Tax partner elected to role of Limerick Chamber president

LIMERICK Chamber, the largest business representative group in the region, has a new president.

Mairead Connolly, a tax partner at audit, tax and advisory firm PwC has been appointed to the role for 2025.

She takes over the high-profile position from Noel Gavin, a senior vice-president at Northern Trust in Ballysimon.

Ms Connolly, who is based at PwC’s city centre office in Charlotte’s Quay, has served on the board of Limerick Chamber since 2020.

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In that time, she has sat on its executive committee, and chairing governance and nominations.

“It is both an honour and a privilege to step into the role of president at Limerick Chamber,” said Ms Connolly.

“The Chamber has been a longstanding driving force which has united our business community since 1815, having created a network where members are supported, encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and champion each other’s success. As a collective voice, we work to shape policies that secure necessary key investments which ensure the long-term prosperity of our region,” she added.

The businesswoman said she is committed to building on the Chamber’s legacy.

She hopes the group - which has 400 members - will continue to advocate for regional and national growth, as well as the viability of Limerick city centre.

Reflecting on his year in office, Mr Gavin said: “Serving as President of Limerick Chamber has been an immense honour, I am very grateful for the support and encouragement of our members, board, and community. Together, we have championed policies that drive growth, advocated for a stronger region, and reinforced the power of collaboration in shaping Limerick’s future.”