Ludgate

Grow Remote West Cork / Fireside chat, Food & Drinks
2022-10-04 06:30 - 20:30 UTC | CECAS Myross Wood House Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability P81 Y192 Leap, CECAS Myross Wood House Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability, Leap, cork, P81 Y192
Connect with the Grow Remote team during their retreat in West Cork. Join for food, drinks and a fireside chat with local remote employees
Are you interested in remote work?
Do you want to find out about remote job opportunities in your town?
Do you want to contribute to your local community?
Come along in person to meet the Grow Remote team and members of the Grow Remote West Cork chapter.
We will enjoy some food and drinks in the beautiful surroundings of CECAS, the Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability in Leap, Co. Cork.
There will be a fireside chat featuring members of the West Cork chapter and the Grow Remote team, discussing the impact remote employment is having on West Cork.
There is limited capacity so please register to reserve your food order. Please also let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

ReIgnite Programme
2022-09-22 08:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
Reignite Programme: 11 week training course
The Ludgate hub has been announced as 1 of the 6 awardees under Rethink Ireland’s Rural Recovery Fund 2021. The fund was set up to combat the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural Ireland.
According to Rethink Ireland, “Economic disadvantage, lack of job and educational opportunities and social isolation are some of the most crucial challenges facing rural Ireland.”
Through the Ludgate Reignite Programme we will support women in West Cork who wish to return to work to rebuild their confidence, develop appropriate professional skills and ultimately support them to re-enter the workforce. We will do this by providing an 11 week tailored training, coaching and mentoring programme followed by a work experience placement. The content is tailored to the specific challenges faced by women returners in rural areas of Ireland. This funding will allow us to run the programme twice, supporting at least 20 women, 70% of whom it is expected will go on to secure employment.
Further details to be confirmed.

Digital Upskill for Businesses - Grow Online
2022-09-20 11:00 - 2022-09-22 12:00 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
This September Google, Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Office are running free training courses to enhance digital skills.
Course 1: Get Online – Explore how to build your online presence and succeed online. (6th – 8th Sept)
Course 2: Grow Online – Take your business to the next level, reach more customers, and increase online sales. (20th – 22nd Sept)
Ludgate plans to hold streaming mornings of the course where local businesses can come and watch the webinars here in the hub and avail of extra benefits. Alternatively, you attend the courses in your own space. Each course is run over 3 days. You can sign up for both courses if you wish. One 30-40 minute webinar will be shown on each day of the course, starting at 11am. Coffee & Teas will be provided.
In addition, we will have Digital/Online Specialist Plus Promotions onsite to answer any questions you may have. They have kindly offered businesses taking part a free detailed report on your current website, along with a free video call consultation.
Course 2: Grow Online
Take your business to the next level, reach more customers, and increase online sales.
Dates:

Tuesday 20th – 11am
Wednesday 21st- 11am
Thursday 22nd – 11am

For more information on each course please visit https://yourethebusinesslive.withgoogle.com/ , email mary@ludgate.ie or call us on 087 190 4174.
Apply Here

Digital Upskill for Businesses - Get Online
2022-09-06 11:00 - 2022-09-08 12:00 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
This September Google, Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Office are running free training courses to enhance digital skills.
Course 1: Get Online – Explore how to build your online presence and succeed online. (6th – 8th Sept)
Course 2: Grow Online – Take your business to the next level, reach more customers, and increase online sales. (20th – 22nd Sept)
Ludgate plans to hold streaming mornings of the course where local businesses can come and watch the webinars here in the hub and avail of extra benefits. Alternatively, you attend the courses in your own space. Each course is run over 3 days. You can sign up for both courses if you wish. One 30-40 minute webinar will be shown on each day of the course, starting at 11am. Coffee & Teas will be provided.
In addition, we will have Digital/Online Specialist Plus Promotions onsite to answer any questions you may have. They have kindly offered businesses taking part a free detailed report on your current website, along with a free video call consultation.
Course 1: Get Online
Explore how to build your online presence and succeed online.
Dates:

Tuesday 6th – 11am
Wednesday – 11am
Thursday – 11am

For more information on each course please visit https://yourethebusinesslive.withgoogle.com/ , email mary@ludgate.ie or call us on 087 190 4174.
Apply Here

First Fridays for startups
2022-09-02 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
This September First Fridays for Startups comes to you live from Ireland’s most connected town Skibbereen and the fabulous surroundings of the Ludgate Hub.
Come join us – In Person or Online!

