Proposal

Welcome to EdenderryIt’s All About Edenderry

Historically a market town that lies on the border of counties Offaly andKildare, on the R402 which is a perfect stretch of open roadway thatconnects Johnstownbridge/ Enfield to Edenderry town in less than ten-minutes. The M4/M6 Motorway and main Dublin to Galway road is just 10km north of Edenderry and the source of a huge commuter networkmaking it accessible to an expansive Audience base.

Edenderry boasts a young vibrant population, with the population havingswelled twice-fold in the last decade.

A key objective of the Edenderry local area plan is that the “town centreremain at the heart of social and economic activity..” . So it is in the HEARTOF THE TOWN that the proposed Finish Line should be. The Chamberfocuses on year round events and activities to help with the revitalisationof the town-centre, events that are filled with large scale festivals. To foodmarkets, arts and cultural affairs all of which will attract great numbers tothe town.

Edenderry as a destination would be well placed, with a wide openthoroughfare leading to the Town Square with its newly renovated openarea. Home to the only mid-route Harbour along the Grand Canal bringsan array of activity to it during the Summer months from water sports,barges & boats and angling competitions providing a real

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Edenderry ... Cannonball Finish Line 2019

In order to deliver a comprehensive offer, Edenderry Chamberwill work together with partners from across the County.Potential partners include the 250+ businesses in theEdenderry area , all of the Accommodation providers in thearea, the many many Musicians and Entertainers, workingtogether with the Food and Drinks Hot Spots who will provideoutstanding service to all attendees.

One of the biggest success in organising past events was theforging together of other smaller local committees; In 2018the Chamber will aid the newly formed Festival Committee inplanning a 4 day Summer Festival in July 2018. And we willside by side with others including the Tidy Towns, Mens Shedand Womens Shed and CE-Scheme gentlemen who can assistwith decorating the town with bunting, flags etc and who willaid in clean-up.

Sport is a major part of who we are in Edenderry and there aremore that 100 + clubs in the town for a vast range of sportsthe Chamber has strong working relationships with majority ofthese clubs and will continue to do so, the Sports Clubsincluding GAA-Colm Cummins, Edenderry Swimming Pool-JeffTraynor, Boxing Club-Morley Brereton, Edenderry FC-SeO’Kane, Derryrovers FC-Pat McBride, Eden-Tri-Michael Col-lins, Network Groups are a major supporter town intiativesand will commit to assisting us in promoting the CannonballEvent, through their members, thus allowing us to reachfurther in building spectatorship for the finishing event.

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Supporting YouEdenderry Chamber of Commerce intend supporting and promoting the Cannonball Event 2019 in

every way we can, utilising our resources, skills, and contacts we will endeavour to provide a location

that will be ideal and more than that, you will not get a BIGGER LOUDER Welcome …..

The Chamber members are highly skilled and are wellconnected, providing a direct route to the CouncilExecutive, working side by side with the Council onmany projects over the years. The Chamber will aimto achieve a seamless event through these closeworking relationships and with the local state servic-es such as coordinating the Fire Brigade, Civil De-fence, the Ambulance Bay and working on a detailedtraffic management system with the council and AnGarda Siochana.

An important role of the chamber is ensuring accessto funding, the Chamber Members are experienced indealing with local authority grant applications, andcan provide support on applications for funding. Addi-tionally, the chamber will support local sponsorshipdrives to and will engage with and coordinate anyparticular spectacles such as a fly-over/ or parachutedrop at the town hall through direct contacts with theParachute Club-Clonbollogue Airfield.

EDENFEST

Whilst the Main Attraction is thefinish line, there will be theCannonball Rig, to be located atthe open area at O’Connell Squareand the Chamber aim to provideentertainment for attendees. TheChamber proposes an extended2-3 Day festival,where we will arrange: -

● To coordinate with local pubsto organise a festival over thefull weekend

● Gig Rig / or Outdoor Screen-ings

● Fairground with CarnivalFood-Stuffs (popcorn, candy-floss, icecream etc)

● Celebration of local pubs andeateries

● Local celebrities such Elvisimpersonator, Greg Traynor,and comedian Neil Delemereto attend and perfom on theGig Rig, to keep the festivalspirits high

We will aim to have 20,000 + spectators and aside from the connectedevents, one of the most important features in attracting large numbers tothe town is the location, there is a population of 7,359 in the urban areaand a greater-Edenderry Area there are more than 16,000, the town isideally located bieng less than 30 mins from Tullamore, Mullingar andTrim and 40 mins from Naas & Newbridge and only 50 mins from AthloneWith all journey’s less than 1 hour and with the extensive promotionalactivities planned, the influx of spectators should be substantial and willcertainly be impressive considering the attraction our potential spectatorswill be attending.

Considering the invaluable connections through the Chamber, we will aimfor a front page to announce the event, and then front page again in early2019 with details and continuous updates and news throughout thesummer of 2019 across all local media including Midlands 103, and EdenFM – Broadcasting can be arranged for either or both, and a TannoiSystem across the town can be provided ensuring a Fun, Vibrant andFantastic atmosphere.

Considering the location of Edenderry, the Chamber will create and delivera programme of events that will link to, and expand upon, existing activity;additionally, a programme of new events and promotions will be delivered.The events programme will be tailored to Edenderry by highlighting andcapitalising on the cultural diversity of the area and by ensuring thatevents are appropriate and attractive to the local population and targetmarket within the 30-50-minute drive time catchment area. The Chamberendeavours to deliver a sustainable events programme throughout theterm of the Cannonball-Festival with the programme incorporating andinvolving the arts, the local community and the commercial heart of thetown centre. The aim of the events programme is to build engagementwith businesses, cultural and arts organisations, community groups,partners and schools; it is anticipated that this coordinated approach willdrive footfall. It is also envisaged that by engendering civic pride andfurther building the loyalty of residents to the town centre, Edenderry willbecome a more vibrant, appealing and competitive town centre.

● : EC will support applications for funding fromOffaly County Council with direct contacts

● Considerable contacts to promote the event

● to welcome Cannonball to Edenderry.

○ Clubs – 100+○ Schools – 22 within a 15 km radius○ Wider Population○ Chamber Members○ Local Businesses○ Boating community and waterways

● Support local sponsorship drives with local businesses andchamber members

● Engage local services such as Fire Services – Water Arch as peoplearrive like Claremorris in 2017

● Engage local clubs for support e.g. Fly-over or display from the localparachute club

● Organise a Cannonball festival similar to Tullamore in 2015 with funelements like ‘EdenFest’ ‘Fancy Dress Fest’, Queen of Cannonball

● Engage local pubs to organise a festival over the full weekend

● The can accommodate Fairground Activities aswell as Food Options for Spectators, all of the Cannonball Rig,Screens etc.

● Local Bands & Music on stage to keep the crowds entertained

● The will be secured so boats can come in from theShannon and add to the festival atmosphere.

● Local Radio outside broadcast – Midlands Radio

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● Schools - art competitions and a link up to the Cannonball Charity

● Help with to assist in every way possible

Christine Traynor BLContact: 087 2515006Or Email christine.traynor.bl@gmail.com

Brendan ConnollyEmail: fernsidehomes@gmail.comMobile: 086 603 6384

Helen O’DwyerEmail: helen@pr1.ieMobile: 086 233 2725

Brenda Fitzpatrick-HennessyMobile: 086 047 32626Email: Brenda.ftzpatrick@gmx.com

Jeff TraynorContact: 087 910 2509Email: jefftraynor@gmx.com

Finola MulaniffMobile: 085 738 2085Email: finolaeve@gmail.com

David O’MalleyMobile: 086 601 2736