Atlantic Economic Corridor

Business, communities and state have come together to build a connected, sustainable region of scale along the Atlantic coast. Find out more👉atlanticeconomiccorridor.ie #AtlanticEconomicCorridor

✨ Inspiring morning at our Women in Business Workshop in the Inn at Dromoland – exploring Fashion, Design & Fashion Tech. Huge thanks to: 👗 Aideen bodkin (Design) 💼 Allyson English (Jigsaw Better Business) 🌿 Sam McCarthy (@ClareCoCo) 🌍 Leah Ní Thailtigh (@LionraNahInse)

That’s a wrap on the @WesternDevCo Regional Resilience Summit. Leaders from government, business, communities & Europe met in Sligo to explore how the West & Northwest can respond to shocks and build a vision that strengthens communities, drives innovation & creates opportunity.

Thank you @DonegalNoel for sharing this video with us and what he loves about Donegal! 📅 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 📍 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! Whether in Donegal or abroad, we want to hear from you. Share your stories, photos, and videos with #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥

Two days left to apply for this blended job covering #socialfarming @Lairdhse06 in the midlands. @lcrlreception @laoispartner @theILDN @agriculture_ie

Our new 5⃣ year @WesternDevCo strategy is live. Built with 250+ stakeholders across the West, it’s packed with real actions, bold KPIs, and shared ambition. Read 👉westerndevelopment.ie/about/our-stra…

🌄 We're proud to unveil the new 𝗪𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 — a vibrant celebration of Mayo’s entrepreneurial spirit, captured through the lens of award-winning photographer Michael McLaughlin. This stunning collection showcases some of the region’s standout businesses: ✨ Allmed Healthcare ✨ Collins Plastics ✨ Foxford Woollen Mills ✨ Lou Brennan – Textile Designer ✨ Mescan Brewery ✨ Nigel O'Reilly – Goldsmith From cutting-edge manufacturing to world-class craft, these images highlight the incredible diversity and talent thriving across the Western Region. 📸 You're welcome to request access to the Image Bank for use in publications, articles on regional development, investment pitches, and more. 👉 Check out the WDC Image Bank here: loom.ly/Uh86Keo

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗚𝗜𝗦) 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (permanent role) Are you passionate about using spatial data to make real-world impact? WDC is looking for a GIS Executive to join our team. You’ll play a key role in developing digital mapping tools, supporting regional projects, and delivering valuable insights to help shape the future of the Western Region. If you have experience in GIS software, data management, and love working on meaningful projects — we want to hear from you. 👉 loom.ly/9wzq7hU 📅 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Huge Congratulations to @crolly180 on making headlines in The Irish News !! 👏 👏 💡 Showcasing their passion for craftsmanship and commitment to local regeneration, The Crolly Distillery is not only reviving Donegal's distilling heritage, but also creating high quality employment locally, boosting global tourism, and driving economic development throughout the region. 💚 💛 "The distillery has firmly established itself as a hub for enterprise and tourism in the picturesque village, bringing jobs, investment and tourists with it." Comhghairdeas mhór libh agus go n-éirí libh! ☘️ Full article available: lnkd.in/gBHVs-Bt #DonegalItsInOurDNA #IrelandsDNA Images copyright of The Crolly Distillery

Great news! Four derelict sites in Ballinrobe will be replaced by 14 residential units - a mix of apartments and houses. @thecontel @MayoCoCo @VacanthomesIRL @DeptHousingIRL #RuralDevelopment #RuralRegeneration #Vacanthomes #MayoHousing

“𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠.” Gráinne Mullins, the founder of @gra_chocolates, represented Ireland in the Creative Business Cup 2024 and continues to inspire creative entrepreneurs across the country. With a background rooted in Michelin-starred kitchens and a passion for innovation, Gráinne’s journey from Galway to Copenhagen has become a shining example of 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Are you ready to take your creative business to the next level? Apply now for the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and let Ireland’s creative brilliance shine on the global stage! 🚀 loom.ly/nusUS0M @CREWDigital1 @thisiscbn

Mayo town ranked No. 1 in Sustainable Mobility Index con-telegraph.ie/2025/03/25/may… @WesternDevCo @MayoCoCo

