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Castlebar’s Christmas Market 2025
Castlebar was filled with festive cheer as Castlebar’s Christmas Market took place at Collectors Lane from Thursday to Sunday, 18–21 December, welcoming visitors daily from 1pm to 8pm. Over the four days, Collectors Lane was transformed into a warm and welcoming festive hub, showcasing local makers, unique Christmas gifts, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The market was a wonderful celebration of Castlebar’s community spirit and the cre
Dec 30, 20251 min read


New Chamber of Commerce president elected in Mayo
Maria Staunton has been elected the new president of Castlebar Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Anne Conlon, who served in the role in 2023 - 2025. Maria Staunton has been the Innovation Centre Manager at ATU iHub Mayo since 2004, overseeing and supporting startups throughout this time. She has successfully developed and expanded the EMPOWER Her Programme and also launched the EMPOWER Cumasú Programme in collaboration with Údarás na Gaeltachta. Maria holds a Master's by Res
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Castlebar Chamber Chain of Office Sponsorship
Castlebar Chamber is proud to announce the inaugural Accelerate event, taking place on Wednesday, 3rd September, in Breaffy House Resort, at 6.30 pm (doors open from 5.45pm / members welcome from 5.00pm). Headlined by broadcaster and entrepreneur Ivan Yates, leading economist Jim Power, award-winning businesswoman Oonagh O’Hagan, and another guest speaker yet to be announced, this dynamic event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Digital West 2025
Castlebar Chamber is proud to announce the inaugural Accelerate event, taking place on Wednesday, 3rd September, in Breaffy House Resort, at 6.30 pm (doors open from 5.45pm / members welcome from 5.00pm). Headlined by broadcaster and entrepreneur Ivan Yates, leading economist Jim Power, award-winning businesswoman Oonagh O’Hagan, and another guest speaker yet to be announced, this dynamic event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Castlebar Chamber Celebrates the Success of Inaugural Accelerate Business Event
Castlebar Chamber is proud to announce the inaugural Accelerate event, taking place on Wednesday, 3rd September, in Breaffy House Resort, at 6.30 pm (doors open from 5.45pm / members welcome from 5.00pm). Headlined by broadcaster and entrepreneur Ivan Yates, leading economist Jim Power, award-winning businesswoman Oonagh O’Hagan, and another guest speaker yet to be announced, this dynamic event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Accelerate - Castlebar Chamber's Annual Flagship Event
Castlebar Chamber is proud to announce the inaugural Accelerate event, taking place on Wednesday, 3rd September, in Breaffy House Resort, at 6.30 pm (doors open from 5.45pm / members welcome from 5.00pm). Headlined by broadcaster and entrepreneur Ivan Yates, leading economist Jim Power, award-winning businesswoman Oonagh O’Hagan, and another guest speaker yet to be announced, this dynamic event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and
Jul 1, 20252 min read


When Community Comes Together, Everyone Thrives
Castlebar thrived over the May Bank Holiday weekend, as a packed calendar of events drew thousands to the town - generating a major boost for local businesses and showcasing the economic power of community collaboration.
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Jun 30, 20252 min read
Excellence in Retail
Castlebar Chamber Presents Excellence in Retail Thursday 16th November at 6.30 pm in the TF Hotel Pat Rowland CEO Intersport Elverys Rachel Davoren MD Portwest Retail Donal Vaughan MD Vaughan Shoes MC Aidan Crowley Brought to you by Co Oifig Fiontair Áitiúil Local Enterprise Office Making It Happen & Castlebar Chamber https://www.eventbrite.com/o/castlebar-chamber-of-commerce-74526880733
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Free Training Event for Social inclusion Awareness Week
Castlebar Autism Friendly town are hosting a Free Training Event for Social inclusion Awareness Week Adam Harris Founder and CEO of Aslam will attend the event. Adam founded Aslam based on his own experiences growing up on the autism spectrum. Aslam provides support to autistic people and their families. He works with public and private sector organisations and communities in becoming inclusive and accessible. Date Tuesday, 10 October 2023 Time 19:00-20:30 Mayo Movie World Ci
Oct 5, 20231 min read
My Waste - Commercial Waste Campaign
Following on from our coffee morning and presentation on Wed Feb 22, we are in support of making our business and work environments more Eco friendly. Please take a minute to read the following and support this initiative by engaging with Sharon Cameron at Mayo County Council for help and advice. Many of the signs and posters are currently available FREE of charge from the MCC but may not be going forward. The ‘My Waste’ website is a very useful website for correct and up to
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Managing your business waste/ Coffee event / Linenhall @ 11am Wed February 22nd /
