Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Venue: Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
The second Cavan/Dublin Business Network event drew over 70 business leaders, innovators, and professionals to Chartered Accountants House, Dublin, for an evening of connection, inspiration, and opportunity.
Building on the success of our inaugural gathering, this event highlighted the power of collaboration and the growing influence of Cavan’s business community.
The Cavan/Dublin Business Network is a partnership between the Cavan/Dublin Network, Cavan Local Enterprise Office (LEO), and Cavan County Council. Its mission is to:
- Unite professionals and businesspeople with Cavan roots, opening doors to meaningful connections and collaborations.
- Champion Cavan businesses and startups, providing support and pathways to growth.
- Showcase Cavan as a dynamic location to live, work, and invest.
Guiding the evening was Neil Phair, Principal of Phair & Co Tax Advisors, who introduced a distinguished lineup of speakers offering valuable insights and perspectives:
- Leanne Connell – Manager, Cavan Digital Hub
- Niamh Smyth – Minister of State, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
- Gerard Smith – Finance and Operations, Trave
- Eoin Doyle – Chief Executive, Cavan County Council
- Declan Sharkey – Managing Director, Fire Doors Ireland
- Conor Craven – Head of Enterprise, Cavan Local Enterprise Office
With lively discussions, thought-provoking ideas, and plenty of networking opportunities, the evening reinforced the strength of Cavan’s entrepreneurial spirit and its far-reaching business network.





