- Ireland West Airport hosted representatives from seven local authority partners
- The event took place on 29 September under the theme Powering the West Together
- Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Donegal, Galway County and Galway City Councils attended
- The airport expected to host 1 million passengers in 2026
- The event recognised progress through a shared regional approach
IIreland West Airport has hosted representatives from its seven local authority partners, tourism agencies and regional stakeholders on Tuesday, 29 September. The event has celebrated partnerships supporting tourism, connectivity and economic development across the West and Northwest of Ireland. The event took place at the airport under the theme Powering the West Together: Partnership and Progress.
The event brought together Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Donegal County Councils, Galway County Council and Galway City Council alongside Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The gathering recognised progress achieved through a shared regional approach. The airport prepared for its next chapter during its 40th anniversary year.
Minister of State Alan Dillon TD and Councillor John Caulfield opened the event. John Rogers of RED C Research presented consumer research and passenger insights. Miriam Kennedy of Fáilte Ireland explored the development of a sustainable regional tourism offering. Aisling McDermott of Tourism Ireland showcased partnership campaigns in 2026. The airport expected to host 1 million passengers in 2026 for the first time in its history.
Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Ireland West Airport, shared “It was a pleasure to welcome our seven local authority partners, Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, REDC and colleagues from across the region for such a positive and engaging event. The discussions demonstrated a shared ambition for the West and Northwest and the value of working together to turn that ambition into progress.”
