Dundalk Chamber host Business after Hours Seminar
Thursday, 12 April 2012 14:36
Dundalk Chamber recently hosted a very successful Business After Hours event at Oriel Shared Services, Finnabair Park, Dundalk. Solicitor & Employment Law Specialist Dorothy Walsh was guest speaker on the topic of “Understanding Your Employer Obligations” and Avril Donnelly from Peninsula Business Services (Ireland) Ltd also briefed on Employment Law issues.
The large attendance of local businesses were briefed on issues relating to Employment Law and Health and Safety legislation. In these uncertain times, it has never been more important to ensure your business stays legally compliant. The seminar covered Employment Law aspects such as, Changing contracts of employment, managing redundancy, dealing with a tribunal claim and protecting your business from litigation.
In addition to these speakers, Deirdre Ryan, Worklink North East Regional Coordinator gave an introduction to a new initiative "Worklink" which is a volunteer led employment support network formed as a response to the unemployment crisis in Ireland. Worklink provides an innovative mechanism for employers, service providers and qualified volunteers to actively assist in the effort to help unemployed jobseekers to gain valuable work experience and to transition into meaningful employment."
Pictured:Deirdre Ryan Worklink, Paddy Malone President Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Avril Donnelly Peninsula Business Services (Ireland) Ltd, Dorothy Walsh Solicitor & Employment Law Specialist, Peninsula Business Services (Ireland) Ltd and Declan Murphy Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.
The Business After Hours series will continue over the coming months with topics including a seminar presented by Irish Life and presentations by the Commercial Sections of a number of Embassies.If your company would like to attend one of these free seminars please call Kathleen in Dundalk Chamber on 042 9336343 or email
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Dundalk Chamber Welcome The Ethiopian Embassy
Wednesday, 11 April 2012 15:40
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when The Ethiopian Embassy came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links.
Mr Tsehaye Gebrekidan, Minister Counsellor, Business & Economy, Embassy of Ethiopia visited Dundalk for a series of one-to-one meetings with various companies from around the North-East. This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finabair Business Park.
The Minister expressed the hope that he could identify a town that Dundalk could twin with. He was particularly interested in doing business with technology transfer in agriculture and energy. The largest hydro dam in Africa is currently under construction. This will result in Ethiopia exporting electricity to its neighbours.
Tourism whether to historical sites or on safari is also a growing industry
This is just another example of the Chamber creating new links for local companies. Due to the success of the meetings, Dundalk Chamber will play host to more Embassies including The Turkish and Canadian Embassies are soon to visit also.
If your company would like to attend one of these free meetings please call Kathleen in Dundalk Chamber on 042 9336343 or email
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Tourism Conference
Thursday, 29 March 2012 12:47
Chamber in association with Louth Local Authorities host a major Cross Border Tourism Conference
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Eures Cross Border Partnership & the Business Support Unit of Louth Local Authorities organized a major Conference entitled “What is takes to succeed in the Tourism Sector”“ which took place last Wednesday in the Ballymascanlon House Hotel Dundalk. Over 240 delegates from all over Ireland came to hear a full and exciting line up of high profile national and international expert speakers.
Brendan McSheery, Louth Heritage Officer made a presentation on ‘’The role of heritage in driving the economic development of a cross-border area’’. The presentation dealt with efforts to develop new cross-border tourism. Liz Kennedy-Burke from Kennedy Burke and Associates made an interesting presentation on ‘’Innovation Training Solutions: Up-skilling employees to a standard level in the Irish Hospitality Sector’’.
Dr. Sheila Flanagan and Dr. Kevin Griffin both from The College of Arts and Tourism Dublin Institute of Technology, had a local twist to there presentation by implementing the DIT ACHIEV Model: A Carlingford Case Study. Other speakers included Dervla O’Neill from Digital Marketing Institute, Peter Nash from Tourism Ireland and Malcolm Bell, Head of ‘Visit Cornwall’.
Dundalk Chamber is part of a European Commission network called EURES (European Employment Services). EURES advisers are trained specialists who provide information and guidance to jobseekers and employers interested in the European labour market and Cross Border Working.
For further information on this press release call Paddy Malone President Dundalk Chamber on Tel: 042 9336744 or email
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Dundalk Chamber Welcome The Brazilian Embassy
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 14:29
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when The Brazilian Embassy came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links.
Counsellor Pedro Scalisse, Head of Business, Trade and Investment of The Embassy of Brazil in Dublin and Mr Antonio Neto, Business, Trade and Investment Officer, came to Dundalk to meet with companies from around the North-East to discuss business & partnership potential.
During the meeting the representatives explained to Declan Murphy, Dundalk Chamber and Michael McCabe, Louth Co. Co. Business Support Unit that there were significant opportunities for local business to partner with Brazilian companies who are currently trying to internationalise.
The Brazilian delegation stated that Ireland was the ‘ideal gateway’ to Europe and that Dundalk ticked all the boxes in relation to being a location to do business.
This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finnabair Business Park.
This is just another example of the Chamber creating new links for local companies. Due to the success of the meetings, Dundalk Chamber will play host to more Embassies including The Ethiopian Embassy on April 10th 2012.
