Dundalk Chamber Of Commerce

Business Tour - Shabra Plastics & Packaging
2025-06-26 08:30 - 10:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Shabra Plastics & Packaging, Killycard Industrial Estate, Bree,, Castleblaney, County Monaghan, A75 AE22, Ireland
On June 26th our Member Business Tour is hosted by Shabra Plastics & Packaging – one of Ireland’s most inspiring sustainability-focused companies.
Shabra has been at the forefront of recycling and reprocessing for over two decades. On the tour we will hear their story, one of innovation, ambition, and a powerful commitment to environmental responsibility. But above all, it’s about people — a team that believes what they do is much bigger than themselves. At its core, Shabra operates with a family-driven philosophy: empowering one another, working with purpose, and striving to make a real difference. This strong sense of unity is reflected in their work ethic and shared goal — to significantly reduce the volume of unrecycled waste in Ireland.
Their team firmly believes that true change begins within — and that every individual in the organisation plays a part in shaping a cleaner, more circular future. It’s this mindset that drives their high standards and innovative approach to creating a closed-loop recycling system. Shabra also support local school recycling competitions and accommodate school tours of the facility, helping to educate our future leaders of the importance and benefits of recycling.
During our business tour, Chamber members will have the opportunity to:

Explore Shabra’s advanced recycling and reprocessing facility
Learn about their approach to sustainable business growth
Engage in conversations around the circular economy
Network and connect with other professionals and business leaders

Whether you’re already involved in environmental initiatives or simply curious about how businesses are driving sustainability, this is a tour not to be missed.

Business Tour - On Yer Bike
2025-06-19 09:30 - 11:00 | On Yer Bike, Carlingford Marina, North Commons, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland
We’re gearing up for our summer Chamber Business Tours – and this one is all about adventure, scenery, and cycling! Join us as we visit On Yer Bike, Carlingford base at Carlingford Marina, on Thursday 19th June.
With a passion for biking and a love for the great outdoors, the On Yer Bike team has travelled the world and firmly believes there are few places to rival the Carlingford and Mourne region when it comes to scenic and unforgettable cycling.
This tour is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Meet the team behind this local business
✅ Learn how they’ve created tailored cycling experiences in one of Ireland’s most beautiful spots
✅ Network with fellow Chamber members – and even hop on a bike for a spin along the Greenway!
Come along for an inspiring morning in Carlingford – fresh air included!

Dundalk Chamber & Fairways Hotel Present an Exclusive Summer BBQ
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairways Hotel, Fairways Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91 E6KC, Ireland
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Dundalk Chamber, in association with the Fairways Hotel, hosts an exclusive Summer BBQ for our valued members. Kick off the evening with a drinks reception, generously sponsored by the Gateway Hotel, the sister hotel of Fairways.
Enjoy great company and a welcoming atmosphere before indulging in a delicious BBQ and live entertainment in the beautiful Courtyard in the Fairways Hotel. This event is a fantastic opportunity to network, relax, and enjoy the summer vibes in a private and exclusive setting.
Please note: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event.
Don’t miss out on this perfect summer gathering—mark your calendars and join us for an evening of great food, entertainment, and networking!
About our Host – Fairways Hotel
Experience the best of hospitality at Fairways Hotel Dundalk, a state of the art 4-star destination perfectly located between Dublin and Belfast. Whether you’re seeking a luxurious getaway, a top-tier dining experience at The Brasserie, or a high-tech meeting and event space, we have it all. Our modern rooms feature cutting-edge amenities, including phone-enabled keys, 43-inch Chromecast TVs, and high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, ensuring ultimate comfort. With capacity for over 1,000 conference attendees and a dedicated team to tailor every event, we’re the ideal choice for business or leisure. Discover Dundalk’s rich heritage, stunning coastal routes, and vibrant town centre—all just moments away.
Visit www.fairwayshotel.ie and let us take care of the rest.
About Drink Reception Sponsors – Gateway Hotel
Discover unparalleled luxury at The Gateway Hotel Dundalk, an iconic 14-storey landmark perfectly positioned between Dublin and Belfast, just a 45-minute drive from Dublin Airport. Our 129 elegantly designed en-suite rooms offer the ultimate in comfort, complemented by exceptional service from our dedicated team. Indulge in exquisite dining at our new 54° Restaurant, and take advantage of our extensive conference facilities, including the Hamilton Suite accommodating over 300 guests. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, The Gateway Hotel provides the ideal setting, with easy access to local attractions like Slieve Gullion Forest Park and Carlingford Lough. Experience the perfect blend of convenience and luxury at The Gateway Hotel Dundalk.

