Local Enterprise Week 2024 saw a diverse range of businesses around Donegal taking advantage of the scope of events on offer, with thousands in attendance at 19 separate events hosted by both the Local Enterprise Office and a range of support partners across Donegal. Bernard Jackman, former Ireland rugby international, Jim McGuinness, Donegal GAA manager, and Cora Staunton, former Mayo ladies star, on stage at 'The Business of Leadership - Lessons from Sport' event in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny during Local Enterprise Week 2024. Photo by Joe Dunne The week kicked off on Monday, with an exhilarating session hosted by business broadcaster and journalist, Richard Curran, who was joined by a panel of local business experts, Eleanor Hanna, of Hanna Hats, Martin McGuinness of MMG Ocean, and Donagh Kelly of Circet, who shared their stories of starting and growing businesses from Donegal. Tuesday of Local Enterprise Week focused on Donegal food, with “The Food Coast Donegal Producers Showcase” in The Silver Tassie Hotel, hosted by Darragh McCullough of RTE’s ‘Ear to The Ground’. The event kicked off with keynote speaker Kwanghi Chan and a panel discussion with Siobhán Ní Gháirbhith of St Tola Cheese, Willie Cremen of Filligans and Eugene Gallen of Bon Appetit, who shared their insights into the culinary and consumer trends that will help Donegal food businesses innovate and grow. Niamh Ruane of Musgraves also presented on the buyer’s perspective, highlighting opportunities in the consumer food market. There was also a host of Donegal's finest food and drinks’ producers showcasing their products and networking throughout the event. On Wednesday, the focus was on “Stepping Up to Export” while Thursday’s event focused on sustainability with a free online “Sustainability Kickstarter Workshop.” Friday, March 8 marked the final day of Local Enterprise Week, and the focus turned to sport, with “The Business of Leadership – Lessons from Sport” event in the Mount Errigal Hotel.

placeholder image — Local Enterprise Week 2024 saw a diverse range of businesses around Donegal taking advantage of the scope of events on offer, with thousands in attendance at 19 separate events hosted by both the Local Enterprise Office and a range of support partners across Donegal. Bernard Jackman, former Ireland rugby international, Jim McGuinness, Donegal GAA manager, and Cora Staunton, former Mayo ladies star, on stage at 'The Business of Leadership - Lessons from Sport' event in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny during Local Enterprise Week 2024. Photo by Joe Dunne The week kicked off on Monday, with an exhilarating session hosted by business broadcaster and journalist, Richard Curran, who was joined by a panel of local business experts, Eleanor Hanna, of Hanna Hats, Martin McGuinness of MMG Ocean, and Donagh Kelly of Circet, who shared their stories of starting and growing businesses from Donegal. Tuesday of Local Enterprise Week focused on Donegal food, with “The Food Coast Donegal Producers Showcase” in The Silver Tassie Hotel, hosted by Darragh McCullough of RTE’s ‘Ear to The Ground’. The event kicked off with keynote speaker Kwanghi Chan and a panel discussion with Siobhán Ní Gháirbhith of St Tola Cheese, Willie Cremen of Filligans and Eugene Gallen of Bon Appetit, who shared their insights into the culinary and consumer trends that will help Donegal food businesses innovate and grow. Niamh Ruane of Musgraves also presented on the buyer’s perspective, highlighting opportunities in the consumer food market. There was also a host of Donegal's finest food and drinks’ producers showcasing their products and networking throughout the event. On Wednesday, the focus was on “Stepping Up to Export” while Thursday’s event focused on sustainability with a free online “Sustainability Kickstarter Workshop.” Friday, March 8 marked the final day of Local Enterprise Week, and the focus turned to sport, with “The Business of Leadership – Lessons from Sport” event in the Mount Errigal Hotel.

In Pictures: Donegal businesses shine during Local Enterprise Week

Published 13th Mar 2024, 12:33 GMT

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Richard Curran (R) , journalist and broadcaster, with panelists, Martin McGuinness, MD, MMG Ocean, Donagh Kelly, Deputy CEO Circet, and Eleanor Hanna, GM, Hanna Hats, on stage at the "Taking Your Business To The Next Level" event and the Official Launch of Local Enterprise Week in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne

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(L to R back) Martin McGuinness, MD, MMG Ocean, Donagh Kelly, Deputy CEO Circet, Cathaoirleach DCC, Cllr. Martin Harley, John McLaughlin, CE of Donegal County Council, (front L to R) Meabh Conaghan, Regional Director, Enterprise Ireland, Eleanor Hanna, GM, Hanna Hats, Richard Curran, journalist and broadcaster and Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, at the "Taking Your Business To The Next Level" event and the Official Launch of Local Enterprise Week in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne

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Richard Curran, journalist and broadcaster at the "Taking Your Business To The Next Level" event and the Official Launch of Local Enterprise Week in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne

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Philip O’Kennedy (R), Business Advisor Local Enterprise Office, with the panelists, Damian Devaney, Senior Partner TBV Global, Emma Boylan, Outside the Box, Edel McBride, Irish designer, and Scott McInnes, founder of Inspiring Change, at the 'Communicating with impact' event in the Century Cinema in Letterkenny during Local Enterprise Week. Photo by Joe Dunne.

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