 26th January 2018. Guests assembled in the beautiful ballroom of the hotel for pre-dinner drinks reception
IDA Ireland launches ‘Invest in Mayo’
Castlebar, Mayo – February 8th 2018 – IDA Ireland has launched ‘Invest in Mayo’, the latest phase of its digital marketing initiative for attracting inward investment by highlighting the specific attributes
Chambers Ireland welcomes establishment of new Working Group to examine USC-PRSI merge
Chambers Ireland today (6 February 2018) welcomed the announcement by Minister Paschal Donohoe to establish a cross – departmental Working Group to examine and report on options for the amalgamation of USC