Ambition is an exciting new pre-accelerator programme of Irish Chamber members at the Local Enterprise Office in County Donegal which focuses on early-stage female entrepreneurs and promotes the skills and resilience needed to develop globally scalable ventures, attract investment and create jobs.

This programme is open to women outside Donegal, part of our Donegal Diaspora, and women who have a connection with Donegal. The application process opens from 7am GMT on the 23rd August. Further details about the programme and the application process available and you will find links to the online application form here.

Open Evening is planned for the 8th of September at 5pm GMT/12 pm EST, which will give you the opportunity to hear more from previous participants and how the programme helped them and also to consider what’s important in the application process. You can register for the open evening here.

#LoveDonegal 2021

This Wednesday the 18th of August is officially #LoveDonegal Day 2021, a day where all the elements which make Donegal such a meaningful, inspiring, unique and authentic place are showcased proudly across the globe.

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USGA picks Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club to host 2 future U.S. Open Championships
Philadelphia Business Journal

The United States Golf Association has tapped two of Pennsylvania’s most prestigious courses to host additional championship tournaments between now and 2050.

On Wednesday, the USGA announced it is committing an additional five U.S. Open Championships and four U.S. Women’s Open Championships to Merion Golf Club in Ardmore and Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, near Pittsburgh.

Merion was awarded the U.S Open in 2030 and 2050. Oakmont, already slated to host the U.S. Open in 2025, will add the 2034, 2042 and 2049 tournaments.

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