Ludgate Education BuildIT Summer Camp 2
2022-07-25 10:30 - 2022-07-29 12:30 | Gaelscoil Skibbereen, Gaelscoil Dr. Uí Shúilleabháin, Skibbereen.Dr Ui Shuileabhain, Skibbereen, Cork, P81 HY67, cork, P81 HY67, Ireland
Ludgate Education, in partnership with ESB and Spearline will be hosting a STEAM Summerr camp. From July 25th -29th.
The Ludgate Education BuildIT camp is for the children who can’t stop tinkering with technology, the ones who love learning about nature and how the world works, the kids who love to create, design and build, the children who are mad for science experiments and those who love building with LEGO! These are the boys and girls who have the potential to be great scientists, engineers, programmers and designers!
Ludgate Education BuildIT camps for ages 8 -14
Located in the Gaelscoil; Skibbereen the Ludgate Education camp has been designed to inspire and develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) skills through a wide range of hands on, engaging activities.
The camp will help people develop the critical skills they need to meet the challenges of a future in which innovation, originality and the ability to work with others will be vital.
– Junior Robotics – for 8 -12 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ iPads
– Senior Creative – for 10-14 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ EV3/ iPads.
When your child attends a Ludgate BuildIT camp, you can be sure that they are learning with some of the leading Irish experts in the field of STEAM education. Your children will have the opportunity to explore subjects and use materials that are not always available at school or at home.
You can also be confident that your children are in the hands of our highly trained, garda-vetted leaders.

Ludgate Education BuildIT Summer Camp 1
2022-07-18 10:30 - 2022-07-22 12:30 | Gaelscoil Skibbereen, Gaelscoil Dr. Uí Shúilleabháin, Skibbereen.Dr Ui Shuileabhain, Skibbereen, Cork, P81 HY67, cork, P81 HY67, Ireland
Ludgate Education, in partnership with ESB and Spearline will be hosting a STEAM Summer camp. From July 18th -22nd.
The Ludgate Education BuildIT camp is for the children who can’t stop tinkering with technology, the ones who love learning about nature and how the world works, the kids who love to create, design and build, the children who are mad for science experiments and those who love building with LEGO! These are the boys and girls who have the potential to be great scientists, engineers, programmers and designers!
Ludgate Education BuildIT camps for ages 8 -14.
Located in the Gaelscoil; Skibbereen the Ludgate Education camp has been designed to inspire and develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) skills through a wide range of hands on, engaging activities.
The camp will help people develop the critical skills they need to meet the challenges of a future in which innovation, originality and the ability to work with others will be vital.

Ludgate Start Up, Entrepreneur and SME Breakfast Meet Up
2022-06-21 08:30 - 09:30 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
Join us for an informal networking breakfast at the Ludgate Hub. Connecting and learning from one another is key for business success.

About this event

Come join entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs to share breakfast together and discuss the start-up process/developing and expanding business.
Our goal is to help start-ups, entrepreneurs and SMEs to connect by creating a friendly environment within which to share knowledge, learnings and expand your connects along the way
You can expect to..

Get to know others and introduce yourself
A great breakfast
Have meaningful conversations
LEARN from other businesses

There are no presentations just friendly chats.

hi-digital Classes
2022-06-09 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
Digital Skills for Everyday Living
Active Retirement Ireland is proud to support this transformational project that will empower older people to use the internet and computers in their daily lives. The aim is to reach older people and improve digital literacy through delivering a national programme to increase digital literacy.

The Ludgate hub will host a hi-digital class in Skibbereen, West Cork starting on 9th of June. The class will teach basic and essential online skills.

