Damien Joyce
Clifden Businessman
Damien Joyce, Clifden businessman, owns DMJE Ventures Limited and is a director of the Connemara Chamber of Commerce, a voluntary organisation dedicated to assisting the region’s businesses and developing the area’s overall economic landscape.
Lowry’s Bar
DMJE Ventures holds various interests in hospitality, retail, commercial and office properties across Galway and Dublin, including Lowry’s Bar in Clifden. The latter is a multi-award-winning traditional Irish pub famed for its live music, comprehensive selection of whiskeys and gins, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its many accolades include Best Traditional Bar in Ireland 2015 and 2018 (National Hospitality Awards), Best Tourist Bar in Ireland 2024 (Irish Pub Awards) and Best Music Bar in Connacht 2025 (Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards).
Through Lowry’s Bar, DMJE Ventures Limited has been sponsoring local events for many years. The bar is the main sponsor of its local GAA club and is also an active sponsor of its local arts festival (one of the longest running in Ireland) and rugby club. Damien Joyce, DMJE Ventures Limited owner, played with his local GAA club for over 20 years. Lowry’s Bar even has a racehorse named after it, previously owned by My Joyce’s father-in-law, which it is hoped will run at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2026.
Community Fundraising
Damien Joyce, Lowry’s Bar owner, is also part of a small voluntary team that recently ran the ‘Win a Home in Clifden’ community fundraiser. The draw was held to raise money for community projects and the building of a community and enterprise hub in Clifden. It was a huge success, with sales of €1.82 million in tickets, making it one of Ireland’s most successful ever community fundraisers. The draw, held in August 2025, gave participants the opportunity to win a three-bedroom apartment, overlooking the harbour, in Clifden. The property is worth €360,000, and the lucky winner was announced live.
Connemara Chamber of Commerce
Mr Joyce is also a director of the Connemara Chamber of Commerce, a voluntary organisation in County Galway that aims to help promote the area’s economic development and assist businesses in the region. It has been in existence for more than 30 years and currently has over 200 members. Previous projects the organisation has been involved in include the Ball Alley project, the Derrigimlagh Discovery Point development and the Clifden Town Square redevelopment.