If your company would like to attend one of these free meetings please call Kathleen in Dundalk Chamber on 042 9336343 or email
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For further information on this press release please contact Paddy Malone President Dundalk Chamber on 042 9336744.
Delegation Minister of Development meets Chamber of Commerce
Friday, 02 March 2012 12:01
Mr. Danny Kennedy Minister of Development at Stormont met a delegation of Chamber of Commerce members from Warrenpoint, Burren Rostrevor, Kilkeel, and Dundalk Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening past.
The minister who was accompanied by local MLA John McCallister had agreed to address the Chamber representatives who are lobbying for funding in connection with the proposed Narrow Water Bridge linking Counties Louth and Down. After viewing a power point presentation prepared by the Warrenpoint Chamber outlining the many benefits for both sides of the border in extra business and tourism Minister Kennedy advised the delegation that he would have to find in the region of £3,000000 which in view of recent economic cuts and the funding of a number of big road repairs in N. Ireland meant that he could not give that guarantee at this time. He did not rule out the funding but there was considerable pressure currently to complete the recently announced road improvement schemes. The Chambers went to great lengths to point out that the project had been a subject for discussion for some time however there appeared now to be a unique and real but limited timeframe to promote the project and see it come to fruition.
For further information on this press release please call Paddy Malone President Dundalk Chamber on Tel: 042 9336744 or email
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Press Release Latvian Embassy
Friday, 02 March 2012 11:01
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when The Latvian Embassy came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links.
Ambassador Peteris Karlis Elferts, Trade & Investment Representative, Mr Guntis Rubins, and Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Ms Vija Busa met with Mr Paddy Malone, President of Dundalk Chamber, Cllr Marianne Butler and Mr Frank Pentony at The Town Hall on Wednesday morning for discussions and this was followed by a schedule of one-to-one meetings with various companies from around the North-East.
This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finabair Business Park.
For more information please see PDF attached
Cross Border Employment 2012
Monday, 20 February 2012 11:38
Eures together with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Louth County Enterprise Board and Louth Local Authorities are working in conjunction with Marshes Shopping Centre Dundalk to organise a Louth Jobs & Advice Fair for one day only on Friday the 9th March 2012.
The event will be attended by both local employers, locally based Employment Advice Agencies and a number of Cross Border Advisers who will be available to assist those interested in employment and career development options both north and south.
Dundalk Chamber invites Latvian & Brazilian Embassies’ to Dundalk
Friday, 17 February 2012 12:29
Continuing with their series of visits from various Embassies’, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has invited the Commercial Attaché’s from The Latvian Embassy and The Brazilian Embassy to come to Dundalk to meet companies to discuss the potential of doing business with their country.
Fore more information please see Pdf attached.
Dundalk Chamber Welcome The American Embassy
Monday, 06 February 2012 10:57
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when The American Commercial Counselor, Mr Stephen J. Anderson, came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links. Mr Anderson said, “Twelve meetings in eight hours--your Chamber members showed me much of their focus, drive and business strengths. The US Embassy and our US & Foreign Commercial Service team look forward to working with Dundalk-based business in the future.”
For more information please see Pdf attached
Louth Jobs & Advice Fair 2012
Monday, 16 January 2012 11:27
Eures together with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Louth County Enterprise Board and Louth Local Authorities are working in conjunction with Marshes Shopping Centre Dundalk to organise a Louth Jobs & Advice Fair for one day only on Friday the 9th March 2012.
The event will be attended by both local employers, locally based Employment Advice Agencies and a number of Cross Border Advisers who will be available to assist those interested in employment and career development options both north and south.
For more information please see Pdf attached.
Discovering the vibrancy of Dundalk
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 12:15
This feature ran in The Irish Daily Mail (Saturday Edition) on the 7th of Jan and in the Irish Mail on Sunday 8th of January 2012. It promotes Dundalk Town and the surrounding region and contains some very interesting facts!
Press Release Estonian Embassy
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 09:06
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when The Estonian Ambassador H.E., Mr Mait Martinson, came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links. This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finnabair Business Park.
Please see attachment.
Dundalk Chamber host Business after Hours Seminar in association with An Garda Siochána
Tuesday, 29 November 2011 20:18
Dundalk Chamber hosted a very successful Business After Hours event on Thursday last at Oriel Shared Services, Finnabair Park, Dundalk. Sergeant Vincent Jackson, An Garda Siochána was guest speaker on the topic of Crime Prevention. The seminar was a greatly attended by local businesses and it gave a unique opportunity to get briefed on emerging business scams and preventative measures. Among the issues that were covered were Counterfeiting, Cheque Fraud, Emerging Business Scams, Cybercrimes, Internet Fraud, Web Scams, Property Security and Tiger Kidnaps. Garda Tara Faulkner also gave a briefing on security and prevention against shop the
Chair of Dundalk Town Council & President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce urge Government not to increase VAT
Monday, 21 November 2011 12:15
The Chair of Dundalk Town Council, Marianne Butler and the President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Paddy Malone reacted this week to reports that the Government are planning on increasing the top rate of VAT by 2% brining it up to 23%.
