We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Tri County Women in Business event, where we will be joined once again by our colleagues from Longford and Leitrim.
This event is sure to leave you inspired, energised and motivated along with offering a lot of laughs and great opportunities to grow your network with business women from Leitrim, Longford and Westmeath.
- Venue: The Landmark Hotel, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 N9W4
- Date & Time: Thursday 29th May 2025 | 10:30a.m. - 13:30p.m.
- Cost: FREE
Schedule of Events:
- 10:30 a.m. | Registration with tea/coffee on arrival
- 11:00 a.m. | Welcome Address - Sheena Cannon, LEO Leitrim
- 11.05 a.m. | MC, Ruth Larkin, Lark Bridal
- 11:20 a.m. | 3 Guest Business Speakers from Leitrim, Longford & Westmeath
- 11.50 a.m. | Panel Discussion
- 12:30 p.m. | Informal Networking Session. Finger food will be served during this session.
- 1:30 p.m. | Event Concludes
**A free goodie bag is included for all attendees.
- Ruth Larkin is a serial industry entrepreneur behind multiple multi-million-euro businesses, and a professional consultant, trainer, executive coach and mentor focusing on foreign expansion, commercialisation, and sales and marketing strategy. She also sits as a board member and advisor on multiple Irish companies across luxury consumer goods, fintech, sportstech and fem-care and is an active investor in early stage businesses.
- Ruth is the founder and Managing Director of Lark Bridal Ltd, the largest independent global distributor of a portfolio of international brands including the largest bridal and bridesmaids brands in the world. Maggie Sottero Designs and The Dessy Group. The company currently export to 32 countries and work directly with over 1,000 accounts in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and are responsible for all aspects from market entry strategy, management, promotion, sales and marketing, PR, QC, distribution, and design.
- Ruth was previously the co-founder and sales and marketing director of Dundalk based multipurpose tractor manufacturing company Multihog Ltd prior to selling out in 2012. Multihog is sold globally to the municipal maintenance, airport and grounds-care markets through a network of international dealers.
- Ruth is an expert speaker and MC at business showcases, international trade fairs, a regular contributor in international trade publications, a podcaster with Enterprise Ireland, winner of National Enterprise Awards, a national finalist in Business Woman of The Year Awards and winner of Enterprise Special Merit Award for Entrepreneurship and Resilience.
Westmeath Business Speaker - Denise Buckey, Sugar Plum Sweetery and Wholesome Kitchen
Denise Buckley is the founder and CEO of Sugar Plum Sweetery and co-founder of Wholesome Kitchen, two award-winning businesses based in Mullingar.
After a successful career in the luxury retail space with brands like Brown Thomas and Kildare Village, Denise took the leap into entrepreneurship. In 2019, she launched Wholesome Kitchen, a modern restaurant and catering company, with her husband David. Just a few years later, she founded Sugar Plum Sweetery—a unique confectionery and gifting brand known for its handmade chocolates, viral product launches, and magical pick & mix experience for all ages.
Today, both brands employ over 70 people and have built a combined online community of more than 110,000 followers. Sugar Plum Sweetery has grown into a national brand, with products now stocked in Avoca and Brown Thomas Arnotts, and has featured on major platforms including RTÉ, 2FM, Ireland AM, and in national press.
Denise’s work has earned her recognition across multiple national award stages, including the National Enterprise Awards, Blas na hÉireann, Great Taste Awards, and the Fit Out Awards.
Leitrim Business Speaker - Anne Dolan, Annie Design and Annie Ideas
- Anne Dolan has almost 20 years experience in the Graphic Design Industry. Anne will share her story on how her previous work experiences and passion for design, led her to launching her own two businesses: Annie Design and Annie Ideas. Anne previously held the Senior Marketing role of one of Irelands largest fashion brands giving her a great insight into branding and marketing, working with national television and radio advertising and managing 28 stores nationwide.
- Alongside Annie Design and Annie Ideas, Anne is now enjoying her Mentor role for Leitrim Enterprise offering support on all areas of branding and marketing.
Longford Business Speaker - Fiona McCormack, The Farmhouse
Please Note: Priority will be given to Leitrim, Longford and Westmeath attendees if oversubscribed.
