Driving Enterprise Forward in Monaghan
Monaghan County Council was proud to host an engaging networking evening at Castle Leslie Estate on Wednesday 1 October, bringing together business leaders, innovators, and partner organisations from Monaghan, Dublin, and beyond. The event focused on what drives Monaghan forward, a strong culture of enterprise, strategic ambition, and the power of collaboration. Key highlights included: […]
Tara Gartlan: The Sweet Taste of Success
From Michelin-starred kitchens to the heart of County Monaghan, Tara Gartlan has turned her passion for pastry into one of Ireland’s most exciting artisan chocolate brands. A trained pastry chef with a background in some of Europe’s top fine dining restaurants, Tara launched Tara Gartlan Chocolate in 2022 with the support of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Monaghan. What began […]
SPRYT: A Monaghan-Born Innovation with Global Impact
Founded in 2022 by entrepreneurs Neill Dunwoody and Daragh Donohue, SPRYT emerged from County Monaghan with a bold mission: to re-imagine access to healthcare and ensure patients get to the appointments that save lives. What began as an idea in rural Ireland is now a global health-tech company transforming how people connect with care. At […]
Monaghan Food Start-Up Shines at National Ploughing Championships
One of Monaghan’s most exciting emerging food businesses, Bia Cultures, has just wrapped up a successful three-day showcase at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships, proudly flying the flag for the county in the Local Enterprise Village. Founded by local entrepreneurs Rory Gartlan and Laura Pusceddu, Bia Cultures specialises in raw, unpasteurised fermented foods crafted entirely from seasonal Irish vegetables. Their stall […]