Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fingal Chamber is the independent, member-led business representative organisation for north Dublin. We connect members to each other and to opportunity, advocate for Fingal business in local and national decision-making, and deliver practical support through events, training and business services.

We are the only Chambers Ireland accredited Chamber in the region.

The whole county, from Balbriggan in the north to Santry in the south, and from Howth in the east to Castleknock in the west.

Since 1994, when it was founded as Swords and District Chamber of Commerce. D15 Chamber amalgamated in 2011 and North Dublin Chamber in 2024, bringing the region's chambers together as one accredited body. You can read the full story on the About page.

A voluntary Board of eight directors, elected by the membership, holds the strategy and oversees delivery. The Business Council steers policy priorities. Day-to-day work is delivered by a full-time team led by the Chief Executive.

Fingal Chamber is an independent not-for-profit, funded by member subscriptions and service-related revenue.

No. Members range from sole traders and start-ups to global multinationals. What you get from membership is scaled to fit, so a two-person business is not paying for a service built for a company of two thousand.

Fees depend on the size of your business and the tier you choose. See Plans and Pricing for the current rates. There is no VAT on membership fees.

Representation where decisions are made, curated networking, subsidised training through Fingal Chamber Skillnet, promotional opportunities, discounted export documentation, HR and compliance guidance and member discounts. The Benefits of Membership page sets out the detail.

Fill in the form on the Become a Member page and our team will be in touch. If you would rather talk it through first, call +353 1 890 0977 and we will answer your questions before you commit to anything.

By the company. One person acts as the primary member and can add or remove colleagues, so several people from the same business can hold their own accounts and attend events.

Twelve months from the month you join, renewing in the same month each year.

Online, or by electronic funds transfer to the bank details at the bottom of your invoice.

We will email you before your renewal month with an invoice and a link to pay. Once payment clears you will get an activation email to confirm your member profile for the year ahead.

If your details have changed, update them in the Members' Area before you renew so the directory stays accurate. For anything else about renewals, email info@fingalchamber.ie.

The core of membership is the same whatever your size: representation, networking, training, promotion and business services. What differs by tier is the depth of some of those - the number of places at events, the level of promotional support and access to certain services.

The Plans and Pricing page sets out what each tier includes side by side, so you can see exactly where the differences fall.

Yes. Non-members can attend one of the public events before joining or smaller businesses can sign up for the 60 day free trial Bronze membership to sample the members-only events and other features. Email events@fingalchamber.ie to arrange it.