Limerick 19 May 2026: Limerick Chamber has written to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, calling for an urgent funding commitment and a clear delivery pathway for the rollout of Limerick BusConnects. With the proposed rollout now pushed to 2028. This represents a four-year set back and extends the timeline to nearly nine years since
If you run a business in Limerick, Clare, or Tipperary, you have likely heard the endless talk about sustainability and green energy. It is easy to tune out the buzzwords. But look past the standard corporate messaging, and you will see a massive structural shift happening right in our backyard. The Mid-West is quietly positioning
Limerick City, 11 May 2026: Limerick Chamber has today backed An Taisce Limerick’s call for greater clarity on the future of Limerick city centre, saying that the questions raised reflect a wider and growing concern amongst the business community around delivery, housing supply, transport certainty, and the availability of scalable land for new homes close
If you run a business in the Mid-West, you already know our local economy is shifting. We are seeing a distinct move away from traditional support functions and toward highly specialised, research-intensive activities. For business owners, managers, and decision-makers across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, understanding this shift is vital for securing the right expertise to
The SME WellBusiness Charter is a practical initiative designed to help small and medium-sized businesses create healthier and more supportive working environments. Developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, the programme is available exclusively to Chamber members and provides a structured approach to workplace wellbeing. A simple framework for busy businesses Recognising the
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
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
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
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
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
