Celebrating Longford’s Cosmopolitan Business Community

Join us for a special event dedicated to celebrating and supporting international entrepreneurs who have established small businesses in County Longford.

This gathering is an opportunity to showcase the diverse and vibrant business community that contributes to our county’s economy and culture.

Event Details:

Date: 03 March 2025
Location: Longford Arms Hotel
Time: 08:30 – 10:00 (Networking continues afterwards)

About the Event: This event aims to recognise the positive contribution being made by international business owners who have established businesses in County Longford. 

We are delighted to welcome Conall Ó Móráin, prominent business broadcaster, MC, podcaster and host of the very successful “That Great Business Show”.  Conall will open the event with an inspiring address, followed by an opportunity for all present to connect with experienced business mentors and avail of free consultations, as well as networking and engaging with other business operators from around the county.

Registration: Attendance is free, but registration is mandatory.

We look forward to celebrating and supporting the incredible international businesses that make County Longford a thriving cosmopolitan commercial centre.

About Conall Ó Móráin:

Conall Ó Móráin is a business broadcaster, podcaster, and media commentator with a career spanning several decades in Irish media. He is the founder, producer, and host of "That Great Business Show," a podcast that delves into the successes and insights of Irish businesses. This podcast was honoured as Ireland's top business podcast by UCD Smurfit Business School. He is also producer of The Fifth Court legal podcast and of Transform Gov, a public sector digital transformation podcast. His company, The Media Group, is currently developing three other podcasts aimed at international audiences.

Conall previously worked as a stockbroker with ABN AMRO (Ireland) for eight years, during which he was appointed a director of the firm. He twice won the Sunday Tribune national share tipping competition. Conall’s just lucky I guess!

From 2005 to 2018, he presented the Sunday Business Show on Today FM, which became the station's most-listened-to Sunday programme. Prior to this, he served as RTÉ's first business correspondent, contributing to both television and radio. His media commentary extends to platforms such as RTÉ, Raidió na Gaeltachta, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland, and various national press outlets.

He was, for many years, Chair of the Dublin-based Ireland International Business Network, a leading global Irish business network. He is also a founding member of the Ireland/Connecticut Business Council.