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18/10/2024

NWED 2024 was a resounding success for our Midland's Region held in the unique setting of The Crypt in Longford. Thank you to all our guest speakers and attendees. (Photos by Shelley Corcoran Photography) Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Emer Barry - Soprano Fabiani

07/10/2024

Meet our NWED (Midlands Region) opening speaker and panellist, Barbara Heslin, Director of Services, Longford County Council. Barbara is a graduate of NUI Galway and Chartered Accountant by profession with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She joined Longford County Council in 2015 as Director of Services having previously worked with the Irish Prison Service and KPMG Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024

03/10/2024

Meet our Midlands NWED MC, Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correspondent for RTE News.

She has reported across television, radio and online news including RTÉ’s Six One News, Nine O’clock News and Morning Ireland programmes.

We are delighted to have her in Longford on 17th October.

Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024



Longford County Council Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

03/10/2024

Meet our next guest speaker for NWED Midlands Region, Emer Barry. Click on the image to hear her! Emer holds an Honours degree in Music and Italian and a Masters in Music Performance from DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama. She has studied with English National Opera and the National Opera Studio in London. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024
Listen here for more: https://youtu.be/xxiA5M5OQEM Emer Barry - Soprano Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

27/09/2024

Meet our Midlands NWED Keynote Speaker, Anne Heraty. Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of CPL Resources plc, she also sits on the board of Kingspan Group plc, IBEC, Sherry Fitzgerald and is Chair of Barretstown Children’s Charity. She was recently awarded the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. Don't miss her in Longford on 17th October. Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024 Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

25/09/2024

As National Women's Enterprise Day approaches on 17th October, we would like to introduce our wonderful Event Ambassador, Louise Brennan - owner of national award-winning store, Fabiani in Longford. Hear from Louise at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Midlands-ambassador
Register today: tinyurl.com/NWED2024 Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

19/09/2024

Places filling fast for National Women's Enterprise Day Midlands Region (Longford, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath) in the unique location of The Crypt in Longford town on 17th October. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024 Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

29/08/2024

Have you signed up for National Women’s Enterprise Day 2024 yet? Join us on October 17th in The Crypt in Longford Town. This event is a must for businesswomen from Longford, Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath. With inspiring speakers and a great agenda, you won’t want to miss it!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024
Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Local Enterprise Office Offaly

19/08/2024

Meet the speakers for National Women's Enterprise Day Midlands Region in Longford on 17th October

Anne Heraty - Keynote speaker. Founder and former Chief Executive of CPL Resources plc and IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award 2024.

Sinéad Hussey – MC. Midlands Correspondent for RTÉ News

Louise Brennan: Event Ambassador. Owner of Fabiani and Mudshot in Longford, an exclusive lifestyle store and café

Emer Barry – Internationally renowned soprano and guest speaker

Barbara Heslin - Director of Services for Longford County Council

Register today via the following link https://tinyurl.com/NWED2024

30/04/2024

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Hothouse Flowers in collaboration with five acclaimed international dancers come together for the first time in the unique setting of Shawbrook, Co.Longford for two weeks. Here they will immerse themselves in the environment of magical creativity, culminating into a unique, rare one off showcase on Saturday 15th June 7.30pm at Shawbrook Forest Stage.

Supported by Irish Arts Council

16/10/2023

Looking forward to delivering National Women's Enterprise Day in the beautiful surrounds of Castle Durrow on Thursday 19th for Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Offaly and Local Enterprise Office Westmeath. Full house for this one and great guest speakers...cant wait.

16/10/2023

Great working with you last week Local Enterprise Office Longford to deliver 'Connecting our Business Community.' Great photos from Clare Frances Photography who caught the event so professionally.

29/09/2023

Last remaining places available for NWED 2023 in the beautiful surrounds of Castle Durrow in Co. Laois on October 19th. Hear from our great event speakers:
- Ann Marie Kelly - Broadcaster and Documentary maker and our event MC
- Terry Prone from The Communications Clinic and our Keynote Speaker
- Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School
- Anna May McHugh of the National Ploughing Association
- Evelyn Reddin from Local Enterprise Office Laois
- and Event Ambassador, Kelly Ging from Kelly Lou Cakes
This event is brought to you by the dedicated teams in Local Enterprise Offices Laois, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath. Sit-down lunch will be served on the day.
Book now. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2w6b9pej

29/09/2023

Registration is closing shortly for our business event - 'Connecting our Business Community.' in the Longford Arms Hotel on October the 11th from 12pm - 2:30pm. Refreshments will be served and scheduled appointments to meet our exhibitors will take place from 2.30pm also. Register today. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2p86ppre

25/09/2023

Don't miss Local Enterprise Office Longford upcoming business event in the Longford Arms Hotel on October the 11th from 12pm - 2:30pm. Our event MC is Fran McNulty and opening speaker is David McWilliams. This business event will also include ten exhibiting companies and a panel of experts. Hear from Pat Mc Donagh – Supermacs, Sarah Adams – Abbott Diagnostics, John Kiernan – Kiernan Steel and Barbara Heslin - Longford County Council during the course of this event. Once registered, you will be invited to meet with 3 exhibitors on the day through a scheduled system, commencing at 2:30pm. Refreshments will also be served. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2p86ppre

14/09/2023

Get ready for National Women's Enterprise Day 2023, happening on October 19th at the picturesque Castle Durrow in Durrow, Co. Laois. Geared towards businesswomen from Laois, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath, this Midlands Region event boasts notable speakers including Terry Prone from The Communications Clinic and renowned businesswoman and author, Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School, Anna May McHugh of the National Ploughing Association, Evelyn Reddin Head of Enterprise at LEO Laois, and event Ambassador, Kelly Ging from Kelly Lou Cakes. Organised by Local Enterprise Offices Laois, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath, you can secure your spot by registering at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2w6b9pej

17/08/2023

Register now for National Women's Enterprise Day 2023 which takes place on Thursday 19th October in the beautiful location of Castle Durrow in Durrow, Co. Laois. This Midlands Region event is for business women from Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath

Hear from this year’s special guests:
- Keynote Speaker, Terry Prone - The Communications Clinic, and Ireland's most successful business woman and successful author
- Darina Allen - Ballymaloe Cookery School and author of 20 cookbooks
- Anna May McHugh, National Ploughing Association MD
- Evelyn Reddin – Head of Enterprise in LEO Laois
- Event Leading Light - Kelly Ging – Kelly Lou Cakes

Register now via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2w6b9pej
This event is brought to you by Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Offaly and Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

17/06/2023

A big thank you to these wonderful ladies from Longford ICA Federation who have created all the floral centrepieces for the post-ordination event in St. Mel's College tomorrow. Thank you May Campbell (Federation President) and all your ladies for your invaluable help. It was a huge undertaking for the number of arrangements required - They look amazing.