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02/11/2026

☘ Scéal Nua: The Benefits of Using Gaeilge in Your Business
An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Join us for a special Business Bricfeasta exploring how the Irish
language can bring value, authenticity and new opportunities to your business!
Hosted by Dáithí Ó Sé, this event will bring together inspiring Cork business leaders to share
their experiences and insights on the benefits of embracing Gaeilge in business.
🎤 Meet our panellists:
Mícheál Ó Lionáird – Managing Director, Folláin.
Mícheál Ó Lionáird is a second-generation food entrepreneur and Managing Director of Folláin,
the award-winning preserves company based in the Múscraí Gaeltacht in Co. Cork.
Raised in the family business, Mícheál learned every aspect of Folláin from the factory floor up.
Today, he leads the business as Managing Director, overseeing product development,
innovation, and the continued growth of the brand both in Ireland and internationally.
As a native Irish speaker, Mícheál is passionate about the role of the Irish language in building
an authentic Irish brand.
Peigín Crowley – Founder and CEO, GROUND Wellbeing
Peigín Crowley is the Founder and CEO of GROUND Wellbeing, an award-winning Cork-based
wellness brand that has grown from a kitchen-table startup into an internationally recognised
business featured in some of the world’s leading luxury spas and hotels. Founded in 2020,
GROUND creates natural, plant-based wellbeing products and treatments designed to support
sleep, stress management, women’s health, recovery, and cancer care.
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am (Breakfast from 7:30 am)
📍 Pegasus Suite, Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Whether you already use Irish in your business or are curious about how Gaeilge could
strengthen your brand, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired.
Book your place today:
https://leocorkcity.zohobackstage.eu/AnScalNuaHowtoUseIrishinBusinessJoinusforaBusinessBri
cfeastawithDithS #/
Bígí linn! IrishInBusiness

28/10/2026

📦 EU packaging rules are changing – is your business ready?
The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces important requirements that could impact how your business designs, uses and manages packaging.
Join our FREE PPWR Awareness Webinar to understand what these changes mean for your business and how you can prepare.
📅 Thursday, 5th November 2026
⏰ 12 noon
💻 Online
💶 FREE
In this practical one-hour session, you’ll learn about:
✔ The new EU packaging requirements and key deadlines
✔ Changes to packaging design, labelling and recycled content
✔ Rules around unnecessary packaging, reuse and recycling
✔ What your business needs to do to prepare for compliance
Whether you’re a food producer, manufacturer, retailer or online seller, this webinar will help you understand your responsibilities.
Delivered by Patricia (Pat) Kane, Chief Sustainability Officer at Antaris Consulting.
👉 Get informed and prepare your business for the changes ahead. Book your FREE place today!
CorkBusiness

22/10/2026

🎄 Is your marketing strategy ready for Christmas AND 2027?
The festive season is fast approaching, but are you planning beyond the Christmas rush?
Join our Map Your Marketing for Christmas and for 2027 programme and learn how to create a practical, results-focused marketing plan that drives sales, improves cashflow and supports long-term business growth.
📅 28th October & 11th November 2026
⏰ 09:30–13:00
💻 Online
💶 €20
Across two practical sessions, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Maximise Christmas sales opportunities
✔ Build an effective festive marketing action plan
✔ Increase customer retention and repeat business
✔ Create more consistent, year-round revenue
✔ Use digital marketing and AI tools more strategically
✔ Develop a clear marketing roadmap for 2027
Designed for busy small business owners and managers who want to make smarter marketing decisions without unnecessary complexity or expense.
Delivered by Margaret Boland of Bofin Consultancy on behalf of LEO Cork City.
👉 Don’t just plan for Christmas – plan for a stronger 2027! Book your place today.
BusinessGrowth

15/10/2026

Paola Kennedy of Lets Grow Happier facilitated a warm up exercise to get the room energised and ready for the 2026 event 👏👏

15/10/2026

The room has filled up at for this years National Women’s Enterprise Day 2026 Event 🥳

14/10/2026

✨ Tomorrow is National Women’s Enterprise Day!
We can’t wait to welcome you all to the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney for a wonderful day of inspiration, networking and celebrating women in business! 💜
We’re especially delighted to have our LEO Cork City Leading Light, Virginia O’Gara of My Goodness, representing Cork City at this year’s event! 🌟
See you tomorrow! 🙌

12/10/2026

Last chance to book! Today is your final opportunity to secure your ticket for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day. Bookings close today, Monday 12th October at 3pm. Don’t miss out!

07/10/2026

💼 Is your LinkedIn presence working hard enough for your business?
There’s still time to join our LinkedIn – Build Your Brand, Your Network, Your Business workshop, taking place online tomorrow.
Learn how to make LinkedIn a more effective tool for building your professional presence, growing your network and generating opportunities for your business.
📅 Thursday, 8th October
⏰ 10:00–13:00
💻 Online via Zoom
💶 €10
During this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Optimise your personal profile & Company Page
✔ Improve your visibility using LinkedIn SEO
✔ Create a content strategy that supports your business goals
✔ Understand the LinkedIn algorithm and increase engagement
✔ Build valuable professional connections
✔ Use analytics to improve your results
Delivered by Be Dynamic on behalf of LEO Cork City.
👉 Your next customer or business connection could already be on LinkedIn. Book your place and start making your presence count.
SmallBusiness

05/10/2026

💡 Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs!

We were delighted to welcome Laura Jane Redmond of to speak at the recent Student Enterprise Programme Induction Day.

Laura Jane shared her own business journey with our new cohort of student entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into turning an idea into a business and the lessons she has learned along the way.

A huge thank you to Laura Jane for sharing her story and inspiring this year’s students!

01/10/2026

✨ Meet our NWED 2026 Leading Light – Virginia O’Gara of !

We’re delighted to have the wonderful Virginia O’Gara representing LEO Cork City at this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, NWED brings together female entrepreneurs from across the South West for a day of connection, inspiration, networking and celebrating women in business. 🙌

Thursday, 15th October
📍 The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney

We’re incredibly proud to have Virginia representing Cork City at this year’s event! 💚

Address

City Hall, Anglesea Street
Cork
T12T997

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.localenterprise.ie/corkcity

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