On 27th of June 2019 The Discover Clonmel Brochure was launched at the Main Guard, Clonmel. It was designed by Chloe Driver, Marketing Assistant at County Tipperary Chamber. Funding was kindly provided by Tipperary County Council and the brochure was printed by Sureprint.

Images/contributions by Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Tourism, John D. Kelly, Suircan, South Tipp Arts Centre, Cahir Camera Club and David Shanahan.

Find the brochure at:

1. Tipperary County Council Offices, Emmet Street Clonmel
2. Tipperary Tourist Office beside the Main Guard
3. The Main Guard
4. All Bord Failté approved hotels/guesthouses in Clonmel

It is also available online at www.countytipperarychamber.com​

Robert A. Merry & Co. has invested €2.5 million in the last year in new warehousing, refurbishments and an additional bottling line which increases the company’s total hourly bottling capacity to 15,500 units. It provides bottling services for leading Irish whiskey and gin brands and also develops and supplies a range of award-winning products to leading global retailer groups such as Aldi, Walmart, Tesco, Duty Free America and Cost Plus World Market. About 4.5 million litres of Irish Cream Liqueurs are produced annually at the facility. Each year the company sources approximately 1.35 million litres of fresh dairy cream from local farmers in the Golden Vale region of Ireland.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss your training needs.

Contact Sabrina:

​[email protected]​​/052 6191103

Contact Karen:

[email protected]/052 6191105

The Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is running from July 1st to July 7th this year, and is jam packed with fantastic, local talent from music, to theatre to art and comedy. There is something for everyone and this year, and the aim of the festival is to get 'Everybody Out' and to encourage people to embrace the beautiful setting of Clonmel in the valley of Slievenamon and our stunning hill views. #LookUp

For the month of June, we are offering our clients, the opportunity to book a Sage 50 Health Check for just 49 Euro – a 50% discount on our normal rate! This Sage 50 Health Check is also available to all other interested parties for just 79 Euro – a 20% discount!

This Health Check will be carried-out remotely and will look at the following areas in Sage 50, to ensure your software is working at its optimum and to minimise downtime now and into the future:

IT environment & system requirements

Installation & configuration

Data volume, integrity and backups

Speed /Performance

Sage settings

etc

What will you get from the Health Check? A Report detailing the outcome of the Health Check and any recommended changes to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime of your Sage 50 software. Spaces are limited, so reserve a slot now and we will refer-back to you with a number of date / time options.

The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has increased in recent weeks, and it is crucial that Irish traders make the most of their time between now and October to prepare their business for the possibility of a no-deal. In this time of uncertainty, Brexit preparedness should be a top priority including - selecting a Customs Clearance Agent, applying for a an EORI number, VAT, employment permits.

For more information, visit the Chamber's Ireland Brexit Preparedness page below. 

Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot today (17 June 2019) welcomes the publication of the All Government Climate Action Plan and highlights the need for an all island perspective on how we transition to a low carbon economy.

'If we are to realise the collective goal of tackling climate disruption, investment from Government and collaboration with business must be at the heart of its delivery. As with any strategy, the implementation plan is key. This will be one of the most important programmes of activity undertaken by the State, involving an extraordinary number of distinct but interdependent projects.'

To see full article, click here.

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EU Single-Use Plastic Directive Approved by Council 

On the 21^st May, the European Council adopted the ambitious directive which introduces new restrictions on certain single-use plastic products.

This Directive is part of the EU’s plastic strategy and builds on existing waste legislation but further expands on stricter rules for products and packaging that belong to this cohort of specific plastics. This will see a ban top ten single-use plastic items that account for 70% of the marine litter’s items. These items will include straws, cotton buds, balloon sticks and disposable cutlery to name a few.

Member States under EU law will have 2 years to transpose this directive after the date of entry into force. Therefore, 2021 is set to be the year that sees a  ban on single-use plastic across the EU Member States.

As single-use plastics is apart of business everyday life, updates on how this directive will be provided as new information develops. 

To find more information about the directive, click here.

Skillnet Ireland - Statement of Strategy

Skillnet Ireland is the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning and this month has launched its formal Statement of Strategy 2020-2024 Consultation process last week and is seeking engagement from all stakeholders and interested parties. This new strategy will seek to articulate a vision for Ireland’s Workforce Development and set out strategic goals and targets for Skillnet Ireland.

Skillnet Ireland is inviting submissions in relation to its new Statement of Strategy 2020-2024. The closing date for submissions is 5pm, Tuesday, 6 August 2019.
Full details are available on the Skillnet Ireland website by clicking here.

Should you have submissions and feedback for the strategy, please send it to Emma Kerins, Head of Policy and Public Affairs via her email address: [email protected]