The British Ambassador to Ireland visited County Louth to strengthen regional engagement and collaboration between the UK and Ireland. In Drogheda, she toured The Mill Enterprise Hub, meeting local start-ups and entrepreneurs, and joined a walking tour with a local historian. She delivered a keynote at the “Business Beyond Borders: UK” event organized by The Mill Enterprise Centre Drogheda, focusing on opportunities for SMEs in the northeast to expand into the UK market. She later visited the Narrow Water Bridge site, a major cross-border infrastructure project linking County Louth and County Down. The visit emphasized practical cooperation in business, trade, and regional development, and included plans to meet local companies and the Chamber of Commerce.
"During her visit to Drogheda, Ambassador Owen toured The Mill Enterprise Hub where she met with local start-ups and entrepreneurs before taking part in a walking tour of the town alongside a local historian."
"She also delivered a keynote address at the "Business Beyond Borders: UK" event organised by The Mill Enterprise Centre Drogheda, which focused on opportunities for SMEs in the northeast to expand into the UK market."
"“UK-Ireland collaboration is practical and focused on supporting the real economy. Increasingly, region-to-region connections are powering growth both sides of the Irish Sea.”"
"“I look forward to meeting Louth's ambitious companies and the Chamber of Commerce and to understanding not just Louth's history but also future plans for increased connectivity.”"
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