Sponsors

Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority. Its role is to support the tourism industry and work to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination. It also provides a range of practical business supports to help tourism businesses better manage and market their products and services. 

Fáilte Ireland works with other state agencies and representative bodies, at local and national levels, to implement and champion positive and practical strategies that will benefit Irish tourism and the Irish economy. It promotes Ireland as a holiday destination through our domestic marketing campaign (DiscoverIreland.ie) and manage a network of nationwide tourist information centres that provide help and advice for visitors to Ireland. 

Further information can be found at www.failteireland.ie.

Limerick City and County Council (Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Luimnigh) is the authority responsible for local government in the city and county of Limerick. Its commitment to innovation, economic development and community wellbeing, has shaped Limerick into a thriving and vibrant city and county, setting it apart on the national stage. Under the visionary banner of 'Limerick: Atlantic Edge, European Embrace', it has crafted a brand identity that encapsulates the unique spirit, sense of place, different kind of energy, and ambition of Limerick. This brand identity is not just a label but a true reflection of Limerick City and County Council’s commitment to growth and progress. 

Limerick City and County Council’s innovative and collaborative approach is also evident in its pioneering efforts in the fields of higher education and place marketing. Working closely with its Higher Education partners, including Mary Immaculate College, Limerick City and County Council has created the #LimerickStudentCity proposition, which positions and promotes Limerick as an attractive option for prospective students, through its location, innovation and affordability. It also aims to engage with existing students to encourage them to explore all that Limerick has to offer and experience life off-campus.

Further information can be found at www.Limerick.ie/Study.

The Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau is a public-private partnership and the official events bureau for Ireland’s Shannon Region. Our professional team of advisers offer their services impartially and free of any charges or commissions. We provide impartial guidance to ensure a memorable event that exceeds your expectations – all in a region that makes an excellent destination for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, incentive travel, elite athlete training and sporting events.

Further information can be found at www.conferenceandsportsbureau.com.

The Emigrant Support Programme is a tangible expression of the Government's support of, commitment to, and interest in the global Irish community. It aims to strengthen the international Irish community and its bond with Ireland. Through this programme the Government wants to fund projects that will have a clear and identifiable impact on supporting and building global Irish communities. The Irish Abroad Unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade manages and coordinates the programme in partnership with Ireland's Embassies and Consulates abroad.

Since its inception in 2004, the Emigrant Support Programme has assisted over 530 organisations in 36 countries with grants totalling over €190 million. Grants have ranged from small amounts for grass-roots groups, to major allocations awarded to voluntary and community organisations operating on a large scale.

Find out more about the Emigrant Support Programme here.