Events Programme

Fingal Chamber runs a diverse programme of events designed to help members adapt to the evolving economy and gain a competitive advantage over other businesses.

The events provide excellent networking opportunities and cover a range of subjects focused on supporting our members to grow their businesses.

Members get access to our virtual and in-person events - with networking mornings and business breakfasts with guest speakers, consultations, workshops, forums and business after-hours receptions - our network supports connection, collaboration and peer-to-peer learning in a trusted environment.

Past contributors to Chamber events include political leaders, state agencies, and guest speakers.

Political Leaders

  • Leo Varadkar TD – Taoiseach and former Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
  • Darragh O’Brien TD – Minister for Housing
  • MaryLou McDonald TD – Leader of Sinn Fein
  • Pearse Doherty TD – Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform
  • Michael McGrath TD – Minister for Finance and Former Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
  • Damien English TD – Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail
  • Helen McEntee TD – Minister for Justice
  • Various Mayors of Fingal

Stakeholder Updates

  • AnnMarie Farrelly – Chief Executive of Fingal County Council
  • Kenny Jacobs – Chief Executive of daa
  • Anne Graham – Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority
  • Officials from ESB, Eirgrid, Irish Water and Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Guest Speakers

  • Joe Brolly – Barrister, Columnist and Gaelic Football Pundit
  • Shane Lowry – PGA Tour Golfer and Investor
  • Rob Heffernan – World Champion and Olympian Race Walker
  • Brent Pope – Ex-All Black, Rugby Pundit, Author and Mental Health Advocate
  • Philly McMahon – Dublin Senior Footballer, Mental Health and Resilience Speaker
  • Jim Power – Economist
  • Sean Gallagher – Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Investor

The Chamber is well-known for organising the annual Fingal Business Awards. These awards honour, recognise and reward the success of the business community in the region, with the winners being announced at the prestigious black-tie Gala Awards Presentation Evening each November.

For members to network in relaxed environments, the Chamber also hosts other social events such as the annual Chamber Golf Classic, the Summer BBQ, and the Christmas Lunch.

You can watch some of our recent virtual events on-demand via the Fingal Chamber YouTube channel and also take a look at our attended events in the photo gallery.

Types of Events

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The Business Briefing series helps businesses enhance their knowledge of important business topics, with informative business explainers and updates from key stakeholders on matters that can impact your business to adapt to the evolving economy.

 

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The Business Matters series helps businesses explore and learn about important business topics and issues, and features information and insights from subject matter experts such as qualified trainers and industry leaders, to ensure your business has a competitive advantage.

 

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The Political Leaders series helps businesses discover what issues are being addressed and what the future holds for businesses of all sizes in the community, with Government Department briefings, engagement opportunities, and updates on supports that can help your business to adapt to the evolving economy.


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The Business Support series helps businesses identify and utilise business supports available to them, and features updates from industry stakeholders such as Government bodies, agencies and academic institutions, to ensure your business has that extra edge to really drive performance, growth and profitability.

 

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The Business Networking series helps businesses grow their professional networks with exciting business networking opportunities so that you help can connect, support and do business with other business professionals in the region.

 

Terms and Conditions

Attending as a Guest

Fingal Chamber opens selected events for the public so interested contacts can get a feel for what the Chamber events can offer their business. Non-members can attend one networking meeting before joining. ​If you would like to bring a non-member along to an event or attend as one yourself, please contact events@fingalchamber.ie.

Online Events

As with any online platform, there are inherent risks involved in participating in this online session and you should be aware of these risks before participating. Please follow the link below and familiarise yourself with our Zoom Privacy Policy.

Cancellations and Postponements

Fingal Chamber/Skillnet reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any training event. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, registered participants will be offered a full refund, where payment has already been made, or a rescheduled date.

Trainee/Attendee Cancellations

Bookings that are cancelled by an attendee over 7 days in advance of the scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Bookings that are cancelled by an attendee within 7 days of the scheduled date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend will be charged 100% of the full fee. A refund or rescheduled date will not be offered to registered participants who choose not to attend an event.
 
Cancellation requests can be sent by email to events@fingalchamber.ie or skillnet@fingalchamber.ie