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17th May 2012
Black Tie bash in the Burlington Hotel
17th May 2012
Taking place in Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin, this employment law conference will focus on managing protective leave. Other topics will include reform of the employment rights bodies.
17th May 2012
Fifteen startups pitch to an investor panel. At 8.30am at The Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8
18th May 2012
At Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Co Cork, with a theme of 'The State Of The Nation'
21st May 2012
Taking place in the Stillorgan Park Hotel from 5.30pm till 8pm, this free ISME business clinic is pitched at owner-managers, offering advice and guidance as requested. Registration is required.
21st May 2012
Taking place in Dublin Convention Centre from May 21 to 24, this forum will focus on the business of communications and the communications industry. It promises a host of expert speakers, networking opportunities, debate, training and more.
23rd May 2012
Bank of Ireland will host ‘IT Solutions Clinics in over 100 of their branches where experts from Microsoft will be on hand to provide SMEs advice and information on technology solutions
24th May 2012
Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4. Tickets: €117 including VAT.
24th May 2012
Looking at how direct marketing is effective during recessionary times, great case studies and a look at what’s new and coming down the line. Tickets for the event are €25 for IDMA Members and €50 for non-members.
26th May 2012
Ireland's premier whiskey showcase at Mansion House Dublin.
27th May 2012
The Cosmetics Association Christmas trade fair takes place in the RDS, Dublin, from May 27 to 29 this year.
29th May 2012
Topic: Why the CEO is wrong to cut your marketing budget. Takes place at space@rothco, 13 Pembroke Row, D2 - 8.20-10 am. Open to non members at a nominal fee of €25 and is free to AAI members. info@aai.ie.
29th May 2012
Taking place in the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham on May 29 and 30, this forum will include some excellent case studies from Ireland’s top PA’s and Office Managers, as well as advice from expert commentators.
29th May 2012
Cork's premier annual tech event. At the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, Cork.
31st May 2012
Bord Bia's flower, food and family festival takes place in Phoenix Park, Dublin, from May 31 to June 4, with 28 unique gardens in the pipeline for the event. A food village and children's events are also planne.
1st June 2012
Taking place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4, from 12.30pm, ISME's annual lunch will welcome economist Colm McCarthy as its keynote speaker. Cost: €55 per person/€500 per table of 10.
7th June 2012
The next Dublin Food Chain event, Marketing Your Food Business on a Tight Budget). While admission is free, attendees will be required to pre-register by emailing dublinfoodchain@gmail.com
12th June 2012
The annual forum, organised by Citrix Systems and its Irish distributor DataSolutions,takes place in Dublin's Guinness Storehouse. The focus will be on the effects of the consumerisation of IT and cloud computing on the management of IT. Event is free.
13th June 2012
This free Convergence Council conference takes place in Dublin's Burlington Hotel from 9am till 6pm. Topics for discussion centre around the intersection of healthcare and IT in Ireland, and how to harness the convergence potential.
13th June 2012
The SFA, in partnership with Vodafone, is hosting this free speed-networking event in the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill, Galway, from 6pm till 8.30pm. It comprises a series of three-minute one-on-one networking meetings with companies.
14th June 2012
This summer food festival is held in Dublin's Iveagh Garden, running from June 14 to 17. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will launch this year's event. General release tickets go on sale from April 18.
16th June 2012
Starring Alan Sugar, at Burlington Hotel, Dubllin 4. Tickets: €247
19th June 2012
Takes place at space@rothco, 13 Pembroke Row, D2 from 8.20-10am. Talks from: Don Harris of TalkBack as well as Ken Hutton, Commercial Director for Bay Broadcasting.
25th June 2012
Taking place in Bewley's Hotel, Dublin airport, from 5.30pm till 8pm, this free ISME business clinic is pitched at owner-managers, offering advice and guidance as requested. Registration is required.
29th June 2012
The 2012 Wexford business awards will take place in Whites of Wexford on this evening. They aim to recognise and celebrate the quality, entrepreneurialism, diversity and talent of businesses throughout Wexford.
11th July 2012
Twelve of Europe’s best science start-ups will gather in the Guinness Storehouse in front of an international panel of investors. Any interested science-based start-up is invited to apply at www.investinginscience.com before June 1st 2012.
12th August 2012
This is the Premier Livestock Show in Ireland and attracts breeders of quality cattle and sheep from all over the country.
26th August 2012
Taking place in the RDS from August 26 to 29, this fair marks the beginning of Ireland’s lucrative buying season, providing retailers with a wide range of unique products to give them a competitive edge.
25th September 2012
Taking place in Dublin's RDS from September 25 to 27, Shop 2012 will welcome thousands of Irish buyers looking for the latest products in the retail and hospitality sectors.
1st October 2012
Taking place from October 1 to 5, chambers across Ireland will be hosting a series of events to showcase the benefits of joining chamber organisations.
13th October 2012
National Show Centre, Dublin.
15th October 2012
Taking place from October 15 to 26, Innovate Dublin will include an events programme of talks, demonstrations, conferences and activities showcasing the best of Dublin innovation.
7th November 2012
The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship's 2012 conference will be held in Croke Park on November 7 and 8. It will feature research on small business and entrepreneurship, debate, networking opportunities and workshops.
21st November 2012
At this conference in Dublin's Gibson Hotel, Ireland’s corporate treasurers and their service providers examine ongoing credit risks and funding challenges for businesses in a challenging Eurozone economy.
