Over 2,000 expected at Business Expo in Naas on Thursday

More than 100 local businesses will be showcasing at the Co Kildare Chamber Summer Expo on Thursday.

The evening event runs at Sheehy Motors in Naas from 4pm to 8pm and 2,000 visitors are expected.

Rugby star Dave Kearney and model and food guru Rosanna Davison will be attending.

Chamber CEO Allan Shine said; "This year’s Expo promise to be one not to miss with 100 exhibitors from throughout Kildare showcasing under one roof in Sheehy Motors Naas.

"The annual event run by County Kildare Chamber is the highlight of the calendar year for business." "This year we anticipate over 2,000 visitors to the "xpo and we are delighted to be able to showcase Kildare businesses from a wide and varied mix of sectors.

"We have a great evening planned for visitors with rugby star Dave Kearney attending along with former Miss World Rosanna Davison. "The event is open to the public to attend and along with free food, free entry and businesses offering spot prizes and giveaways, the event is certainly action packed and one not to miss."