A trip to west Cork makes for the perfect weekend getaway in Ireland. Arriving on a cold, dark and rainy Friday night, it was impossible to see the surroundings of Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa that I had heard so much about. But the weather didn’t have any effect on the staff, who greeted each arrival with […]

7 years ago

A great example to follow. Clonakilty in County Cork has officially been named as the first autism-friendly town in Ireland. A “robust” accreditation process preceded the move, as Clonakilty put together an overall three-year town plan and a rigorous training programme for specific local elements. The town had to engage and train 25% of businesses […]

8 years ago

Colette Twomey – our guest this week on The Architects of Business, in partnership with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ – is no ordinary businesswoman. “Our business is all about the feel of the business. It’s about the backing of the town, and the enthusiasm of the people, and that’s what got us going.” Colette […]

8 years ago