Regular followers of the WDC Insights blog will know that self-employment is a topic we’ve examined a number of times before, drawing on Quarterly National Household Survey data. However this can only tell us what is happening in the Western Region as a whole, not in the individual counties. The publication of Census 2016 – […]
The Western Development Commission (WDC) has published its latest WDC Insights Home-Based Working in the Western Region, download here (267 KB):, which is the third in a series examining the current nature of work, focussing on work which is often home based. Working at or from home can take different forms: The WDC Policy Briefing […]
The European Union will tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) name Ireland’s Northern and Western region as European Entrepreneurial Region 2018, recognising the ‘enormous strides’ the region has taken to foster entrepreneurship and reverse decades of decline. The award, to be made a ceremony in Brussels, is a huge boost for a region, the EU’s Committee of the Regions […]
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD was welcomed to Galway for Ireland’s biggest and most spectacular maritime festival, SeaFest 2017. The Taoiseach greeted festival-goers and enjoyed the huge range of activities and entertainment taking place in Galway Harbour and Docks, on the second day of the event. The Taoiseach toured scientific vessels and was entertained by the […]
Element Pictures Distribution and Western Development Commission are bringing a very special event to Sligo this June – the premier of HALAL DADDY, the hotly anticipated new culture clash comedy written and directed by Sligo native Conor McDermottroe (Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne) See full article here http://www.lookwest.ie/sligo-to-host-irish-premiere-of-halal-daddy-27th-june-2017/
MyCreativeEdge.eu showcases the creativity that’s taking place right across Europe’s Northern Edge. At the moment 180 creatives working in Arts, Crafts, Design and Media & Technology are showcasing their creative work to an international audience that’s about to get a whole lot bigger. For creatives looking for more information on MyCreativeEdge.eu supports and how to […]
LookWest.ie is delighted to partner with Shore Shots at SeaFest in Galway from 30 June – 02 July, to celebrate the very best in surfing, film, ideas and discovery on the west coast. See full article here: http://www.lookwest.ie/shore-shots-surf-festival-at-seafest/
Surfers, business people and artists will share their experiences on making the move Inspiring videos made along West coast to be shown at LookWest.ie Marquee Let the sea inspire you: build a dream future for you and your family in the West of Ireland Exciting career opportunities, more affordable housing and an unbeatable lifestyle […]
Sligo’s sixth annual celebration of its Nobel Laureate takes place on the poets birthday June 13th. This years programme is crammed full of celebratory events throughout the town. There’ll be poetry in abundance in church yards and pubs, there will be music, visual arts and of course the traditional cutting of a massive birthday […]
Are we Smart? Some of the world’s most innovative solutions exist in our region; across energy, healthcare, industry, commerce, buildings, communities & many more. SMARTPLACES is a project with big ambitions. A collaborative project ‘Smart Places’ between the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA), the Western Development Commission (WDC), and the Insight Centre (NUI Galway). […]
The annual celebration of gastronomy that is Westport Food Festival takes place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June 2017. The organisers are promising a programme with something for all ages, from mini chefs right up to fully fledged foodies. Highlight of the busy festival weekend is an exclusive Midsummer Banquet at Westport House. Fittingly Westport […]
‘What are the levers for effective regional development?’ was one of the most interesting questions posed recently by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government in its recent ‘Issues and Choices’ consultation paper for the National Planning Framework. In our WDC Submission to the consultation, we drew on previous WDC analysis including the […]