Breakfast Briefing Seminar On Tax Implications for Cross Border Employers & Workers
2025-06-11 07:45 - 09:00 | Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Road, Dundalk, County Louth, A91 PF57, Ireland
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Cross Border Partnership Employment Services will host a free Breakfast Briefing Seminar on Tax Implications for Cross Border Employers & Employees on Wednesday the 11th June 2025 in the Ballymascanlon Hotel from 7.45am to 9.00am.
The event will give employers and employees in the border areas information on:

Redundancy payments, pensions lump sums, tax relief on pension contributions and tax requirements for the cross border worker.
Implications and updates for employing cross border workers.
Implications for Remote Working Cross Border
Implications and updates for employers with staff members who work in both jurisictions.
Social insurance benefits and pensions in a cross border situation.
Staff retention and planning for future needs.
Pension qualification issues

Speakers :
Rose Tierney, Tierney Tax Consultancy
Brendan Casey, PRSI Consultancy Ltd
Event is FREE to attend
For more information on CBPES (Cross Border Partnership Employment Service go to www.cbpes.com

Business Tour - Advanced Manufacturing and Training Center of Excellence (AMTCE)
2025-05-29 08:30 - 10:00 | AMTCE, Building B, Xerox Technology Park, Dublin Road, Dundalk, County Louth, A91 Y319, Ireland
As a member don’t miss this unique opportunity tour the Advanced Manufacturing and Training Center of Excellence (AMTCE) as part of our Business Tour Series 2025.
Established in 2021, supported with funding from both Enterprise Ireland and SOLAS, to address the existing and emerging skills and training needs of the Irish manufacturing sector the center is a world-class advanced and sustainable manufacturing training facility,
To meet the diverse needs of companies and learners the AMTCE supports a variety of delivery modes supported by the latest in equipment, software, tools, eLearning technologies including the 3D Concrete Printer that was successfully used to build Irelands first 3D Printed homes.
Join us on the 29th at the AMTCE for this exclusive member only event. Places are limited so book your place today.

Dundalk Chamber - Round Table Meeting
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-29 | Gateway Hotel, Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91EF88, Ireland
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in enabling Dundalk’s business community and economy to thrive. It is committed to supporting the business community to overcome obstacles to success and prosperity.
A core part of our role is to listen to our members, understand their challenges and bring these challenges to Government policy makers, seeking solutions, where possible, to eliminate or overcome the problems that restrict trade.
We are therefore holding a series of information-gathering round table meetings, and we invite you to attend one.
Please note that all comments and discussion at these events will be anonymised, to enable members to discuss challenges freely.
Below is a schedule of meetings, which will be held at Gateway Hotel, Dundalk. Places are limited and it is on a first come, first served basis.
Wednesday 28th May 8.30am – 10.00am (light breakfast served)
Wednesday 28th May 1.00pm – 2.30pm (light lunch served)
Thursday 29th May 8.30am – 10.00am (light breakfast served)
Thursday 29th May 1.00pm – 2.30pm (light lunch served)
The Chamber will compile the findings of these sessions into a report which we will present to members, key opinion bodies and representatives. The report will form part of our submissions to Budget 2026.

Dundalk Chamber AGM
2025-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Gateway Hotel, Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91EF88, Ireland
The Annual General Meeting Dundalk Chamber of Commerce will take place on Thursday the 22nd May at 8am to 9am in the Gateway Hotel Dundalk
We would be delighted if you or a colleague are free to attend and you will get an update on what your Chamber has been working on for the past year.
If you or a colleague would like to join the Chamber Council Committee which meet the third Wednesday of every month at 8am for one hour please contact brenda@dundalk.ie or call her on Tel: 042 9336343.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to network and also to help make a difference to Dundalk. Members of our Council are involved in Events, Lobbying, Tourism , Industry initiatives and much more so get involved now and help make a difference

Embassy Visit Series 2025 - Finnish Embassy
2025-05-14 | Local Enterprise Office Louth, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, County Louth, A91 W20C, Ireland
As part of the Dundalk Chamber Embassy Visit Series 2025, we are pleased to welcome the Finnish Embassy to Dundalk on Wednesday, 14th May 2025, at the Local Enterprise Office Louth, Town Hall, Crowe Street.
Saara Heinola, Counsellor Deputy Head of Mission, Team Finland coordinator at the Embassy of Finland, will be meeting with businesses for dedicated one-to-one sessions. These 30-minute meetings are a unique opportunity to explore trade opportunities, discuss potential partnerships, and learn more about doing business with Finland.
Are you currently exporting to Finland or considering it?
Or are you thinking about importing from Finland?
Book your FREE meeting today! Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Meetings begin at 10:00 AM and are scheduled in 30-minute intervals.

