Over 40 businesspeople attend the event Celebrating Longford's Cosmopolitan Business Community

Local businesses to feature on upcoming episodes of That Great Business Show 

Press Release: Monday, 10 March 2025 

Over 40 businesspeople attended the Celebrating Longford's Cosmopolitan Business Community event, which kicked off Longford Local Enterprise Week 2025. Organised by Longford Local Enterprise Office, the event was held on Monday, 3 March in the Longford Arms Hotel. 

Guest speaker at the event was businessman, broadcaster and podcaster Connall Ó Móráin, who shared some of his insights having worked with a great variety of different businesspeople over the years. He also shared practical advice for business growth both at home and internationally. The positive contribution of international businesspeople, who have established their companies in Longford and have added greatly to local commerce, were also recognised. 

On the day, Connal interviewed four businesspeople for two upcoming episodes of his podcast, That Great Business Show. All four come from international backgrounds and have set up their business in Longford. The interviewees and their businesses are: 

• Vilius Urbhnovious from roofing and cladding company Tolvita Ltd 
• Uche Chieneka from roasted nut producer UC Nuts
• Michal Mai Xuan from fitness enterprise The Iron Kingdom Gym 
• Jenna Farrell from software company Scopey

At the sold-out event, business consultants and mentors were on hand to give free mentoring sessions to the attending businesspeople. Those in attendance run both new and long-established business across County Longford. A networking session brought the event to a close, with attendees sharing their experiences of setting up their businesses in County Longford.

Opening the event, Longford County Council Head of Enterprise Michael Nevin recognised the value of people who have come to Longford to set up their business. "It is great to see the success stories of people that have come to Longford and established their businesses here. Their enterprising nature has enhanced our local economy, boosted job creation and added greatly to our local business offerings. I encourage anyone looking to set up or expand their business in Longford to call into us and see what supports are available to you."

Local Enterprise Week is a national initiative with hundreds of events organised by the countrywide network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices. It is supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, including Longford County Council.