Tuesday, 3 March
IN-PERSON: Ó Smaoineamh go Branda Rathúil / Panel Discussion: From Idea to Successful Brand
Tuesday, 3 March | 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Cur Síos | Overview
Roinnfidh ceithre ghnó Bí agus Dí nuálacha a dtaithí ar fhás, dúshláin agus ar na tacaíochtaí stáit agus forbartha gnó a chuidigh leo dul chun cinn a dhéanamh.
Four innovative food and drink businesses will share real world experience of growth, challenges, and the enterprise supports that helped shape their progress.
Eagraithe | Organisers
Tá an painéal seo á reáchtáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta ag díriú ar an turas gnó ó smaoineamh go forbairt bhranda rathúil. Roinnfidh ceithre ghnó Bí agus Dí nuálacha a dtaithí ar fhás, dúshláin agus ar na tacaíochtaí stáit agus forbartha gnó a chuidigh leo dul chun cinn a dhéanamh. Cé go bhfuil béim ar an earnáil bhia, beidh an plé ábhartha do ghnólachtaí i ngach earnáil.
This panel, hosted by Údarás na Gaeltachta, explores the journey from initial idea to successful brand. Four innovative food and drink businesses will share real‑world experience of growth, challenges, and the enterprise supports that helped shape their progress. While rooted in the food sector, the discussion will be relevant to all business sectors
An Painéal | Panellists:
Aoibhín O’Dea – Tír Bakehouse: Bunaitheoir Tír Bakehouse, ag meascadh ceardaíocht thraidisiúnta bácála na hÉireann le táirgí nua‑aimseartha do chaiféanna agus do bhialanna. Founder of Tír Bakehouse, blending traditional Irish baking with modern solutions for cafés and restaurants
Kieran Davis – Drioglann Chroithlí: Comhbhunaitheoir Dhrioglann Chroithlí, ag cur beocht úr in oidhreacht uisce beatha Thír Chonaill agus ag cur béime ar cheardaíocht agus ar fhíorthraidisiún na Gaeltachta. Co‑founder of the Crolly Distillery, revitalising Donegal’s whiskey heritage with a focus on craftsmanship and on the authentic traditions of the Gaeltacht.
James Mac Daibhéid – Tá an Craic sna Cnoic Teo /Errigal Brewing Company: Comhbhunaitheoir Errigal Brewing Company, grúdlann neamhspleách ceardaíochta atá spreagtha ag tírdhreach, cultúr agus spiorad na Gaeltachta. Co‑founder of Errigal Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery inspired by the landscape, culture, and spirit of the Gaeltacht.
John Duffy – Fia dhair / Wild & Co: Comhbhunaitheoir Wild & Co, ag táirgeadh feoil fhia fhiáin 100% na hÉireann ina sneaiceanna próitéine glana a thacaíonn le bithéagsúlacht, inbhuanaitheacht agus fiontraíocht tuaithe. Co‑founder of Wild & Co, transforming 100% wild Irish venison into clean, high‑protein snacks that support biodiversity, sustainability, and rural enterprise.
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