Fin is a Web Designer based here at Ludgate. He was one of the first members to join Ludgate when we opened in 2016 and is now our longest serving member.

For me Ludgate has offered my business many opportunities over the years, I have developed relationships both professionally and personally with my fellow members. The great connectivity at the hub has meant that I can get back to my clients much quicker.

Company: Teamwork

Teamwork.com is the only project management platform built specifically for client work. Deliver work on time and on budget, eliminate client chaos, and understand profitability, all in one platform. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland and founded by a team who have run an agency before, Teamwork has more than 20,000 customers around the world with a global team of over 350 employees.

Company: Mordos Consulting

Mission: to make marine science count, by transferring research findings to maximise its impact, affect change and, ultimately, lead to a healthier planet for all.

Company: NOVAS

Mission: “Novas promotes social inclusion through Housing, Health, Recovery.”

 NOVAS is a voluntary organisation and Approved Housing Body working with families and single adults who are disadvantaged and socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We provide a range of services and accommodation for marginalised households throughout Ireland. We offer bespoke, client-centred services, based on empirical evidence of more than 20 years experience of working with people who are homeless in Ireland. We believe everyone is entitled to a home.

Company: NOVAS

Mission: “Novas promotes social inclusion through Housing, Health, Recovery.”

 NOVAS is a voluntary organisation and Approved Housing Body working with families and single adults who are disadvantaged and socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We provide a range of services and accommodation for marginalised households throughout Ireland. We offer bespoke, client-centred services, based on empirical evidence of more than 20 years experience of working with people who are homeless in Ireland. We believe everyone is entitled to a home.

Company: Blueprint Financial Planning

Mission: Blueprint offers bespoke, financial plans tailored to their clients’ needs, objectives and lifestyle goals. They are fully impartial and can access market leading financial solutions from a range of providers.

Ludgate has been fantastic for me and my business, Ludgate members have become clients of mine and similarly I have been delighted to pass on business and referrals to fellow Ludgate members. From a personal standpoint I am a proud Skibbereen man and it’s been fantastic to see a resource like Ludgate being established in my hometown.

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With nearly 20 years in the travel industry—12 of those specializing in business travel—I provide tailored services for entrepreneurs, executives, and multinational corporations.

As part of a global company, I offer exclusive rates on flights, hotels, car rentals, and private jets. My expertise ensures seamless, cost-effective travel, from complex itineraries to event planning.

Passionate about travel, I’ve explored destinations worldwide, from Australia and Dubai to Europe and the Caribbean. Whether for business or leisure, I curate unforgettable journeys, including luxury cruises and escorted tours.

Company: Marsh Media 

Founder of Marsh Media, a digital marketing consultancy in Skibbereen, West Cork, specializing in Credit Union marketing to boost loan enquiries and conversions.

With a background as Marketing Manager at Access Credit Union, I increased digital engagement and revenue by 30% through strategic marketing and digital transformation. My work earned national recognition with an All Ireland Credit Union Award for Best Use of Social Media.

Passionate about community, I chair Aughadown Community Council and enjoy landscape photography, with my work exhibited at Cork Airport.

Looking to grow your Credit Union’s loan book? Let’s chat—reach out for a free consultation at dominic@marshmedia.ie.

Senior Systems Engineer at CIQ  with a proven record in using the latest in open source technology to automate IT infrastructure administration and improve development processes

Company: Happy Weight 

Aoife Deane is a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Masters in Nutritional Medicine.
She started her business, Happy Weight 10 years ago in London before moving back home to Cork.
She hosts The Happy Weight Podcast.
Having had the rollercoaster of being on and off diets and being 3 stone heavier herself, Aoife is committed to helping people permanently leave dieting and weight issues in their past.

Damiano is a multidisciplinary senior ecologist at AECOM, with academic and practical experience in animal ecology, species surveys, fieldwork, and geospatial and statistical analysis. As part of AECOM’s specialist Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) team, [he/she/they] works closely with Local Authorities, Parish Councils, and developers to ensure planning documents comply with EU law and protect European Sites. This includes developing and advising on mitigation strategies for a wide range of environmental impact pathways, from recreational pressure and water quality to loss of functionally linked habitat. [Name] draws on AECOM’s broad interdisciplinary expertise to support continued growth and collaboration across the environmental sector.

Company Plus Promotions

Dylan is the Founder and Director of pluspromotions.ie

Plus Promotions offers bespoke solutions for Web Design & Development and Digital Marketing services to both large as well as small-medium enterprises (SME) throughout Ireland

Company: Baseworx

Graham is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder @ Baseworx

With over five years at the helm of Baseworx, my mission has centered around fostering vibrant workplace communities and driving client success through strategic development. At Baseworx, our team’s efforts echo the organization’s commitment to intuitive, community-building experiences. My approach is rooted in forming solid, lasting customer relationships and leveraging market research to align with our clients’ aspirations.