Black Tie bash in the Burlington Hotel
17th May 2012
Taking place in Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin, this employment law conference will focus on managing protective leave. Other topics will include reform of the employment rights bodies.
17th May 2012
Fifteen startups pitch to an investor panel. At 8.30am at The Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8
18th May 2012
At Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Co Cork, with a theme of 'The State Of The Nation'
21st May 2012
Taking place in the Stillorgan Park Hotel from 5.30pm till 8pm, this free ISME business clinic is pitched at owner-managers, offering advice and guidance as requested. Registration is required.
21st May 2012
Taking place in Dublin Convention Centre from May 21 to 24, this forum will focus on the business of communications and the communications industry. It promises a host of expert speakers, networking opportunities, debate, training and more.
23rd May 2012
Bank of Ireland will host ‘IT Solutions Clinics in over 100 of their branches where experts from Microsoft will be on hand to provide SMEs advice and information on technology solutions
24th May 2012
Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4. Tickets: €117 including VAT.
24th May 2012
Looking at how direct marketing is effective during recessionary times, great case studies and a look at what’s new and coming down the line. Tickets for the event are €25 for IDMA Members and €50 for non-members.
26th May 2012
Ireland's premier whiskey showcase at Mansion House Dublin.
27th May 2012
The Cosmetics Association Christmas trade fair takes place in the RDS, Dublin, from May 27 to 29 this year.
AAI Toolkit Training - Marketing
Topic: Why the CEO is wrong to cut your marketing budget. Takes place at space@rothco, 13 Pembroke Row, D2 - 8.20-10 am. Open to non members at a nominal fee of €25 and is free to AAI members. info@aai.ie.
29th May 2012
Taking place in the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham on May 29 and 30, this forum will include some excellent case studies from Ireland’s top PA’s and Office Managers, as well as advice from expert commentators.
29th May 2012
Cork's premier annual tech event. At the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, Cork.
31st May 2012
Bord Bia's flower, food and family festival takes place in Phoenix Park, Dublin, from May 31 to June 4, with 28 unique gardens in the pipeline for the event. A food village and children's events are also planne.
1st June 2012
Taking place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4, from 12.30pm, ISME's annual lunch will welcome economist Colm McCarthy as its keynote speaker. Cost: €55 per person/€500 per table of 10.
7th June 2012
The next Dublin Food Chain event, Marketing Your Food Business on a Tight Budget). While admission is free, attendees will be required to pre-register by emailing dublinfoodchain@gmail.com
12th June 2012
The annual forum, organised by Citrix Systems and its Irish distributor DataSolutions,takes place in Dublin's Guinness Storehouse. The focus will be on the effects of the consumerisation of IT and cloud computing on the management of IT. Event is free.
13th June 2012
This free Convergence Council conference takes place in Dublin's Burlington Hotel from 9am till 6pm. Topics for discussion centre around the intersection of healthcare and IT in Ireland, and how to harness the convergence potential.
13th June 2012
The SFA, in partnership with Vodafone, is hosting this free speed-networking event in the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill, Galway, from 6pm till 8.30pm. It comprises a series of three-minute one-on-one networking meetings with companies.
14th June 2012
This summer food festival is held in Dublin's Iveagh Garden, running from June 14 to 17. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will launch this year's event. General release tickets go on sale from April 18.
High Achievers Summit
Starring Alan Sugar, at Burlington Hotel, Dubllin 4. Tickets: €247
AAI Toolkit Training
Takes place at space@rothco, 13 Pembroke Row, D2 from 8.20-10am. Talks from: Don Harris of TalkBack as well as Ken Hutton, Commercial Director for Bay Broadcasting.
25th June 2012
Taking place in Bewley's Hotel, Dublin airport, from 5.30pm till 8pm, this free ISME business clinic is pitched at owner-managers, offering advice and guidance as requested. Registration is required.
29th June 2012
The 2012 Wexford business awards will take place in Whites of Wexford on this evening. They aim to recognise and celebrate the quality, entrepreneurialism, diversity and talent of businesses throughout Wexford.
11th July 2012
Twelve of Europe’s best science start-ups will gather in the Guinness Storehouse in front of an international panel of investors. Any interested science-based start-up is invited to apply at www.investinginscience.com before June 1st 2012.
12th August 2012
This is the Premier Livestock Show in Ireland and attracts breeders of quality cattle and sheep from all over the country.
26th August 2012
Taking place in the RDS from August 26 to 29, this fair marks the beginning of Ireland’s lucrative buying season, providing retailers with a wide range of unique products to give them a competitive edge.
25th September 2012
Taking place in Dublin's RDS from September 25 to 27, Shop 2012 will welcome thousands of Irish buyers looking for the latest products in the retail and hospitality sectors.
1st October 2012
Taking place from October 1 to 5, chambers across Ireland will be hosting a series of events to showcase the benefits of joining chamber organisations.
13th October 2012
National Show Centre, Dublin.
Innovate Dublin 2012
Taking place from October 15 to 26, Innovate Dublin will include an events programme of talks, demonstrations, conferences and activities showcasing the best of Dublin innovation.
7th November 2012
The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship's 2012 conference will be held in Croke Park on November 7 and 8. It will feature research on small business and entrepreneurship, debate, networking opportunities and workshops.
21st November 2012
At this conference in Dublin's Gibson Hotel, Ireland’s corporate treasurers and their service providers examine ongoing credit risks and funding challenges for businesses in a challenging Eurozone economy.










