Directory Introduction - Skillnets

BBakers & Confectioners SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionPatrick GarveyExecutive House , Bridges Industrial EstateNaas Road, Dublin 2201 4593481 / 087 261502501 4592443pat.garvey@upcmail.iewww.fcbaskillnet.ieThe Flour Confectioners & Bakers AssociationPat GarveyExecutive House, Bridges Industrial Estate,Naas Road, Dublin 2201 4593481 / 087 261502501 4592443pat.garvey@upcmail.iewww.fcbaskillnet.ieManufacturingNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver certified training and coaching to the Baking and Confectionary industrynationally.10

BallyhouraTourismSKILLNETBallyhoura Tourism SKILLNETBNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionShane DunneMain Street, KilfinaneCo. Limerick063 91737 / 086 8868612063 91330sdunne@ballyhoura.orgwww.ballyhouracountry.comBallyhoura Development Ltd.Padriag CaseyBallyhoura Centre, KilfinaneCo. Limerick063 91300 / 087 7605892063 91330p.casey@ballyhoura.orgwww.ballyhouracountry.comTourismSouth West & Mid WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To diversify the economic base of the locality and to assist people living inthe Ballyhoura area to improve the quality of their lives through communitydevelopment, education, training, and economic development across awide range of areas.11

BBESTNet SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionCaoimhe CullinaneRoselawn, Suite 2, National Technological ParkLimerick061 371753 / 087 2889781061 371752caoimhe@icbe.iewww.bestnet.ieBestNet Training Network LtdNational Centre for Laser Applications, NUI GalwayCo GalwayTechnologyNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To promote an enterprise-led approach to learning in the field of Photonics andBiomedical Science which complements individual training needs and enablesour members to develop strategic solutions to their training needs.12

Biznetcork SKILLNETBNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressPlease contact the contracting organisation belowTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionCork ChamberConor HealyFitzgerald House, Summerhill NorthCork021 4509044 / 087 9471858021 4508568conor@corkchamber.iewww.corkchamber.ieMixedSouth WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver best-in-class training to our members in the greater Cork region.• To provide network mentoring and enable members to keep up to speed withtraining, developments and emerging new skills through networking.13

BBMW Executive SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionFiona Egan6 Townspark Centre, Park LaneCarrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim071 9616689 / 086 8227307071 9622505fiona@bmwexecutiveskillnet.iewww.bmwexecutiveskillnet.ieBMW Executive Network Ltd.Mary O’Connor6 Townspark Centre, Park LaneCarrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim087 8181983071 9622505info@bmwexecutiveskillnet.iewww.bmwexecutiveskillnet.ieMixedBorder & WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To improve the availability, accessibility, value and flexibility of training deliveryfor businesses in the Border and West region.• To address LBS (Low Basic Skills) gaps of the target members in areas such as IT,Finance and Languages.14

BMW Smallholder SKILLNETBNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebGerry GallagherMED Rural Development Company Ltd.T/A BMW Small Holder Skillnet, Donegal RdBallyshannon, Co. Donegal071 9858252 / 087 6858550bmwsskillnet@medpartnership.comwww.medpartnership.comMED Rural Development Company Ltd.Jim BrennanMED Rural Development Company Ltd., Donegal RdBallyshannon, Co. Donegal071 9858252 / 087 6469796brennantawley@yahoo.ieSectorRegionAgricultureBorder, West & MidlandsThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To enhance the skills and knowledge base of the smallholder-farming sectorwithin the BMW (Border, Midland and West) region and to promote an enterprise-ledapproach to providing customised, innovative and flexible training and networkingopportunities.15

BBorder Edge SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionDympna McCarronCavan Innovation & Technology CentreDublin Road, Cavan049 4377277049 4377250borderedgeskillnet@cavanitc.iewww.cavanitc.ieCavan Innovation & Technology CentreVincent ReynoldsCavan Innovation & Technology CentreDublin Road, Cavan049 4377200 / 087 2561129049 4377250vincentreynolds@cceb.iewww.cavanitc.ie/borderedgeskillnetMixedBorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide local training and cutting-edge quality training to engineers and othertechnical professionals throughout the Border region.• To offer timely, relevant training which helps provide a competitive EDGE toparticipants.16

BREN SKILLNETBNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionAndrew Pierce89 Main StreetCavan049 4371500 / 086 1705888049 4371502andrew@collane.iewww.bren.ieI.G.W.T.Mary McCaughyDrumgannis, BroomfieldCastleblayney, Co. Monaghan042 9743902 / 086 8306128042 9743902IGWT@eircom.netMixedBorder & MidlandsThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide easy access to quality training and to develop a regional infrastructurefor sharing ideas and finding common solutions to shared problems of enterpriseslocated in the Border and Midlands area.17

CCall Centre SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressPlease contact the contracting organisation belowTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebCall Centre Managers AssociationMaurice Whelan5 Cois na HabhainnMullinahone, Co. Tipperary1850 353595 / 087 8202018maurice.whelan@vhi.iewww.ccma.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training specific to call centre professionals in the call centreenvironment and to promote best practice within the industry.18

Carlow Kilkenny SKILLNETCNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAshling WardCounty Carlow ChamberCarlow Gateway Business Center, Athy Road, Carlow059 9132337 / 087 6140386059 9130652info@cktraining.iewww.cktraining.ieCounty Carlow ChamberJacqui McNabbCounty Carlow ChamberCarlow Gateway Business Center, Athy Road, Carlow059 913 2337 / 086 8263637059 9130652jmcnabb@carlowchamber.comwww.carlowchamber.comSectorRegionMixedSouth East – Carlow & KilkennyThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To address the training and development needs of local businesses in Carlow andKilkenny and to provide quality training at a competitive rate to our members.19

CCatering & Hospitality SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebVincent McHaleEriu Enterprises, Castlebar Industrial EstateMoneen, Co. Mayo094 9026716 / 087 4106496094 9026665vincent@eriu.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebThree Q Catering Ltd.Cora Barnes3 Lower Abbey StreetDublin 101 8783335 / 087 287363001 8783354cora@3qcatering.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide a range of innovative, certified and flexible training supports andservices to training entry level catering staff, and to workers with basic skillsemployed in the catering sector.20

CBDN SKILLNETCNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn MatthewsPO Box 113, RathowenCo. Westmeath043 85289 / 087 9790421043 85873john@cbdn.iewww.cbdn.ieChildcare Business Development NetworkMargaret SmythKildevin House, BallykildevinStreete, Co. Westmeath043 85289 / 087 7972536043 85873margaret@cbdn.iewww.cbdn.ieSectorRegionChildcareNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To work closely with all private child care providers, county childcare committeesand dedicated training providers in the delivery of affordable, certified andrelevant training for private childcare businesses, owner managers and employees.21

