Mayo people make case for their county at Dargan Forum
Mayo natives Stephen Carolan (Connected Hubs) and Nicola Kennedy (Mayo Local Enterprise Office) will speak at the event.
At a time when Dublin has never been more congested and expensive to live in, Mayo native Seán Tobin will host a ‘Why Choose Mayo’ event next week with a panel of speakers who will explain why there has never been a better time to move west to Mayo.
With stunning natural scenery, highly rated for quality of life and ever-increasing remote work opportunities, Mayo represents a great option for businesses considering a move.
Hosted in the picturesque Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, on Wednesday next, July 2, the event is targeted at businesses and people in the capital that are at a transition point in their lives, be it in their next expansion of their business, their next career move seeking a better work/life balance or with expanding families looking for a better quality of life or even those that with family connections to Mayo that are interested in returning to their hometown.
The Dargan Forum on Ireland’s Green & Digital Transition is in its third year and will feature 11 events over two days with 55 speakers. It brings together experts and practitioners to share their insights on how to accelerate the benefits of Ireland’s twin transitions - green and digital - for small businesses, social enterprises, and the local communities they support through jobs and services. Mayo’s Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Circular Economy, will open the morning session of the Forum.
A representative of the Mayo Association Dublin (founded in 1905 with over 650 members) will talk about the work of the Mayo Association in strengthening ties with the county.
The message from the Connected Hubs speaker, Stephen Carolan (Belmullet), will be that there have never been more or better options for remote work in Mayo, which has a network of 45 hubs. Stephen will highlight to the audience that the remote work infrastructure is strengthened by Mayo's strategic location, robust infrastructure, economic diversity, educational institutions, and vibrant community life.
Nicola Kennedy of Mayo Local Enterprise Office will outline the comprehensive supports available for entrepreneurs and SMEs considering a move to Mayo. She will highlight the LEO’s role in helping businesses start, grow, and scale in the region, with particular emphasis on grant support, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Nicola will also speak to the county’s strong culture of innovation, collaborative enterprise ecosystem, and how the LEO can assist Dublin-based businesses looking to make a smooth and supported transition west.
So this is a call for all those who want to promote Mayo - why not show up on the night or pass it to your contacts who are looking at their options?
The free event starts in the Mariner Room, the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire at 7.30pm on Wednesday, July 2nd. For more information and to register, see www.darganinstitute.ie.
