IBYE

As part of 'Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur' competition (IBYE), myself and 23 other finalists had the opportunity to meet with Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste Joan Burton and Richard Bruton (Minister for Jobs, Entreprise and Innovation) last week in the government buildings to tell them all about our businesses. 

​It was also a great opportunity to meet the other finalists - A group of amazing people, all of whom have accomplished so much in such a short period of time! ​

It was an exciting morning, soon followed by a Networking discussion/Q & A with Paddy Flynn (Google), Gary Leyden (NDRC) and Niamh Bushnell (Dublin Start Up Commissioner) in Google HQ. I learned so much in such a short space of time. These people are so informative, not to mention inspirational!

Later that afternoon, we had four hours training with Catherine Moonan from Dragon's Den.. I think that introduction says enough! She was excellent, an absolute expert in her area and a pleasure to have been working with. ​

Tanaiste Joan Burton was pictured in the papers last week wearing one of my hats at the event. I was full of giggles (As you probably guessed judging by the pic below!)

Picture: The Irish Times

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Outfit details 

My black and cream dress was by Irish Designer Heidi Higgins which I picked up in Olivia Danielle, Athlone. They have an amazing selection of Heidi's designs at the moment. This one is so versatile - It could be worn to so many occasions from a day in the office to a Wedding! 
Olivia Danielle contact details:
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Phone: 090 6472707
Email:  [email protected]    ​
Website: www.oliviadanielle.com
Address: 19 Church St, Athlone, Co.Westmeath.

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Latest hat designs

The Gallery below show images of my hats which would work perfectly with the Heidi Higgins dress for a more formal occasion. 
​Many of these can be reproduced in different colours & sizes or using different materials.
To purchase one of these hats, please visit the 'Shop' section of this website. 
​For more info, contact us at [email protected] or tel: 0863523692