Longford is a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, according to Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, TD, who was in the county today where he visited the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and met staff and some client companies. PICTURES | Cirtex to represent Longford LEO at National Enterprise Awards in June PICTURES | Longford's co:worx digital hub officially opens its doors The Minster began his visit at Áras an Chontae where he was greeted by Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council and Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District. He was also joined by Longford Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Deputy Joe Flaherty and Senator Micheál Carrigy. READ MORE BELOW PHOTOGRAPH Caption: David Shannon of Porteus Pods delighted to welcome a visit from Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English pictured alongside. Peter Harrison staff Porteus Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon Senator Micheal Carrigy Joe Flaherty TD, Catherine Kane, SEDO, Mark Atterbury, Enterprise Ireland, Roisin Mooney and Tommy Doran Porteus staff Minister English was briefed on enterprise developments and future plans for the county and heard from the LEO team, members of the Evaluation Committee and Local Authority Members. Minister English said: “The support of the LEOs has been vital for local businesses all over the country in providing training, mentoring and other practical assistance. Here in Longford the LEO has been hugely important in assisting businesses and providing the key supports that they need. With our new Regional Enterprise Plans now in place the role of the LEO network will be even more important as they help to drive economic growth and job creation.” Cirtex Ltd The Minister then met with some LEO client companies, travelling first to Cooleeny where he visited Cirtex Ltd. Minister English spoke to Rick Earley and David Garland who explained how Cirtex upcycle textiles to produce a wide range of valuable

placeholder image — Longford is a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, according to Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, TD, who was in the county today where he visited the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and met staff and some client companies. PICTURES | Cirtex to represent Longford LEO at National Enterprise Awards in June PICTURES | Longford's co:worx digital hub officially opens its doors The Minster began his visit at Áras an Chontae where he was greeted by Cllr Peggy Nolan, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council and Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi, Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District. He was also joined by Longford Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Deputy Joe Flaherty and Senator Micheál Carrigy. READ MORE BELOW PHOTOGRAPH Caption: David Shannon of Porteus Pods delighted to welcome a visit from Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English pictured alongside. Peter Harrison staff Porteus Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon Senator Micheal Carrigy Joe Flaherty TD, Catherine Kane, SEDO, Mark Atterbury, Enterprise Ireland, Roisin Mooney and Tommy Doran Porteus staff Minister English was briefed on enterprise developments and future plans for the county and heard from the LEO team, members of the Evaluation Committee and Local Authority Members. Minister English said: “The support of the LEOs has been vital for local businesses all over the country in providing training, mentoring and other practical assistance. Here in Longford the LEO has been hugely important in assisting businesses and providing the key supports that they need. With our new Regional Enterprise Plans now in place the role of the LEO network will be even more important as they help to drive economic growth and job creation.” Cirtex Ltd The Minister then met with some LEO client companies, travelling first to Cooleeny where he visited Cirtex Ltd. Minister English spoke to Rick Earley and David Garland who explained how Cirtex upcycle textiles to produce a wide range of valuable

PICTURES | Longford is a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit

Published 20th Apr 2022, 17:36 BST

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Caption: Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English pictured visiting the Longford County Council Offices pictured with LEO staff Patricia McWeeney, Administrator, Mandy Adegboyega, Graduate, Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon, Catherine Kane, SEDO, Cathaoirleach, Peggy Nolan Senator Micheál Carrigy Anna Lane, Business Advisor and Joseph Murphy, Clerical Officer

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Caption: Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English visits Cirtex whom was the overall winner of the Co Longford Enterprise Award 2022 pictured with Rick Earley & David Garland, Cirtex Senator Micheál Carrigy Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon, Catherine Kane, SEDO, Cathaoirleach, Peggy Nolan and Mark Atterbury, Enterprise Ireland

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Caption: Rick Earley and David Garland of Cirtex explaining the process to Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English

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Caption: Brian Egan of Purpledecks & MapAll receives a welcome visit from Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English pictured at Redleaf House, Longford also pictured Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon, Barry Gough Co director Purpledecks Senator Micheal Carrigy Mark Atterbury, Enterprise Ireland Catherine Kane, SEDO

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