CCITA SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSuzanne PurcellConstruction IT Alliance Limited, Tramway House32 Dartry Road, Dublin 601 4975716 / 086 047486901 4975886spurcell@cita.iewww.cita.ieConstruction IT Alliance LimitedDr. Alan V HoreConstruction IT Alliance, Tramway House32 Dartry Road, Dublin 601 4975716 / 086 386735201 4975886ahore@cita.iewww.cita.ieSectorRegionConstructionNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To focus on ICT (Information and Communications Technology) training needswithin the Irish Construction sector nationally, targeting building contractors,subcontractors, architects, consulting engineers, quantity surveyors, projectmanagers, suppliers and clients.22

Clare Campus SKILLNETCNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSinead MellettClare Adult Education CentreClonroad Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare065 6897658 / 087 935387sinead@clarecampus.orgwww.clarecampus.orgClare College of Further & Higher EducationDr Sean ConlanClare VEC, Station RoadEnnis, Co. Clare0656828107 / 087936 5387sinead@clarecampus.orgwww.clarecampus.orgSectorRegionMixedMid West – Co.ClareThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To address training & skills needs of businesses in Co Clare.• To provide flexible, innovative and succinct certified training at affordable pricesand to develop networking and partnership practices amongst network members.23

CConstruction SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebLorraine Mannion3050 Lake Drive, Citywest Business CampusSaggart, Co. Dublin01 4669900 / 087 981055501 4669961lmannion@laingorourke.comwww.constructionskillnet.ieLaing O’Rourke IrelandNick Fletcher3050 Lake Drive, Citywest Business CampusSaggart, Co. Dublin01 4669900 / 087 328662701 4669961nfletcher@laingorourke.comwww.laingorourke.comSectorRegionConstructionNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To identify and meet defined training and development needs of the Constructionindustry.• To embed a culture of learning and continuing employee development across theConstruction sector.24

CPD Focus SKILLNETCNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionAttracta O’ReganThe Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall PlaceDublin 701 6724938 / 086 861886801 6724890a.oregan@lawsociety.iewww.lawsociety.ieLaw Society of IrelandT P KennedyThe Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall PlaceDublin 701 672480201 6724980tp.kennedy@lawsociety.iewww.lawsociety.ieServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide a centre of excellence where members of the legal profession canaccess life-long learning through localised training that addresses regionalrequirements.25

CCraftbutcher SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebEmer BradyApollo Business Park, DundrumDublin 1401 2961400 / 086 892962801 2961396emer.Brady@craftbutchers.iewww.craftbutchers.ieAssociated Craft Butchers of IrelandEmer BradyApollo Business Park, DundrumDublin 1401 2961400 / 086 892962801 2961396emer.brady@craftbutchers.iewww.craftbutchers.ieSectorRegionButcheryNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To improve business performance in the craftbutcher sector specifically throughthe National Certificate in Butchering Skills and the Retail Development Programme.26

Design Ireland SKILLNETDNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDeirdre DohertyDigital Depot, Roe LaneDigital Hub, Dublin 801 4893649 / 087 965724401 4885801info@designireland.iewww.designireland.ieDesign Coalition Ltd.Garrick StarkDigital Depot, Roe LaneDigital Hub, Dublin 801 4893689 / 086 861659201 4885801garrick@fusio.netwww.designireland.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop certified training programmes and increase opportunities for memberswho are primarily professional qualified designers in specialised disciplines,including architecture, graphic design, visual communications, product andindustrial design, fashion, textile and photography nationally.27

DDesign Shannon SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMary TyrrellInnovationWorks, Gort RoadEnnis, Co. Clare065 6895282 / 086 2346079065 6891121mary@designshannon.iewww.designshannon.ieDesign Actions Shannon Ltd.Jonathan ManganInnovationWorks, Gort RoadEnnis, Co. Clare065 6823342 / 086 8534876065 6895044jonathan@mangan.comwww.cadteceurope.comSectorRegionMixedMid West, South West & South EastThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training that uses design to help capture premium niche markets rapidlyand efficiently and to increase the long-term career opportunities and employabilityof employees in the Design sector of the Shannon region.28

Digital Media Forum SKILLNETDNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebIrene KavanaghThe Digital Depot, Thomas StreetDublin 801 4893602 / 087 682039501 4885801info@digitalmediaforum.netwww.digitalmediaforum.netThe Digital Media ForumNeil LeydenThe Digital Depot, Thomas StreetDublin 801 4893672 / 087 8208020neil@calico.iewww.calico.ieSectorRegionTechnologyDublinThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To unify the Digital Media industry by creating cross-platform content programmeswith a focus on innovation and commercial enterprise.• To continually build best practice through our initiatives in training and education,with particular emphasis on enterprises that can build and maintain scale andbecome global players in the Digital Media industry.29

DDonegal Design Directorate SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionDonna Mc FaddenDonegal County Enterprise BoardEnterprise Fund Business CentreBallyraine Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal074 9160735 / 0876199854074 9160783donnamcfadden@donegalenterprise.iewww.donegalenterprise.ieDonegal County Enterprise BoardMichael TunneyCEO Donegal County Enterprise BoardEnterprise Fund Business CentreBallyraine Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal074 9160735074 9160783mtunney@donegalenterprise.iewww.donegalenterprise.ieMixedBorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To assist and encourage small businesses in Co. Donegal to integrate design morestrategically within their own organisations.• To provide Donegal designers and design end users with a platform to network,learn and increase their business profiles.30

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Industry SKILLNETDNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebLorna Coleman30 Pembroke Cottages, DonnybrookDublin 401 4450709 / 086 8582148lorna@dcls.iewww.dcls.ieWhite Linen Dry CleanersJohanna ByrneUnit 7 Tyrellstown Town CentreDublin 1501 8274033 / 087 2570172johanna@dcls.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide members with a wide range of training courses that are aimed ataddressing the key skills deficiencies in the Dry Cleaning and Laundry industry.31

DDublin Business Women’s SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionRene SynnottPartas, Bolbrook Enterprise Centre, Avonmore RoadTallaght, Dublin 2401 414571501 4145799rsynnott@partas.iewww.partas.iePartasJohn KearnsBolbrook Enterprise Centre, Avonmore RoadTallaght, Dublin 2401 4145700 / 086 256510801 4145799jkearns@partas.iewww.partas.ieMixedDublinThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To equip Dublin based women owner/managers with the knowledge and skillsto grow and develop their businesses in an increasingly competitive andchallenging marketplace.32