“Discover all the amazing ways digital skills can make a difference in your life”
Find out more by calling 1800 20 30 30 or on www.activeirl.ie (Please note bookings must be made with Active Retirement Ireland)

Proudly supported by Vodafone Ireland Foundation and ALONE.
More information available on Active Retirement Ireland Website linked below.
https://activeirl.ie/hi-digital-skills-classes-schedule/

Cognitive Performance: Insights for the Tech Entrepreneur
2022-05-26 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Ludgate is delighted to host as part of Tech Fest with IT@Cork Des Golden presenting on Cognitive Performance for the Tech Entrepreneur
Just like a sprinter should understand running mechanics, a knowledge worker should understand how the brain works. Insights can be transformative for both our personal and professional lives. The Knowledge worker is paid to think and solve problems, It stands to reason then that we should come to understand how best to create the conditions for our brain to have more insights . Join Brain-Based Coach, Des Golden for this session on Cognitive Performance where he will help us understand how we can create the conditions for our brain to have more insights that leads to an increase in motivation and an improvement in performance.
Des facilitates leaders, entrepreneurs and Teams from around the world to better performance.
After spending time lecturing in Physical Education and coaching at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain he studied the Neuroscience of Coaching at the Neuro leadership Institute (NLI). He uses the NLI´s Results Coaching System methodology to great effect with his clients.
Des is a mindfulness practitioner and is a qualified health Coach with Precision Nutrition, Canada. He facilitates health and well being seminars and workshops for clients in the UK & Ireland, he is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

National Workplace Wellbeing - Lunchtime Walk
2022-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Lough hyne, 5KM from Skibbereen, Skibbereen, Ireland
Join us to celebrate National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2022. We are meeting at Lough Hyne Pier at 1pm.
Everyone is Welcome!
Hope to see you there!

Ludgate Propeller Series -"Company Formation: What to consider."
2022-04-28 12:30 - 13:15 | The Ludgate Hub, The Old bakery, Townshend St., Skibbereen, cork, P81 T324, Ireland
Ludgate is delighted to host KPMG to provide an overview on company formation, regulatory obligations and taxation requirements.
During this 45 minute interactive workshop we will hear from Stephen Keohane, Partner, Tax KPMG, Aimee O’Regan, Manager, Tax, KPMG and Andrea Sherlock, Director Company Secretarial, KPMG. Over the course of the 45 minutes we will gain insights and knowledge around the following key areas:

Why should a founder incorporate
What are the different forms of business structures that can be registered and associated pros and cons
Private V’s Public Companies
Officers that need to be appointed and their responsibilities
Registers that need to be maintained
Meetings
Annual returns
Enforcement measures
Tax register, Tax returns and tax reliefs

This event will appeal to those that are starting or considering their own business. It will also also appeal to those that have commenced trading and they need additional knowledge around the above areas.
This is a hybrid event whereby we are inviting members of the community into Ludgate to view the event. We also invite people to register to attend virtually. We encourage participants to ask questions on the day through chat.

Ludgate Education BuildIT Easter Camp
2022-04-11 10:30 - 2022-04-14 12:30
Ludgate Education, in partnership with ESB and Spearline will be hosting a STEAM Easter camp.
The Ludgate Education BuildIT camp is for the children who can’t stop tinkering with technology, the ones who love learning about nature and how the world works, the kids who love to create, design and build, the children who are mad for science experiments and those who love building with LEGO! These are the boys and girls who have the potential to be great scientists, engineers, programmers and designers!
Ludgate Education BuildIT camps for ages 8 -14.
Located in the Gaelscoil; Skibbereen the Ludgate Education camp has been designed to inspire and develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) skills through a wide range of hands on, engaging activities.
The camp will help people develop the critical skills they need to meet the challenges of a future in which innovation, originality and the ability to work with others will be vital.
– Junior Robotics – for 8 -12 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ iPads.
– Senior Creative – for 10-14 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ EV3/ iPads.
When your child attends a Ludgate BuildIT camp, you can be sure that they are learning with some of the leading Irish experts in the field of STEAM education. Your children will have the opportunity to explore subjects and use materials that are not always available at school or at home.
You can also be confident that your children are in the hands of our highly trained, garda-vetted leaders.

Camp Hours
10:30am to 12:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Camp Cost
1 Child: €80.00
2 Children: €150.00

Grow Remote
2022-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
The team at Grow Remote West Cork look forward to seeing you all for the third in our monthly series on April 1st. This will be a remote first event but this month you will also have the option to join us at Ludgate for the event followed by a real coffee! Special guests for you this month as we are joined by Tracy Keogh – Co Founder of Grow Remote and Michael Johnston – Founder and CEO at The Aspen Company.

