Lucy O’Donoghue is a name familiar to many people in business in Cork. For some time, she worked in communications with the Cork Chamber, but in 2012 decided to take a leap and start her own business. She reflects on 14 years of solopreneurship and tells EMMA CONNOLLY about the 14 lessons she’s learned from being in business.

Majella Galvin, the first female Chartered Estate Agent in West Cork, tells EMMA CONNOLLY about the reality and challenges of running a business, dealing with the loss of her father, and being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Women across the county were celebrated at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards at the weekend. MARY CORCORAN details the winners.

Sandra Maybury celebrates 20 years in business this year. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY it hasn’t been without its challenges, but that she is grateful for the wonderful network around her.

Marilyn Reidy admits she suffered from imposter syndrome in her early career, but has since come to learn she deserves a seat at the table. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about her unusual career path, being recognised at the Network Ireland Cork awards, and shares her top networking tips.

Twin sisters Therese Deane and Sue Nelson were both recognised at the recent Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards. They tell EMMA CONNOLLY why sharing in the experience is the icing on the cake.

Rosie Buckley spent 20 years living in the US before returning to Cork where she has established her own creative business. She chats to EMER HARRINGTON about moving home and finding her calling.

A lack of role models was cited as lacking by half of female professionals, with 22 per cent saying they have no such examples, and 30 per cent mentioning that they ‘hardly ever’ encounter them.

The Club Network will host The 2024 Female Founder Awards next month. Here we list the women who have been shortlisted for the awards

Emma Connolly finds out about National Enterprise Day, on October 17, and speaks to some of those involved in the upcoming event

EMMA CONNOLLY chats to Tracy McCarthy, of Naturally Balanced, about her career, balancing family life, and hopes for the future

Dr Paula Gaynor and husband Mark Clifford founded SOMEGA supplements back in 2019. EMMA CONNOLLY chats to them about how far they have come

A Cork woman has developed a tea and skin care brand, featuring red clover from the family’s farm. EMMA CONNOLLY chats to Sinead O’Keeffe to find out more

EMER HARRINGTON caught up with Stephanie Lynch to find out about the latest expansion of her business

CHRIS DUNNE talks to a woman who has made Cork her home - and set up a new business in Cobh

EMER HARRINGTON chats to sewing tutor and mum of two Joanna O’Dowd, about zero waste living, growing in confidence and mindful making

When Samantha Halpin was pregnant, her husband was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, as they were preparing to launch their new business, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

My Career: Margo Ann Murphy, Owner of The Roughty Foodie, Cork’s English Market

Having moved from South Africa to Cork during the pandemic, Emma McNally Jacobs is celebrating a major milestone, with her first art exhibition and launch of her new own business, she tells EMMA CONNOLLY

In her monthly WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN chats to Donna O’Driscoll of Roots Kitchen about her new podcast and Insta page, Chop Chop

Toy waste is a big environmental issue. Cork-based Giorgia Anile has been inspired to take action by developing an app, The Toy Library. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out more

Cork-based beekeeper and businesswoman Hanna Backmo has picked up a number of awards already this year, writes CHRIS DUNNE

EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with a woman from The Lough who is making her mark on the fashion scene

COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with Cork-based business woman Jamie Mongan of Loominations

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to three women who will be showcasing their businesses at the Ballymaloe Craft Fair this month

Applications are now open for the award-winning programme for female entrepreneurs

A Cork woman spotted a gap in the wedding market in Ireland and her new business is going from strength to strength, writes ANNIE AHERN

Laura Dowling, aka the Fabulous Pharmacist, heads to Cork this month to mark National Women’s Enterprise Day. EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with the business woman

Award-winning sustainability strategist, founder of Reuzi.ie, and co-founder of Good Better Best, Pat Kane chats to KARINA CORBETT ahead of a visit to Cork

As part of our celebrations to mark 20 years of WoW! We are interviewing 20 women, to mark the 20 year milestone. EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with Emma Coffey of FinalBend, a sustainable affordable sportswear company, based in Cork

As we continue to mark WoW!’s 20th anniversary, with a series of 20 interviews, today EMMA CONNOLLY talks to the Cork duo behind Hertility

Knitwear designer Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches is up for a national award. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out more

Owner/ Managing Director, Baker Finn Recruitment, Grace McDwyer features in this week's My Career

LINDA KENNY continues her series with women taking part in the New Frontiers Programme at the Rubicon Centre, MTU. Today, she chats to Clodagh Ryan, of CRAOI

CHRIS DUNNE caught up with jewellery designer Caroline Svedbom, who paid a visit to a Cork boutique recently

LINDA KENNY continues her series of interviews with women undertaking the New Frontiers Programme at the Rubicon. This week she chats to sisters who are taking part

The Local Enterprise Office South Cork, will host an event at Fota Island Hotel on March 10, to mark Local Enterprise Week - called ‘Brunch and Learn - Be inspired to build a company’. EMMA CONNOLLY talks to the two keynote speakers ahead of the event about their top tips for female founders

Ann O’Driscoll, Personal Stylist and Owner of L’Atelier Stylist & Boutique in Midleton features in our My Career

2023 will be an exciting year for Jackie Griffin Synott who has recently launched a range of herbal salves, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to a Cork woman whose passion for reducing her family’s environmental impact inspired her to start her own business in the children’s lifestyle industry

This time last year, they set the wheels for their new business in motion... EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with the Cork-based duo behind MaternitytoBaby.ie. Meanwhile Aisling Meath talks to two sisters in Kinsale who have launched a lifestyle brand

During Covid, the seed was set for Jacinta Burke to open her own business. LINDA KENNY finds out more

The Club network now has more than 100 female members and is growing... EMMA CONNOLLY caught up with Cork-based founder Sian Horn to find out more

Reality star Gemma Collins faced failure and criticism to get to where she is - so what can her path to success teach us? A career and business coach spoke to ABI JACKSON

In this month’s WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN talks to Angela Sheehan, who has helped more than 300 small food businesses to flourish

In the final part of a three-part series, KATE RYAN talks to two more women who are working in the brewing and distilling industry in Cork

Two West Cork businesswomen have teamed up to create a new line of jewellery, writes CHRIS DUNNE

In My Career we catch up with Property Negotiator Auctioneera, Fiona Waldron

In her monthly WoW! Bites column, KATE RYAN catches up with one half of the duo behind Irish tofu business OTOFU, who lives in Kilbrittain

Emma Connolly catches up with a Fermoy woman, living in Ballintemple, who started a new baking business