Dublin North SKILLNETDNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionRobert McCullochBallymun Enterprise CentreUnit 1-3 Ballymun Industrial EstateBallymun, Dublin 1101 842 1111 / 085 720759301 8422555robert@DNSkillnet.comwww.dnskillnet.ieBallymun PartnershipJohn McEnteeBallymun Shopping Centre, North MallBallymun Town Centre, Dublin 1101 8423612 / 086 389509901 8577518Info@ballymun.orgwww.ballymun.orgMixedDublin – NorthThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To upskill the local workforce by delivering accredited basic skills training throughthe delivery of a wide range of training.33

embracingiversityEEmbracing Diversity SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionSteven TegartUnit F1A Riverview Business ParkNangor Road, Dublin 1201 4604834 / 087 6229851sjtegart@gmail.comEmbracing Diversity Ltd.Eamon DevoyUnit F1A Riverview Business ParkNangor Road, Dublin 1201 8747047 / 087 667529801 8747048eamon_d@teeu.iewww.teeu.ieMixedDublin, South East & South WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide much needed diversity and equality training for a wide varietyof companies who employ migrant workers. Training is aimed at all employees,regardless of race or seniority, in order to ensure a uniform understandingand appreciation of cultural differences.34

Emerge SKILLNETENetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebNoreen Keegan KavanaghBolbrook Enterprise Centre, Avonmore RoadTallaght, Dublin 2401 4145700 / 087 285837501 4145799noreen@emergeskillnet.iewww.emergeskillnet.iePartasJohn KearnsBolbrook Enterprise Centre, Avonmore RoadTallaght, Dublin 2401 4145700 / 086 256510801 4145799jkearns@partas.iewww.partas.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide business integration and growth for ethnic entrepreneurs and theirbusinesses in a multi-cultural Ireland.• To establish a national training network for ethnic businesses.• To provide specialised training, when, where and how it suits ethnic entrepreneursand their employees.35

EEngineers SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebPatrick Foley14 Upper Clanbrassil StreetDublin 801 4735777 / 087 807748701 4735777engineersskillnet@ireland.comwww.engineersskillnet.comPH McCarthey & ACEIMatt CunninghamNutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove AveRathfarnham, Dublin 1401 291480001 2989521dee.kehoe@phmcc.comwww.phmcc.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide a range of business-management & leadership training to engineersand other technical professionals.36

English Language Learning SKILLNETENetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionFiona Murray1 Lower Pembroke StreetDublin 201 6180910 / 087 127162101 6180909skillnet@mei.iewww.mei.ieMarketing English in Ireland~Recognised EnglishLanguage Schools Association (MEI~RELSA)Adrian Cummins1 Lower Pembroke StreetDublin 201 618091001 6180909info@mei.iewww.mei.ieServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To facilitate knowledge transfer, foster innovation, identify infrastructure needsspecific to the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) industry in Ireland.• To increase the level of professional HR practices with the EFL industry.37

EEnniscorthy Business Initiative SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn O’ConnorEnniscorthy Enterprise & Technology CentreMilehouse Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford053 9237499 / 087 2872715053 9237577info@eetc.iewww.eetc.ieEnniscorthy Enterprise & Technology CentreJohn O’ConnorMilehouse Road, EnniscorthyCo. Wexford053 9237499 / 087 2872715053 9237577info@eetc.iewww.eetc.ieSectorRegionMixedSouth EastThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver high quality training for both employees and owner/managers in orderthat they grow their businesses, while supporting each other to promote theSouth East.38

EnviroSKILLNETENetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDr Shirley GallagherThe Rubicon Centre, WestsideModel Farm Road, Cork021 4209034 / 086 6030799sgallagher@enviroskillnet.comwww.enviroskillnet.comEnviroSkillsDr Fidelma ButlerThe Rubicon Centre, WestsideModel Farm Road, Cork021 4904648087 9679835chairperson@enviroskillnet.comwww.enviroskillnet.comSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide structured accredited training in the Environmental industry in skillsneeded for the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental dataand to develop a core competency framework for workers.39

EEQUAL IRELAND SkillnetNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebEddie HigginsBuilding 8 6d, Liosbaun Business Park, Tuam RoadGalway City, Galway091 778652 / 087 2237231091 778600info@equalireland.comwww.equalireland.comEQUAL Ireland Development PartnershipEddie HigginsBuilding 8 6d, Liosbaun Business Park, Tuam RoadGalway City, Galway091 778652 / 087 2237231091 778600info@equalireland.comwww.equalireland.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• A unique joint Skillnets/FÁS national network with the aim to upskill low-skilledworkers to include disadvantaged people; workers with low pay; workers withlow skills; older workers; low paid and low skilled workers with disabilities;workers with out of date 2nd level qualifications, part-time, casual and contractworkers; lone parents and early school leavers.40

Equestrian SKILLNETENetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebCathy CooperHorse Sport Ireland, 1st Floor, Beech HouseMillennium Park, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare045 854514 / 087 2434469045 850850ccooper@horsesportireland.iewww.horsesportireland.ie/eqskillnetEquestrian Skills and Training Ltd.Alison CorballyHorse Sport Ireland, 1st Floor, Beech HouseMillennium Park, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare045 850800 / 086 8233667045 850850acorbally@horsesportireland.iewww.horsesportireland.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide individuals with new skills and qualifications which will improve theirown employment prospects and raise the level of formal qualifications of manywho are at basic skill level and by enhancing skills will achieve best-practicecompetence within the Equestrian sector.41

FFinancial Services SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionAnne O’DonoghueFinancial Services Ireland/IBEC, Confederation House84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 201 6051653 / 086 856368001 6381653anne.odonoghue@ibec.iewww.fsi.ieIBEC/FSIBrendan KellyFinancial Services Ireland/IBEC, Confederation House84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 201 6051537 / 087 919141601 6381586brendan.kelly@ibec.iewww.fsi.ieFinancialNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop a series of professional development training programmes for staffemployed in the Financial Services sector in Ireland dealing with the areas ofCorporate Treasury, Asset Back Securitisation and International Life Insurance.42

Financial Solutions SKILLNETFNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebNuala Martyn14 Garrai Glas, AthenryCo. Galway087 6452082info@financialsolutionsskillnet.iewww.financialsolutionsskillnet.ieFinance Development West Ltd.Caroline IgoeMarket Hall, Church Street, GortCo. Galway091 631685 / 086 8360202091 631705www.financialsolutionsskillnet.ieSectorRegionFinancialWest – GalwayThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support the professional development of Galway’s dedicated finance trainingand networking group and encourage the progression of participating individualsand businesses in the West.43

FFingal SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDeirdre CurleySuite B006, LINC CentreInstitute of Technology Blanchardstown, Dublin 1501 524 0313 / 086 827471901 8851308d.curley@fingalskillnet.comwww.fingalskillnet.comBlanchardstown ChamberColm O’MaolmhuireSuite B006, LINC CentreInstitute of Technology Blanchardstown, Dublin 1501 822538701 8851308info@blanchardstown.comwww.blanchardstownchamber.comSectorRegionMixedDublin – FingalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide cost-effective quality training that is enterprise-led and to enhancethe skill-set of employees in local SME’s in the Fingal area.44

