Applications are now open for craft and design businesses from County Wexford   to participate in Local Enterprise Showcase 2027, taking place in the RDS Dublin from 17–19 January 2027.

Local Enterprise Showcase is one of Ireland’s most important trade opportunities for emerging craft and design businesses. More than 100 companies from across the country will take part, gaining the opportunity to meet high‑quality buyers from Ireland and overseas, including the UK, USA, mainland Europe, Asia and Africa.

An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, Local Enterprise Showcase is a dedicated area within Showcase that highlights Ireland’s newest and most exciting design talent. Businesses selected to participate receive significant support in advance of the event, including mentoring in merchandising, marketing, pricing and sales techniques, to ensure they are fully prepared to maximise opportunities during the three‑day trade show.

Showcase is regarded as a pinnacle event in the global craft and design calendar and generates millions of euros in sales orders each year. For many businesses, participation can be transformative, helping them to secure stockists, enter new export markets and build long‑term commercial relationships.

Local Enterprise Office Wexford is encouraging eligible craft and design businesses who are ready to scale, grow their customer base and explore new markets to apply. Selection is competitive and is based on criteria such as product quality, design originality, production capacity, pricing and market readiness.

Head of Enterprise & Economic Development, Breege Cosgrave said : ‘Local Enterprise Showcase offers an unrivalled platform for emerging craft and design businesses.  Being exposed to such a concentrated group of high‑quality buyers in one place can be a game‑changer.  Even beyond sales, participants gain invaluable insight, confidence and experience that supports their long‑term growth.  In 2026 Wexford brand EcoKinly, founded by Kate Doyle in 2025, was named Sustainability Champion at the Business of Craft Awards at Showcase.  Kate will now represent Wexford at the national finals in June, competing against the best small businesses from across Ireland.’ 

Showcase 2027 is presented on behalf of Design & Crafts Council Ireland, with support from Enterprise Ireland in promoting the event internationally through its overseas network, and the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide.

Local Enterprise Showcase forms part of a wider suite of supports delivered by the Local Enterprise Offices to foster entrepreneurship and help small businesses to start and grow. These include Local Enterprise Week, National Women’s Enterprise Day, the National Enterprise Awards, the Student Enterprise Programme and the Local Enterprise Village at the National Ploughing Championships.

Further details on eligibility, application deadlines and support available can be obtained from Local Enterprise Office Wexford or by visiting www.localenterprise.ie.

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For further information, please contact:

Annette Dupuy

Business Advisor | Local Enterprise Office

Wexford County Council

T: 053 9196525 M: 087 6095565

annette.dupuy@wexfordcoco.ie