Welcome to the Atlantic Economic Corridor News section.
Coronavirus: The towns most economically at risk
Having been considered one of the fastest growing economies in…
SURVEY SHOWS 83% WANT TO CONTINUE TO WORK REMOTELY AFTER COVID-19 CRISIS
A recent survey by researchers from the Whitaker Institute at…
Surf’s up for centre of excellence in Sligo as tender issued
The country’s first surfing centre of excellence could be up…
Clare blacksmith forging ahead with protective screens
The Covid-19 health crisis has forced many small businesses to…
University of Limerick works with hospital to create 100,000 face visors for COVID-19 fight
The Rapid Innovation Unit at UL, an SFI Confirm Centre funded…
Leading retail technology innovation from Claremorris
There are not too many indigenous companies operating in the…
Premium ride-on toy truck drives sales for Roscommon design engineer
As a child, Wayne Auchmuty couldn’t find what he was looking…
Kerry offers chance to work hard, play harder
With a love for making sense of numbers, Emily Brick turned her…
300 jobs to be created in €21m RDI hub in Killorglin
One of the country's longest-established financial services and…
NUI Galway unveils extensive development programme
NUI Galway has launched a new strategy which places the 175 year…
550 Enterprise spaces mapped across the AEC
AEC Officers in the 10 Local Authorities throughout the AEC,…
AEC driving remote working, second sites and investment through hubs
When the Western Development Commission (WDC) decided to investigate…
FAB Leitrim Gets Creative
Two projects underway in Leitrim are embracing technology to…
United Nations AI for Good Conference Comes to Ireland
Trail blazers from the world of Artificial Intelligence alongside…
Up to 100 new jobs at new Shannon hangar
IAC at Shannon Airport are preparing for the opening of Ireland’s…
Allergan to create 63 new jobs at Westport facility
Botox-manufacturer Allegan has just opened its €160 million…
Limerick launches ambitious international marketing programme
‘Limerick: Atlantic Edge, European Embrace’ will articulate…
Next Steps
The AEC Officer Network (AECO) has established a new committee structure whereby one AEC Officer will hold the position of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for a 12-month period.
AEC Infrastructure Update
A key task for the AEC infrastructure strategy is to identify the factors that will shape the economic, social, political and environmental quality of our region. To achieve this, we need to identify critical relationships between overarching government plans, the current and future economy of the AEC and the environment.
Sligo Economic Forum
Sligo Economic Forum (SEF) was established in 2016 with a high-level strategic remit to support and boost the ability of Sligo’s economic partners to be the lead drivers in all matters of economic development for the county.
Boyle 2040
Roscommon County Council through its Town Centre Planning Unit worked extensively with the Boyle Town Team to develop a unique set of town centre rejuvenation plans (Boyle 2040) which were referenced in the Ireland 2040 National Development Planning Framework.
AEC Collector App
One of the core objectives of the AEC Enterprise Working Group is to develop a practical approach to the re-purposing and development of property solutions for businesses in the Corridor.
USEFE
Collaboration with neighboring counties is nothing new for Leitrim County Council. In 2013, Leitrim and its partners established the Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy project (USEFE).
Invest In Kerry
With a base of 13 FDI companies employing 2,000 people, Kerry continues to be an attractive location in which to do business and develop enterprise.
Managed Design Solutions – An equilibrium of family and work
Pace of life and quality family time was an important factor for Julian Drapiewski and Jonathan Grimes when they decided to establish a digital design management consultancy firm in County Galway.
Nuns’ Island Masterplan
Galway City Council and NUI Galway are working together to prepare a masterplan for the Nuns’ Island area of Galway City.
Audit of Ennis
The Audit of Ennis has been completed with 92 properties identified.
Developing a key hub
Shannon is a key national and international centre of importance for employment, connectivity, international trade and foreign direct investment.
DigiWest Working Hubs in Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon and Donegal
The WDC will lead the Digiwest regional economic development project to develop digital working hubs in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Tulsk, Co Roscommon and Swinford, Co Mayo.
Enterprise Hubs Survey
An ongoing project, funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund, aimed at building a profile of enterprise hubs operating in the Atlantic Economic Corridor which has now identified 101 enterprise hubs.
277 Enterprise Spaces Mapped along the Atlantic Economic Corridor
AEC Officers in each of the 10 Local Authorities throughout the AEC, part funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, have surveyed available enterprise spaces in a pilot town in each county.
We were just working to live in Dublin
This is the view of Darren O’Dwyer, who recently made the move to Limerick. Building a house in Adare with his fiancé Clare, Darren has seen his commute drop to just 20 minutes. A graduate of the University of Limerick a decade before, Darren joined WP Engine as Senior Talent Advisor EMEA last year.
