Last Friday, we were invited to celebrate National Social Enterprise Week in style at the County Wexford Social Enterprise Network Event held at St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Wexford. 🎉
The atmosphere was electric, with the hall buzzing with energy and packed to capacity with inspiring individuals showcasing their incredible social enterprise products and services. From passionate innovators to dedicated changemakers, the day was a true celebration of the power of community and innovation right here in Wexford! 💡🌍
A Huge Thank you to Wexford Local Development who invited us to attend and also Organised an amazing Social Enterprise promotional Video showcasing everything that we offer here at the Waterfront Pool & Leisure Centre.
We’d also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our fantastic speakers for making this event truly memorable:
Helen McNulty, Entrepreneurs Academy
Brian Kehoe, CEO, Wexford Local Development
Ciara Bates, Principal Officer, Social Enterprise Unit, Department of Rural and Community Development
Mamobo O., Gorm Media
Maria Jackson, National Meals on Wheels Network
Emma Connors, Shuttleknit
Steven O’Connell, Football Cooperative
Richie Culleton, St. Joseph’s Community Centre
Lynda Stopford, Rethink Ireland
Breid Croal, Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
Annette Rowsome, Local Enterprise Office Wexford
Clare Ryan, Programmes Manager, Wexford Local Development
Eamonn Kelly, Enterprise, Social Enterprise & Training Co-Ordinator, Wexford Local Development
Thank you all for your invaluable contributions and insights! 👏
Great crowd attended the Social Enterprise Sector Expert Panel discussion ‘Voices of Impact’ during the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell PhotographyHelena Dempsey (Social Enterprise Development Officer, WLD) addressing the attendance during the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell PhotographyBrian Kehoe (Wexford Local Development) speaking during the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell PhotographyAt the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday were Trevor Jacob (Reachability), Helena Dempsey (Social Enterprise Development Officer, WLD) and JR Stafford (Reachability). Pic: Jim Campbell PhotographyThe guest speakers pictured during the Social Enterprise Sector Expert Panel discussion ‘Voices of Impact’ during the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday. (l to r)- Steven O’Connell (Founder of Football Cooperative), Mamobo Ogoro (CEO, Gorm Media/Newstalk presenter), Emma Connors (Chief Curiosity Officer/Interim CEO Shuttle Knit), Richie Culleton (Manager, St Joseph’s Community Centre), Maria Jackson (Consultant, National MeaHelen McNulty, Enterprise Academy speaking during the Wexford Local Development’s County Wexford’s Social Enterprise Network Event in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Friday. Pic: Jim Campbell Photography
