Limerick, 8th April – Limerick Chamber has welcomed the decision by the High Court to uphold the planning permission granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a 600-megawatt power plant in Ballylongford. The Chamber has described it as a landmark outcome following a lengthy planning and regulatory process. But has urged expediency on approving plans and

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Key industry event to explore export growth and global market challenges. Ireland’s life sciences sector will take centre stage this May as industry leaders, policymakers and researchers gather in Cork for the Life Sciences Exporters Forum 2026. The event will focus on the theme of exporting with confidence, addressing the realities of operating in an

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Limerick City, 27 March 2026 — Limerick Chamber hosted its flagship annual Business Luncheon today at the Castletroy Park Hotel, welcoming An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, as keynote speaker for this gathering of business and civic leaders from across the Mid-West. This member event, sponsored by AIB, brought together entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry leaders, elected representatives

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Limerick Chamber has called for an immediate review of the legislation underpinning the directly elected mayor (DEM) role in Limerick, citing growing concerns about how the current framework is operating in practice. The Chamber believes that delays in assessing the effectiveness of the legislation risk undermining the potential of the role and limiting its ability

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Limerick Chamber has confirmed the appointment of Maria Gleeson, Chief Operating Officer of Soul Tribe, as its President for 2026. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for the organisation as it continues to advocate for business growth and regional development across the Mid-West. Gleeson succeeds outgoing President Mairead Connolly and steps into the role at

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