http://www.wdc.ie Western Development Commission Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:13:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Major Drive to Bring European Tourists to West and North West Regions 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, France, Italy and England, ... http://www.wdc.ie/2012/03/minister-michael-ring-t-d-announces-establishment-of-western-region-tourism-marketing-programme/ Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Western Development Commission reception  and launch of RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network at Irish Embassy, London 12th January 2012. New Network to Create International Business Opportunities for West of Ireland Businesses The Western Development Commission (WDC) and six local authorities in the western region have established a new ... http://www.wdc.ie/2012/01/reconnect-western-regional-business-network/ 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 attractive as a location for data ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/12/wdc-welcomes-proposed-transatlantic-high-end-fibre-connection-to-western-region/ 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 14 Ryanair routes from ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/11/wdc-welcomes-new-ryanair-routes-to-western-region/ RASLRES - WOOD ENERGY WORKSHOP ÁRD RÍ HOTEL, TUAM, CO. GALWAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2011 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 ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/11/making-access-to-renewable-wood-energy-a-reality-for-homes-and-businesses-in-the-western-region/ The Western Development Commission (WDC) is encouraging companies throughout the Western Region to participate in the inaugural Meet West business event which takes place in the Galway Bay Hotel on November 21st and 22nd. Organised by Local Authorities, County Enterprise Boards, the Enterprise Development Agencies and Chambers of Commerce from ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/11/wdc-calls-on-companies-to-network-at-meet-west-initiative/ We're delighted to announce that LookWest.ie has been shortlisted for this year’s Eircom Spiders Awards. The Awards, now in their 16th year, are Ireland’s premier online awards which honour Irish individuals and organisations for their outstanding achievements online and celebrating the successes of the Irish internet ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/11/lookwest-ie-shortlisted-for-eircom-spiders-awards/ 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) in association with Roscommon ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/10/conference-to-highlight-intrinsic-link-between-economic-activity-and-cultural-society/ 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 more each year for fuel ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/09/extension-to-natural-gas-infrastructure-could-make-savings-of-e20-6-million-in-the-north-west/ The winners of the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) LookWest.ie ‘My Summer’ photo competition have been announced. The winning photograph ‘Hubby and Son at Glencar Waterfall’ was taken by Noelle Burke of Co. Leitrim. Helen Rochford Brennan, Chair of the WDC said, “When we launched the competition, we knew it would capture ... http://www.wdc.ie/2011/08/%e2%80%98hubby-and-son-at-glencar-waterfall%e2%80%99-wins-lookwest-ie-my-summer-photo-competition/