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Pictured at the New Ross Chapter meeting on May 20, 2025, were Back (l-r): Liam O’Donovan, Wexford County Council; Adrian Dillon, Lorcan Kinsella, Mary Browne, Ernest Levingston. Front (l-r) Sergeant Liam Kavanagh; Anne Dwyer, County Wexford Chamber; Superintendent Jarlath Duffy; Sean Connick; and Paula Roche, CEO, County Wexford Chamber.
Over the past few months, County Wexford Chamber has had the valuable opportunity to welcome members of An Garda Síochána to our district chapter meetings across County Wexford – in New Ross, Gorey, Enniscorthy, and Wexford town.

These sessions are essential for raising local business concerns, and helping us advocate more effectively at national level. They also serve to strengthen ties between the business community and local Gardaí, enabling open discussion around key issues like safety, policing needs, and crime prevention.

Key messages from Gardaí in County Wexford:
* Always report crime or concerns via 999 – more data leads to stronger policing support
* Sergeant Eddie Wilde, Crime Prevention Officer, is available to speak directly with your business – please reach out for support

We also had the opportunity e to connect with Liam O’Donovan, recently appointed Community Safety Coordinator at Wexford County Council. Liam is leading the creation of a new Community Safety Group, bringing together voices from across sectors to shape local safety strategy - a welcome and progressive move from the Department of Justice.

Huge thanks to the Gardaí who have so openly engaged with us and our members:
Superintendent Jarlath Duffy – South Wexford
Superintendent David O’Sullivan – North Wexford
Sergeant Eddie Wilde – Crime Prevention Officer
Inspector Liam Kavanagh – New Ross
Sergeant Evelyn Reddan – Gorey
Sergeant Laura Bolger – Wexford
Sergeant Caroline O’Donnell – Enniscorthy

These partnerships matter – and we’re committed to continuing this important dialogue on behalf of our members.
All tickets are now sold out!

We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to the County Wexford Business Awards Gala Evening. Here are the event details:

Date: Friday, May 23rd
Venue: Whites of Wexford Hotel, Abbey Street, Wexford
Dress Code: Black Tie

Schedule:

Complimentary drinks reception: 6.15pm sharp

Seated: Promptly at 7pm for the Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Live band: Dance the night away with Divine Invention as we celebrate a fantastic year!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
  • Training Event
This short, lunchtime event is a collaboration of County Wexford Chamber Skillnet, LEO Wexford, WWETB, Greentech HQ and SETU.
At the event, you will learn about funding and training supports available to businesses and employees, and how to access these funding supports.
On Friday, May 9th, Wexford town had the honour of hosting the Deputy French Ambassador, Armel T'Kint De Roodenbeke. This visit was a significant opportunity for the County Wexford business community to engage directly with the French diplomatic mission and explore avenues to enhance French-Irish relations.
County Wexford Chamber honoured Jimmy Gahan for the many years of dedicated service he has provided to Enniscorthy. Jimmy joined the former Enniscorthy Chamber as a Development Officer in 2018 and helped guide the Enniscorthy District through its integration with County Wexford Chamber.
This year, the Chamber is anticipating a record number of entries, ensuring finalists receive enhanced visibility across various print and digital platforms.
The County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, held at Newbay House, Wexford, on November 14, was a remarkable success, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region.
Wexford County Council and County Wexford Chamber of Commerce have signed a new Heads of Agreement paving the way for further strategic collaboration in promoting County Wexford for investment, economic development and job creation.
County Wexford Chamber Skillnet and Green Tech Skillnet are launching the ‘Sustainability and ESG for Business Success’ training programme and the ‘Going Green’ sustainability platform to help local businesses improve their sustainability practices.
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