Cork City Business Gets Chance to Shine at Ploughing 2024
16/09/2024
A new small enterprise in Cork City will get a chance to exhibit its products to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois next week (17th-19th September) as part of the Local Enterprise Village.
Dr. Sinead Mellett of Natural Vet Company will represent LEO Cork City in this year’s Local Enterprise Village, with support from her local LEO. The business produces veterinary designed herbal and marine-based remedies, naturally restoring, supporting and strengthening your pet’s health. www.naturalvetco.com
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Mellett said: “LEO Cork City has been a pillar of support to me during my transition from veterinary practice to starting my own business, the Natural Vet Company. I am delighted to be part of the Local Enterprise Village this year and, for me, it is a momentous time as I will be launching my six natural pet supplements during the event. As a mother of two and after leaving full time practice to pursue my practice of veterinary herbalism, it was a gigantic leap but made feel all the more achievable through the constant support of my Local Enterprise Office in Cork City.”
The Local Enterprise Village, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, will house over 30 small businesses and will be located at the heart of this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
With some of the biggest companies in Ireland taking up residence at the Ploughing every year, the Local Enterprise Village continues to be a popular destination on the site for those looking to pick up something unique to bring home from some of the best small businesses in Ireland.
Dr. Niall O’Keeffe, Head of Enterprise at Cork City Council said: “The National Ploughing Championships is an opportunity like no other for a small business in Ireland, being able to promote their ideas and products to almost 300,000 potential customers in a matter of days . The Local Enterprise Village has become one of those areas everyone wants to drop into to find their local business and see what they can pick up. There is a huge variety of businesses highlighting the depth of sectors that the Local Enterprise Offices support including manufacturing, food and beverages, craft and design, and software solutions. Whatever you are interested in there is something for everyone at the Local Enterprise Village.”
Some of the clients involved this year cover areas such a children’s clothing and games, agtech products, luxury bathing and skincare products, artisan food and drink producers, sustainable clothing and beauty products and range of innovative products from Ireland’s best small businesses.
Kildare NPA Director, John Dunne said “It is wonderful to see so many diverse and impressive businesses partaking in this year’s ‘Local Enterprise Village’ at the National Ploughing Championships taking place in Ratheniska, Co Laois on September 17th, 18th & 19th. This is an ideal and unique opportunity for these companies to showcase their products and wares to the thousands of visitors that Ploughing attracts.”