Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network held their tri-county networking event in Longford Rugby Club on Tuesday, December 6. Over 70 female business owners or managers attended, with the theme of ‘rest, relax and refocus’ for this popular event, one of the first since the start of Covid-19. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO At the event, broadcaster and journalist Carole Coleman shared stories from her career, as well as her life experiences. Carole also emphasised the importance of taking time for ourselves and breaking free from our busy schedules when needed. An ice-breaker and networking session was facilitated by Fran Best from Lissawell Coaching, Sligo. This allowed attendees the opportunities to meet with new people and share ideas face-to-face, which was very welcome after two years of doing so on-screen. At the event a local business showcase featured three businesses, each from one of the three participating counties. County Longford was represented by Jenevieve Butler from Midland Hearing Care. Leitrim was represented by Richelle South from Leitrim Hill Creamery, while Westmeath was represented by Denise Buckley from Sugar Plum Sweetery. The businesses shared their story, from start-up to the present day. All spoke freely about the challenges and opportunities they faced in building and sustaining their business. Although operating in varied industries, common themes of planning, prioritising and following your passion emerged. Finding space to rest, relax and refocus also emerged from the open conversations. The Women in Business Network is looking forward to a new calendar of events for 2023. For further information on the Women in Business Network please contact Anna Lane at the Local Enterprise Office Longford on 043 334 3349 or at alane@leo.longfordcoco.ie. — Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network held their tri-county networking event in Longford Rugby Club on Tuesday, December 6. Over 70 female business owners or managers attended, with the theme of ‘rest, relax and refocus’ for this popular event, one of the first since the start of Covid-19. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO At the event, broadcaster and journalist Carole Coleman shared stories from her career, as well as her life experiences. Carole also emphasised the importance of taking time for ourselves and breaking free from our busy schedules when needed. An ice-breaker and networking session was facilitated by Fran Best from Lissawell Coaching, Sligo. This allowed attendees the opportunities to meet with new people and share ideas face-to-face, which was very welcome after two years of doing so on-screen. At the event a local business showcase featured three businesses, each from one of the three participating counties. County Longford was represented by Jenevieve Butler from Midland Hearing Care. Leitrim was represented by Richelle South from Leitrim Hill Creamery, while Westmeath was represented by Denise Buckley from Sugar Plum Sweetery. The businesses shared their story, from start-up to the present day. All spoke freely about the challenges and opportunities they faced in building and sustaining their business. Although operating in varied industries, common themes of planning, prioritising and following your passion emerged. Finding space to rest, relax and refocus also emerged from the open conversations. The Women in Business Network is looking forward to a new calendar of events for 2023. For further information on the Women in Business Network please contact Anna Lane at the Local Enterprise Office Longford on 043 334 3349 or at [email protected].

placeholder image — Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network held their tri-county networking event in Longford Rugby Club on Tuesday, December 6. Over 70 female business owners or managers attended, with the theme of ‘rest, relax and refocus’ for this popular event, one of the first since the start of Covid-19. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO At the event, broadcaster and journalist Carole Coleman shared stories from her career, as well as her life experiences. Carole also emphasised the importance of taking time for ourselves and breaking free from our busy schedules when needed. An ice-breaker and networking session was facilitated by Fran Best from Lissawell Coaching, Sligo. This allowed attendees the opportunities to meet with new people and share ideas face-to-face, which was very welcome after two years of doing so on-screen. At the event a local business showcase featured three businesses, each from one of the three participating counties. County Longford was represented by Jenevieve Butler from Midland Hearing Care. Leitrim was represented by Richelle South from Leitrim Hill Creamery, while Westmeath was represented by Denise Buckley from Sugar Plum Sweetery. The businesses shared their story, from start-up to the present day. All spoke freely about the challenges and opportunities they faced in building and sustaining their business. Although operating in varied industries, common themes of planning, prioritising and following your passion emerged. Finding space to rest, relax and refocus also emerged from the open conversations. The Women in Business Network is looking forward to a new calendar of events for 2023. For further information on the Women in Business Network please contact Anna Lane at the Local Enterprise Office Longford on 043 334 3349 or at [email protected].

PICTURES | Longford plays host to Women in Business tri-county networking event

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Published 14th Dec 2022, 11:02 GMT

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Caption: Broadcaster and journalist Carole Coleman shared stories from her career at the Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network tri-county networking event in Longford Rugby Club Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Caroline Mahon of the Sin Bin Event Centre, Longford RFC encouraging people to #ShopLongford this Christmas Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Jenevieve Butler of Midland Hearing Care at the Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network tri-county networking event Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Anna Lane, LEO Longford; Loretta Grogan, Castlecor House; Linda Regan, Glebe House B&B; Siobhan Pringle, Mullingar Opticians; Alison Bray, Sonas Aromas; Martina Burns, Richmount Cordial Company and Martina Glennon, Optimum Events at the Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network tri-county networking event Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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PICTURES | Longford plays host to Women in Business tri-county networking event

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