John Geoghegan, Mullingar Chamber board member; James Bourke, Mullingar Chamber president; Shane Keating, chief data officer, Ardonagh; and Lauren Gregory, office manager, Mullingar Chamber.

Finance minister to be guest at local budget breakfast meeting

Mullingar Chamber to host pre-budget breakfast with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe

Mullingar Chamber has announced the return of its popular budget breakfast, this year with a pre-budget special featuring special guest Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, TD.

The event is on Tuesday September 9 (8-9.30am) at Bloomfield House Hotel, when attendees will hear directly from the minister on key developments ahead of Budget 2026. The following Q&A session will offer the chance to engage with him directly.

James Bourke, president of Mullingar Chamber, said: “We are delighted to welcome Minister Paschal Donohoe to Mullingar. This event offers our members and the wider business community a unique opportunity to hear first-hand from the minister for finance in advance of the national budget.

“The interactive Q&A session allows attendees to put their questions, needs, and concerns directly to the minister. We encourage early registration as places are limited.”

Tickets at priced €20 for Mullingar Chamber members and €30 for non-members include breakfast. Advance booking is advised to secure a place at mullingarchamber.ie/events/pre-budget-2026-breakfast-briefing.

This event is sponsored by The Ardonagh Group.