People and Skills Event - Sponsored by Tech Northwest Skillnet

Join Letterkenny Chamber and Tech Northwest Skillnet for our People and Skills Event, Thursday 9th of May at 8.30am in Century Cinemas. 

At this insightful and practical morning event we will hear from local business leaders on their experiences with - and outlook on - People and Skills. 

From challenges and opportunities around recruitment and retention, nurturing and developing talent, creating a positive culture, bridging skills gaps and facilitating growth - we'll learn first-hand from Owners, Directors and Managers from a range of  business backgrounds, sizes and sectors (Construction, RegTech, InsurTech, Hospitality, Education and Finance) on the potential within the workforce in our region.

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Keynote Speakers: 

Chantelle Grant - General Manager, Century Complex

Sarah Kinsley - HR Director, PGIM Ireland

Panel Discussion: 

MC - Eve-Anne McCarron, External Engagement Manager, ATU Donegal

Sylvester Clancy - Executive Director, FinTrU 

Conall Dunne - Principal and Founder, Connall Dunne & Co Chartered Accountants and Founder, Easy Customs. 


Tanya Russell - Bid Manager, Boyle Construction

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All welcome, this event is ideal for Owner/Managers, HR professionals, Office Managers, those with an interest in/responsibility for recruitment, management of people, skills and development.

​There will be ample networking opportunities, and light refreshments served on arrival. 

Hosted in Century Cinemas, this event is complementary to Chamber Members and €10 to non-Chamber Members. 

Book here or email marie@letterkennychamber.com to secure your space. 

Meet the Panel: 

Sylvester Clancy - Executive Director Sylvester Clancy is the site lead of FinTrU Ireland. Based at FinTrU’s Letterkenny office, he also has responsibility for a number of strategic client engagements.

Sylvester has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. During this time, he has led global teams, delivering operational excellence across Information Technology, Compliance, and Cyber Security sectors.
Prior to joining FinTrU, Sylvester was Vice President of Information Security for a global Fortune 500 company.

He is a graduate from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) (Batchelor of Science in Applied Computing) and University of Galway (Master of Business Administration). 

Tanya Russell is responsible for the development of compelling bid proposals showcasing Boyle Construction's technical expertise as well as resonating with the client's needs and expectations, leading out on Boyle Construction's deep and demonstrable commitment to delivering value and exceeding client expectations. 

Tanya is the point of contact for recruiting and nurturing the talent on behalf of Boyle Construction, a company at the forefront of the construction industry, with a strong reputation as an employer of choice, reflective of their focus on retention, and development of career growth opportunities.

Boyle Construction is a reputable and well-established construction company that has been a key player in the industry for over four decades. Founded in 1984 by Donal Boyle and Eugene Boyle, the company has grown from its humble beginnings to become a leading name in the construction sector. The Company is now under management of brothers Martin Boyle and Michael Boyle. 

Conall Dunne - Conall Dunne is the owner of a local Chartered Accountancy Practice and he also has established a Customs Clearance Agency in Letterkenny providing customs clearance services to customers in the UK and Ireland. The businesses have grown since inception and plan to go beyond 20 employees in 2024.