First Polymer Training SKILLNETFNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebStephen O’Leary7 Centre Court, Blyry Business and Commercial ParkAthlone, Co.Westmeath090 6471223 / 090 6471224 / 087 4184321090 6471221info@firstpolymer.comwww.firstpolymer.comPlastics IrelandMarian ByronIBEC, Confederation House84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 201 6051624 / 087 679767301 6381624marian.byron@ibec.iewww.plasticsireland.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver technical training courses to Irish manufacturing companies, withspecific emphasis on the Plastics Processing industry.• To develop a distance-learning plastics degree aimed at providing further careerprogression.45

FFRS SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionSiobhán DooleyDerryvale, RoscreaCo. Tipperary0505 22100 / 086 37917130505 22088sdooley@frsnetwork.comNational Co-op Farm Relief Services Ltd.Peter ByrneDerryvale, RoscreaCo. Tipperary0505 22100 / 086 25697900505 22088pbyrne@frsnetwork.comMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To raise the professional standards in the agricultural, construction services andretail sectors.• To encourage diversification and innovation and to develop a self-sustainingparticipant-led network.46

FTMTA SKILLNETFNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebLiam McDonnellUnit 3, Road D Tougher’s Business Park, NewhallNaas, Co. Kildare045 409309 / 087 6626907045 409308ftmtaskillnet@eircom.netwww.ftmta.ieFTMTAMichael MoroneyUnit 3, Road D Tougher’s Business Park, NewhallNass, Co. Kildare045 409309 / 087 2559468045 409308ftmta@eircom.netwww.ftmta.ieSectorRegionAgricultureNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To co-ordinate training and education programmes to develop the talents of skilledpeople in the Irish Farm Machinery industry who will be equipped to meet thechanging needs of the sector.47

FFuture Leaders SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBernadette Farrell1 Central Park, MullingarCo. Westmeath044 9335030 / 087 2832724044 9335030info@futureleaders.ie / bernadette@aceprobusiness.iewww.futureleaders.ieFuture Leaders Training Ltd.David PlunkettCroghan Demense, RhodeCo. Offaly044 9347150 / 087 6380488044 9347150davidplunkett@gmailcomSectorRegionMixedMidlands, Mid East & DublinThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide leadership, personal development and personal training to employeeswithin all levels of organisations from all sectors of industry in the Midland region.48

Gaeltachtai na Mumhan SKILLNETGNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDónal Mac an tSíthighC.F.C.D. Teo, Baile an FheirtéaraighTrá Lí, Co. Chiarraí066 9156100 / 087 6975008066 9156348donal@gaeltachtnetwork.comwww.gaeltachtnetwork.comComharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne TeoGearóid Ó BrosnacháinBaile an FheirtéaraighTrá Lí, Co. Chiarraí066 9156100 / 087 2525486066 9156348gb@cfcd.iewww.cfcd.ieSectorRegionMixedSouth West & South EastThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To facilitate the continued stability and viability of existing businesses in theSouth West and South East Gaeltacht areas of Munster.• To encourage companies to adopt an organisational architecture that will ensurethat they have capabilities to grow and adapt to market pressures andopportunities as they arise.49

GGalway Executive SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAdele O Meallaigh6 Galway Technology ParkParkmore, Galway091755736 / 085 7491564091 782945Info@galwayexecutiveskillnet.comwww.galwayexecutiveskillnet.comGalway Business Skills Development Ltd.Liz Cassidy10 Oranmore Business ParkOranmore, Co. Galway091 788212 / 085 7491564091 782945info@galwayexecutiveskillnet.comwww.galwayexecutiveskillnet.comSectorRegionMixedWest – GalwayThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To promote continuous improvement of business and personal skills throughtraining and development in Galway.50

GMIT Innovation SKILLNETGNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebPeter ButlerGalway Mayo Institute of TechnologyDublin Road, Galway091 742734091 751103Peter.butler@gmit.iewww.innovatewest.orgGalway Mayo Institute of TechnologyAndrew DarcyGalway Mayo Institute of TechnologyDublin Road, Galway091 742722091 751107andrew.darcy@gmit.iewww.gmit.ieSectorRegionMixedWestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training in areas of innovation, in the West of Ireland, which is informedby ongoing academic research in GMIT (Galway Mayo Institute of Technology)along with the extensive experience of consultants who work with locally basedtraining companies.51

GGréasán na Méan SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMelissa Ní FhlaitheartaAn Chuasnóg, Baile ArdAn Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe091 558400091 558470melissa_skillnets@eoteilifis.iewww.greasannamean.ieEO TeilifísOrla KingAn Chuasnóg, Baile ArdAn Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe091 558400091 558470orla@eoteilifis.iewww.eoteilifis.ieSectorRegionMedia & ITWest – Connemara GaeltachtThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training and development for people working in the multimedia andtelevision production sector in the Connemara Gaeltacht.52

Greyhound SKILLNETGNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionGrainne Lynch1st Floor FBD House, Spa SquareMallow, Co. Cork022 53407 / 087 1218441022 55961info@greyhoundskillnet.comgrainne@exodea-europe.comwww.greyohundskillnet.comIrish Greyhound BoardJim O’Dwyer104 Henry StreetLimerick061 316788 / 086 1737939061 316739jim.odwyer@igb.iewww.igb.ieServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To improve competitiveness in the Greyhound industry through providing trainingand professional development throughout Ireland.• To deliver and develop accredited modules of training.53

HHospitality Management SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAnna CorrieIrish Hospitality Institute, 8 Herbert LaneDublin 201 662 479001 662 4789hospitalityskillnet@ihi.iewww.ihi.ieIrish Hospitality InstituteNatasha Kinsella8 Herbert LaneDublin 201 662 479001 662 4789chiefexecutive@ihi.iewww.ihi.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To increase participation in training based on a Management Competency Modelby firms operating in the Hospitality industry, in order to improve competitivenessand employability within the sector.54

HPSU SkillnetHNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebGert O’RourkeUnit 8 Science and Technology BuildingNUI Galway, Galway086 6380757gorourke@hpsuskillnet.comwww.hpsunet.comNUI GalwayNiamh CorcoranTechnology Transfer InitiativeUnit 8 Science and Technology Building, NUI Galway091 524411niamh.corcoran@nuigalway.iewww.nuigalway.ieSectorRegionMixedBorder, Midlands & WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide predominantly owner-managed, high-potential start-up companies withtraining in the BMW (Border, Midland and West) region.55

