On the 30th & 31st October, WLD staff were in Ballina, Co. Mayo for an inspiring two-day programme at the Local Development Companies Network Summit.
The event features keynote addresses, expert panels, and fireside discussions with national and international speakers, including Ministers Dara Calleary, Jerry Buttimer, and Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, alongside thought leaders such as Michael Reilly, Dr. Ebun Joseph, Dr. Anna Visser, Piotr Sadłocha, Bairbre Nic Aoghusa, Rosarii Mannion CDir, PCC, Michelle Carney, Dr. Anne Devlin — with Colm O’Regan as MC.
This summit was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas, strengthen collaboration, and explore innovative approaches to local development.





