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13th October 2022

Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow

Powerhouse – Communication with Confidence Event

Leading Light: Elizabeth Morrissey Managing Director of Morrissey's Pharmacy and Owner of ELM Beauty

The event will include Elizabeth Morrissey Managing Director of Morrissey's Pharmacy and Owner of ELM Beauty with comedian Gearóid Farrelly and Media personality Eimear Ní Bhraonáin.

This lunch time event is a great opportunity to build your network while also participating in an event which is aimed to engage, inspire and empower your positivity in communication for your business.

Gearóid is the host of the popular podcast “Fascinated” where he chats to people about their career and work. Recently Gearóid was nominated by the public for a GALA Award (Irish LGBT+Awards) in the Arts and Entertainment category alongside Graham Norton and Mark Feehily from Westlife.

Eimear Ní Bhraonáin is a communications expert with almost 20 years of experience in the media industry. Eimear presents the mid-morning talk show on local radio, KCLR Live, where she has the highest listenership across the station. While she covers all the serious topics of the day, Eimear has a quirky sense of humour and enjoys getting out and about meeting her listeners. The event commences at 12noon sharp for 2 hours. Limited to 40 places. Highly subsidised €15 per head (includes lunch).

13th October 2022

Start Time: 10am - 3pm

Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Leading Light: Geraldine Jones, T/a Skin Formulas

Meet our key note speaker Dr. Ciara Kelly, and hear from panellists Maura Kearney, Kearney’s Home Baking; Aoibhín Garrihy & Sharon Connellan BEO Wellness, and our MC for the day, Ciana Campbell.

Tickets are priced at €50 including lunch

13th October 2022

Time: 6.15pm – 9pm

Farnham Estate Hotel, Cavan

Leading Light: Ann Rudden, Founder and Managing Director, Aines Chocolates,

Tara Walker, Owner of East Coast Cookery School: Author & TV Chef (Virgin Media) IrelandAM,

Aisling Kirwan, Co-Founder, Positive - Carbon,

Marcella Rudden, Head of Enterprise, LEO Cavan.

Panel Discussion: Francis Verling, Verling Consulting.

Master of Ceremonies: Margaret McKeon-Boyle, Extensive PR & Coordinator of Cavan Business Women's Club

Outline Event Format: (subject to some change)

• 6.00pm: CBWC Expo Open
• 6.15pm Guests arrive for coffee, networking & to review the CBWC EXPO
• 6.40pm: Guests take their seats
• 6.45pm: Margaret McKeon-Boyle - Welcomes all
• 6.50pm: Marcella Rudden, Head of Enterprise. LEO Cavan
• 7.00pm: MC hands over to facilitator, Francis Verling, for Panel Discussion with the three guests / female entrepreneurs
• 7.45pm: Q&A
• 7.55pm: MC holds FREE Raffle
• 8.00pm: Supper, networking & review of CBWC EXPO
• 9.00pm: Finish

This event is FREE to Cavan Business Women’s Club members, who are invited to bring a colleague or guest for €10. Non CBWC members €25. Includes raffle and supper

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We are all very saddened by the tragedy in Creeslough Donegal, on behalf of all Local Enterprise Offices we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in the tragedy.

In light of the tragedy in Creeslough, all events scheduled by the Local Enterprise Office Donegal, 10th - 14th October are postponed. 

13th October 2022

Time: 8.00 am to 12.15 pm

The Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 C9V6

DLR's Leading Light: Lisa Geoghegan, Managing director at Sonalife.ie

Dublin's Leading Light: Sarah Power, Founder, Lucy & me
Fingal's Leading Light: Amy Herbert, Owner/Director, The Little Wax Company

Developing a Strategic Mindset - Featuring superb female entrepreneurs from across Dublin. Learn from their experience and be motivated by their success.

Discover the wealth of supports, funding and training available to you as you grow your business. In addition to vital lessons in developing your business strategy, this event will also include time for personal reflection, planning your strategy, opportunities to discuss your plans and ideas with other women in business.

