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Call for 3rd round applications for WDC Micro-Loan Fund for the Creative Industries

Dé Domhnaigh, 28 Aibreán 2013

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched its third call for funding applicants under its Micro Loan Fund for Creative Industries.  The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched its third call for funding applicants under its Micro-Loan Fund for Creative Industries. The fund has already had ... Read on >>


Final route for The Wild Atlantic Way unveiled

Dé hAoine, 26 Aibreán 2013

There are no translations available.Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring this week (April 23rd) unveiled the final route for the Wild Atlantic Way, a new touring route running from Donegal to Cork.  The Minister joined Fáilte Ireland to present the final route to 300 top overseas tour ... Read on >>


'Meet the Entrepreneur' SME Bootcamp

Dé Máirt, 02 Aibreán 2013

There are no translations available.Sligo Chamber and Sligo EEN together with CEB's, Enterprise Ireland and the Western Development Commission are offering an unique opportunity for emerging SME’s to gain exclusive access to some of Ireland’s most successful business leaders.This is an unique opportunity forEntrepreneurs with a new idea,Entrepreneurs with an ... Read on >>


Call for applications for WDC Micro-Loan Fund for creative industries

Déardaoin, 10 Eanáir 2013

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched its second call for funding applicants under its Micro Loan Fund for Creative Industries. Following a very successful first call in June of last year, the fund has already disbursed €120,000 to creative businesses in the Western Region and ... Read on >>


RE:CONNECT Profile: Andy Rogers

Dé Domhnaigh, 16 Nollaig 2012

There are no translations available. Andy Rogers hails from County Sligo and is a founder Board member of the Irish International Business Network, linking members in Dublin, London and New York, and soon in Northern Ireland. Mr Rogers was a also member of the steering group who launched RE:CONNECT - the ... Read on >>


An Taoiseach Enda Kenny keynote speaker at WDC 'Showcase of Western Enterprise'

Dé Domhnaigh, 16 Nollaig 2012

There are no translations available.An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD was the Keynote speaker at a “Showcase of Western Enterprise” hosted by the Western Development Commission (WDC) in Dublin on Tuesday 11 Dec.The Showcase highlighted companies supported through the WDC’s Western Investment Fund (WIF), a €32 million Evergreen Fund providing seed, ... Read on >>


Investment in Next Generation Broadband vital to ensure Jobs Growth

Déardaoin, 13 Nollaig 2012

There are no translations available.WDC welcomes National Broadband Plan but more is needed to ensure that areas beyond the cities are well served. In a new report, Connecting the West: Next Generation Broadband in the Western Region, the Western Development Commission highlights the need for further investment in broadband to support ... Read on >>


€1.1 Million in EU Funding to Develop Creative Economy

Dé Luain, 10 Nollaig 2012

There are no translations available.Small and medium-sized enterprises with creative offerings encouraged to participate in the Creative Edge ProjectDruid’s award winning director Garry Hynes launched the Creative Edge project at NUI Galway in November. The project, led by the Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change at NUI Galway, in ... Read on >>


RE:CONNECT Founder recipient in the Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad

Déardaoin, 29 Samhain 2012

There are no translations available. Co-founder of the RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network, Andy Rogers, is one of the inaugural worldwide recipients of the Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad. Ballymote-born Andy Rogers is a founder member of the RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network; he is also a founder member of the  Irish International Business Network, ... Read on >>


MeetWest 2012 a major networking success

Dé Luain, 26 Samhain 2012

There are no translations available.MeetWest 2012, which took place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone last month (November 20th & 21st), was a huge success.Speaking as he launched the event Minister for Small Business John Perry TD said that in his current portfolio he sees events such as MeetWest, as ... Read on >>


Register now for MeetWest: THE Networking Event for SMEs in the West

Dé Céadaoin, 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available. Do you want to grow your business and expand your network outside of your local area? Don't miss MeetWest, the LARGEST networking event for SMEs in the Western Region in 2012.  This highly anticipated business networking event will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, ... Read on >>


100 Companies already Registered for MeetWest 2012

Déardaoin, 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.  Since the regional launch in early October, 100 companies have already registered for MeetWest 2012 to be held in Athlone on November 20 and 21. The aim of MeetWest 2012 is to promote business in the Region and this year’s programme has been arranged to offer new ... Read on >>


Meetwest 2012 launched in Roscommon

Dé Luain, 01 Deireadh Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.Launched yesterday afternoon (Monday October 1st) in Roscommon Arts Centre, MeetWest 2012 is a two-day national business networking forum taking place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co. Roscommon on November 20th and 21st 2012. Following on from a very successful inaugural event last year the ... Read on >>


RE:CONNECT Founder Honoured in Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad

Dé Máirt, 18 Meán Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.Co-founder of the RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network, Andy Rogers, has been honoured as one of the inaugural worldwide recipients of the Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad. Mr Rogers was one of ten people in the inaugural list.Andy Rogers is a founder member of the RE:CONNECT ... Read on >>