The Artform of Communication, of imparting news and information.
2022-03-22 12:30 - 13:15 | Virtual & Physcial event, The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
The artform of communication, of imparting news and information – And it is an art.
Communication in Business involves relaying information from one source to another to convey a specific message in order to attain a desired reaction or result. Communications strategies and plans therefore focus on delivering messages effectively to obtain specific results.
The success of firms may be based on developing relationships with clients and other key stakeholders. Respect and exceptional customer service go a long way towards maintaining successful relationships. But the ability to clearly, concisely, precisely and effectively communicate with clients and with each other, as well as to understand other people’s ideas and effectively implement them, is paramount to business success.
The evidence of effectively communicating with clients, target clients, media, staff and other audiences is in the results achieved as a direct outcome of the messages communicated.
Our event will focus on the various components of of effective communication such as:

The message
Target Audience
method of dissemination
The reaction
The result

We are incredibly fortunate to be joined by Judy Hopkins of Hopkins Communication to talk us through the various components of an effective business communication strategy.
Judy Hopkins – Company Partner/Owner at Irish integrated marketing communications agency, Hopkins Communications (Network Cork’s PR Partner)
Twenty years ago, Judy Hopkins started out in the PR, Events, Digital Media and Marketing industry working in in-house retail, tourism and technology marketing roles, followed by international marketing agency positions and then on to the family business, Irish integrated marketing communications agency, Hopkins Communications.
Twelve years ago, she introduced Hopkins Communications’ online and digital media offering, and expanded the PR and events offering, while working across all of their other services such as advertising, promotions and experiential marketing, graphic design and more.
Celebrating thirty-two years in business Hopkins Communications works clients including start-ups, to SMEs, to large multinationals.
Judy was recently named ‘Businesswoman of the Month’ by RSVP Live and was also named as one of RSVP Magazine’s ‘Most Influential Cork Women’. Always looking to network, learn and share her knowledge with others, Judy is an active member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, Network Ireland – Cork Chapter (where Hopkins Communications is also the PR Partner), Cork Chamber (where she also sits on the Chamber Annual Dinner Task Force) and Cork Business Association. She is also former Chair of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, Cork (and still resides on the committee, with Hopkins Communications being the PR and Communications Partner for the last 10 years) and former Founding Chair of the British and Irish Trading Alliance Cork Chapter, Judy was also a radio host with her show ‘The Business Hour’ on Cork City Community Radio, where she interviewed Cork and Ireland’s top business minds about their journeys through business, including their challenges, highlights, learnings and tips for listeners.
You can see Judy in action, sharing her knowledge on the @hopkinscommunications Instagram account and blog, where she has a series of marketing tips videos called ‘TEA Talks’ where she also chats with guests from the media world. She also works with her digital team on a monthly social media roundup called ‘Spakrs’. For more see www.h-c.ie or follow Hopkins Communications on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Ludgate Members Spotlight Series Launch
2022-03-14 19:00

International Women's Day 2022
2022-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
Join Ludgate to celebrate International Women’s Day on the 9th March at 11am. We have a fantastic line up of speakers who will engage in a panel discussion to discuss the advancements that we have made as women in business over the last number of years and what still needs to be done to continue our efforts.

Imagine a gender equal world.  A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.  A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.  A world where difference is valued and celebrated.  Together we can forge women’s equality.  Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.  Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day.  We can break the bias in our communities.  We can break the bias in our workplaces.  We can break the bias in our schools, colleges and universities.  Together, we can all break the bias - on and beyond.

Speakers
Our keynote speakers include Emily Hegarty Olympian Medallist and Holly Cairns local TD.
Emily is a member of the renowned Skibbereen Rowing Club and is a Irish Olympic medallist. In the Toyoko Olympics Emily, together with her team of 4, won the first medal for Irish women’s rowing.
Holly is a West Cork TD and spokesperson for Agriculture, Disability & Social Justice.
Hosts

Hosting the event is Fiona O’Donovan Public Affairs & Communications Executive at Cork Chamber together with Grainne O’Keeffe, Ludgate CEO.

