Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Chamber has launched THE FORUM 2026, the first edition of its new year-in-review magazine. It looks back at a remarkable year for the Chamber, its members and the county.
The magazine takes its name from the Chamber’s 30th October gathering at the Royal Marine Hotel where Europe came to Dún Laoghaire. That full day of discussion brought together policymakers, business leaders, the Council and community partners from abroad and both sides of the border and we hope it is the first of many fora for DLR Chamber.
“The Forum is more than a name for this magazine. It is a promise that the Chamber will keep bringing people into the same room to shape the future of our county together.”
– Colette O’Sullivan, CEO, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Chamber
A record year
Inside, readers will find:
- Advocacy: record lobbying activity, making the Chamber the 5th most active lobbying organisation in Ireland (January–April), and a ten-point Pre-Budget Submission 2027
- Economic intelligence: the world-first Bespoke Locale Economic Report, delivered with Sunstone and mapping almost 18,000 registered entities across the county
- Cross-border partnership: a Strategic MoU with Bangor Chamber of Commerce and an appearance before the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
- Europe: the EU Presidency Blue Economy Forum, From Athens to Dún Laoghaire & Bangor
- Place: Purple Flag accreditation for Dún Laoghaire town
- Community: work with the Alzheimer Society towards Ireland’s first dementia-inclusive county
- Sustainability: the Decarbonising Zone Sustainable Business Exchange with DLR County Council
Meet the DLR Chamber Awards 2026 shortlist
THE FORUM 2026 also profiles every business shortlisted for the DLR Chamber Awards 2026. There are 57 finalists across 14 categories, from Best Start-Up of the Year to Destination & Placemaking.
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to Sunstone, our headline sponsor, and to our Award sponsors: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Local Enterprise Office DLR, AIB, EirGrid Group, Dublin Array, Core Credit Union, RBK Chartered Accountants, PTSB, Business Plus, Royal Marine Hotel and Findlater & Co.