Focus on growth and future success
Female entrepreneurs from across the county met at the Farnham Estate Hotel Spa & Golf Resort on Wednesday last week (June 10) for the final Cavan Women in Business Network event before the summer break.
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Members participating in the Cavan Women in Business Network ‘MemberSpotlight Session’ and guest speakers on the night at Farnham Estate Hotel Spa and Golf Resort are pictured here. Front (from left): Una Hole (Carraig Gardens), Susan Leonard, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cavan; Ernesta Novikova (Bailie Bookkeeper Limited); Margaret McKeon-Boyle, Extensive PR & Coordinator Cavan Women in Business Network on behalf of LEO Cavan; Aileen Reilly (Farnham Financial Services Ltd); back, Marissa O’Keeffe (GoldenAura Healing), TetianaHrytsyk (WorkLink Agency), Guest Speaker Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute at Cpl Group, and Anna Smith (Farnham Financial Services Ltd), Julie Garland (Décor Blinds Cavan) and Pauline Clarke (Mind Nua). SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 2 of 14
Susan Leonard, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cavan, speaking at the Cavan Women in Business Network June event at Farnham Estate Hotel Spa & Golf Resort.Image 3 of 14
Marissa O’Keeffe (GoldenAura Healing), Susan Leonard, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cavan and Pauline Clarke (Mind Nua), SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 4 of 14
Members of Cavan Craft Collective were also present on the night (from left): Siobhan McLoughlin, textile designer and artist; Kirsten O’Keeffee, Studio Eight; Marina Moroney, ceramic artist and Gabriela Romero, Alma Custom made jewellery. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 5 of 14
Shelly Harte and Lisa Gilmour, Cavan Adventure Centre. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 6 of 14
Aileen Reilly and Ann Smith, Farnham Financial; and Linda Keogh and Louise Cheshire, Darlynn Boutique Cavan. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 7 of 14
Elaine McGrath, Cavan County Local Development (CCLD); Margaret McKeon-Boyle, Extensive PR & Coordinator, Cavan Women in Business Network; Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute at Cpl Group and Laura Cashlin, Workability, Cavan County Local Development (CCLD). SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 8 of 14
Laura Brady, Ernesta Novikova, Elaine McGrath, Ann Marie O’Rourke and Laura Sahslin. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 9 of 14
Representing AIB Cavan (from left): Coriana Hegarty, Veronika McMahon, Sarah McGinnity and Mary Scallon. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 10 of 14
Fiona Wier, LEO, Cavan, Susan Leonard, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cavan, Ruth Murdy, LEO, Cavana and Margaret McKeon-Boyle, Extensive PR & Coordinator Cavan Women in Business Network on behalf of LEO Cavan SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 11 of 14
Staff members from Bailie Bookkeeper Limited, Ernesta Novikova, Philomena Cundelon and Patricia Clarke SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 12 of 14
Shelly Harte, Lisa Gilmour, Cavan Adventure Centre and Karen Tanner, OOhlala Affordable Art. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 13 of 14
Ruth and Karen from Sally West, Cavan. SHEILA MARIE ROONEYImage 14 of 14
Una Hole (Carraig Gardens) one of the ‘spotlight members’ who spoke at the event pictured here with over 80 species of flower that grow in her beautiful garden in Mountnugent.With the theme 'Mindset for Growth: Leading Your Business into the Future', the event delivered an evening of inspiration, practical business insights, networking and collaboration, creating a vibrant atmosphere and highlighting the strength of the county’s growing female business community.
Susan Leonard, Business Advisor with Local Enterprise Office Cavan, outlined the benefits of the Lean for Business programme to 60 attendees, encouraging businesses to work smarter, improve efficiency and strengthen competitiveness.
She also highlighted how Lean principles are helping companies across Ireland achieve significant improvements in productivity, sales growth, quality and performance.
The keynote address was delivered by Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute at Cpl Group, who spoke on the theme 'Collaboration is the Next Advantage'.
Barry explored how strategic collaboration and strong business networks are becoming increasingly important drivers of growth and success.
“Those who realise that collaboration, not just competition, is the key to sustainable success will thrive in the now and next of work,” said Barry.
A popular feature of the evening was the CWBN Member Spotlight Session, where eight network members showcased their businesses and shared their plans for future growth.
Presentations were delivered by Pauline Clarke (Mind Nua), Julie Garland (Décor Blinds Cavan), Una Hole (Carraig Gardens), Tetiana Hrytsyk (WorkLink Agency), Ernesta Novikova (Bailie Bookkeeper Limited), Marissa O'Keeffe (Golden Aura Healing), Samantha Rodgers (Hawthorn Lodge B&B Belturbet & Barkers of Boxhill Dog Grooming Emporium), and Anna Smith with Aileen Reilly (Farnham Financial Services Ltd). Their presentations highlighted the diversity, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit within the network.
The event was hosted by MC Margaret McKeon-Boyle of Extensive PR, who guided proceedings and ensured a lively and engaging programme throughout.
The evening concluded with a networking session over a light supper, providing members with valuable opportunities to build connections, exchange ideas and explore future collaborations.
Local Enterprise Office Cavan, through the Cavan Women in Business Network, continues to provide a supportive and collaborative platform for female entrepreneurs and business owners across the county, helping members connect, learn and grow their businesses together.