Company: Baseworx

Irish-built Baseworx is the intuitive coworking and flexspace management platform for owners/ operators who’ve found legacy tools like Nexudus or OfficeRnD too complex, clunky, or costly. We offer a clean interface, fast setup, essential features like invoicing, bookings, and community engagement, and pricing that scales with you. Whether you run one hub or many, Baseworx keeps your operations simple and your members happy.

Company: Baseworx

Anne Marie is an Account Executive with baseworx.

The Ludgate is a thriving coworking hub. There are people here from all walks of life, all ambitious in their fields and collaborating daily. I love coming to work here.

Company OPENGIS.ch

Tobias König is a Senior DevOps Engineer at OPENGIS.ch, where he is instrumental in the development and scaling of the open-source GIS tools QField and QFieldCloud. As a seasoned professional, he combines deep expertise in Python, IaC, and CI/CD with proven team management skills to drive technical innovation across the entire platform. Tobias focuses on architecting and automating highly scalable systems that ensure operational excellence and bring complex, field-ready solutions to fruition for the QGIS ecosystem.

Company OPENGIS.ch

Molly O’Mara is a Quality and Project Manager at OPENGIS.ch, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and quality across the company including its QField and QFieldCloud open-source GIS projects. Her primary focus is establishing and overseeing quality management processes, driving continuous improvement through regular audits and process optimization. Creative and collaborative by nature, Molly brings a background in strong quality management expertise across varying industries to her work in supporting the success and compliance of open-source GIS technology.

Company Trend 7 Media

Jack Regan is the Founder of Trend 7 Media, a B2B Technology Content Marketing Agency. Trend 7 empowers B2B Tech companies to engage the untapped majority of their market, those not actively buying today. They help your B2B Tech Brand create & scale a content engine that earns trust & empowers your B2B Buyers to take the next step in their buying journey. Transforming your content marketing into powerful communication channels, helping your busy B2B Tech marketing team build trust, engage and provide value to your prospects & customers

Company Change by Degrees

Alanna Curtin – Head of Product, Change by Degrees. Alanna is an accomplished product and growth strategist, bringing strong expertise in building tech products to solve the climate and nature crises. She thrives at the intersection of innovation, user experience, and business impact. Alanna’s work emphasizes aligning product vision with market needs, building scalable growth strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful result

Company KrakenFlex

As one of the co-founders of Upside Energy (now part of Kraken Technologies), Matt has worked in many roles in all areas of the business. From building relationships with the National Grid through innovation projects, to collaborating with partners to develop hardware products, and providing technical oversight across customer success. More recently, Matt’s returned to delivering software into Kraken’s highly-trusted, world-leading platform in leadership and hands-on roles

Donal O’Driscoll is a West Cork-based filmmaker, editor, and creative director with extensive experience across documentary, drama, broadcast television, and branded content. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of organisations, helping to tell compelling stories through film and digital media. As a member of the Ludgate community, Donal brings a strong creative perspective and a passion for storytelling, collaboration, and showcasing the people, places, and ideas that make rural Ireland unique. More information about his work and portfolio can be found donalj.com.

Maurice Murphy is the founder of Rumlo Consulting, helping businesses improve sales, customer relationships, and operational efficiency through CRM systems and digital transformation. With extensive experience in business development and technology, Maurice supports organisations to work smarter and grow sustainably. Learn more about his work at rumloconsulting.com.

Neil Gallagher is an Architectural and Planning Consultant with extensive experience in the built environment, supporting projects from concept and design through to planning and development. He works with clients across a range of sectors, helping to create practical, sustainable, and well-designed spaces. As a member of the Ludgate community, Neil brings valuable expertise in architecture, planning, and regional development, with a passion for shaping places where people and communities can thrive.

Aine is Chief Executive Officer of Six West Aviation, the world’s largest provider of operational services to the aircraft leasing and airline industries. With over 20 years’ experience across finance, technology, and aviation, she brings a strong focus on operational excellence, strategic growth, and collaborative leadership. Áine is based in Ireland and also serves on the boards of Six West Aviation and Kleos Aero.

Siobhan is a Corporate Travel Manager at Aquilo Travel, bringing expertise in tailored travel solutions and client-focused coordination to business travel services in Ireland. Based in the Cork area, she combines strong industry knowledge with a commitment to exceptional service and seamless travel experiences

Gillian is part of the team at Six West Aviation, contributing to operational support within the global aviation services sector. Based in the Cork area, she brings local industry knowledge and a commitment to delivering reliable solutions in aviation operations

Raymond Hurley is a construction and infrastructure professional with extensive experience in civil engineering and project delivery. As part of Jons Civil Engineering Company Ltd, he contributes to the successful delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects, bringing expertise in operations, project management, and industry best practic

Amy O’Driscoll is a Civil Engineer who graduated from Munster Technological University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Following her studies, she joined Jons Civil Engineering, where she is developing her expertise across a range of infrastructure and construction projects.