Áine Breen – Liwu Jewellery
After moving to China in 2011, Áine Breen immersed herself in the local culture never knowing it would eventually lead her to setting up a business back home in Wexford.
Aisling Kelly – WB’s Coffee House and Sligo Oyster Experience
Aisling spent years studying and working abroad before returning to her roots and settling in her hometown, Sligo.
Breda Maleney – Níos Mó Nutrition
Breda Maleney, whose business is based in Belmont, Birr, Co Offaly, set up Níos Mó Nutrition in September 2019 having already operated a healthy snack company for a number of years.
Bríd Graham – Splash Swim School
Working as a primary school teacher for 20 years gave Bríd Graham a valuable insight into building confidence in children. It is something she holds close to her heart as a swimming instructor and Director of Splash Swim School.
Brigid Riley – Fernwood Flowers
Brigid Riley is the creative force behind Fernwood Flowers with a design career spanning two decades and two continents, from fashion designer in New York City to event and floral stylist in Washington DC.
Claire Skehan– Sweet Living
After designing chocolate bars for Brian Dowling’s wedding, AP McCoy’s retirement party, Lorraine Keane and other celebrities, the cravings for Claire Molloy’s custom-made bars are growing stronger.
Caitriona Considine – Moher Cottage
Nestled amidst the stunning views of the Clare countryside and Liscannor Bay, Caitriona Considine found the perfect setting for Moher Cottage, her charming gift and coffee shop.
Elaine Jacob Healy– Dare to Dream lashes
Elaine Jacob Healy loved experimenting with makeup and she always wanted her own brand.
Joanne Browne – Jo Browne
In 2016, she chose to follow her dream to create natural organic skincare. With overwhelming success and feedback the Jo Browne brand was born. Her ethos is to develop premium products in a natural, sustainable way.
Kyna Maree– By Kyna
Kyna Maree is an award winning Irish designer and milliner. Kyna has always had a keen eye for fashion and design.
Louise Egan – I-SPY Clothing
Sitting the Leaving Certificate and setting up a new business are two extremely stressful experiences – but Louise Egan managed to do both at the same time.
Maura Sheehy – Maura’s Cottage Flowers
Maura Sheehy had always dreamed of having a cottage garden, but instead she devoted the outdoor space to her seven children. As her children grew older, Maura completed a horticulture course to reclaim her garden.
Michelle Wallace – A Better Work
Michelle Wallace is focused on creating high-performance environments for long-term sustainable business growth. As a culture change agent, she is passionate about making a difference in the world of work.
Niamh Gaffney – Directionality
Niamh Gaffney is an award-winning psychology coach with a particular focus on change management and mental strength development. Through her company Directionality Horizons Ltd., established in 2016, she provides business and coaching psychology services to organisations and individuals which allow them to work, better.
Orlagh Deegan – Choice Training
Selling garden potatoes outside her house at just 10 years of age, Orlagh Deegan was always destined to become an entrepreneur.
Sheena Dignam – Galway Food Tours
Helping her parents run their guest house in the Loire Valley, and studying culinary arts and wine in France, fuelled Sheena Dignam’s passion for top-quality food experiences.
Trish O’Neill – Trish Honey Products
Trish O’Neill was inspired to make honey products to try and ease her skin allergies. After many years of research, and much trial and error, she still struggled to source a product that was suitable for her own skin.
After experimenting with beeswax and honey, she created organic alternative products that are gentle and nourishing for the skin.