Panel

Fiona Edwards Murphy: CEO and Co-founder of ApisProtect.
Anne Mc Comish: Head of Financial Management & Reporting COO in AIB.
Claire Meskill: Founder of Teleatherapy.
Carol Ho: COO of BaseWorx ❘ 2022 JCI European Development Councillor.
Mairead O’Driscoll: Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor, Creator of the Tax Nerd.

Grow Remote - West Cork Chapter (series 2)
2022-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
Grow Remote ‘West Cork’ will host a virtual coffee morning to discuss remote working in west Cork. Everyone welcome.
We hope you can join us for the second in a monthly series of coffee mornings. Perhaps you are new to the area of west Cork and would like to meet other like minded people? Looking for job opportunities? Maybe you are working remotely or are interested to learn more about it? Would you like to connect with other remote workers locally? Everyone is welcome, we look forward to meeting you all.

"Perfecting your Pitch"
2022-02-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
As part of our Propeller series we are delivering a 2 part mini series around the Artform of Communication in business:

24th February We will welcome Eamon Curtin of Ignite in UCC to present on this episode. During the 45 minute presentation we will cover the important elements of a pitch and how they can help you become a more professional, confident, and persuasive entrepreneur.
One of the challenges that entrepreneurs face is how to build and perfect their pitch. A pitch needs to be created, presented, reviewed and refined continuously until the right balance is achieved. It is important to consider who you are pitching to, why you are pitching to them and what is the story that you are telling them. It is not always easy to articulate the brand story and value proposition effectively, while keeping audience members (and more importantly, potential investors) engaged and interested.
Each pitch will be different, depending on the audience, but they all incorporate the same fundamentals that play a critical role in how your company is received via your pitch.
Join Fiona Ryan of Ludgate and Eamon Curtin of Ignite, UCC, on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 8.30am for an interactive session that will make you pitch-perfect and help to elevate your business.

Grow Remote West Cork - Virtual coffee morning
2022-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
Grow Remote West Cork host a coffee morning to discuss the ‘opportunities and challenges’ of remote work in west Cork. Everyone welcome.
We hope you can join us for the first in a monthly series of coffee mornings. Perhaps you are new to the area of west Cork and would like to meet other like minded people? Maybe you are working remotely or are interested to learn more about it? Everyone is welcome, we look forward to meeting you.

Digital Marketing Essentials to Grow Your Business
2022-01-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
Propeller Series
Episode 2 Digital Marketing Essentials to Grow Your Business with Marie Wiseman

Our online event explores digital marketing best practices, where to start and the free resources available to businesses enabling growth.
About this event

Ludgate is delighted to have Marie Wiseman as our second speaker in the Ludgate Propeller series. Marie is owner and founder of Wiser Marketing, a West Cork based marketing consultancy offering training, advice and practical help in delivering all forms of marketing initiatives, working with micro and small businesses as well as start-ups. Her business was West Cork Branch Winner in the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards for 2020 in the Emerging New Business category.

Remote Working Training for admins of BCPs & Hubs-2 Session Advanced Course
2021-12-07 12:30 - 14:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
The Remote Working Training is focused on the training of administrators in Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) and Community Hubs, facilitating remote working in line with government policy. Ludgate will provide virtual training and supports to BCP’s and Community Hubs in Ireland. The training programme is innovative and dynamic and designed to meet the challenges faced in rural Ireland.
The content is novel and specific to the remote working and organisational challenges of BCP’s and community Hubs.
Summary content will include 1. vision, 2. landscape, 3. strategy, 4. business of a hub, 5. management 6. organisational structure 6. financials, 7. services, 8. stakeholder management, 9. marketing and 10. Unique selling points.
The material is based on Ludgate’s journey but also the experience of others. The live virtual classes will be supported by the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) which will contain the recordings of the sessions, further reading material, relevant links, videos and a unique Hub Academy eBook that charts and shares Ludgate’s ‘how to’ and operational manual. A number of relevant templates and resources will also be made available to the participants. If participants are unable to attend the live sessions, a recording of the session will be placed in the LMS.
Who should sign up? The training sessions are aimed at BCP’s and Community Hubs at different stages of their journey and as such separate sessions will be offered for each cohort.
If you are,
• Considering – a community group who is considering starting a BCP or a Community Hub.
• Developing – a community group who is actively developing a BCP or Community Hub.
• Expanding – an existing BCP or Community Hub who is expanding their offering to remote workers.
this training is for you.Depending on demand extra sessions beyond scheduled may by provided.
Outcomes The aims of this training to provide the learner with structured learning opportunities leading to the development of a foundation or intermediate level knowledge, skill and competence in the development of a broadband connection point (BCP) and Community Hub.
After completing this training, you and your team will: • Consider the organisational structure which suits your BCP or Community Hub• Appreciate the links between planning and sustainability, measurement and research conclusions.• Demonstrate understanding of the business requirements of a BCP or a Community Hub• Possess appropriate resources that will help you target your specific market.
Dates For those considering starting a BCP or Community Hub.• Tuesday 9th of November 1230-1430 and repeated• Tuesday 16th of November 1800-2000Total 2-hour session.
For those developing or expanding a BCP or Community Hub.• Tuesday 7th of December 1230-1430and • Tuesday 14th of December 1230-1430Total 4-hour session.
Further information, if required from info@ludgate.ie / 087 1904174

