Damien Joyce

Damien Joyce, Clifden businessman, is the owner of DMJE Ventures Limited, which has interests in hospitality, commercial, office and retail properties across Dublin and Galway. Lowry’s Bar in Clifden is part of the DMJE Ventures family and is a famous, multi-award-winning traditional bar in the west of Ireland. The bar holds an enviable number of awards, including Best Traditional Bar in Connacht 2025 at the Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards, Best Pub in Galway 2025 at the Irish Restaurant Awards, Best Tourist Bar in Ireland 2024 at the Irish Pub Awards, and Best Traditional Bar in Ireland 2015 and 2018 at the National Hospitality Awards. Lowry’s Bar has been the primary sponsor of the local GAA club for the last 15 years and is an active and long-running sponsor of its local rugby club and arts festival.