Northern & Western Regional Assembly

30/01/2026

At the January Assembly meeting, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Ireland West Airport , presented an update on the airport's growth and plans for further development.

In 2025, the airport recorded its highest ever passenger numbers, reaching 946,000. This year also marks the airport's 40th anniversary since it opened in 1986.

During the presentation, Joe outlined plans to support continued growth through investment in airport infrastructure. Assembly members thanked Joe for the briefing, noting that the airport is a significant asset for the Northern and Western Region, providing essential connectivity to the rest of Europe.

28/01/2026

4 weeks from today (25th Feb 2026), the Association of Irish Regions (AIR) two day training seminar will be taking place in Buncrana, Co. Donegal.

Don't miss out, registration is now open:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/association-of-irish-regions-air-2026-training-seminar-tickets-1979983381594

The Training Seminar will be moderated by TV and Newstalk presenter Ciara Doherty and will include modules on:

-Delivery of the National Development Plan (NDP)
-Regional Governance in Ireland and Europe
-The Future of EU Cohesion Policy

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The AIR Training Seminar is an annual flagship event in Ireland dedicated to regional development, governance and planning.

27/01/2026

Major Milestone for Monaghan Town!

Today, Monaghan County Council and the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) officially signed the THRIVE project grant agreement, securing a €7 million investment for the redevelopment of the St. Louis Convent Chapel.

This transformative project will see the historic chapel and its grounds reimagined as a vibrant community hub, featuring a performance space, café, and an innovative "living lab."

This THRIVE project is part of the Northern and Western Regional Programme and is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

26/01/2026

Week 13 of the Graduate.ie student competition is now LIVE!

Head to www.Graduate.ie to take this week’s quiz and be in with a chance of winning an unforgettable trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Weekly winners announced!

Best of luck everyone

The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipp Coco
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Ombudsman for Children's Office
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Clare County Council
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

23/01/2026

⭐️AIR 2026 Training Seminar - Registration Now Open ⭐️

The Association of Irish Regions (AIR) Training Seminar is an annual flagship event in Ireland dedicated to regional development, governance and planning. The two-day training seminar serves as a capacity-building platform for local and regional leaders to discuss strategies for balanced regional growth and to share best practices in public policy.

📆 Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February 2026.
📍 Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana,

More information on our website
https://www.nwra.ie/air-2026-training-seminar-registration-now-open/

Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Southern Regional Assembly

21/01/2026

NWRA's Tanya Whyte and Cora Keane are attending the Wind Energy Ireland Conference in Dublin. They are gaining critical information and networking for the upcoming review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Region which includes a Regional Renewable Energy Strategy
Tanya and Cora are pictured with members of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly planning team, Teresa OReilly and Andy Spencer.

Wind Energy Ireland

20/01/2026

The NWRA would like to congratulate Eoghan McGeeney from St Colemans College, Claremorris on winning the Graduate.ie competition 🏆
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Congratulations to our week 11 winner:
Eoghan McGeeney from St. Colman's College Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Prize Sponsored By:
Mayo County Council and Northern & Western Regional Assembly

www.graduate.ie
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The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipperary County Council
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Ombudsman for Children's Office
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Clare County Council
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

19/01/2026

Week 12 of the Graduate.ie student competition is now LIVE! 🙌
Head to Graduate.ie to take this week’s quiz and be in with a chance of winning an unforgettable trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Weekly winners announced!
www.graduate.ie

Best of luck everyone

The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipp Coco
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Ombudsman for Children's Office
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Clare County Council
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

19/01/2026

As part of the 2024/2025 Graduate programme, the NWRA was delighted to sponsor three students to participate on an educational trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in December 2025.
- Eilis Taheny – St Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen
- Emma Geraghty – Loreto College, Cavan
- Milo Kilgallon – Summerhill College, Sligo

Read more about the Graduate programme and testimonials from students on our website: https://www.nwra.ie/nwra-sponsors-winners-of-graduate-ie-programme-on-educational-trip-to-european-parliament/

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞.𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Throughout the coming weeks, we will be sharing some random reviews from the students about their trip experience.

A massive thank you to all our sponsors listed below:

The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
EuropeanParliament
Tipperary County Council
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Ombudsman for Children's Office
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Clare County Council
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

13/01/2026

Week 11 of the Graduate.ie student competition is officially LIVE! 🎉
Pop over to Graduate.ie to take this week’s quiz and be in with a chance of winning an incredible trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Winners announced every week!
www.graduate.ie

Best of luck everyone

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The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipperary County Council
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Ombudsman for Children's Office
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Clare County Council
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

13/01/2026

The Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme Youth Call is now open for applications.

For more information on the launch event on the 21st January, visit: https://www.interreg-npa.eu/apply-for-funding/calls-for-projects/youth-call/?fbclid=IwVERDUAPS6pNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4i8bJvHzwWUskqRUvnPWhPDs_pEsWzQeWhzzAoi8BDLHLkzPwrmIWjFCIOxQ_aem_Kh9h9oTwnjrrl-zWT1AJ1g

09/01/2026

A record number of households and businesses had solar panels installed last year.