IIASC SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMartina Clarke70B Clanbrassil Street, DundalkCo. Louth042 9386977 / 087 2026420042 9395566martina@iasc.iewww.iasc.ieIrish Association of Seafood Companies Ltd.Martin McLoughlin70B Clanbrassil Street, DundalkCo. Louth042 9386977042 9395566nickysplaice@eircom.netwww.iasc.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop and deliver training for independent seafood retailers and processorsin the Fish Production and Wholesale/Retail Sales Sector.56

IBEC Retail SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionSean CarlinBusiness Development CentreLetterkenny Institute of TechnologyPort Rd, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal074 9176853 / 087 6494648074 9164802info@ibecretailskillnet.comwww.ibecretailskillnet.comIBECBrendan McGintyConfederation House, 84-86 Lower Baggot StreetDublin 201 605150001 6381649Brendan.mcginty@ibec.iewww.ibec.ieRetailNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training to employees in the Retail sector nationally that enables themto apply this learning in the workplace and to encourage the development ofa learning culture.57

IICBE Business Excellence SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebCaoimhe CullinaneRoselawn House, Data CentreNational Technological Park, Limerick061 371754 / 087 2889781061 371752caoimhe@icbe.iewww.icbe.ieIrish Centre for Business ExcellencePat O’ConnorRoselawn House, Data CentreNational Technological Park, Limerick061 371753 / 087 2949454061 371752info@icbe.iewww.icbe.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To improve competitiveness and provide improved access for workers to skillsdevelopment and improve the level and quality of training.• To promote collaboration and co-operative activity, sharing of knowledge andexchanging best practices among the ICBE network through learning andnetworking events such as training & development programmes, network forums,communities of practices, site visits, business forums and conferences.58

ICOS SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJana SirotkovaThe Plunkett House, 84 Merrion SquareDublin 201 6131349 / 087 938438101 6624502jana.sirotkova@icos.iehttp://www.icos.ieICOS Ltd.Shane DolanThe Plunkett House, 84 Merrion SquareDublin 201 6764783 / 087 996744601 6624502shane.dolan@icos.iewww.icos.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide targeted training to co-operative staff nationally in order to ensure thatco-operative organisations retain their competitiveness.59

IICT Ireland SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebGerry DoyleNo. 5 College Way, ClaneCo. Kildare045 902790 / 086 1902000045 902446gerard.doyle@ictirelandskillnet.orgwww.ictirelandskillnet.orgICT IrelandKathryn RaleighConfederation House, 84-86 Lr Baggot StreetDublin 201 605152701 6381527kathryn.raleigh@ictireland.iewww.ictireland.ieSectorRegionTechnologyNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide companies in the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)sector with advanced training activities for technical and engineering staff in IrishICT companies60

IFA SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn CroninThe Irish Farm Centre, BluebellDublin 1201 4500266 / 086 383271701 4565146johncronin@ifa.iewww.ifaskillnet.ieIrish Farmers AssociationPat SmithThe Irish Farm Centre, BluebellDublin 1201 4500266 / 086 261337401 4565146patsmith@ifa.iewww.ifa.ieSectorRegionAgricultureNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide quality and value for money training nationally that is required by theAgricultural sector by offering practical training to improve incomes and aid inbusiness development.61

IIMDA Manufacturing Excellence SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionEoghan Ó Faoláin84–86 Lower Baggot StreetDublin 201 6051500imdaskillnet@ibec.iewww.imda.ieIrish Medical Device AssociationSharon HigginsIBEC, Confederation House84–86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 201 6051564 / 087 231343701 6381564sharon.higgins@ibec.iewww.imda.ieMedical DevicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training to employees working in the Medical Devices industry.The main priorities of the networks training is on manufacturing excellence,with a strong focus on lean innovation.62

Impact Measurement SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSamantha Plant1st Floor Paramount Court, Corrig RoadSandyford Industrial Estate01 2911960 / 087 246839301 2938957samantha@paramounthr.iewww.impactmeasurement.orgGaelstorm Software SolutionsPeter O’ConnellGalway Technology CentreMervue Business Park, Galway091 730790 / 086 3858906091 730793poconnell@gaelstorm.comwww.gaelstorm.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To build capacity within companies to be able to carry out comprehensivemeasurement of the impact of training and HR interventions right up to anincluding a full Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.63

IInnovation & Lean/Sigma SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDermot O’NeillData Centre, Roselawn HouseNational Technology Park, Limerick061 371755 / 087 2363762061 371752dermot@icbe.iewww.icbe.ieInnovation & Lean Sigma Federation of IrelandMartin Sheehanc/o Bausch & Lomb, Industrial EstateCork Road, Waterford051 355001 / 087 6992980051 377042martin.sheehan@bausch.comwww.icbe.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To implement effective and sustainable Innovation and Lean/Sigma principles inboth manufacturing businesses and service businesses nationwide, who wish tomake significant increases in productivity and competitiveness.64

International Trade SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMary Meehan17 Merrion SquareDublin 201 400 4319 / 086 853371401 6612811mary.meehan@chambers.iehttp://www.chambers.ieChambers IrelandJohn Dunne17 Merrion SquareDublin 201 4004321 / 086 853371401 6612811orla.byrne@chambers.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To inform and train Irish companies nationwide on the implications of regulatorychanges in the area of international trade.65

IIrish Coaching SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebKieran O’ConnorRoselawn House, National Technology ParkLimerick061 633281 / 087 2781044061 633334koconnor@icdn.iewww.icdn.ieI.C.D.N. Ltd.Gerry RyanGlengarriff, Newtownshandrum, CharlevilleCo. Cork063 70464 / 087 2079877063 70464gryan@icdn.iewww.icdn.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To tackle the professional training/development needs of Business/Life Coachesat a national level and seek accreditation through certification.66

Irish Egg Supply ChainIrish Egg Supply Chain SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebOrla Caseyc/o Momentum Consulting, Leitrim VillageCo. Leitrim071 9623500 / 086 2606304071 9623563iescskillnet@gmail.comwww.eggs.ieIrish Egg Marketing Ltd.Owen Brooks10 Rowanbyrn, BlackrockCo. Dublin01 2893674 / 087 2438278brooks@eircom.netwww.eggs.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide learning support to the Irish Egg and Supply Chain sectors to meetindustry-specific concerns and issues and to provide a range of supports forworkers in the sector to up-skill, re-skill, cross-skill and improve knowledge,competence and qualifications.67

IIrish Franchising SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSiobhan O’Callaghan1st Floor Paramount Court, Corrig RoadSandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 1801 2911963 / 087 915584201 2938957siobhan@paramounthr.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebO’Brien’s Sandwich BarKeith Lalor23 South William StreetDublin 201 4721412 / 086 283535801 6961251keith@obriens.iewww.obriensonline.comSectorRegionRetailDublin, West & South WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To ensure the growth of franchising capability and capacity in Ireland by workingwith potential business in Ireland who can offer expertise that will positivelyaffect the market impact of new Franchisees.• To bring in global expertise to support the Franchising Sector skills and enhanceexporting capabilities.68

