Mayo Circular Economy Conference 2025
Schedule
Fri Sep 19 2025 at 10:45 am to 01:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Great National Hotel Ballina | Castlebar, MO
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Mayo Circular Economy Conference 2025 � Friday, 24th October 2025. 10am to 3pm.
Free event. Booking is required!
� The Great National Hotel, Ballina, F26 X5P3
We’re excited to announce the first Mayo Circular Economy Conference, a major new event exploring how circular economy principles and social enterprise can power sustainable development and social impact in rural Ireland.
Organised by Mayo North East and South West Mayo Development Company CLG in collaboration with the Mayo Social Enterprise Network, this conference brings together community leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and social innovators to chart a more sustainable future.
� Highlights include:
• Opening address from Minister Alan Dillon, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism & Employment (with responsibility for circular economy policy)
• Keynote speakers including Claire Downey (Rediscovery Centre- Dublin), Sarah Daly (Creative Spark- Dundalk), Kevin Swift (Northern & Western Waste Management Office), Ian Brannigan and Anne Graham (Western Development Commission)
• Inspiring exhibitors such as Ballina Costume Company, Revamp Store, BounceBack Recycling, Rediscovery Centre, Creative Spark, Climate Action Louisburgh and more
• Key themes:
� Circular economy and sustainablity in rural and regional development.
� Social enterprise and community wealth building
� Policy innovation and funding opportunities
� Local success stories & grassroots initiatives
� Whether you’re a policymaker, social entrepreneur, funder, community organiser, academic, or simply passionate about building a greener future — this is a must-attend event.
This conference is part of the Mayo Social Enterprise Strategy 2023–2027 and an official event of Mayo Ideas Month 2025
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Where is it happening?
Great National Hotel Ballina, Castlebar, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
