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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day 2026 When We Give\, We Gain
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 by giving back and gaining growth together let’s make an impact IRL!\n\n\n\nInternational Women’s Day 2026\nWhen We Give\, We Gain\nJoin us for an inspiring in-person celebration of International Women’s Day 2026\, centred on empowerment\, connection\, and the powerful idea that giving leads to gaining. Expect meaningful conversation\, shared stories\, and an evening that celebrates the strength of community and collaboration. \nThis International Women’s Day\, When We Give\, We Gain brings together four inspiring women\, Caragh Bell\, Maria O’Donovan\, Maria Archer\, and Mairead O’Driscoll\, whose work spans education\, business\, law\, and community development. Each speaker offers a unique perspective on how giving time\, expertise\, advocacy\, and leadership creates opportunity. Together\, their stories reflect the Give To Gain theme\, showing that when women are supported to thrive\, the impact extends far beyond the individual strengthening communities\, organisations\, and society as a whole.
URL:https://www.ludgate.ie/event/international-womens-day-2026-when-we-give-we-gain/
LOCATION:Ludgate Hub\, Townshend Street\, Skibbereen\, Cork\, PE81T324\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Accelerating Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating Innovation – Free Webinar | 29th April\, 11am–12pm \nJoin us on Wednesday 29th April from 11am to 12pm for Accelerating Innovation\, a free one-hour webinar delivered by Brian Kennedy — a technology and business leader with 34 years of experience\, including roles as EMEA CIO at Doosan and Head of Digital & Innovation at Expleo. \nWhether your ideas aren’t moving forward fast enough\, or you’ve launched something that didn’t land as expected\, this session gives you a practical\, repeatable process to go from idea to validated prototype — without waste. \nThis webinar is for you if you are: \n\nA founder or product team with ideas that stall before they gain traction\nA startup\, scale-up or SME that has launched something that didn’t quite work as expected\nAn organisation looking for a simple\, repeatable way to evaluate and test new products or services\nAnyone who wants to build less and learn more\n\nWhat you’ll take away: \n\nA simple\, repeatable process to move from idea to validated prototype without waste\nPractical methods to test demand before committing development time or money\nFour ready-to-use templates you can run yourself or with your team immediately\n\nThis event is open to both members and non-members. Places are limited — register now to secure your spot.
URL:https://www.ludgate.ie/event/free-webinar-accelerating-innovation/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Selling @ Scale – Building a Sales Engine for Growth | Ludgate Hub
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nA 4.5-hour practical masterclass for Leaders & Sales Managers ready to scale revenue. \n\n\nEvent Description\nScaling revenue requires more than ambition — it requires structure\, discipline\, and a repeatable sales engine.Join us at Ludgate Hub on Wednesday\, 13 May (10.00am–2.30pm) for an intensive half-day workshop led by Dr Maria Coakley\, focused on helping companies build the foundations needed to sell at scale. \nThis session is designed for leaders and sales managers who want to move from reactive selling to predictable\, scalable growth. \nThis practical session will focus on:\n1. Foundation & Mindset – Establishing the commercial discipline and leadership mindset required for scale. \n2. Pipeline Management & Forecasting – CRM essentials\, visibility\, forecasting accuracy\, and performance metrics that matter. \n3. Sales Process Design\, Automation & Enablement – Building a repeatable sales process that supports consistency and growth. \n4. Objection Handling & Closing – Strengthening deal control and increasing conversion rates. \n5. Account Management & Growth – Expanding existing accounts and increasing lifetime value. \n6. Sales & Marketing Alignment – Ensuring both functions work toward shared revenue goals. \n7. Building & Managing Your Sales Team – Hiring\, structuring\, and leading a sales function that performs at scale. \nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nFounders transitioning from owner-led sales\nCommercial Directors\nSales Managers\nGrowth Leaders\nSenior decision-makers preparing for scale\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nYou’ll leave with: \n\n\n\nA clear sales structure that supports scaling\nPractical tools you can implement immediately\nA stronger forecasting framework\nGreater clarity on how to build and manage a scaling sales team\n\n\n\nThis is not a theory session — it’s designed for execution. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr Maria Coakley is an experienced commercial strategist and scale advisor working with ambitious Irish SMEs and growth-stage companies. She specialises in sales strategy\, leadership development\, and helping companies transition from early traction to structured\, scalable growth. \n\n\n\nSIGN UP HERE
URL:https://www.ludgate.ie/event/selling-scale-building-a-sales-engine-for-growth-ludgate-hub/
LOCATION:Ludgate Hub\, Townshend Street\, Skibbereen\, Cork\, PE81T324\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Your Mortgage\, Your Move: Buying\, Building & Switching
DESCRIPTION:A free expert-led evening at Ludgate Hub on mortgages\, home buying\, and navigating the Irish property market with AIB\n\n\n\nJoin us this May at Ludgate Hub for an informative and practical evening focused on mortgages\, home buying\, and navigating the property market in Ireland. \nHosted in partnership with our corporate sponsor AIB\, this free community event will provide attendees with expert insights into the mortgage process\, from preparing your finances and understanding approvals to navigating legal requirements and exploring the local property market. \nThe evening will be led by Colette Herlihy & Paula Hunter\, Mortgage Advisors with AIB\, alongside guest speakers: \n\nMaeve McCarthy from Charles McCarthy Estate Agents & Valuers.\n\n\nLiam O’Donovan from Liam O’Donovan Solicitors.\n\nWhether you are a first-time buyer\, planning for the future\, switching mortgage providers\, or simply curious about the home-buying journey\, this event will offer valuable guidance in an accessible and welcoming setting. \nThere will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the panel. \nSpaces may be limited\, so early booking is advised.
URL:https://www.ludgate.ie/event/your-mortgage-your-move-buying-building-switching/
LOCATION:Ludgate Hub\, Townshend Street\, Skibbereen\, Cork\, PE81T324\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:AI Readiness: How to Use AI Safely and Effectively in Your Business
DESCRIPTION:A practical workshop for SMEs on using AI effectively — and securely. Hosted at Ludgate and delivered by Kammil Mahajan of Advice Bytes.\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is moving fast — but for most SME owners\, the real question isn’t whether to adopt it. It’s how to do it without getting it wrong. \nThis practical\, no-jargon workshop is designed specifically for business owners and managers who want to get started with AI\, or who are already using it and want to make sure they’re doing so safely and strategically. \nWhat you’ll take away: \n\nA clear framework for building your AI strategy the right way\nPractical workshop of AI tools that are genuinely useful for SMEs right now\n\nYour Speaker \nKammil Mahajan is an AI and business technology specialist and founder of Advice Bytes. He works with organisations across Ireland on AI adoption\, digital strategy\, and cybersecurity readiness. Kammil brings real-world experience and a refreshingly practical perspective — no hype\, no sales pitch. \nEvent Details \n📅 Thursday\, July 9th 🕛 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 📍 Ludgate Hub\, Skibbereen\, Co. Cork \nThis event is free to attend and open to all SME owners\, managers\, and business leaders in the region. Places are limited — register now to secure your spot. \nDelivered in partnership with Skillnet Innovation Exchange.
URL:https://www.ludgate.ie/event/ai-readiness-how-to-use-ai-safely-and-effectively-in-your-business/
LOCATION:Ludgate Hub\, Townshend Street\, Skibbereen\, Cork\, PE81T324\, Ireland
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