Limerick Chamber chief executive Donnacha Hurley leaves business group

LIMERICK Chamber chief executive Donnacha Hurley has quit after just seven months in the role.

He is to take up the job as general manager at the Limerick Strand Hotel.

A former general manager at the Absolute Hotel, Mr Hurley had joined Limerick Chamber as chief executive in March following the resignation of the previous chief executive last autumn.

Chamber president Maria Gleeson said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Donnacha for his contribution to Limerick Chamber and wish him every success as he returns to the hospitality sector in his new role as general manager of the Strand Hotel. Donnacha will remain an important part of the Limerick business community and we look forward to continuing to work with him.”

Limerick Chamber is the largest business representative group in the region, and Ms Gleeson says its focus remains on delivering for its members and advocating for the continued economic development of Limerick and the wider Mid-West.

Mr Hurley said: “I have greatly valued the opportunity to lead Limerick Chamber and to work with its team, board and members. Hospitality has been an important part of my career, and the opportunity to return to the sector as general manager of the Strand Hotel is one I am very excited to take up. I am grateful for my time with Limerick Chamber and wish the team, board and members every success for the future.”

The Chamber’s senior leadership team will manage day-to-day operations during the transition, with oversight from the board.

The board says it will consider the Chamber’s longer-term leadership arrangements and communicate further in due course.

Mr Hurley takes over as general manager at the Limerick Strand Hotel following the tragic passing of his predecessor Stephen O’Connor earlier this summer.