Irish Hardware SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBridie Corrigan MatthewsPO Box 113Rathowen, Co. Westmeath01 298 0969 / 087 621 8032043 85873training@ihbma.iewww.ihbma.ieIrish Hardware Building Materials AssociationJim CopelandElmville, Upper Kilmacud RoadDundrum, Dublin 1401 298 096901 298 6103info@ihbma.iewww.ihbma.ieSectorRegionConstructionNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver training that will overcome current skills deficiencies in the Hardwaresector and widen the skills base amongst retail, wholesale and distributioncompany members, at owner manager, manager and employee levels resultingin greater competitiveness.69

Irish Pest ControlIIrish Pest Control SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebHelena BrackenUnit 1 Oriel House, Upper Main StreetPortarlington, Co. Laois087 7702059pcaccel@eircom.netwww.ipcap.iePestguard LimitedTom O’TooleUnit Q9 Greenogue Business ParkRathcoole, Dublin01 4587722 / 087 287362301 4587751pestguard@eircom.netSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To enhance skills and knowledge of people working in the Pest Control sector andto achieve best practice in competencies and service delivery.• To create sector relevant standards through working with Universities and industryawarding bodies.70

Irish Professional Photographers SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMary O’DriscollUnit 5 Naas Road Business ParkMuirfield Drive, Dublin 1201 4978054 / 087 764038501 4847188skillnet@irishphotographers.comwww.irishphotographers.comIrish Professional Photographers Association (IPPA)Ronnie NortonUnit 5 Naas Road Business ParkMuirfield Drive, Dublin 1201 712500 / 087 253672001 6712539ronnie@norton-associates.iewww.irishphotographers.comSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To build best-practice by upskilling professional photographers in the area oftechnological change and business competence.71

IISIT SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBilly GoodburnSecurity House, No. 1 IDA Industrial EstateBalbriggan, Co. Dublin01 8834005 / 087 131468201 6905739bgoodburn@isitskillnet.iewww.isitskillnet.ieIrish Security Industry AssocationBarry BradySecurity House, No. 1 IDA Industrial EstateBalbriggan, Co. Dublin01 6905736 / 087 222912701 6905739bbrady@isia.iewww.isia.ieSectorRegionSecurityNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To upskill all levels of the workforce in the Security industry.• To help prepare companies and employees for industry regulation andto benchmark against world class standards.72

ISME SKILLNETINetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBarry FitzgibbonEukon, Unit 28 Tolka Valley Business ParkGlasnevin, Dublin 1101 8820628 / 087 257116401 6612157barry@eukon.comhttp://www.isme.ieISMEMark Fielding17 Kildare StreetDublin 201 6622755 / 087 251967501 6610517mark@isme.iewww.isme.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To encourage life-long learning for all levels of workers in the SME sectornationally, to build up skills and to ensure the survival and growth of theSME sector.73

IITAG SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDee TimoneyCraigadous House, Lisheenavalla, ClaregalwayCo. Galway091 389389 / 087 2226499dtimoney@itag.iewww.itag.ieITAGCaroline O’Neillc/o Traventec, Galway Business Park, DanganCo. Galway091 788618 / 087 9677199091 788618contact@itag.iewww.itag.ieSectorRegionTechnologyWestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver high quality, cost effective, and customised training locally in the Westof Ireland to employees in member IT companies.• To improve the skill-set within the IT sector to maintain global competitivenessand enhance employability.74

Kaizen Training SKILLNETKNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebStephen O’Leary7 Centre Court, Blyry Business & Commercial ParkAthlone, Co Westmeath090 6471223 / 090 6471224 / 087 4184321090 647 1221info@kaizenproject.comwww.kaizenproject.comPlastics IrelandMarian ByronIBEC, Confederation House84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 201 6051624 / 087 679767301 6381624marian.byron@ibec.iewww.plasticsireland.ieSectorRegionManufacturingNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To train staff to meet a growing need for Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen ContinuousImprovement training in the Plastics industry and general Irish manufacturing.75

KKTN SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMary Ann McDonagh2nd Floor Tourist Information Office, Beech RoadKillarney, Co. Kerry064 37928 / 087 2845795064 36623info@ktn.iewww.ktn.ieKillarney Training Network Ltd.Niamh O’SheaKillarney Park Hotel, Town CentreKillarney, Co. Kerry064 35555 / 087 2383587064 35266niamh.oshea@killarneyparkhotel.iewww.killarneyparkhotel.ieSectorRegionMixedSouth WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide Kerry based enterprises with high quality, affordable training andnetworking which will be delivered locally to all sectors of the private businesscommunity.76

Learning Waves SKILLNETKNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebTeresa Hanratty18 The Crescent, Lennonstown Manor, DundalkCo. Louth042 9351797 / 087 4173301teresahanratty@learningwaves.iewww.learningwaves.ieLMFMMichael CrawleyBroadcasting House, Rathmullen Road, DroghedaCo. Louth041 9832000041 9832957mcrawley@lmfm.iewww.lmfm.ieSectorRegionMediaNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To ensure that all employees within the Independent Radio sector are affordedthe opportunity to have recognised and certified industry led training to a nationaland international standard.77

LLearning West SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebVincent McHaleEriu Enterprises, Moneen, CastlebarCo. Mayo094 9026716 / 087 4106496094 9026665vincent@eriu.iewww.learningwest.ieLearning WestAndrew McGrealc/o Allergan PharmaceuticalCastlebar Rd, Westport098 55271098 25791mcgreal_andrew@allergan.comwww.allergan.comSectorRegionMixedWestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To continue to provide low cost, quality training to isolated and vulnerablecompanies operating in the BMW (Border, Midland and West) region.• To continue to enable these companies to respond to increasing and rapidchanges in competition, legislation and technology challenges.78

LHP SKILLNETLNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebImelda Duffy111 Trees Road Upper, Mount MerrionCo. Dublin087 6634995imeldaduffy@lhpskillnet.iewww.lhpskillnet.ieSonas Care GroupSeamus CrawleySonas Care Centre, Cloghanboy, AthloneCo. Westmeath090 6474229 / 087 8048853090 6487920scrawley@sonashealth.comhttp://www.sonas.ieSectorRegionHealthcareNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide certified training to healthcare support staff employed in privatehospitals, nursing homes and to members of the Irish Nursing HomesOrganisation (INHO) and private home carers nationally.79

LLimerick Chamber SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAnne Morris96 O’Connell StreetLimerick061 217608 / 086 3132241061 415785amorris@limerickchamber.iewww.limerickskillnet.ieLimerick ChamberMaria Kelly96 O’Connell StreetLimerick061 415180061 415785mkelly@limerickchamber.iewww.limerickchamber.ieSectorRegionMixedMid West – LimerickThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide SME’s across all sectors in the Mid West region with training coursescustomised to meet their training needs and to empower these companies todevelop the capacity to identify and address their training needs.80