Ocean energy sector can create 70,000 jobs, Taoiseach tells Ballina conference

Déardaoin, 06 Meán Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD gave the opening address at a major conference which took place this week in Mount Falcon, Ballina.  It was attended by around 140 delegates and was an initiative of Mayo County Council and was organised with the support of the Sustainable ... Read on >>


An Taoiseach launches Mayo Ideas Week 2012

Dé Máirt, 04 Meán Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.September 17th to 21st: events for everyone in business Mayo Ideas Week 2012 was officially launched by An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, at Mount Falcon, Ballina on Monday the 3rd September. Mayo Ideas Week is a series of idea generation, entrepreneurship and business events hosted ... Read on >>


National Rural Development Conference 2012

Dé Luain, 03 Meán Fómhair 2012

There are no translations available.  'Maximising the Use of Rural Resources'The Western Development Commission (WDC) is delighted to be associated with this year’s National Rural Development Conference. The conference, on the theme of ‘Maximising the Use of Rural Resources’, is taking place on Tuesday, 16th October at the Johnstown House Hotel, ... Read on >>


Co Mayo to host Offshore Renewable Energy Conference this September

Déardaoin, 26 Iúil 2012

There are no translations available. The west coast of Ireland is acknowledged as being home to some of the world’s best wind and wave resources, which have the potential to play a significant and important role in meeting Ireland’s impending renewable energy targets.Alongside the benefits of exploiting a huge and valuable ... Read on >>


Register for the Creative State Northwest creative directory

Dé Luain, 23 Iúil 2012

There are no translations available.4CNW Business Innovation Support ProgrammeAre you a Creative Business in the North West of Ireland? Do you want to expand your business portfolio to access new markets?Do you have the capacity to take on new projects?REGISTER NOW ON OUR CREATIVE DIRECTORYThrough the 4CNW Business Innovation Support ... Read on >>


Minister Perry praises WDC Micro-Loan Fund for Creative Industries

Dé Máirt, 10 Iúil 2012

There are no translations available.Cultural and creative industries are a powerful motor for jobs, growth and export earnings.Minister for Small Business, John Perry T.D., Addresses the Western Development Commission, Creative West Micro Fund, The Dock, Carrick on ShannonAddressing the Western Development Commission (WDC), Minister for Small Business, John Perry T.D, ... Read on >>


Get Innovating - Faster, Better, Smarter with Creative State North West

Dé Luain, 02 Iúil 2012

There are no translations available.New talent voucher fund worth €100,000 available. Are you a business in the Agri-food, Life Science, Technology or Tourism Sector trading in the North West of Ireland?  Do you have an idea to develop your business but just don’t seem to have the time or the ... Read on >>


WDC Micro Loan Fund: Creative Industries

Dé hAoine, 29 Meitheamh 2012

There are no translations available.Western Development Commission launches a €1m Micro Fund to support Creative Industries in the Western RegionMinister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan T.D. has launched the WDC’s €1 million micro Loan fund for Creative Industries in the Western Region. The fund is a ... Read on >>


Calling all Creatives! Register for €100,000 Talent Fund

Dé Máirt, 19 Meitheamh 2012

There are no translations available.The Creative State Northwest has a talent fund of €100,000 available for Creative Businesses in the North WestAre you a Creative Business?  Do you want to develop new income streams? Do you have the capacity to take on new projects? The Creative State North West recently ... Read on >>


Yeats, Sligo and Me

Dé hAoine, 15 Meitheamh 2012

There are no translations available.  As part of its Creative Edge platform to showcase the wealth of creative talent across the Western Region, the Western Development Commission recently commissioned a video to highlight the inherent creativity in contemporary Sligo which has been inspired by the poetry of W.B. Yeats. Set in contemporary ... Read on >>


Minister Pat Rabbitte for Western Region Networking Event in London

Dé hAoine, 08 Meitheamh 2012

There are no translations available.West of Ireland native and Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte T.D. will be the guest speaker at a high-profile networking event in London this June for business people with connections to the Western Region.Following on the success of its January launch by ... Read on >>


Calling all Creatives! New talent fund for Creative Businesses in the North West

Dé Céadaoin, 06 Meitheamh 2012

There are no translations available.New talent fund of €100,000 available for Creative Businesses in the North WestAre you a Creative Business?  Do you want to develop new income streams? Do you have the capacity to take on new projects? If so you’ll want to be at this free event in ... Read on >>


Sligo to celebrate a season of Yeats

Dé hAoine, 25 Bealtaine 2012

There are no translations available.The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, today officially launched A Season of Yeats – a new exciting tourism initiative for Sligo which sets out to widen the local appeal and increase the tourism value of W. B. Yeats and the wider ... Read on >>