The Changing Face of Agriculture
2021-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual & Physcial event, The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
Ludgate are excited to introduce the 2021 Annual Agri Event in association with AIB.
With a superb line-up of speakers, this 2 hour virtual and in person event will address CAP, the Climate Action Bill and the Nitrates Directive with top rated Panellists and Speakers to discuss the significant challenges and opportunities at farm level whilst emphasizing how businesses can ensure farmers are environmentally and economically sustainable.
The event will also identify and showcase AgriTech companies who are bringing real solutions to the agriculture farms and businesses. Hear from innovators and early adaptors of some of these technologies and the benefits and challenges of the industry today.
Our Panel and Speakers will discuss the significant challenges and opportunities at farm level whilst emphasizing how businesses can ensure farmers are environmentally and economically sustainable.
Join us online or in person at the West Cork Hotel Skibbereen (limited availability and run in compliance with all Covid Guidelines).

Event MC:

Justin McCarthy, Editor & Chief Executive of the Irish Farmers Journal

Speaker Lineup:

Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine sharing Government will address CAP, Climate Action Bill and Nitrates Directive – Practical, actionable roadmap and requirements for the the future of Agriculture in Ireland.
Harold Kingston , Farmer, IFA representative and member of Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will speak to the areas that currently challenge those working in this sector.
Dario Fornara, Principal Scientific Officer – Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute will share his work around soil carbon sequestration in agricultural grasslands

Panel Deirdre de Bhailís, Manager Dingle Hub will introduce a Farm Ambassador programme – a pilot project to increase agricultural sustainability and productivity by supporting farmers through the digital transformation, in partnership with Net Feasa, Teagasc and Kerry Agribusiness

Please note:
For that for those in attending at the West Cork Hotel we will be adhering to guidelines and require facemasks to be worn indoors at all times. Covid Certs will be checked and social distancing will be adhered to.
For those attending virtually a link will be provided in advance through the email used to sign up.

Ludgate's Start-Up Propeller Series: Episode 1 - Financial & Educational Supports Overview with LEO
2021-11-18 08:15 - 09:15 | Virtual & Physcial event, The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
The Ludgate Hub will welcome Kevin Curran, Head of Enterprise at LEO, and Deirdre O’ Mahoney, Senior Enterprise Development Officer at LEO on Thursday 18th November 2021.
Both Kevin and Deirdre will present on the various supports available through Cork North and West Local Enterprise Office focusing specifically on the educational and financial supports available for those that are thinking of starting their own business or are already established, identifying the T’s and C’s associated and the best supports available for the various stages of Business .
This event is for you if:

you are planning to commence a start-up business and have no idea what steps to take in order to make this start-up business successful.
If you have already executed a start-up business idea & want to know the best supports available to make your start-up business successful.
If you already have an established business & want to know more about the supports available to you and your business broadening your knowledge and financial base to sustain, succeed and grow.

As we navigate through Covid times we want to welcome people back to the Ludgate Facility for events however we must proceed with caution and in accordance with HSE and Government guidelines therefore we are welcoming a maximum of 12 people in attendance at the Ludgate Hub, Skibbereen on the 18th November. There is in addition to this a virtual environment available for which attendees will be able to listen and view the presentation on the morning from the comfort of their own home.
Please note that for those in attendance we will be adhering to guidelines and require facemasks to be worn within the Ludgate Facility at all times. Covid Certs will be checked and social distancing will be adhered to.
We look forward to welcoming people back and to helping in sharing knowledge again with the commencement of our Propeller Series for Start ups and established Businesses.

