Connected Hubs

From AI and sustainability to UK market expansion and SME essentials, there’s something for every business at upcoming events in hubs around Ireland. These sessions are designed to help you build knowledge, make connections, and take action. 🔹 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐊 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 - Skillnet Innovation Exchange & Platform94. In partnership with the British Embassy Dublin and Enterprise Ireland UK, this event is a must for startups and scaling businesses eyeing the UK market. Hear from market experts, founders and trade reps, and fast-track your UK strategy. 📍 30th April at Radisson RED, Galway 🔹 𝐋𝐄𝐎 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜. Discover the wide range of supports available to small businesses in Donegal, with a focus on Local Enterprise Office services. Ideal for startups, early-stage businesses, and those looking to grow locally. 📍 25th April at theii.com, Buncrana, Co. Donegal 🔹 𝐇𝐑 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Get clear on HR compliance, employee support, and the policies that matter most to SMEs right now. 📍 29th April Online. Hosted by Bridge Enterprise Centres, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 🔹 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Hosted by the Midlands ICT Network and The CUBE. Explore how smart technologies can improve productivity, support sustainability, and create positive impact for business and society. 📍 30th April at CO:WORX, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford Find out more & book your place: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFwEWJ4r #MoreConnected #InGoodCompany #ConnectedHubs #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #AI #HR #Exporting #EnterpriseSupport

Every month, the Connected Hubs team hosts a national online meetup for hubs across Ireland. It’s a lively and practical session – a mix of news, knowledge sharing, and best practice – where hub teams come together to learn, connect and collaborate. In this month’s call, we were joined by an excellent lineup of speakers: 🔹 Aidan Lawless and Mark O'Connor from Code Institute introduced an exciting new AI initiative currently in development for Connected Hubs members. 🔹 Josh Stanley from The Digital Business Club shared a generous offer available to both hubs and their members to support video profile creation 🔹 Eoin K. Costello discussed a new national survey focused on the green and digtial transformation and needs of small businesses 🔹 Caroline Hofman from the The Cube -National Centre for Low Carbon gave an update on their work and outlined supports available to help hubs plan sustainability-focused events and activities. Thanks to everyone who joined us – and if you're part of the hub network and not yet attending these calls, we’d love to see you next month! #InGoodCompany Western Development Commission

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. gteic @ Corca Dhuibhne, based in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, is a digital and innovation hub where creativity flows from its unique surroundings. With desks from just €16 per day, it’s a productive, peaceful space for those looking to switch gears while staying focused. And when the work’s done? Head out for a Dingle guided eco boat tour—or spot dolphins and whales off the coast. It’s the perfect balance of progress and peace. Over 370 hubs around Ireland. Find yours at www.connectedhubs.ie #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #Workcation #RemoteWorkIreland #gteic #Gaeltacht #InnovationInTheWest gteic Gréasán Digiteach na Gaeltachta Western Development Commission Kerry County Council Department of Rural and Community Development

Interesting data from Ibec via Silicon Republic this week. Flexible and hybrid work continues to play a central role in employee wellbeing - and it appears employers are beginning to recognise that. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eRsT_pF4 According to the research, 68 percent of employees say hybrid and flexible working is key to their overall wellbeing, and 35 percent would leave a high-paying job for more flexibility. Encouragingly, 28 percent of respondents observed an increase in wellness investment at their workplace, and a further 30 percent noted a moderate rise. However, the picture isn’t all positive. More than one-third of participants said their line managers are not adequately trained or supported to lead on employee wellbeing. And while hybrid work offers flexibility, one downside flagged in the survey is isolation. So where’s the middle ground? At Connected Hubs, we believe Ireland already has the answer. The Irish hub network provides an infrastructure for hybrid work that: - Supports productivity without the commute - Combats isolation with professional, welcoming communities - Gives employers peace of mind with secure, well-equipped spaces - Helps employees maintain work-life balance and reduce burnout - Boosts regional economies by enabling people to work locally If you're rethinking your company’s hybrid strategy, it’s time to explore the hub option. #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWork #RemoteWork #WorkLocal Ibec Silicon Republic Western Development Commission

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫? They plan. They focus. They rest. With lots of changes & challenges at every corner in 2025 it's tempting to keep your nose to the grindstone. But it's really important to take a step back, and look strategically at your plans for the rest of the year. Use the quieter stretch before the May - June push to work on your business, map out campaigns, and clear the decks. A Connected Hub is the ideal place to: - Step away from home distractions and into a professional setting - Plan for May and June - Take time to reset with your team, and refocus on goals and targets www.connectedhubs.ie #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #EasterBreak #Workcation #EntrepreneursOfIreland Western Development Commission Department of Rural and Community Development

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫?  Stream BIRR in County Offaly offers desks from just €12 a day, giving you an affordable, professional space to work—right in the heart of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Plan your next campaign. Catch up on admin. Or just enjoy the headspace of a new setting. When work winds down, take time to explore the area’s standout spots—from the fifth-century monastic site of Clonmacnoise, to Birr Castle, home of scientific wonder and natural beauty. With the May bank holiday falling just after Easter, this is the perfect time to take a workcation with a twist. Over 370 hubs around Ireland. Find your spot at connectedhubs.ie #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #HiddenHeartlands #Workcation #RemoteWorkIreland Western Development Commission Department of Rural and Community Development

For remote and hybrid workers, home can be full of distractions—especially during the school holidays. A Connected Hub offers reliable Wi-Fi, professional surroundings, and space to focus just when you need it most. No commute in traffic. No juggling laptops and lunchboxes. Just calm, productive space—right around the corner. And when the work’s done, you can fully switch off—making sure that time with the family is quality time. Over 370 hubs around Ireland. Find yours at www.connectedhubs.ie #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #RemoteWorkIreland #HybridWork #FlexibleWork #WorkNearHome Western Development Commission Department of Rural and Community Development

What's better than a real Easter Egg hunt?? This virtual one from RDI Hub with a big prize at the end :-) Get your glasses on and see if you can spot the eggs. 👇

They say a change is as good as a rest. This year, Easter and the May bank holiday line up to give you a three-week window to refresh your routine—and get inspired by somewhere new. Perhaps you need a team away day to strategise your business's response to this week's tariff announcements. Or maybe it's about squeezing in focused work between sea swims, or getting a head start on Q2 while based near family or friends, there’s a hub that fits. With over 370 Connected Hubs across Ireland, it’s easy to find a professional, flexible space that suits your plans. https://connectedhubs.ie/ #ConnectedHubs #InGoodCompany #Workcation #RemoteWorkIreland #EasterBreak #ProductiveFlexibility Western Development Commission Department of Rural and Community Development