Minister Hogan Launches RASLRES Bioenergy Tool in West of Ireland

Dé Céadaoin, 23 Bealtaine 2012

There are no translations available.Earlier today at the RASLRES Local Authority Forum the Minister for the Environment, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D. launched the RASLRES Bioenergy Tool. The Bioenergy Tool is one of the primary outputs of the RASLRES project.  It is an online service which has been developed to stimulate ... Read on >>


Sligo Is Enterprising: Attracting Technology Companies to Sligo

Dé Luain, 14 Bealtaine 2012

There are no translations available.Team Sligo are leading a multi agency group initiative including, Sligo Chamber, IT Sligo, Western Development Commission, Sligo County Enterprise Board, Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Sligo County Council in hosting a forthcoming seminar in the Sligo is Enterprising series of seminars.Event: Sligo is Enterprising - Attracting ... Read on >>


WDC Welcomes New Business Support Programme for North West Creative Sector

Dé Luain, 23 Aibreán 2012

There are no translations available.4CNW will Help Position Region as Ireland’s Hub for Creative Industries   The Western Development Commission (WDC) has welcomed the launch of 4CNW (Creative Challenge Celtic Crescent North West), a new business support programme for creative businesses in the North West. The programme will strengthen linkages between ... Read on >>


Minister Ring Announces €1 Million Western Region Tourism Marketing Programme

Dé Luain, 16 Aibreán 2012

There are no translations available.New campaign launched to encourage overseas holidaymakers to visit the West and North West of IrelandMinister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring today announced details of a new overseas joint tourism marketing campaign from a range of funding sources to boost tourism to the ... Read on >>


Dragon Bobby Kerr launches new €100,000 fund for the North West

Dé Luain, 26 Márta 2012

There are no translations available.The Creative State North West launched a major new business support programme for the North West at IT Sligo’s Enterprise and Innovation Week 2012. Supported by the EC, the fund is part of a new business support programme called 4CNW (which stands for Creative Challenge Celtic ... Read on >>


Major Drive to Bring European Tourists to the Western Region

Dé Sathairn, 24 Márta 2012

There are no translations available.Minister Michael Ring T.D. Announces Establishment of Western Region Tourism Marketing Programme The Western Development Commission (WDC) and regional Local Authorities are partnering with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland on establishing the most significant international tourism marketing campaign ever for the Western Region. Taking place across Germany, ... Read on >>


Creative Challenge Launch to Stream Live

Dé Céadaoin, 21 Márta 2012

There are no translations available. The North West Region is the only Irish region to benefit from an innovative funding programme courtesy of the newly established European Creative Industries Alliance (ECIA), which launches tomorrow at IT Sligo's Enterprise and Innovation Week conference.Creative Challenge Celtic Crescent North West (4CNW) is a new ... Read on >>


First Tenants in Cairn Trade Centre as West Coast Dental expand.

Déardaoin, 23 Feabhra 2012

There are no translations available.The Cairn International Trade Centre, Kiltimagh, has secured its first tenants with the news that West Coast Dental have moved to a Suite within the building. In a joint statement issued by West Coast Dental and the buildings owners, IRD Kiltimagh Ltd, the news was being ... Read on >>


WDC Welcomes Proposed Transatlantic High End Fibre Connection to Western Region

Dé Máirt, 06 Nollaig 2011

There are no translations available. The Western Development Commission (WDC) has welcomed the announcement by Emerald Networks and Pipiper Infrastructure of their intention to effectively upgrade commercial broadband capability in the west of Ireland to world class status. It says that that the project should make the region more ... Read on >>


WDC welcomes new Ryanair routes to Western Region

Dé Luain, 21 Samhain 2011

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission (WDC) welcomes the announcement today that Ryanair will commence four new international flights from Ireland West Airport Knock.  The new schedules will start in April 2012 between Ireland West Airport Knock and Barcelona, Frankfurt, Milan and Paris resulting in a total of ... Read on >>


Making Access to Renewable Wood Energy a Reality for Homes and Businesses in the Western Region

Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011

There are no translations available.Earlier today, as part of the Western Development Commission (WDC) RASLRES Wood Energy Workshop in Tuam, with partners Teagasc and the County Clare Wood Energy Project launched their Wood Energy Guide “Using local timber to heat your home”.  This brochure is an ‘all you need to ... Read on >>


Conference to highlight intrinsic link between economic activity and cultural society

Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011

There are no translations available.The 2011 Douglas Hyde Conference will explore the theme ‘The Economy v The People – Ireland’s Divided Mind’.  It is the last in a series of three Douglas Hyde Conferences to focus on the theme of the Creative Economy.  Presented by the Western Development Commission (WDC) ... Read on >>


Extension to Natural Gas Infrastructure could make savings of €20.6 million in the North West

Dé Céadaoin, 21 Meán Fómhair 2011

There are no translations available. Government investment in natural gas infrastructure could bring significant economic benefits to businesses and households in the Western Region.   By extending and upgrading the grid infrastructure in the North West, competitiveness for key industry sectors could be enhanced. Businesses are currently paying an estimated €16m ... Read on >>


