Over 60 female business owners gather in Longford for final 2023 tri-county networking event

Women in Business Network hosted local businesses from the three counties

Press Release: 18 December 2023

Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath Women in Business Network held their last tri-county networking event for 2023 in Longford Rugby Club on Monday, 11 December. Over 60 female business owners and managers attended.

The event was opened by Chairperson of the Tri County Women in Business Network Pat Murphy.  Later in the evening Pat also facilitated a networking session providing attendees with the opportunity to meet with like-minded women in business and to share ideas and experiences.

One of the highlights of the evening was the local business showcase featuring three businesses, each from one of the three participating counties.  County Longford was represented by Ciara Murphy from ebroadband, Leitrim was represented by Caroline Ward from Caz Cards and Westmeath was represented by Eibhlin Fitzpatrick from The Refill Mill.

The businesses shared their story, from start-up to the present day.  They also spoke freely about the challenges and opportunities they faced in building and sustaining their business.

The event concluded with a wind down session delivered by Elaine Collins-Prevost and Karen Collins fromSoul Sisters in Longford and included a short meditation using sound baths.  They also focused on the breath and its importance as a relaxation and calming tool, particularly during this festive period.

The Women in Business Network look forward a new calendar of events for 2024.

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.