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
PICTURES | A gallery of Fleadh-bulous memories from the 2015 County Longford Fleadh Cheoil in Edgeworthstown PICTURES | Gallery of stunning photos from stylish Longford Harriers Hunt Ball Caption: National Winner of Retail Excellence Store of the Year – Louise Brennan welcomes Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English to her award winning business, also pictured with Catherine Kane, SEDO, Senator Micheal Carrigy Mark Atterbury, Enterprise Ireland and Chief Executive, Paddy Mahon
