Showcase returns to the RDS

"Showcase" is back at the RDS from February 27th to March 2nd, with hundreds of businesses trading. Nine Waterford companies will be there.

I found out more from Brian McGee of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.

Founder of Waterford company Swear Mug set up in Lockdown

I also spoke to Jay Moore, the woman behind Waterford company Swear Mug, about how she decided to get creative during Lockdown.

Jay says her business has been expanding and she's gotten really good reaction to her product

Enterprise Ireland launches Competitive Start Up Fund

And Enterprise Ireland has announced a €1 million euro Competitive Start Up fund -The fund will award up to €50,000 in equity funding for up to 20 successful applicants.

Teri Smith of the CPSU Unit of Enterprise Ireland spoke to me.

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