Women in Business Networking Event

To celebrate Local Enterprise Week 2026, Clare Local Enterprise Office are delighted to welcome Sarah O'Sullivan & Caroline Keeling as our guest speakers for our Women In Business network event in the Inn at Dromoland.

Join us for a morning of networking 

Agenda:

10:00am – Registration & Welcome Coffee

Guests arrive, sign in, and enjoy an opportunity for informal networking as the event begins.

10:10am – Opening Address

Theresa Mulvihill, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, Local Enterprise Office Clare. - Formal welcome - Overview of Local Enterprise Office programmes and supports.

10:30am – Founder Spotlight: The Story of SOS Cookies

Sarah O’Sullivan, Founder. - Entrepreneurial journey - Business growth story - Lessons learned.

11:00am – Networking for Female‑Led Businesses in Clare

A structured networking segment to encourage collaboration and connection.

11:15am – Guest Speaker: Caroline Keeling

Caroline Keeling, Former CEO of Keelings. - Insights from leading a major Irish food business - Innovation and scaling - Leadership lessons.

12:05pm – Joint Q&A Session

Moderated discussion with Sarah O’Sullivan and Caroline Keeling.

12:15pm – Light Lunch & Networking

An informal opportunity for continued networking and conversation.

1:00pm – Event Close