Photo by Vicky Comerford
Kilkenny County Council, through its Local Enterprise Office, staged an extensive seminar showcasing the supports and funding opportunities for start-up businesses in Kilkenny, at Hotel Kilkenny on Tuesday 4th March from 9:30am -12 noon as part of Local Enterprise Week 2025.
The event was specifically designed to help entrepreneurs and start-up businesses understand and find out more about the services provided by organisations with a remit for enterprise development. Expert advice was available to inform entrepreneurs about where to start, what supports are available to set up, and how to develop their business both on national and international markets.
A discussion panel with local entrepreneurs took place, hosted by Kieran Cuddihy of Newstalk, to discuss their real-life experiences in the market including Denise Walsh – Curly Co, Richie Walsh – Maximo, Tammi Brennan – Patrick Joseph, and Pat Corcoran – FPK Engineering.
Speaking at the event Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael McCarthy said, “Kilkenny County Council is actively working to highlight the support systems available for start-up businesses in Kilkenny through events like the LEO Showcase” adding that “we are so proud of all of home-grown entrepreneurs and we continue to support new start-up businesses in any way that we can.”
Aileen McGrath, Head of Enterprise at Kilkenny County Council noted, “The case study videos launched at the Showcase event display the range and depth of local businesses in Kilkenny and promoters share their entrepreneurship journeys in these video showcase which are available to view at www.localenterprise.ie/kilkenny”
If you have any questions on supports available, please visit the Local Enterprise Office website on www.localenterprise.ie/kilkenny