Arts Council says Farmleigh 2 should commit to supporting the creative and cultural industries

Déardaoin, 07 Iúil 2011

There are no translations available.The Arts Council has welcomed a report commissioned by the Western Development Commission (WDC) highlighting the potential for a doubling of the workforce employed in the creative sector over the next 10 years.Speaking at the Arts Council meeting in Limerick today (5 July 2011) Arts Council ... Read on >>


Integrated Approach to Education, Enterprise and Employment Needed to Create Jobs and Growth in Western Region

Dé Máirt, 05 Iúil 2011

There are no translations available.The Western Region is facing significant education, enterprise and employment challenges.  A more integrated approach to these ‘3Es’ is crucial to reverse high unemployment and emigration, particularly among the region’s young people. Policies and actions which recognise how closely connected the ‘3Es’ are will help enterprises ... Read on >>


Growing what we have - A doubling of the workforce: the potential for the Creative Sector in the West of Ireland

Dé Máirt, 05 Iúil 2011

There are no translations available.Innovative research commissioned by the Western Development Commission (WDC) and carried out by researchers at NUI, Galway has highlighted the potential for a doubling of the workforce employed in the Creative Sector over the next 10 years. Additionally this could lead to up to €150 million ... Read on >>


Energy Crop Report Launched At Donegal Wood Energy Workshop

Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meitheamh 2011

There are no translations available.Earlier today at the RASRLES Wood Energy Workshop in Balybofey, Donegal, a new report “Energy Crop Opportunities in the Western Region” was launched by the Western Development Commission (WDC) as lead partner in the RASLRES project. The report was developed in partnership with the Sustainable Energy ... Read on >>


Service improvements on Galway-Limerick line Boosts Regional Development and Tourism

Dé Domhnaigh, 12 Meitheamh 2011

There are no translations available.WDC welcomes new service improvements on Galway-Limerick route  and strong passenger numbers.The Western Development Commission (WDC) welcomes the Iarnród Éireann announcement of new service improvements and promotional fares on the Galway-Limerick section of the Western Rail Corridor. The WDC also welcomes the passenger figures from Iarnród ... Read on >>


Wood Energy Workshop - Building Local Wood Heat Markets

Déardaoin, 19 Bealtaine 2011

There are no translations available.Wood Energy Workshop - Building Local Wood Heat Markets14 June 2011Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal13:30 – 18:30RASLRES is a European bio-energy project led by the Western Development Commission. RASLRES goes to the heart of the local community by using local resources and ... Read on >>


Mayo.ie to connect millions of Mayo people worldwide

Déardaoin, 19 Bealtaine 2011

There are no translations available. An Online Initiative to Promote County Mayo An online initiative by Mayo County Council with the Western Development Commission (WDC) will see millions of people in the global Mayo family get connected through an innovative and exciting online project, www.mayo.ie. The new website ... Read on >>


WDC welcomes Government commitment to provision of Broadband to all rural areas under new Rural Broadband Scheme

Dé Domhnaigh, 15 Bealtaine 2011

There are no translations available.Universal broadband access vital for rural enterprises to compete in knowledge economy and create jobs – WDCThe WDC welcomes the government commitment to universal broadband provision and the announcement of the Rural Broadband Scheme which promises to provide a broadband service to those who have not ... Read on >>


Infheistíocht €1.6 milliún i gCuideachta um Ghléasanna Leighis suite i nGaillimh, AeroSurgical

Dé Máirt, 22 Márta 2011

Dhaingnigh AeroSurgical Ltd infheistíocht €1.6 milliún. Is cuideachta luathchéime iad um ghléasanna leighis a ionchorpraíonn teicneolaíocht úrscothach aerasóil le bunús a thabhairt dá ngléas dílsithe, AeroSurge Platform; seachadann sé seo teiripic isteach i gcuas an bhoilg in othair le linn máinliachta chun dul i ngleic le hiaróga tar éis na ... Read on >>


West of Ireland Partnership Engages Public Sector in Development of Renewable Heat Market

Dé Máirt, 22 Márta 2011

There are no translations available.The public sector is well positioned to support the renewable energy market through policy frameworks, energy projects and public procurement of renewable energies. On the 8th March the Western Development Commission (WDC) under the EU RASLRES project and working in partnership with the Limerick Clare Energy ... Read on >>


WDC calls for support for Regional Airports in Western Region

Dé Luain, 14 Márta 2011

There are no translations available.The Western Region needs better international air connections. Without them, the region’s companies and tourism industry are at a competitive disadvantage.  That’s according to the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) latest Policy Briefing ‘Air Access and the Western Region’.Deirdre Frost, Policy Analyst at the WDC says: “Instead ... Read on >>


Western Development Commission brings prestigious U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium to West of Ireland

