Marking 25 years of driving balanced growth in Ireland’s Western Region, the Western Development Commission has unveiled a landmark report highlighting the region’s remarkable progress and the critical challenges still facing the West and Northwest. Below is the full report, for a 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 please read here: https://lnkd.in/eyD7zH4Y With huge thanks to Indecon International Consultants: Hugh Hennessy and Peter Kingston for their rigorous analysis; to Dr Aisling Moroney our Policy Analyst for her insightful regional analysis over 25 years; and to report designer Andrea Kavanagh of Resonate Design for bringing the data to life. #WDCsummit Mayo County Council Sligo County Council Galway County Council Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council Clare County Council Donegal County Council Leitrim County Council Roscommon County Council Local Enterprise Office Clare Local Enterprise Office Donegal Local Enterprise Office Leitrim Local Enterprise Office Sligo Local Enterprise Office Mayo Local Enterprise Office Roscommon Local Enterprise Office Galway Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Department of Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary Alan Dillon TD Simon Harris Denis Naughten TD Seán Kyne Ciaran Mullooly Platform94 PorterShed Jack Chambers
Western Development Commission
Government Relations Services
Supporting communities to grow, investing in businesses to scale and planning for the future of the western region
About us
Irish state agency promoting social and economic development in the west and northwest covering counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare. Celebrating 25 years in 2024.
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http://www.westerndevelopment.ie
External link for Western Development Commission
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- Government Relations Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- West of Ireland
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- Government Agency
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- 1998
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- Policy analysis; strategic approach to regional development & promotional initiatives; operation of WDC Investment Fund
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West of Ireland , IE
Employees at Western Development Commission
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Stephen Carolan
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Mary McKenna, MBE
Entrepreneur, innovator, operator, thought leader, advisor, investor | Serial tech entrepreneur & EIR | Angel & NED | MC, blogger and speaker |…
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Mary Keaveney
EU Projects Executive at Western Development Commission
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Audrey Crummy
Deputy Director, Financial Services Ireland Group
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Wishing women everywhere a very happy Nollaig na mBan from all of us here at the Western Development Commission. #Nollaignamban #TimetoThrive
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Science on Screen Information Day: January 18th, 2025 at CREW Register here: https://lnkd.in/ei4DPY8E?
Science on Screen’s 10th Documentary Commission Callout! ✨🧬🎥 2025 will be the 10th year of Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM, Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices at University of Galway, and Ardán. To mark it - a funding call is now open to make the 10th Science on Screen documentary. Ardán and CÚRAM are teaming up with Diabetes Ireland and Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network who have received funding from the Health Research Board (HRB) to make a film – with a budget of €40,000 – about clinical trials and how they can impact on Irish society. “As our award-winning Science on Screen programme enters its 10th year, we are delighted to be partnering with Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network. To date, Science on Screen has demonstrated the impact of our research in the field of medical devices, and the significant contribution of public and patient involvement. We look forward to seeing this film come to life.” – Professor Abhay Pandit, Director of CÚRAM Previous documentaries made for Science on Screen include topics such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke and cardiovascular research. These have been broadcast on RTÉ and TG4, screened at numerous international film festivals, reached audiences of 1.5 million globally and have scooped 6 international awards including the Scientist Award at Imagine Science Film Festival in New York for ‘Feats of Modest Valour’ (2017), the Humanitarian Award at DOCUTAH in Utah for ‘A Tiny Spark’ (2019) and the Industry Award: Best Education Media at the RAW Science Festival in New York for ‘Bittersweet’ (2019). These documentaries have started conversations nationally about the role of science in our lives at screenings hosted at schools, community events and academic conferences. “As our Science on Screen collaboration with CÚRAM enters its 10th year, we are delighted to be on board to commission a 10th research documentary to mark this important anniversary. Our continued mission at Ardán is to support creative talent development and to empower creatives in the screen industry. What better way to develop and refine your skills as a documentary maker than by showcasing the important ongoing work done by medical researchers and highlighting lived patient stories.” Alan Duggan – CEO of Ardán Information Day: January 18th, 2025 at CREW Hub Deadline for Applications: February 28th, 2025 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eipd9Xfg Research Ireland Film Ireland Scannain Screen Producers Ireland Screen Directors Guild of Ireland
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𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗜 Join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, for the "Gen AI Essentials for Female Entrepreneurs" workshop at the Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo. Run as part of the Data2Sustain and Interreg Europe GRANDIS Projects, this practical session will introduce tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI to enhance sales, marketing, and data analysis. Led by expert Karen Howley, participants will gain hands-on experience and actionable insights. 📅 When: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Where: AIM Centre, Sligo Spaces are limited – Register now to secure your place! https://lnkd.in/eqf_64pH #FemaleEntrepreneurs #GenerativeAI #WDC #Innovation Imelda McCarron
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𝗚𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 €𝟭.𝟴𝗺 The Western Development Commission are happy to continue supporting Amara Therapeutics' digital therapeutic platform that has a specific focus on pelvic and bladder health. This comes on the back of Amara securing CE certification for its flagship product in Europe, with plans to look to the US and Japan next. Congratulations to all the team at Amara Therapeutics, definitely one to watch in 2025. Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTG3yTgJ
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We were delighted to host the recent Interreg Europe GRANDIS Project Stakeholder Meeting in Sligo. GRANDIS is an EU-funded initiative dedicated to shaping regional policies and initiatives that better support female entrepreneurs and founders. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across the Western region’s enterprise ecosystem, fostering a dynamic exchange of insights and expertise. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, offering invaluable guidance to drive the initiative forward and enhance its impact. 💡 Learn more about GRANDIS and its mission here: https://lnkd.in/eGxjFGDQ #Innovation #FemaleEntrepreneurship #RegionalDevelopment #EUfunded Interreg Europe
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Hard-pressed urban workers moving to where the grass is greener reports Sandra O'Connell in today's The Irish Times. Read the article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJWZFENT
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𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💫 Applications for the BioInnovate Programme 2025/26 are officially open. Join our programme and learn a proven needs-led innovation process that can help you create meaningful impact and shape the future of healthcare. 👉 Apply now at www.bioinnovate.ie 👈 BioInnovate is supported under the Innovators' Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021 - 2027. #euinmyregion #Healthcare #Innovation #BioInnovate #MedTech #DigitalHealth #CareerTransformation University of Galway University of Galway - College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Enterprise Ireland Northern and Western Regional Assembly Western Development Commission IDA Ireland PorterShed Dogpatch Labs NDRC Health Innovation Hub Ireland
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