Local Enterprise Office Wicklow

14/10/2026

Are you ready ladies? 🎉 This time tomorrow we'll be celebrating the 20th annual National Women’s Enterprise Day! 🎉

We'll see you at our sold out event in Clermont House, Rathnew! 🤝💡Bring your smile and your busienss cards and get ready to network with the ladies behind fantastic Wicklow businesses!

Claire Walsh Life , Wicklow based freediver, bestselling author, breath trainer and podcast host is our exciting keynote speaker. She was the first woman to represent Ireland at the Freediving World Championships, and will share her fascinating journey of reinvention, resilience and facing fear, drawing on the experiences behind her acclaimed memoir Under Water.

Our Panel will consist of three of our LEO client businesses who will discuss how practical LEO support schemes, including business growth grants, LEAN for Business, and Green for Business, have helped them on their business journeys. This panel consists of Alice Vignoles of MACHA Yoga , Nodlaig Caffrey of The Paper Petal Studio and Caroline Winstanley - Autism Specialist , speech and language therapist and current Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council .

See you tomorrow!

14/10/2026

Wicklow County Campus and Clermont House and College buildings are closed to the public on Wed 14th Oct due to industrial strike.
To contact LEO Wicklow: please call 0404 30800 or email: [email protected] .
Please email [email protected] for any enquiries regarding filming in a public place.
Please email [email protected] if you wish to book a meeting room at Clermont House and College Building.
Please email [email protected] or for any queries regarding Clermont Screen Hub at Wicklow County Campus.

13/10/2026

Are you ready to transform your pricing strategy? 💡

Join us for an engaging practical online session on costing and pricing. Boost your business with strategies that ensure that your product or service covers cost and includes a margin for profit. Book your place now over on our website!

🗓 Date: Thursday Nov 19th
🕘 Time: 09:30-13:00
📍 Location: Zoom
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/z7dt6fm364


Wicklow County Council Network Ireland Wicklow Branch

12/10/2026

Are you thinking of starting a new business?
Don't miss our great opportunity to Explore your New Business Idea - our morning session will allow you to discover, refine, and perfect your concepts in a supportive environment that prepares you to move forward with starting your business.

Venue: Online
Date: Thursday 14th October
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Book: https://f.mtr.cool/4wl1hk3xeh



Wicklow County Council
Wicklow Town & District Chamber of Commerce
Network Ireland Wicklow Branch

09/10/2026

Ready to start a new business? 💡

Explore your New Business Idea - is a morning session that will allow you to discover, refine, and perfect your concepts in a supportive environment that prepares you to move forward with starting your business.

Venue: Online
Date: Wednesday 14th October
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Book: https://f.mtr.cool/4wl1hk3xeh

The aim of this in-person workshop is to help participants to generate, refine and polish the ideas for their business. They will safely test their ideas and develop them in order to move forward with starting the business.

08/10/2026

Just one week to go! 🎉 This day next week we'll be celebrating the 20th annual National Women’s Enterprise Day!

We have a fantastic day of learning and networking in store for you in Wicklow! 🤝💡

Claire Walsh Life , Wicklow based freediver, bestselling author, breath trainer and podcast host is our exciting keynote speaker. She was the first woman to represent Ireland at the Freediving World Championships, and will share her fascinating journey of reinvention, resilience and facing fear, drawing on the experiences behind her acclaimed memoir Under Water.

Our Panel will consist of three of our LEO client businesses who will discuss how practical LEO support schemes, including business growth grants, LEAN for Business, and Green for Business, have helped them on their business journeys. This panel consists of Alice Vignoles of MACHA Yoga , Nodlaig Caffrey of The Paper Petal Studio and Caroline Winstanley - Autism Specialist , speech and language therapist and current Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council .

Tickets are now sold out, join the wait list by emailing: [email protected]

07/10/2026

Blas na hÉireann took place in Di**le last week and 14 producers from Co. Wicklow were shortlisted across a wide range of categories, with 11 of them taking home coveted Blas awards. The bronze, silver and gold winners from the county include:

The Chocolate Garden of Ireland , Avoca Ireland , Coconut & Moo Moo, Copper + Straw , Hug in a Bowl, Janets Just Delicious ,
O'Hanlon's, Pilgrim's Europe, Sussed Nutrition Ltd, Irish Cheese Direct and The Happy Pear!

⭐ The Chocolate Garden of Ireland ,⭐ Avoca ,⭐ Coconut & Moo Moo , ⭐ Copper + Straw , ⭐ Hug in a Bowl ,
⭐ janetsjustdelicious , ⭐ O'Hanlon Herbs , ⭐ Pilgrims Europe, ⭐ sussed , ⭐ Irish Cheese Direct and ⭐ The Happy Pear


Coconut & Moo Moo was awarded Best in County, proudly sponsored by Wicklow Local Enterprise Office.

“Congratulations to Coconut & Moo Moo on being named the 2026 Blas na hÉireann Best in County Award winner for Wicklow.” said Vibeke Delahunt, Head of Enterprise, Wicklow LEO. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to the quality, innovation and commitment to excellence that define the makers of the best Basque cheesecake in Ireland. It also reflects the remarkable strength and diversity of County Wicklow’s food and drink sector, which is home to an outstanding range of artisan producers, growers, makers and food entrepreneurs. Through the continued support of initiatives such as the Wicklow Naturally Food Network and Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, local producers have been empowered to grow, collaborate and showcase their products on a national stage. Coconut & Moo Moo’s achievement is a wonderful example of the talent and ambition that exists across Wicklow’s vibrant food community, and we are delighted to see their hard work recognised through Ireland’s most respected food awards.”

Photo 1: Some of the Wicklow producers at Blas na hÉireann
Photo 2: Coconut & Moo Moo - Best in County Award and took home a gold silver and bronze in the cheesecake category
Photo 3: Coconut & Moo Moo


Wicklow County Council Wicklow Naturally Blas Na HEireann

06/10/2026

📣 Calling Wicklow food businesses who are ready to grow beyond the Irish market!

The Food & Drink Export Development Programme is a practical 3 month programme designed to support ambitious Wicklow food and drink businesses in preparing for international growth.

You will gain hands on guidance in export planning, market research, compliance requirements, customs procedures, pricing strategies, and reducing common export risks. The programme includes interactive workshops and dedicated consultancy support, helping businesses develop a comprehensive export plan and a clear pathway to international sales growth.

For further information please contact Michelle Hegarty at [email protected].
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/qghomhawid


Wicklow Naturally Wicklow County Council Wicklow Town & District Chamber of Commerce

06/10/2026

Are you ready to transform your pricing strategy? 💡

Join us for an engaging practical online session on costing and pricing. Boost your business with strategies that ensure that your product or service covers cost and includes a margin for profit. Book your place now over on our website!

🗓 Date: Thursday Nov 19th
🕘 Time: 09:30-13:00
📍 Location: Zoom
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/lbq8gspj5a