Press Releases

IRELAND’S BRIGHTEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS REVEALED AHEAD OF NATIONAL FINALS

The national finalists for Ireland’s largest student enterprise programme have been announced ahead of next month’s finals. From an initial 30,000 participants, over 200 students representing 88 student-run businesses have made it through to the final stage of the Student Enterprise Programme.

START 2026 Kilkenny competition

Kilkenny County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny are delighted to announce START Competition 2026. START 2026 is open to anyone with an innovative business idea in the early stages of trading (within the first 18 months of trading or pre-trading)

Start Up Kilkenny based Tech Company Huwmo Ltd receives County Enterprise Award

Kilkenny County Council’s Local Enterprise Office have announced the Kilkenny nomination to the National Enterprise Awards 2026. Huwmo Ltd is a start-up Tech software company that provides an all in one solution specifically designed for independent hotels.

Google, Local Enterprise Offices And Enterprise Ireland launch AI Works for Ireland to help SMEs build practical AI skills and drive growth

80% of SMEs Say AI Can Transform Their Business, But Lack of Skills Keeps Adoption Rates Low