Dé Domhnaigh, 06 Márta 2011

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission (WDC) was instrumental in bringing a prestigious new legal conference to Westport, Co. Mayo in early summer. The inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium dovetails neatly with Government plans for trade, tourism and investment and with the aims of the WDC’s LookWest project. This ... Read on >>


New WDC report highlights emigration of young females from the West

Dé Luain, 13 Nollaig 2010

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission’s second WDC Policy Briefing How is the Western Region doing? Measuring regional development provides a statistical snapshot of the Western Region of Ireland.  The Briefing illustrates how the region is developing over time and how it compares with other ... Read on >>


RASLRES is delighted to welcome you to our first edition of the RASLRES ezine

Dé Domhnaigh, 12 Nollaig 2010

There are no translations available.The Western Development Commission as Project Lead for the EU bio-energy project RASLRES is delighted to welcome you to our first edition of the RASLRES ezine which we hope you will find informative. Read More ... Read on >>


WDC Event outlines how Regional Development will drive economic growth

Dé Luain, 22 Samhain 2010

There are no translations available.“Notwithstanding the current financial stresses, it is critical that the Four Year Plan and Budget 2011 are implemented to deliver the growth expected in the economy next year”, Dr. Alan Ahearne told the audience at a lunch-time discussion hosted by the Western Development Commission (WDC), today, ... Read on >>


Wood Energy – The Western Way for Renewable Fuel

Déardaoin, 18 Samhain 2010

There are no translations available.Participants in the RASLRES pilot projects met this week with experts in the wood energy field to discuss the way forward for the west in developing local and regional solutions for wood energy from renewable resources. This open industry workshop provided an opportunity to showcase the ... Read on >>


Wood Energy Support Services Workshop

Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

There are no translations available.16 November 2010 McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo 10:00 – 14:30 RASLRES is a European bio-energy project led by the Western Development Commission. RASLRES goes to the heart of the local community by using local resources and local people to provide a complete solution for ... Read on >>


Comhdháil le Béim a Leagan ar Ról na Cruthaitheachta san Oideachas, sa Nuálaíocht, sa Gheilleagar agus sa tSochaí

Dé hAoine, 08 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

Beidh Comhdháil an Chraoibhín 2010 ar siúl an 15 Deireadh Fómhair in Óstán Abbeyfield i mBealach an Doirín, Contae Ros Comáin.  Osclóidh Mary Hanafin, T.D., an tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir agus Spóirt, an Chomhdháil go hoifigiúil, a leagfaidh béim ar Ról na Cruthaitheachta san Oideachas, sa Nuálaíocht, sa Gheilleagar agus sa ... Read on >>


Cé chomh tábhachtach atá na haerfoirt san Iarthar?

Dé Céadaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

Déanfaidh iarrachtaí ar bith an rialtais a bhfuil ganntanas airgid orthu stop a chur le maoiniú d’aerfoirt réigiúnacha na tíre an-dochar do cheantair thuaithe in Éirinn.  Cuirfidh an tAire Iompair, Noel Dempsey, tograí faoi bhráid na comh-aireachta go gairid faoi thodhchaí mhaoiniú Oibleagáide na Seirbhíse Poiblí (PSO) do na sé ... Read on >>


Cuireann an WDC comhairle ar Chomhchoiste an Oireachtais maidir le cumas geilleagrach Réigiún an Iarthair

Dé Máirt, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

Tá sé ráite ag Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) le Comhchoiste an Oireachtais ar Fhostaíocht, Trádáil agus Nuálaíocht go bhfuil cur chuige comhtháite i dtaobh forbairt gheilleagrach san Iarthar ríthábhachtach má tá an réigiún lena chumas a bhaint amach.  Bhí an cur i láthair ar siúl Dé Máirt an 5 ... Read on >>


RASLRES – Réitigh fuinnimh in-athnuaite a fhorbairt do cheantair thuaithe

Dé Céadaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2010

RASLRES – Réitigh fuinnimh in-athnuaite a fhorbairt do cheantair thuaithe Tá an cuardach d’fhoinsí fuinnimh inbhuanaithe, nach dtéann chun aimhleasa an chomhshaoil, mar ábhar dianstaidéar le deich mbliana anuas. Is bunspreagthóir atá i soláthar fuinnimh ar phraghas réasúnach, atá slán, sábháilte agus glan le haghaidh fás agus iomaíochas geilleagrach, ... Read on >>


Comhdháil an Chraoibhín le Béim a Leagan ar Ról na Cruthaitheachta san Oideachas, sa Nuálaíocht, sa Gheilleagar agus sa tSochaí

Dé Máirt, 07 Meán Fómhair 2010

Beidh Comhdháil an Chraoibhín 2010 ar siúl an 15 Deireadh Fómhair in Óstán Abbeyfield i mBealach an Doirín, Contae Ros Comáin.  Osclóidh Mary Hanafin, T.D., an tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir agus Spóirt, an Chomhdháil go hoifigiúil, a leagfaidh béim ar Ról na Cruthaitheachta san Oideachas, sa Nuálaíocht, sa Gheilleagar agus sa ... Read on >>


