Fingal Business Network – The Grit and the Glory
Fingal Business Network is delighted to invite you to our upcoming event, The Grit and the Glory — an honest and inspiring conversation about the realities of running a business today.
Join us for a lively panel discussion where three Fingal-based business owners will share their real-life experiences, exploring both the challenges and the successes of entrepreneurship in the current climate:
- Colin Deering, AnyScor
- Dave Byrne, Vistona
- Donna Reilly, Donna Reilly People & Wellness
- Lisa-Nicole Dunne, Mantra Strategy
Agenda:
10:30 – Registration & Networking
11:00 – Opening
11:10 – Panel Discussion
12:00 – Q&A
12:25 – Closing
12:30 – Facilitated Networking
13:00 - Lunch
This event is designed for small business owners who want practical insights, open discussion, and the opportunity to connect with others who understand the ups and downs of running a business. The session will be highly interactive, with plenty of time for networking, discussion, and shared learning.
A buffet lunch will be provided, offering a relaxed setting to meet fellow business owners, exchange ideas, and grow your network.
We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and supportive event that celebrates resilience, learning, and connection within the Fingal business community.
Colin Deering – Anyscor - www.anyscor.ie
Anyscor is an innovative sports tech SaaS platform transforming the amateur sports industry through AI-driven communication, fan engagement, and revenue generation tools. By creating a connected digital ecosystem, Anyscor empowers players, teams, and supporters to interact and grow their sport like never before. With ongoing global expansion efforts, Anyscor is on its way to becoming a game-changer in the amateur sports industry.
Dave Byrne – Vistona - www.vistona.ie
Vistona Ltd is a specialist in natural stone supply and installation, originally focused on the cruise outfitting sector before expanding into the Super Yacht industry. Since its founding in 2019, Vistona has built a reputation for craftsmanship and premium stone solutions, offering bespoke services tailored to client needs. With plans for global expansion, Vistona aims to become a leader in high-end natural stone applications, delivering innovative solutions to elite markets worldwide.
Donna Reilly - Donna Reilly People and Wellness - www.donnareillywellness.ie
Donna Reilly People & Wellness supports business owners and leaders to effectively manage and develop their people so they can focus on running and growing their businesses. The consultancy provides HR consultancy, leadership coaching and development, and wellbeing programmes across Ireland and beyond. For many SMEs, people are both their greatest strength and their biggest challenge. Donna Reilly People & Wellness helps organisations address everyday people issues, strengthen leadership capability, and build positive, high-performing workplace cultures. Its services support compliance, performance, and employee wellbeing, enabling teams to thrive. As the business grows, it is scaling its services through digital delivery, while maintaining a strong, human-centred approach. Donna Reilly People & Wellness is led by an award-winning core team of five and supported by a trusted network of over 20 associates, bringing energy, expertise, and care to help people thrive and businesses flourish.
Mantra Strategy is Ireland’s Impact Creation Consultancy, working primarily across the charity, social purpose and public interest sectors. Mantra partners with Boards and leadership teams to develop clear, ambitious and practical strategies across governance, stakeholder engagement, social impact, sustainability, brand, culture and funding. Its distinctive, multidisciplinary model combines senior strategic expertise with evidence-based insight and lived stakeholder experience. Mantra also delivers Mantra Thrive, a dedicated support system for leaders navigating complexity, change and growth. Trusted by leading Irish organisations, Mantra continues to grow its impact through new products, partnerships and scalable leadership support.
