11/09/2026
National Women’s Enterprise Day 2026! Celebrating 20 Years of Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs. Join us in the 5-star Great Southern Hotel, Killarney on Thursday, 15th October for Ireland's largest female enterprise event; a day of learning, networking, and celebration. A full day programme is designed to promote and encourage female entrepreneurship and women in business.
What to expect on the day:
Keynote speaker on the day will be Oonagh O’Hagan, a pharmacist and MD of Meaghers Pharmacy, award-winning entrepreneur, and global business leader transforming healthcare retail.
MC for the event is Elaine Kinsella, Radio Kerry presenter and Head of Music, national radio awards winner and RTE’s Today Show panelist.
A highlight of the day is the Leading Lights Panel: Real-world lessons from four LEO-supported entrepreneurs, including Christina Foley MSc (Inish Living), Claire Morgan (McWilliam Bags), Shannen O’Reilly (TrustDish), and Virginia O’Gara (My Goodness).
Paola Kennedy, a wellbeing professional, educator, entrepreneur, and psychology graduate will kick off proceedings on the day by facilitating a warmup session.
Elaine Kinsella will have an inspirational fireside chat with “Homegrown Hero” Louise Quill, founder of Tir na nÓg Children’s Foundation whose significant humanitarian work is sure to encourage and empower us all.
The event is designed to help women overcome the common barriers to starting and scaling a business by providing practical advice, peer insights and , and information on supports.
Bookings are now open. This is a sell-out event each year so get your ticket now!
https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/national-women-s-enterprise-day-2026-kerry-cork-6leo25-.html