Remote Working Training for administrators in BCPs & Hubs (Starter Course) - 16th Nov
2021-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland

Remote Working Training for administrators in BCPs & Hubs (Starter Course) - 9th Nov
2021-11-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
The Remote Working Training is focused on the training of administrators in Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) and Community Hubs, facilitating remote working in line with government policy. Ludgate will provide virtual training and supports to BCP’s and Community Hubs in Ireland. The training programme is innovative and dynamic and designed to meet the challenges faced in rural Ireland.
The content is novel and specific to the remote working and organisational challenges of BCP’s and community Hubs.
Summary content will include 1. vision, 2. landscape, 3. strategy, 4. business of a hub, 5. management 6. organisational structure 6. financials, 7. services, 8. stakeholder management, 9. marketing and 10. Unique selling points.
The material is based on Ludgate’s journey but also the experience of others. The live virtual classes will be supported by the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) which will contain the recordings of the sessions, further reading material, relevant links, videos and a unique Hub Academy eBook that charts and shares Ludgate’s ‘how to’ and operational manual. A number of relevant templates and resources will also be made available to the participants. If participants are unable to attend the live sessions, a recording of the session will be placed in the LMS.

Who should sign up? The training sessions are aimed at BCP’s and Community Hubs at different stages of their journey and as such separate sessions will be offered for each cohort.
If you are,
• Considering – a community group who is considering starting a BCP or a Community Hub.
• Developing – a community group who is actively developing a BCP or Community Hub.
• Expanding – an existing BCP or Community Hub who is expanding their offering to remote workers.
this training is for you. Depending on demand extra sessions beyond scheduled may by provided.

Outcomes The aims of this training to provide the learner with structured learning opportunities leading to the development of a foundation or intermediate level knowledge, skill and competence in the development of a broadband connection point (BCP) and Community Hub.
After completing this training, you and your team will: • Consider the organisational structure which suits your BCP or Community Hub• Appreciate the links between planning and sustainability, measurement and research conclusions.• Demonstrate understanding of the business requirements of a BCP or a Community Hub• Possess appropriate resources that will help you target your specific market.

Dates: For those considering starting a BCP or Community Hub.• Tuesday 9th of November 1230-1430 and repeated• Tuesday 16th of November 1800-2000Total 2-hour session.
For those developing or expanding a BCP or Community Hub.• Tuesday 7th of December 1230-1430and • Tuesday 14th of December 1230-1430Total 4-hour session.
Further information, if required from info@ludgate.ie / 087 1904174

Ludgate Education BuildIT Summer Camp
2021-07-12 10:00 - 2021-07-16 12:00 | Gaelscoil Skibbereen, Gaelscoil Dr. Uí Shúilleabháin, Skibbereen.Dr Ui Shuileabhain, Skibbereen, Cork, P81 HY67, cork, P81 HY67, Ireland
Ludgate Education, in partnership with ESB and Spearline will be hosting a series of STEAM summer camps.
The Ludgate Education BuildIT camp is for the children who can’t stop tinkering with technology, the ones who love learning about nature and how the world works, the kids who love to create, design and build, the children who are mad for science experiments and those who love building with LEGO! These are the boys and girls who have the potential to be great scientists, engineers, programmers and designers!
Ludgate Education BuildIT camps for ages 8 -14
Running from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Available Dates:

Week 1: Monday 12th – Friday 16th July – click here to book
Week 2: Monday 16th – Friday 20th August – click here to book

Located in the Gaelscoil Skibbereen the Ludgate Education camp has been designed to inspire and develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) skills through a wide range of hands on, engaging activities.
The camp will help people develop the critical skills they need to meet the challenges of a future in which innovation, originality and the ability to work with others will be vital.
– Junior Robotics – for 8 -12 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ iPads
– Senior Creative – for 10-14 year olds using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0/ EV3/ iPads
When your child attends a Ludgate BuildIT camp, you can be sure that they are learning with some of the leading Irish experts in the field of STEAM education. Your children will have the opportunity to explore subjects and use materials that are not always available at school or at home.
You can also be confident that your children are in the hands of our highly trained, garda-vetted leaders.
– Junior Robotics – for 8 -12
– Senior Creatives – for 10-14 year olds
Second child and family discount available.