The 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 event, held at the Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo yesterday, marked a significant step in strengthening cross-border collaboration in offshore wind energy. 🤝 Organised by the Western Development Commission (WDC) in partnership with the Scottish Government in Ireland Representation, and the Northwest Regional Enterprise Plan, the gathering united key stakeholders from both regions. Discussions centered on leveraging Scotland's advanced experience in offshore wind to inform and enhance Ireland's strategies, particularly in the west and northwest. Key focus areas included policy alignment, supply chain development, infrastructure enhancement, and education and skills training. Allan Mulrooney, CEO of the WDC, emphasized that this collaboration presents a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to foster sustainable jobs and balanced regional development. Katy McNeil, Head of the Scottish Government in Ireland, highlighted Scotland's achievements in onshore and offshore wind, and the potential for shared learning to drive economic and community benefits in Ireland. This event signifies the beginning of ongoing cooperation aimed at harnessing wind energy potential for mutual growth. @ScotGovIreland @NorthWestREP24 @DeptRCD @DeptEnterprise

Today in Letterkenny and online, @ERNACT and @Entirl hosted an informative @Data2Sustain event highlighting the funding and advice available to enterprises to support them with their Digital Transformation and to drive Innovation. Visit Data2Stustain.ie to learn more.

Just launched: @WesternDevCo Sustainable Mobility Index 2024 (SMI 24) — the most comprehensive look at rural transport progress in Ireland. 📍 40 towns across West 📈 Progress + gaps in public & active travel 📘 Full report + summaries + infographics. 👉 loom.ly/5UqsvUo

The 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (SMI 24) report has just been published. SMI 24 is the latest update of the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) Sustainable Mobility Index designed to help those providing transport, engaged in mobility policy and in town development to determine what needs to be done and to identify good practices. This work was undertaken by WDC Policy Analyst, Dr Helen McHenry. It uses a range of data to provide an evidence-based understanding of sustainable mobility patterns in the region. SMI 24 covers 40 rural towns in the seven county Western Region and enhances our knowledge of town residents’ current mobility needs and how they align with developing policy. The Index is based on 30 indicators covering different modes, infrastructures and services for people in the 40 towns updating the baseline index (SMI 22) and showing what has since developed or been achieved and highlighting areas for improvement. There are five additional towns in SMI 24 following population increases shown in Census 2022. The SMI gives useful insights into mobility in rural towns in the Western Region. It also provides a starting point for examining many wider questions about mobility in these towns and offers a wealth of detail on patterns of travel and the current availability of services and facilities. The report is available as a full report, as a standalone 4 page summary (English and Irish) and there is an infographic for each of the 40 towns included in the SMI. 👉 loom.ly/5UqsvUo

Minister @daracalleary Launches 2025 @SuperValuIRL TidyTowns Competition celebrating 67 years of environmental and community effort. Read more; loom.ly/DRKdn7g #TidyTowns #SuperValuTidyTowns @SuperValuIRL

Creative start-ups encouraged to enter competition run in conjunction with Western Development Commission independent.ie/regionals/slig…

Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall ag moladh do gach duine ar fud Dhún na nGall — daoine aonair, grúpaí pobail, eagraíochtaí, scoileanna agus gnónna — a gcuid féin a dhéanamh le páirt a ghlacah sa tSeachtain um Ionchuimsiú Sóisialta 2025 agus í a chur chun cinn. Beidh sí ar siúl idir an Aoine 28 Márta agus an Satharn 5 Aibreán. Cuireann an ceiliúradh seachtaine seo béim ar an obair mhór atá á déanamh ar fud an chontae chun tacú le cuimsiú, le comhionannas agus le héagsúltacht. Tugann sé deis do dhaoine a theacht le chéile, le foghlaim, le nascadh agus le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an mhéid a tharraingíonn le chéile muid. Tá réimse leathan imeachtaí beartaithe mar chuid den tSeachtain um Ionchuimsiú Sóisialta i nDún na nGall! ---- @donegalcouncil is encouraging everyone across Donegal—individuals, community groups, organisations, schools, and businesses—to help promote and participate in One Donegal Social Inclusion Week 2025, running from Friday 28 March to Saturday 5 April. This week-long celebration highlights the incredible work being done throughout the county to support inclusion, equality, and diversity, and provides a platform to come together, learn, connect, and celebrate what unites us. Donegal Social Inclusion Week includes a wide variety of events More info: lnkd.in/e7M23fdd #DonegalItsInOurDNA #IrelandsDNA #SocialInclusion #DúnnanGallTáSéInÁrDNA #DNANahÉireann #Ionchuimsiú