Hosted by Áine Kerr, and featuring Marie Gleeson and Kingsley Aikins, this event is all about getting the fundamentals of your business right and then striving for success. Marie Gleeson will lead a dynamic business strategy session.

Kingsley Aikins will focus on why your network matters, how to build and manage
your network, how to communicate effectively, add value and ask for help.

Tickets are priced at €25

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13th October 2022

Time: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm

The Brehon Hotel, Killarney

Welcome address by Moira Murell, CE of Kerry County Council followed by a facilitated networking event to allow attendees meet with other female businesses.

12pm “I did it!” Panel discussion with our 4 leading lights hosted by MC Elaine Kinsella, Radio Kerry presenter and RTE broadcaster. 1pm Afternoon Tea style networking lunch.

2pm Keynote Speaker Sonya Lennon

3pm Event close and informal networking.

Leading Lights:

Leading Light for Kerry: Emily Brick, Athena Analytics.
Leading Light for Cork North & West: Enrika Moore, Viska Systems
Leading Light for Cork South: Rosie Mansfield, Premier TEFL
Leading Light for Cork City: Sara de Minguel Hernandez, FloWithMe

Lunch will be served at 1.00 pm.

Tickets are priced at €30

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13th October 2022

Time: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm

 Mountain View, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny

Leading Light: Louise Kennedy, Red Robin Events https://redrobinevents.com/

A facilitated networking and exhibition event to allow attendees meet with other business women and to pitch for business. Ruth Larkin, Lark Bridal Ltd will MC the event and host a masterclass entitled “Elevate Your Pitch in 30 Seconds” followed by a panel discussion with Suzie McAdam, Suzie McAdam Design and former judge on RTE’s Home of the Year along with our Leading Light Louise Kennedy. The event will conclude with a networking lunch

Refreshments on arrival and the event will close with lunch served at 1.00 pm.

Tickets are priced at €20 including exhibition space, €10 as delegate only

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13th October 2022

Time: 10.30 am 3.00 pm

 
Venue: Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Enjoy a rich morning of networking, panel debates and energising discussion with MC Loretta Ni Ghabhain of Lorg Media, our keynote speaker Susan Culleton Hayes “The Positive Economist” and a Health and Wellness talk facilitated by Mary McHugh of Irish Online Counselling and Psychotherapy Service.

Tickets are priced at €20 including brunch and afternoon tea

• 10:30 Registration and Informal Networking brunch. Get to meet other businesswomen from across your region.

• 11.30 Welcome Address (MC is Loretta Ni Ghabhain of Lorg Media)

Panellists:

Our "Leading Lights" are: *

* LEO Mayo - Sarah Flood, Managing Director of Snap Mayo*

* LEO Roscommon, Ruth Larkin, Lark Bridal Limited *

* LEO Galway "Chloe Gardiner, thewonkywoolins.com *

• 13:30 Afternoon Tea style networking lunch

• 15.00 Finish

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13th October 2022

Time: 7-10pm

 Venue: Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo

Leading Light: Helena Boland, Director at Neptune Financial

An evening event with an exciting line up of exhibitors, a panel of speakers and a great opportunity to build your business network. Oonagh Monahan of Alpha Omega Consultants and SWIBN facilitator will MC the event.

A series of fun and dynamic networking activities will be led by Fiona Timoney.

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13th October 2022

Time: 12.00 - 4:00pm (arrival reception/registration 12 noon)

Venue: Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Lunch Served: 12:30pm

Leading Lights

Kildare: Tara Lane, Centrepiece Rosettes, www.centrepiecerosettes.ie

Wicklow: Kate Dempsey, Aqualicense Ltd., www.aqualicense.com

Keynote Speaker: Nina Carberry, former National Hunt jockey and winner of Dancing with the Stars 2022.

