Local business entrepreneur Eugene Kierans, Victualler, was elected as president to the Drogheda Chamber at the 112th Annual General Meeting. The incoming president spoke of the great honour and privilege it was to be selected to lead the Chamber at this exciting time of expansion both for the Chamber and the town of Drogheda. 

There was much praise at the meeting for the outgoing president Graham O’Rourke. Mr O’Rourke served the Chamber as president for two years and achieved much in his role including working closely with the Chamber of Trade, County Manager, Town Clark as well as FAS, Enterprise Ireland and many other local agencies on policy issues. 

Mr O’Rourke achieved much for the Chamber by raising issues that affect local business such as the Pedestrianisation of West Street, rates issues, broadband access and many more. 

The last 12 months also saw many successful events held by the Chamber including Drogheda Wi-Fi Town, The Great Drogheda Debate, The Drogheda Business Excellence Awards, Personality Luncheon with An Taoiseach as well as lots of educational and networking events. 

 The new president outlined his vision for his role in the coming 12 months and a continued focus will be on membership growth.  Yvonne Halpenny the new BDM has a task of strengthening its membership base and providing new services to current members. 

Other areas that will be addressed by the incoming president include increasing membership value, strengthen the business voice of the Chamber and evaluating new projects for 2006/07

New President Eugene Kierans