MBE SKILLNETMNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn MatthewsPO Box 113, RathowenCo. Westmeath043 85872 / 087 929042104385873john@mbeskillnet.iewww.mbeskillnet.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionLynch Home Farm Supplies LimitedMichael LynchRathcronin, GranardCo. Longford043 86336michael@lhf.ieMixedMidlandThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide low cost, quality training to isolated and vulnerable companies operatingin the Border, Midland, East region.81

MM1 Manufacturers’ SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebPaul McCormackMainscourt, 23 Main Street, SwordsCo. Dublin01 8900800 / +44 777566497001 8139991paul.mccormack@m1skillnet.iewww.m1skillnet.ieFingal County Enterprise BoardOisin GeogheganMainscourt, 23 Main Street, SwordsCo. Dublin01 8900800 / 087 988408101 8139991oisin@fingalceb.iewww.fingalceb.ieSectorRegionManufacturingDublin & BorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To work to improve the strategic approach of SME manufacturing businessesin the Fingal and Louth areas through the provision of focused training andnetworking opportunities.82

MidMed SKILLNETMNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSandra McHalec/o Eriu Enterprises, Barcastle Industrial EstateMoneen, Castlebar, Co. Mayo094 90 26716094 90 26665sandra@eriu.iewww.midmed.ieAbbott DiagnosticsMichael Doylec/o Abbott DiagnosticsLisnamuck, Longford043 31097043 31049michael.doyle@abbott.comwww.abbott.comSectorRegionMedical DevicesBorder, Dublin, Midland & WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To ensure that people in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sectorsare appropriately skilled and equipped so that the sectors remain competitivewhilst facing ever increasing regulatory demands and pressures from lower costeconomies.• The network will initially focus on providing specialised technical training todevelop the basic scientific skills of operatives and to develop the laboratory skillsof staff from entry-level to Ph.D. level.83

MMidwest Regional Engineering SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionTheresa MulvihilKnockliscrane, Miltown MalbayCo Clare065 7079055 / 086 8561827065 7079853info@midwestengineeringskillnet.iewww.midwestengineeringskillnet.ieLimerick County Enterprise BoardNed TwomeyLisanalta House, DooradoyleLimerick061 496520061 583954ned@lcoeb.ieEngineeringSouth West & MidwestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support the survival and development of engineering businesses in theMidWest through the promotion of specific and practical training programmes,networking events and access to specific and relevant industrial information.84

National Engineering Technical SKILLNETNNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionStephen TegartUnit F1A Riverview Business ParkNangor Road, Dublin 1201 4604834 / 087 6355587netskillnet@eircom.netwww.netskillnet.comNational Engineering Technical SkillnetStephen TegartUnit F1A Riverview Business ParkNangor Road, Dublin 1201 4604834 / 087 6355587netskillnet@eircom.netwww.netskillnet.comMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training for craftspeople in the Technology sector, to develop RPL(Recognised Prior Learning) and to provide E based learning.85

NNational Organic Training SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSean McGloinThe Enterprise Centre, Hill Road, DrumshanboCo. Leitrim071 9640688 / 086 1728442071 9640869info@nots.iewww.nots.ieNational Organic Training NetworkJohn BrennanThe Enterprise Centre, Hill Road, DrumshanboCo. Leitrim071 9640688 / 087 2703603071 9640869johnb@nots.iewww.nots.ieSectorRegionAgricultureNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide customised training to the Commercial Organic Production sector andto assist existing organic businesses to upscale and diversify.86

NCNA Childcare SKILLNETNNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebValerie O’CallaghanConeybeg, WatergrasshillCo. Cork087 929211601 4601185valerie@ncnachildcareskillnet.iewww.ncnachildcareskillnet.ieNational Children’s Nurseries AssociationTeresa HeeneyUnit 12C Bluebell Business Park, Old Naas RoadBluebell, Dublin1201 4601138 / 087 767148101 4601185theeney@ncna.iewww.ncna.netSectorRegionServicesBorder, Dublin & Mid EastThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support excellence in full day care and school age childcare services.• To assist members in reaching the highest standards of early childcare and education.• To increase the pool of quality staff in the sector and the recruitment and retentionof staff.87

NNorthwest Transport SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionFiona McLintockRuskey, Convoy, LiffordCo. Donegal074 9147504 / 086 6051672074 9147793info@ntskillnet.iewww.ntskillnet.ieJML TransportBrid McLaughlinRuskey, ConvoyLifford, Co. Donegal074 9147451 / 086 8364300074 91 47793brid@jmlgroup.netTransportBorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To enable freight and passenger transport companies in the North West regionto drive the development, delivery and evaluation of training within their industry.88

PharmaChem SKILLNETPNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSusan CostelloPo Box 543Ballinlough, Cork087 2876731susancostello@pharmachemskillnet.iewww.pharmachemskillnet.iePCMD Training Ltd.Ruth Gould1a Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Sarsfield RoadWilton, Cork021 4825506ruth.gould@gilead.comSectorRegionPharmaceuticalsNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To source and provide industry specific training to people in Pharmaceutical,Bio Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Medical Device sectors.89

PPharmacy Xcelerate SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn BourkeBelgard Road, TallaghtDublin 2401 4147432 / 086 19003801 4041752jbourke@ipos.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebIndependent Pharmacy Ownership Scheme (IPOS)John BourkeBelgard Road, TallaghtDublin 2401 4147432 / 086 819003801 4041752jbourke@ipos.ieSectorRegionRetailNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To create a permanent focus on pharmacy specific training, development eventsand programmes for the benefit of the owner manager, pharmacy manager, retaildevelopment manager and all support staff in pharmacies nationally.90

Positive2Work SKILLNETPNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebMark BrennanEircom HQ, Floor 6, 114 St. Stephens Green WestDublin 201 7016311 / 085 1745779markbrennan@eircom.iewww.positive2work.ieEircomGrainne O’BoyleEircom HQ, Floor 6, 114 St. Stephens Green WestDublin 201 7015743 / 085 1744142goboyle@eircom.iewww.positive2work.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To create a positive working environment for all employees within our membercompanies.• To deliver training in the following areas: Building Reliance, Stress Management,Conflict Management, Building Constructive Relations, Change Management andPeople Management.91

PPrint & Packaging SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebLorcán Ó hÓbáin2 Dromnanane Road, BeaumontDublin 901 8520018 / 087 232878101 8520019lohobain@syrom.iewww.printpacktraining.ieIrish Printing FederationTerry Cumminsc/o IBEC, 84 Lower Baggot StreetDublin 201 605164301 6381643terry.cummins@ibec.ieSectorRegionManufacturingNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop the management capability of the Print and Packaging sector to assistit to recognise and develop, market development opportunities.• To improve competitiveness of member companies.92