Business Seminar on Employment Incentives and Supports available for SMEs in the Cross Border Region
2025-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Fairways Hotel, Fairways Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91 E6KC, Ireland
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Cross Border Partnership Employment Services will host a free Business Seminar on Employment Incentives and Supports available for SMEs in the Cross Border Region on Wednesday the 7th May 2025 in the Fairways Hotel from 12.30pm to 2pm.
The event will give employers in the border areas information on how they can be assisted with their recruitment needs.
Speakers from the following organisations:

Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services
Dept. of Social Protection
Dept. for Communities
InterTradeIreland
Local Enterprise Office Louth

Topics to be covered include:

Information and advice on recruiting cross border workers in Ireland
How to tap in to potential skills pool in the cross border region
What grants and supports are out there to help you recruit new staff
There will also be a Case Study of a SME who will discuss their previous experiences with these incentives.

Event is FREE to attend
For more information on CBPES (Cross Border Partnership Employment Service go to www.cbpes.com

Business Tour - ZOMA
2025-05-01 08:30 - 10:00 | ZOMA, Park Street, Dundalk, A91 EC85, Ireland
As a member don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the team behind Zoma as part of our Business Tour Series 2025.
On the tour we will visit ZOMA in their home on Park Street which houses their multi award-winning creative agency team. They are a band of brothers with a unique approach to a work life balance which helps their team of creative magicians create results with distinctive brands and ideas.
We’ll hear about their podcast ‘Marketing Actively’ which is focused on entrepreneurs and business leaders and we’ll also hear how their website maestros can craft an ecommerce journey that can convert your website.
Join us for a chance to visit a busy marketing agency and meet members of their team who are taking creativity to another level in this exclusive Dundalk Chamber Member only tour.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
LIMITED PLACES

ChatGPT for Digital Marketing – Advanced
2025-05-01 | Online
Programme overview
This programme builds on the foundational workshops in the Chat GPT for Digital Marketing Programme.
Learn how to create custom AI personas, build simple chatbots, optimise your digital marketing strategies, and gain deeper insights into your market.
With interactive exercises, practical tools, and guidance from an expert prompt engineer, you’ll develop cutting-edge skills to supercharge your business.
This programme is your gateway to smarter workflows and increased efficiency. It will equip you with the cutting-edge skills to drive growth, streamline marketing operations, and gain a lasting competitive edge.
This is a non-technical programme, while it is suited to inexperienced and experienced digital marketing people, we do recommend you complete the introductory programme.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the training programme, participants will:

Master advanced prompt engineering for generating tailored AI outputs.
Learn how to use DALL-E for SME image and marketing visuals.
Build simple chatbots to automate customer interactions.
Implement dynamic ad personalisation and predictive analytics.
Execute precise, multi-platform content and ad campaigns.
Analyse and improve advertisement performance using AI tools

Who Is This Course For?
This course is suited to anyone involved in Marketing, Sales or Content Creation
Modules
Advanced Prompt Engineering & AI Personalisation.

Crafting effective, complex prompts for ChatGPT.
Personalising outputs for marketing, customer support, and internal operations.
Examples of how prompt variations affect outputs.

Using DALL-E for SME Branding and Marketing

Introduction to DALL-E and its capabilities for generating visuals.
Prompting for visuals.
Best practices for using AI-generated images ethically and effectively.

Build simple chatbots to streamline customer interactions.

Overview of chatbots and their role in improving customer interactions.
Step-by-step process for building chatbots.
How to integrate chatbots into websites or social media channels.

Dynamic ad personalisation and predictive analytics.

Learn how AI enables dynamic ad personalisation.
Using predictive analytics to forecast campaign success and customer behaviour.

Execute multi-platform content and ad campaigns with precision.

Analyse and improve Advertisements.
Using AI to streamline multi-platform content creation.
Optimising ad performance

Duration: 5 x 2 hour sessions – 1st, 7th, 8th, 13th & 15th May (9:15am – 11:15am)
