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Irish state agency promoting west and northwest region. Western Investment Fund, @connectedhubs, @wrap_fund and http://WesternJobs.ie. CHY: 14502 RCN:20047474
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆-𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 €𝟰.𝟴 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, supporting 35,347 full-time equivalent (FTE) job years between 1999 and 2023, and 66,000 indirect and…
▶️ Closing date this Friday CLÁR Measure 1 2025 is now open. This measure is for developing community facilities & amenities and is administered by the Local Authorities. The closing date for applications is 13th June 2025. For more information visit: loom.ly/QshSnoI
Irish biotech Ovagen has announced a major advance in vaccine manufacturing, with new data showing its germ-free embryonated eggs can produce over 7,600 doses of yellow fever vaccine per egg—18 times more than current industry standards.@PharmaTimes pharmatimes.com/news/ovagen-br…

Groundbreaking results achieved by WDC-backed Irish biotech Ovagen Group could "transform the economics of global vaccine manufacturing", the company said on Wednesday. irishexaminer.com/business/compa…
TG4 invites Donegal people to feature in new Moving West series donegalnews.com/tg4-invites-do…
Mayo applicants urged to apply to take part in new TG4 series mayonews.ie/news/local-new…
Tá TG4 agus an CFI ag tabhairt cuireadh anois do dhaoine aonair, do ghrúpaí, d’eagraíochtaí agus do ghnólachtaí ó Shligeach, Liatroim, Dhún na nGall, Maigh Eo, Ros Comáin, Gaillimh, agus an Clár iarratas a dhéanamh le bheith le feiceáil i Séasúr 4, Moving West. Tá suim ar leith…

WDC’s Imelda McCarron and Ciara Herity were delighted to speak at Climate Cocktail Club: Sea Change in Galway, joining a powerful line-up of ocean advocates, innovators and regional changemakers. Their session highlighted how EU-funded projects like GoNaturePositive!, DIBEST and…


📣 A new 5-year strategy for Ireland’s community & voluntary sector is in the works! 🗣️ We want your input via a public consultation — open till 15 Aug 2025. Help shape the future ⬇️ loom.ly/6I9fCg8
📢Applications are now open for PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme🕊️#PeaceChangeMakers for awards valued from €60,000-100,000 for projects that maintain or forge relationships between citizens! @SEUPB 📅Apply by 12 Aug at: shorturl.at/GlkgA ℹ️pobal.ie/programmes/pea…
Thanks to @irishrurallink @WesternDevCo & @galwayruraldev for their fantastic engagement at this mornings steering group meeting. @pobal @ClusterCentre #JustTransition #SocialEnterprise #ARegionalApproach @westmeathcoco @LaoisCouncil @LongfordLeo @roscommoncoco @LEOOffaly
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼? Join us at the Dargan Forum, Dún Laoghaire – 7:30pm, Wednesday 2nd July With Dublin becoming increasingly congested and costly, now’s the moment to spotlight Mayo’s incredible potential. Panel includes: Stephen Carolan, Programme Manager for…

💡Interested in applying for the 🇪🇺🇮🇪@deptrcdg @ESF_Ireland New Solutions #SocialInnovation Fund–Creating better outcomes Scaling Up Grants? ℹ️You can find slides from the recent information event & all the information you need to apply on our website! 👇 pobal.ie/programmes/new…
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to play a pivotal role in sharing our story and connecting…

Parked at @Irelandwest, through security, and coffee in hand, all in under 🔟 minutes. It’s always quick, but this morning might be a new record. Spotted our @WesternDevCo billboard outside. En route to London for meetings & building relationships for the West & NW.
Five-year plan puts inclusive regional development at heart of Ireland’s future connachttribune.ie/five-year-plan…
𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵-𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. @FierceTech_ are bringing together 100 women founders for one high-impact day at @portershed, Galway. With 20+ sessions—workshops, clinics, and straight-talking conversations—you’ll hear…

5-year strategy to support creation of 5,000 jobs in west rte.ie/news/regional/… via @rte
Mayo Minister launches strategy to drive growth in the West and North-West mayonews.ie/news/ballina/1…
Cowen welcomes @WesternDevCo strategy to unlock development potential of region offalyindependent.ie/2025/06/03/cow…
Last Friday, we launched our new 5-year strategy at Mount Falcon Hotel in Ballina, joined by regional stakeholders and elected representatives. The strong attendance and engagement on the day reflected the widespread support for the Western Development Commission’s work across…