Caithfear tús áite a thabhairt do Bheartas Réigiúnach i gCúlú Geilleagrach

Dé Luain, 19 Iúil 2010

Níl acmhainní na réigiún is lú forbairt á n-úsáid go hiomlán.  Ach cuirfidh sé leis an mborradh geilleagrach náisiúnta, má úsáidtear na hacmhainní agus an cumas féideartha seo nár úsáideadh sna réigiúin cosúil le Réigiún an Iarthair.  Is cur amú tallainne agus deise atá ann mura bhfíoraítear cumas na réigiúin ... Read on >>


Tugann an Chomhpháirtíocht Ghael-Mheiriceánach $11,500 SAM do Scoileanna i Maigh Eo

Dé Céadaoin, 30 Meitheamh 2010

Tugann an Chomhpháirtíocht Ghael-Mheiriceánach $11,500 SAM do Scoileanna i Maigh EoFuair cúig scoil i gContae Mhaigh Eo maoiniú $11,500 SAM eatarthu ón gComhpháirtíocht Ghael-Mheiriceánach faoina gcláir ‘Leabharlann agus Eolaíocht Bunscoile’. Bainfear úsáid as an maoiniú le leabhair, le hábhair léitheoireachta agus le hábhair eolaíochta a cheannach. Tá trí cinn de ... Read on >>


Faigheann FMC-Tech an Ceann is Fearr ar fhorbróirí tuirbíní gaoithe na Boisnia agus na Heirseagaivéine le Dámhachtain Trádála Idirnáisiúnta is Fearr a ghnóthú

Dé Luain, 21 Meitheamh 2010

Rinne FMC-Tech, a bhfuil a gceanncheathrú sa tSionna i gContae an Chláir, forbairt ar chóras cliste monatóireachta gréasáin le haghaidh ghréasán na bhfóntas. In ainneoin go raibh tréanchuideachta san iomaíocht leo – forbróirí tuirbíní gaoithe na Boisnia agus na Heirseagaivéine, Turbina IPD – ghnóthaigh FMC-Tech an ‘Dámhachtain Trádála Idirnáisiúnta is ... Read on >>


Sheol Tionscadal Bithfhuinnimh na hEorpa Suíomh Gréasáin – www.raslres.eu

Dé Céadaoin, 14 Aibreán 2010

Seolann Tionscadal Bithfhuinnimh na hEorpa Suíomh Gréasáin – www.raslres.euRASLRES: Chur Chuige Réigiúnach chun Réitigh Áitiúla Fuinnimh In-athnuaite a SpreagadhSheol foireann RASLRES suíomh gréasáin a dtionscadail, www.raslres.eu, inniu. Tá sé mar sprioc ag an tionscnamh RASLRES todhchaí a chruthú ina gcuirfidh acmhainní áitiúla bithfhuinnimh in-athnuaite poist áitiúla agus gréasán réigiúnach rathúil ... Read on >>


RASLRES: Cur Chuige Réigiúnach le Réitigh Fuinnimh In-athnuaite a Spreagadh

Dé Máirt, 23 Márta 2010

Tá Réigiún Iarthar na hÉireann réidh le tairbhe a bhaint as an tionscadal bithfhuinnimh ilnáisiúnta ar fiú beagnach €3 mhilliún é, faoi threoir Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair. Is tionscnamh Eoraipmhaoinithe atá i dtionscadal RASLRES a dhíríonn ar thairbhe a thabhairt chuig Réigiún an Iarthair i roinnt réimsí ríthábhachtacha a bhaineann ... Read on >>


Dea-nuacht í Seirbhís Nua Iarnróid na Gaillimhe-Luimnigh le haghaidh Forbairt Réigiúnach agus na Turasóireachta – WDC

Dé Máirt, 23 Márta 2010

Cuireann figiúirí WDC éileamh mór in iúl ar sheirbhísí iarnróid a shíneadh a fhad le Tuaim agus Clár Chlainne Mhuiris.Rinne Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) cur síos ar an tseirbhís nua iarnróid an mhí seo a cheanglaíonn Gaillimh le Luimneach mar chéim thábhachtach i dtreo forbairt réigiúnach chothromaithe.  Beidh an ... Read on >>


Fearann WDC Fáilte roimh Thuarascáil an Tascfhórsa Nuálaíochta

Dé Máirt, 16 Márta 2010

 Fearann WDC Fáilte roimh Thuarascáil an Tascfhórsa Nuálaíochta agus iarrann siad ar Nuálaíocht le cur le Láidreachtaí Réigiúnacha Tá fáilte curtha ag Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) roimh fhoilseachán Nuálaíocht Éireann: Tuarascáil ón Tascfhórsa Nuálaíochta – tuarascáil Thascfhórsa an Rialtais maidir le Mol Idirnáisiúnta Forbartha Nuálaíochta a dhéanamh d’Éirinn.  Deis ... Read on >>