Opportunities in a Climate Neutral Environment
2021-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Over the coming decade, the economic and regulatory framework is set to change dramatically in order to support the Green agenda. This makes it vital that people and business of all types and sizes start to understand and manage their “carbon footprint”. Integral to this is understanding the opportunities that can be leveraged by all in society through appropriate implementation.
At this event our panellists will discuss:
What does it mean to manage your carbon footprint and why is it important for you and your business?
How much do we need to reduce our emissions and how easy will that be to do?
What are the opportunities of living and striving towards a carbon neutral environment?
Our panellists encourage engagement from the attendees and will answer the questions posed to them on the day to ensure the voice of the attendee is heard.
Our Panellists include:

Dr. Cathal Wilson, Co Founder & COO of Nexalus, Nexalus is the leading solution provider for sustainable electronic cooling, with patented technology that prioritises not only performance and profit, but also the planet.
Dr. Paul Deane, Energy Researcher at UCC specialising in Integrated Energy Systems Modelling and
Eloise Heron of AIB, a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, and a Fellow of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and holds a Masters in Sustainable Development from TU Dublin.

Why Attend:
Educational event on the latest industry issues.
Key insights from industry thought leaders, practitioners & service providers.
First-hand information on the challenges ahead.
Note: Please ensure you register with an email address you can access. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email. Within 24hours before the event you will receive a link by email to enter the event.

Stepping Up - In association with KPMG
2021-05-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
Stepping Up. In association with KPMG.
Gender balance and diversity in the workplace is more important today than ever before. Ludgate in association with KPMG are delighted to bring you “Stepping Up”. This event will collect professionals and leaders from different sectors to discuss emerging topics such as skills and knowledge that support the success of women in leadership positions. We will provide a platform for these incredible Leaders to share their journey to the boardroom, what challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
Progress is being made in terms of gender diversity. Ireland has moved up to 13th position from 17th on the list of women on company boards for the largest companies in the EU (as of November 2020). Irish listed companies are continuing to close the gap with their EU peers. As of November 2020, Ireland was just 1.2 percentage points behind the average for the EU-28 (which was 30%) compared to a gap of 8 percentage points in 2018.
We need to continue to support our female workforce to step up and take a seat at the table.
Delighted to present this event in association with KPMG
Speaking at our event is:
Event Host: Grainne O’Keeffe, CEO of Ludgate.
Panel Moderator: Grainne McCarthy, Deputy Editor of the Wall Street Journal.
KPMG Representative : Lorraine Sammon, KPMG Partner.
Panel Discussion:

Anne O’Leary, CEO Vodafone.
Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE.
Rosaleen Blair, Founder & Chair at AMS.

Down To Earth - Horticulture Easter Camp
2021-04-06 09:45 - 16:00 | Online
Plant the seeds to success with the Ludgate Education Easter camp!

If your kids have a green thumb and love to work outdoors, the Ludgate Education Easter camp could be the perfect choice for you.
Seeds and paraphernalia will be provided.
The camp will be a split format and delivered online.
An introduction to the days session will take place in the morning and a feedback session in the afternoon.

What does a job in Horticulture entail?

Horticulture is the science of plants. In a practical sense, this means working outdoors with trees and flowers. It can include landscaping and decoration. It is perfect for practical kids with an artistic flair.
For the more scientific, horticulture can extend in the agricultural landscape too. Working with growers to maximise food production is another possible outcome for qualified horticulturalists.
A beautiful community can result in a higher quality of life for those that live in the area, so working in this field can make a big difference to where you live and work too.

What will I learn?

The Easter camp will introduce participants with all the knowledge of design for a range of different settings.
It will include:

Identification of plants
Uses of plants and why we grow what we grow
Work Practices
How to grow plants, and the best methods to do so.
The science of growing
This includes learning to use common tools and techniques to maximise growing
Propagation
Design

Modern ideas within horticulture, such as environmentalism and sustainability will also play a strong role in learning.
