Business - West Cork People

Leading West Cork in the new world of work

WCP Staff March, 2023

Skibbereen native Grainne O’Keeffe joined the Ludgate Digital Hub CLG in Skibbereen in 2020 as CEO of a national thought leader in rural regeneration. Ludgate’s goal is sustainable job creation in a rural location leveraging 1gb fibre optic connectivity closing the gap on the rural digital divide. To date, the […]

West Cork business invited to join Local Enterprise Week 2023

WCP Staff March, 2023

Businesses across North and West Cork are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics at this year’s Local Enterprise Week, taking place from the March 6-10. In Cork County, over 31 events are scheduled to take place in person and online, covering themes such as […]

Tips for a smooth business sale

WCP Staff October, 2022

Niall Geaney is a qualified solicitor since 2009 having worked with a solicitors practice in Dublin from 2004 to 2010 before setting up his own office in Clontarf in Dublin. He opened his Clonakilty office on Emmet Square last year having relocated with his family to Clonakilty in August 2020. […]

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Carbery Plastics celebrates 45 years of success and calls for family business boost

WCP Staff August, 2022

Celebrating 45 years in business in July, West Cork plastics manufacturer, Carbery Plastics Limited, welcomed Senator Tim Lombard to its Clonakilty plant. After meeting with the Carbery team, Senator Lombard was given a tour of the company’s manufacturing operations. Established in 1977, Carbery Plastics is firmly established as a leading […]

Mix offers a new way of working

Mary O'Brien June, 2022

For remote or flexible workers, Mix Coworking at 8, Wolfe Tone Street in Clonakilty offers a fabulous workspace to connect with technology and people. The high ceilings, exposed beams, lots of plants and muted colours combine to offer a calm backdrop to this thoughtfully-designed space, which boasts 16 desks, comfortable […]

Ludgate’s Reignite Programme hopes to get West Cork women back to work

WCP Staff June, 2022

The Reignite Programme recently launched by The Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen aims to support women in West Cork to get back into the workplace. Taking place over 11 weeks, it will show women how to diversify their skill set, upskill and reskill after taking time out of work for children, […]

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