Ba chóir go dtabharfadh Críoch Aigéanrás Volvo Beocht do Chumas Fóillíochta Mara Réigiún an Iarthair - WDC

Dé Céadaoin, 10 Márta 2010

Tá áthas ar Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair le fógra an lae inniu go bhfuil Aigéanrás Volvo ag críochnú i nGaillimh in 2012 agus féachann siad air mar dheis iontach chun cumas gníomhaíochtaí fóillíochta mara i Réigiún an Iarthair a athbheochan.Ag fáiltiú roimh an bhfógra, dúirt Lisa McAllister, Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin an ... Read on >>


Aigéanrás Volvo na Gaillimhe 2011

Dé Céadaoin, 10 Márta 2010

 Ba chóir go dtabharfadh Críoch Aigéanrás Volvo Beocht do Chumas Fóillíochta Mara Réigiún an Iarthair Tá áthas ar Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair le fógra an lae inniu go bhfuil Aigéanrás Volvo ag críochnú i nGaillimh in 2012 agus féachann siad air mar dheis iontach chun cumas gníomhaíochtaí fóillíochta mara i Réigiún ... Read on >>


Ní Mór do Straitéisí Náisiúnta an Gheilleagair Dul i nGleic le Dúshláin Fostaíochta i gCeantair Lasmuigh de Chathracha Móra – WDC

Déardaoin, 21 Eanáir 2010

Ní Mór do Straitéisí Náisiúnta an Gheilleagair Dul i nGleic le Dúshláin Fostaíochta i gCeantair Lasmuigh de Chathracha Móra – WDCBeidh call le gníomh comhbheartaithe má tá Réigiún an Iarthair, go háirithe an chuid thuaidh ina sonraítear sochaí thuaithe den chuid is mó, le dul i dtreo ‘geilleagar cliste’.  Mura ... Read on >>


Éilíonn an WDC agus Saineolaithe Nuálaíochta OÉ Gaillimh Straitéis Náisiúnta chun Earnáil na Cruthaitheachta a Fhorbairt

Dé Luain, 30 Samhain 2009

Tá forbairt ar straitéis chomhtháite náisiúnta éilithe ag Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) agus ag an Ionad um Nuálaíocht agus Athrú Struchtúrach (CISC) ag OÉ Gaillimh chun earnáil na cruthaitheachta a fhorbairt agus todhchaí geilleagair chliste a spreagadh.Éilíodh an méid sin ag seimineár dar teideal ‘Tionscail Chruthaitheacha, Nuálaíocht & an ... Read on >>


Céad-chomhdháil “Íoctar mar a Úsáidtear” na hÉireann

Dé Céadaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2009

 Cuireann an tIar-Uachtarán, Dubhghlas de hÍde, an ‘Geilleagar Cruthaitheach’ Chun Cinn“B’fhéidir go raibh an bhéim a leagadh  ar chruthaitheacht na hÉireann agus ar a ról i dtaca le todhchaí gheilleagrach na tíre a chinntiú ar cheann de na nithe ba shuntasaí sa chomhdháil a reáchtáladh in Farmleigh le gairid ar ... Read on >>


Faigheann an WDC €1 mhilliún chun an Earnáil Fuinneamh Adhmaid a Fhorbairt i Réigiún an Iarthair

Déardaoin, 01 Deireadh Fómhair 2009

 Faigheann an WDC €1 mhilliún chun an Earnáil Fuinneamh Adhmaid a Fhorbairt i Réigiún an Iarthair; tá deiseanna nua fiontair agus poist le fáil as acmhainní adhmaid Réigiún an Iarthair.Chinntigh Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) maoiniú €1 mhilliún ón Aontas Eorpach (AE) leis an earnáil fuinneamh adhmaid i Réigiún an ... Read on >>


Léiríonn Tuarascáil nua an WDC Patrúin Thábhachtacha in Éileamh Iompair

Dé Máirt, 22 Meán Fómhair 2009

Léiríonn Tuarascáil nua an WDC Patrúin Thábhachtacha in Éileamh Iompair i gCathair agus i gContae na Gaillimhe Cónaíonn breis agus an ceathrú cuid de na hoibrithe ar fad i Réigiún an Iarthair, ó Dhún na nGall go dtí an Clár, in obaircheantar chathair na Gaillimhe. Tá leibhéal níos airde oideachais ... Read on >>


Is moladh d’iarnród agus gnólachtaí san iarthar atá sa bhealach lasta iarnróid nua idir Maigh Eo agus Baile Átha Cliath.