A half day event presented jointly by LEO Kildare and LEO Wicklow with a great line up of speakers and an ideal opportunity for cross-county business networking. Panel discussion hosted by MC Susan Keogh, Senior Communications Consultant with Cicero and former journalist with Leading Lights from Kildare and Wicklow, Tara Lane (Centrepiece Rosettes) and Kate Dempsey (Aqualicense Ltd. - recent overall winner of the LEO National Enterprise Awards 2022), with Nina Carberry, jockey and TV personality. Followed by exhibition area, music and networking.

Lunch on arrival.

Tickets are priced at €25

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13th October 2022

Time: 11.30 am to 3.00 pm

Venue: Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon

Leading Light: Anne Guckian, Leitrim Office Supplies

MC: Michelle McLoughlin

Tickets are priced at €15 - lunch and goodie bag is included.

Welcome Address by Joe Lowe, Head of Enterprise.

Breda McCague, keynote speaker.

Introductions and closing note by Michelle McLoughlin - MC

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13th October 2022

Time: 9.30am – 2.00 pm

Venue: City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co. Meath

Leading Lights: Marita Collier Drummond House Garlic - www.drummondhouse.ie/

Sinead Crowthers Soothing Solutions - https://tonstix.com/

Miriam Simon a leading consumer and trading strategist, known for translating consumer trends and complex business strategy into easy to digest and easy to implement actions, will MC the event with panellists including the innovative Leading Lights Marita Collier, Drummond House Garlic and Sinead Crowthers from Soothing Solutions.

Tickets for this event are priced at just €20, including lunch and a goodie bag,

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13th October 2022

Time: 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Venue: Faithlegg House Hotel, Co. Waterford, X91 H008

Leading Light: Frances O’Reilly, Founder of Dog Dry www.dogdry.com

MC: Teresanne O’Reilly, Owner of The Forest, a web design and brand strategy company.

The event, organised by LEO Water ford, will feature an exciting panel of local female entrepreneurs along with a highly interactive workshop where you will have the opportunity toReflect – Reframe – Rewire. Using Lego Serious Play you will work to build on your strengths, values and communication styles.

Dinner will be provided along with refreshments on arrival.

Tickets are priced at €20

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13th October 2022

Time: 09.45 am – 2.00 pm

Venue: Glasson Lakehouse Hotel, Glasson, Co. Westmeath

Leading Light: Patricia Gibney, Award Winning Author -Sarah Jane Foster of SJF Productions will MC the event. Patricia Gibney, award winning author of Lottie Parker Detective Series will share with us her story of how she followed her dreams and became a successful author. Main speaker Suzanne Jackson who is an Irish blogger and businessperson, she is the creator of the blog SoSueMe and has released a range of beauty products and clothing in 2016.

Refreshments will be available on arrival and the event will close with lunch at 1.00 pm

Tickets are priced at €25

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13th October 2022

Time: 2.00 – 4.30 pm

Venue: Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan,

Leading Light: Brenda Cassidy, Director & Founder of The Braincalm™ Institute, Occupational Therapist An opportunity to informally network. Keynote speaker Caroline O'Neill former owner of DIGG Children's wear which was a bricks and mortar store in County Tyrone Northern Ireland and online store.

Tickets are priced at €20

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13th October 2022

Time: 9.30 – 2.00 pm

Venue: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford

Leading Light: Laura Sinnott, Wexford Home Preserves: www.wexfordpreserves.ie/

A half day event organised by LEO Wexford with an exciting line up of speakers and an ideal opportunity to build your business network. 

Joanne Hession, Founder & CEO LIFT Ireland will MC the event with panellists; Chupi Sweetman, award-winning jewellery designer, Michelle O'Neill, international assistant soccer referee and Trudie Power, founder Trudies Kitchen and Chairperson of Wexford Food Family.

Refreshments on arrival and the event will close with lunch at 12.30 pm

Tickets are priced at €25

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