Paddy Malone commented that, "The border region is recovering from the mistake a number of years ago of allowing UK VAT rates and ours to diverge by 6%. The consequences to the town were obvious to all. The new proposal would see this difference rise from 1% to 3%. The impact of a 2% difference would mean more people shopping in the North and would immediately seriously impact trade in Dundalk, the long term concern would be the loss of jobs in the town's retail sector."
Croatian Embassy make contact with Dundalk companies
Monday, 21 November 2011 11:09
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when Ruzica Janus, First Secretary from the Croatian Embassy, came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links. This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finnabair Business Park.
Digital Marketing Road Show came to Dundalk
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 08:27
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Louth County Enterprise Board hosted a seminar in the Ballymascanlon Hotel last week when leading Digital Marketing Consultancy iON brought their latest Road Show concept to Dundalk. The event was an information and advice forum workshop and led by Niall McKeown, leading Digital marketing Entrepreneur and CEO of iON. It focused on the role of management in creating an effective digital marketing plan in small to medium size Irish businesses. Attendees to the road show were given a non-technical summary on how to best to develop their digital marketing plan for their respective businesses / organisations so that they would be able to take a more pro-active role in decision making regarding their digital presence.
Chamber invites Romanian Embassy to Dundalk
Monday, 24 October 2011 11:16
Dundalk Chamber hosted another very successful Embassy visit when Mrs Luiza Girleanu, Economic Counsellor from the Romanian Embassy, came to Dundalk to meet local companies in order to forge business links. This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finnabair Business Park.
Cross Border Business Support Expo
Friday, 21 October 2011 08:47
Over 100 business delegates attended a Cross Border Business Support Expo hosted by Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and supported by InterTradeIreland on the 20th October in the Carrickdale Hotel.
Dundalk Chamber was delighted with its success in terms of numbers of delegates attended, networking opportunities created and the opening of communication channels between local businesses and Support Agencies.
Louth Business Awards Night a sell out
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:39
The Fairways Hotel was the place to be last Saturday night when Dundalk Chamber of Commerce hosted the Louth Business Awards 2011. The glittering, Black tie event is now the event of the year and a highlight in the social calendar in Dundalk. A sell out crowd compromising of business leaders, local politicians and dignitaries suggested this really was the event to be with 450 guests on the night. Tickets are always at a premium for this occasion.
Japanese Embassy had very successful meetings with Dundalk companies
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 10:24
Dundalk Chamber hosted another vey successful Embassy visit when Mr Susumu Kiyosawa, Second Secretary from the Japanese Embassy along with his colleagues came to Dundalk last week to meet local companies on a one to one basis in order to create business links. This is just one in a series of many visits which Dundalk Chamber has organized. The meetings took place in Oriel Shared Services in the Finnabair Business Park.
Strictly Come Dancing December 2011
Tuesday, 04 October 2011 11:41
Following our sell out show in June, Dundalk Chamber in association with the Rape Crisis Centre North East launched “Strictly Come Dancing” last Friday night in Brubakers. It promises to be the highlight of the Christmas Season if the previous show is anything to go with just under dancers from various businesses donning their glad rags and high heels to put on a fantastic show.
Sell out crowd in Oriel Park for Strictly Come Dancing
Thursday, 09 June 2011 14:24
Dundalk Chamber in association with The Nestling Project held their Strictly Come Dancing on Friday 3rd June last. Oriel Youth Development Centre was transformed to a fabulous ballroom floor where 20 couples strutted their stuff. The Judges on the night were – Alvaro Lucchesi, Niamh Roddy, Anne-Marie Hamill & Pat Roddy. The dancers were introduced by Pat O’Shaughnessy MC for the night. Other entertainment included performances from Funky Feet, Crystal Ice and Elvis.
Strictly Come Dancing contestants taking it seriously
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 13:41
Organised by Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with the Nestling Project, the Strictly Come Dancing contest is now half way through the intense training required by the competitors.
All the contestants are now totally committed to training and none more so than Helena Mullins, a student, studying TV Journalist and radio through Irish in NUI Galway. Helena is sponsored by the Glen Gat Guesthouse which is also her family business. “When my Dad asked me if I would be interested in entering I was delighted” she says. “It is a great opportunity for local businesses to come together in a fun way supporting each other in what are quite difficult times not to mention the personal challenge.”
Bus along the Border
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 10:31
A team of specialists from the European Employment Services (EURES) Cross Border Partnership is bringing a major road-show for jobseekers and employers to Dundalk , as part of a regional tour.
The ‘Bus along the Border’ campaign will be at The Marshes Shopping Centre on Tuesday the 10th May at 2pm until 4pm to provide practical advice and answer queries regarding employment, recruitment and social welfare on either side of the border.
Cross Border Employment & Advice Fair a huge success
Monday, 18 April 2011 10:46
Eures together with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce organized a Cross Border Employment & Advice Fair in the Marshes Shopping Centre last Friday (15th April 2011). There were 32 stands in total at the event and a CV Clinic was held twice during the day which was organized by JOBS Club.
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