Ludgate

"Perfecting your Pitch"
2022-02-24 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | 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.

The Future of Education
2021-03-18 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
The Future of Education with Lord David Puttnam and Prof John O’Halloran Interim President of UCC.

International Women’s Day - Celebrating Women in Irish Food
2021-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
Join Sally McKenna, McKenna Guides and Jacinta Dalton GMIT for a discussion with some of Ireland’s leading lights in food & hospitality.
This 2 hour event will feature 3 panel discussions and 10 breakout rooms where we will be talking resilience, recovery and above all virtually networking, whilst celebrating the best Ireland has to offer.
This International Women’s Day we’re going digital. Whilst we can’t bring women together in our usual way, this gives us the opportunity to have more attendees than ever before!This online interactive event will take place on International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March 2021, from 11am – 13.00pm.
Attendees will hear from a range of contributors and key speakers who will discuss their experiences over the past year and their hopes for what a post-COVID Ireland will look like for women in Food. This will be followed by interactive breakout rooms allowing our attendees to network .
Below is a list of our Panel discussions with our key speakers:
The Farm Revisited with Caroline Hennessey, Siobhan ni Gharbhaith, Mags Riordan, Eva Milka, Aisling Flanagan , Maria Flynn .
Resilience: with Leslie Williams , Aishling Moore , Mary Grealish ,Marita Collier , Judith Boyle.
Re-building with Olivia Duff , Elaina Fitzgerald , Gina Murphy ,Grainne Mullins , Dervla Conlon

Promoting your business in uncertain times.
2021-02-26 10:45 - 11:30 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland

Mental Health & Well-being at Christmas
2020-12-10 11:00 - 11:45 | Ludgate Virtual Event, Ireland
We are delighted to confirm Priscilla Lynch, Head of Service Health & Wellbeing, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and Fiona O Donnell, Fiona O’Donnell Nutrition and Health as guest speakers at our December virtual event.

Both Priscilla and Fiona are experts in their fields and both are passionate about spreading awareness about mental health and well-being.
The overall aim of the event is to inform attendees of ways to enhance Christmas by looking after their mental and physical well-being.

The Future Of Agriculture
2020-11-25 11:00 - 13:00
Topic: The future of Agriculture

Aim: To identify the opportunity and innovation within the Agriculture industry at present by building sustainable, resilient agricultural supply chains thereby reducing climate impacts and adopting more sustainable business strategies.

Event MC:
Justin McCarthy, Editor & Chief Executive of the Irish Farmers Journal.
Speakers

Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia
Antoine Pajot, AgriTech Centre Director, UCD Research and Innovation NovaUCD.
Phil Hogan Former TD and European Commissioner.

Panellists:

Professor Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy at Trinity College Dublin.
Pippa Hacket, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity.

William Kingston, Dairy Farmer.

Financial Support Insights
2020-11-03 11:00 - 13:00
This practical webinar will explore Financial packages which are available through both AIB and your Local Enterprise Office to enable businesses navigate through the uncertain times of Covid-19. Government aids for small to medium size businesses will be explored together with the qualifying criteria associated with these aids. The ultimate aim of this event is to raise awareness around financial aids for businesses in Covid-19.
Speakers: Maeve Buckley, AIB Branch Manager, Skibbereen
Deirdre O’Mahony, Senior Business Development Officer, West Cork Local Enterprise Office.