Dé Céadaoin, 02 Meán Fómhair 2009

Is moladh d’iarnród agus gnólachtaí san iarthar atá sa bhealach lasta iarnróid nua idir Maigh Eo agus Baile Átha Cliath: Bainfidh an tseirbhís nua 2,000 trucail lasta den bhóthar. Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin Choimisiúin Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC), Lisa McAllister go léiríonn an tseirbhís lasta iarnróid nua ó Bhéal an Átha ... Read on >>


Féidearthacht 2,000 post nua a chruthú san Iarthar Cruthaitheach.

Dé Máirt, 17 Feabhra 2009

Tá 11,000 fostaithe i ngeilleagar cruthaitheach i Réigiún an Iarthair cheana, “Tá ciall gheilleagrach ag baint le tacú leis an gcruthaitheacht” Nuair a chuirtear comparáidí idirnáisiúnta san áireamh, tá cumas ag Réigiún an Iarthair 2,000 post breise ar a laghad a chruthú in earnáil na cruthaitheachta, dar le Gillian Buckley, ... Read on >>


Tá an-chumas ag Earnáil na Cruthaitheachta do Réigiún an Iarthair – WDC.

Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009

Tá cumas ar leith ag fiontair chruthaitheacha, dála na meán digiteach, scannán, ealaíne, dearaidh agus na Gaeilge i dtaca le forbairt gheilleagrach amach anseo i Réigiún an Iarthair.  Sin de réir Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) atá ag cur straitéise le chéile le haghaidh gheilleagar cruthaitheach an réigiúin i gcomhar ... Read on >>


Insíonn an WDC le Coiste Oireachtais faoin gcaoi ar féidir leis an Iarthar cur le borradh náisiúnta.

Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009

Leag Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) amach a fhís do thodhchaí Réigiún an Iarthair do Chomhchoiste an Oireachtais ar na hEalaíona, Spórt, Turasóireacht, agus Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta Dé Céadaoin an 19 Samhain.  Chuir an WDC béim ar rath fheachtas LookWest.ie a chur ar chumas os cionn 100 gnólacht ... Read on >>


Deiseanna fiontair san earnáil fuinneamh adhmaid.

Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009

Tugann WDC cuireadh d’fhiontraithe agus d’eagraíochtaí forbartha pobail chuig ceardlann.Beidh Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) ina n-óstaigh do cheardlann fuinneamh adhmaid d’fhiontraithe, don lucht gnó agus d’eagraíochtaí a bhíonn ag plé le forbairt pobail agus áitiúil an 3 Nollaig in Óstán Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe.Pléifidh an cheardlann deiseanna fiontraíochta fuinneamh ... Read on >>


Deir an WDC go n-éascóidh an Scéim Náisiúnta Leathanbhanda forbairt gheilleagrach i Réigiún tuaithe an Iarthair

Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009

Níos mó deiseanna a fháil má athraítear chuig teilifís dhigiteachD’fháiltigh Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC) roimh Scéim Náisiúnta Leathanbhanda an Rialtais a fheicfidh leathanbhanda i ngach cuid de Réigiún an Iarthair faoi Mheán Fómhair 2010. “Tugann leathanbhanda tairbhí suntasacha do ghnólachtaí tuaithe agus pobail agus dá bhrí sin is fógra ... Read on >>


22 Nollaig 2008 Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair: Ráiteas Dheireadh na Bliana 2008.

Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009

Ba cheart go mbeadh Réigiún an Iarthair ina Ionad Idirnáisiúnta Fuinnimh a dhéanann freastal ar riachtanais fuinnimh oileán na hÉireann uile.Ba cheart go mbeadh Réigiún an Iarthair ina Ionad Idirnáisiúnta Fuinnimh a dhéanann freastal ar riachtanais fuinnimh oileán na hÉireann uileIs ríthábhachtach í infheistíocht leanúnach sa bhonneagar chun tacaíocht a ... Read on >>


Taispeántas LookWest.ie 2008

Dé Máirt, 29 Iúil 2008

D’fhéadfadh an t-imeacht seo do shaol a athrú. Tá níos mó san Iarthar ná mar a shíleann tú!Bí linn ag Taispeántas LookWest.ie, Déardaoin, an 18 Meán Fómhair 2008 in Óstán Alexander, Baile Átha Cliath, idir 12pm agus 9pm. Más spéis leat tuilleadh sonraí a fháil faoin imeacht seo, déan teagmháil ... Read on >>


Infheistíonn an WDC €1 mhilliún i gCoillte Mach

Dé Luain, 26 Bealtaine 2008

Cliceáil anseo chun an Preasráiteas seo a íoslódáil (i bhformáid Microsoft Word) ... Read on >>


Cuireann Figiúirí Nua Deireadh le Seanmhiotais

Dé Luain, 26 Bealtaine 2008

Tá Réigiún an Iarthair ag Mealladh na hÓige agus na bhFiontraitheTeastaíonn ciall ó dhuine ar bith a shíleann go bhfuil Réigiún an Iarthair ar chúl agus nach bhfuil geilleagar rathúil ann de thairbhe go bhfuil an seandearcadh seo ag teacht salach ar thaighde a rinne Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (WDC), ... Read on >>