Guest speaker, Sharon Cameron, Environmental Awareness Officer with Mayo County Council who would like to update us on current supports Mayo County Council are offering for waste management in our local commercial business. Coffee / Tea and Scone at 11.00 am sharp. Support this Free Event, which is to support a better Eco environment in our town **Do you want to save money and help the environment? In Ireland 70% of the contents of the commercial general waste bin could be r
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Free 1 hour workshop in Castlebar on new employment legislation for Employers
Loretta Kenny from HR On Call has partnered with expert financial consultant, Paul Heverin from SYS Group, to help employers understand the new legislation. They will cover the new sick leave pay legislation, what you have to do now to comply and Paul will discuss employers' choices on the auto-enrolment pension versus a group pension plan. Although the auto-enrolment pension will not be effective until 2024, it would be prudent to prepare and update your employment contra
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Breakfast Event Tuesday Oct 7th - 7.30am -9.00am
Mayo LEO, MSLETB in association with Castlebar Chamber Invite you To a Breakfast Briefing with A FREE BREAKFAST ON US next Tuesday October 04th at Breaffy House, Time 7.30am TOPIC:To explore the Education and Training supports and Options available for Business and Enterprise Look forward to seeing you there.. Bernard Hughes President Castlebar Chamber of Commerce In Association with Castlebar Chamber of Commerce and as part of the Mayo Local Enterprise Office Led Mayo Ideas
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Miss Ireland Competition - The Royal Theatre Castlebar - August 19th and 20th.
The Iconic Miss Ireland Competition will be hosted this year at The Royal Theatre Castlebar with the main festival events taking place on August 19th and 20th. This year's competition celebrates 75 years of the competition and will have over 1,500 guests in attendance at a three day festival with celebrities and former Miss Irelands from the last seven decades. Our own Miss Mayo contestant is Lauren Forkin and we wish her luck. Alongside local media coverage this event will
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Level 6 National OEM Apprenticeship
The Level 6 National OEM Apprenticeship develops skills across a broad range of areas including Mechanics, Pneumatics, Electrical, Hydraulics, Engineering Drawings, Mechatronics, PLCs and Robotics. Upon completion of this three-year programme, the apprentice will be able to assemble, test, maintain, troubleshoot and service a wide range of products and machinery. In addition, they will also develop skills in areas such as Operations Management, Team Leadership, and Communicat
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Cyber Security
Dear All Our chamber member and business colleague who you all know, Martin Parsons from Don Racine,is studying for his Masters Degree, in Cyber Security - he presented at our Internet Security event last week. As part of his research he has asked us to help him out by filling in the following survey and returning by clicking submit at the end of the survey You can access the survey by clicking ion the following link>> https://forms.gle/xUomrUXrjdeYRpm79 Thank you for doing
May 24, 20221 min read
Mayo Change Makers - May 30th 11am-4.30pm Ballina Arts Centre & Online
www.maryrobinsoncentre.ie/mayo-changemakers We’re bringing together Mayo-connected people who are working on climate, energy, sustainability and biodiversity projects for a knowledge sharing and networking event here in Ballina as part of the Home to Mayo Festival – details below. We’ve also got the option to join the event online for those further afield. It’s a first step towards building a Mayo diaspora engagement network around sustainability which we hope will bring rea
May 19, 20221 min read
Cyber Security Awareness
Cyber Security Awareness Castlebar chamber of commerce in association with MSLETB invite you to an informational morning Friday 13th of May 11Am -12Noon At The Royal Theatre Castlebar With Guest speakers Declan Foley MSLETB Sarah Butler Sarah Butler At Home Martin Parsons Don Racine #supportlocal #cybersecurityawareness @msletb @sarahbutlerathomeofficial @don_racine @royaltheatrecastlebar
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Arcon Recruitment Ireland's virtual recruitment open week!!
There is limited availability for Arcon Recruitment Ireland's virtual recruitment open week!! This is a great opportunity to discuss your experience and career plans with one of their established team of recruiters Book your 15-minute slot today, Simply email: mairead@arconrecruitment.com Arcon Recruitment https://lnkd.in/eP6YVtGR #recruitment #virtualrecruitment #jobfairy
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Ukrainian Jobs Fair - Next Tuesday 3rd May, 11am to 4pm.
Castlebar Chamber of Commerce is calling on all local business to get involved in our Ukrainian Jobs Fair. @ Breaffy House Resort on Tuesday May 3rd. Contact now as spaces are limited.
Apr 26, 20221 min read
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