Kerry Local Enterprise Office

On National Women’s Enterprise Day 2026 we will take an opportunity to acknowledge a “Home Grown Hero” and this year we are delighted to have Louise Quill of Tír na nÓg Childrens Foundation

Louise is a primary school teacher from Tralee and is the founder of Tír na nÓg Childrens Foundation , a charity she established over two decades ago to support children and families in need. The foundation’s work is centered in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania, where it delivers vital programmes focused on education, child welfare, and community development.

Louise will share her story, how the organization started and has grown and the impact that she continues to have in the area.

Join us as we celebrate female entrepreneurs and women in business

National Women's Enterprise Day 2026 - Kerry & Cork (6LEO25) - Local Enterprise Office - Kerry

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We are looking forward to welcoming you all to National Women's Enterprise Day 2026 to the Great Southern Hotel Killarney, next Thursday 15th October.

This is a full day event where we will be joined by businesses representing each of our LEO's
Christina Foley Inish Living
Claire Morgan McWilliam Bags
Shannen O’Reilly TrustDish
Virginia O’Gara My Goodness
They will discuss their business experience to date in a panel discussion.

Keynote Speaker on the day is Oonagh O’Hagan Meaghers Pharmacy, who will give an insight into her journey to a global business leader transforming healthcare retail.

We have designed the day to include a “Home grown Hero” opportunity, and this year we are delighted to have Louise Quill Tir nan Og Children’s Foundation

National Women's Enterprise Day 2026 - Kerry & Cork (6LEO25) - Local Enterprise Office - Kerry

Start Your Own Business course - online course starting next Tuesday 13th October 2026.

if you have a business idea that you want to explore, and find our more about what self employment could mean for you.

Online course which will take place over 8 Tuesday mornings.
Full details are available on our website - link in bio.

Registration is required, book your place today.

Join us for the Budget 2027 Briefing this Thursday , book via our website https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/budget-2027-briefing.html

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠

There are still some places available for the Budget 2027 Briefing taking place this Thursday morning, the 8th October at The Rose Hotel, Tralee.

Organised by Kerry Local Enterprise Office in association with PSC Accountants, the briefing will provide businesses with an overview of the key measures announced in Budget 2027 and what they could mean for your business.

Tralee Chamber Alliance is delighted to be there in support of this valuable session for the local business community.

• Thursday, 8 October
• 9.30am–11.30am
• The Rose Hotel, Tralee

Register here: https://bit.ly/4rWmQtZ

Budget 2027 will be announced tomorrow Tuesday 06th October 2026.

Join us on Thursday morning 08th October 2026 where PSC Accountants and Advisors will explain what the budget announcements mean for your business.

Registration is required, book your place on our website. Link in bio.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Applications are now being accepted for the Kerry LEO 'Best Emerging Artisan Food' Competition 2026, as part of this year's Listowel Food Fair.

If your product has been in production for two years or less, now is your opportunity to have it assessed by our judges. What's more, you will gain valuable industry feedback, while competing for significant prizes.

While a cash prize of €1,000 awaits the overall winner, perhaps more significantly, the winning product will be stocked in Garvey’s SuperValu, Listowel, for twelve months.

There is also a €250 cash prize for the seven individual category winners.

Categories include:

Savoury products, baked goods, confectionery, beverages, dairy, condiments and “Free From” products.

If interested in entering, one can email [email protected]
for relevant application information.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday, October 15th, 2026

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