Priority Learning for Change SKILLNETPNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBrendan LyonsBrendan Lyons & Associates, Kilmore, Via LimerickCo Clare061 473340 / 087 2415406061 473340lyonsjb@eircom.netwww.prioritylearning.euAughinish Alumina Ltd.Sean GarlandAskeatonCo. Limerick061 604000061 604242sean.garland@augh.comwww.aughinish.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To continue to promote and encourage companies, primarily in the Mid-Westregion, to improve their overall organisational effectiveness through increasedefficiencies, by improving their work based relationships where management andunion relationships are seen as the essential ingredient for superior performance.93

PPrivate Healthcare SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebBarbara Bourke29 York Rd, RathgarDublin 601 4979585 / 086 806799401 4979585info@phskillnet.iewww.phskillnet.iePrivate Healthcare SkillnetHelena Horne5 Brookfield Park, RushCo. Dublin086 839969601 8358903helenwb44@eircom.netSectorRegionHealthcareNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To address the urgent and strategic development of service provision capabilitywithin the Private Nursing Home, Home Care and Private Hospital sectors nationally.94

Procurement & Supply Management SKILLNETPNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebÁine Byrnec/o IIPMM, 5 Belvedere PlaceDublin 101 8559257 / 087 238330801 8559259abyrne@iipmm.iewww.iipmm.ieIIPMMDes CrowtherIIPMM, 5 Belvedere PlaceDublin 101 8559257 / 087 236911801 8559259dcrowther@iipmm.iewww.iipmm.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To increase the level of skills in procurement, supply management and warehousingto a world class standard, in participating member companies, as a means to increasingcompetitive advantage by reducing costs of raw materials and other inputs.95

RRefrigeration SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebEnda HoganPO Box 389Dungarvan, Co. Waterford058 44211 / 086 815 47690818 411004refskill@eircom.netwww.refrigerationskillnet.ieRefrigeration Training Network Ltd.Seamus Kerrc/o RSL IrelandUnit 48 Robinhood Industrial Estate Dublin 2401 450801101 4567512seamus@rslireland.comwww.refrigerationskillnet.ieSectorRegionEngineeringNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To raise commercial and industrial standards, develop CPD (Continued ProfessionalDevelopment) opportunities for engineering employees and improve thecompetitiveness of member companies.96

Renewable Energy Skills SKILLNETRNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDick Whelan2 Mungret StLimerick061 514598 / 087 2644117061 749851info@renewableenergy.iewww.renewableenergy.ieRenewable Energy Heating NetworkDick Whelan2 Mungret StLimerick061 514598 / 087 2644117061 749851info@renewableenergy.iewww.renewableenergy.ieSectorRegionRenewable EnergyNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide training and support to all trades and professionals who influence theenergy performance of building including the design, specification, installationand maintenance of Renewable Energy Heating Systems.97

RResponsible Tourism SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSinead Barrinsc/o Greenbox, Park Rd. Industrial EstateManorhamilton, Co. Leitrim071 9856898 / 087 9350089071 9856931skillnets@responsibletourism.iewww.responsibletourism.ieResponsible Tourism Ltd.Mary MulveyGreenbox, Park Rd. Industrial EstateManorhamilton, Co. Leitrim071 9856898071 9856931mary@greenbox.iewww.greenbox.ieSectorRegionMixedBorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To use training to develop a commercially driven centre of excellence for responsibletourism and to help tourism enterprises reach the highest Eco Tourism Standards/EU Flower EcoLabel.• To strengthen and underpin the economic viability for eco-tourism enterprise inthe Border region.98

Restaurants Association SKILLNETRNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebKaren Mulvaney11 Bridge Court, City Gate, St Augustine StDublin 801 6779901 / 086 844606601 6718414raiskillnet@rai.ie / info@rai.iewww.rai.ieRestaurants Association of IrelandHenry O’Neill11 Bridge Court, City Gate, St Augustine StDublin 801 6779901 / 087 235752801 6718414henry@rai.ie / info@rai.iewww.rai.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To address upskilling in the Irish Restaurants industry with a specific focus onmanagement and business effectiveness training.99

RRetail Excellence Ireland SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDavid Fitzsimons1 Barrack Street, EnnisCo. Clare065 6846927 / 087 2535482065 6892451info@retailexcellence.iewww.retailexcellence.ieRetail Excellence IrelandPaul Candon1 Barrack Street, EnnisCo. Clare01 2028888 / 087 2535482065 6892451info@retailexcellence.iewww.retailexcellence.ieSectorRegionRetailNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support, consolidate and grow the skills base of the Independent Retail sectorand build best-practice in the industry.100

ROLE SKILLNETRNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionMartin WynneNo 6 Towns Park Centre, Carrick-on-ShannonCo. Leitrim071 9616689 / 083 3347500info@roleskillnet.comwww.roleskillnet.comCarrick on Shannon Chamber of CommerceFintan CoxCox’s Pharmacy, Bridge StreetCarrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim071 9620158 / 087 2361155071 9622926coxpharm@eircom.netMixedBorder & West – Roscommon & LeitrimThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To define and respond to the training needs of a broad enterprise grouping(Roscommon and Leitrim), to improve the accessibility, economies of scale andflexibility of training delivery.101

RRural Food Company SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebEilish Broderick58 Church Street, ListowelCo. Kerry068 23390 / 087 6386501068 23390ruralfood@eircom.netwww.ruralfoodcompany.ieRural Food Company Training NetworkMartina Early58 Church Street, ListowelCo. Kerry068 23390068 23390info@ruralfoodcompany.iewww.ruralfoodcompany.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide member businesses and the rural food industry with an improved skillsbase through enhancing the appreciation of the benefits of training in terms ofinnovation, new product/process development, staff retention and motivation andimproved recruitment prospects.102

Sales SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebOrla Purcell2nd Floor, 68 Merrion SquareDublin 201 6626904 / 086 665787001 6626978orla@salesinstitute.iewww.salesinstitute.ie/skillnetThe Sales Institute of IrelandPat Meehan2nd Floor, 68 Merrion SquareDublin 201 662690401 6626978pat@salesinstitute.iewww.salesinstitute.ieSectorRegionServicesWest, South West, Mid West & DubinThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide world class sales training which will be delivered locally and atsubsidised cost in the West, North West, Midwest and Midland regions.103

SShannon Marine & Leisure SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAlan Shanley9 Orchard Court, Leitrim VillageCo. Leitrim071 9623500 / 086 0421423071 9623563info@shannonmarineandleisureskillnet.iewww.shannonmarineandleisureskillnet.ieShannon Marine Leisure Ltd.Paddy Gilboy9 Orchard Court, Leitrim VillageCo. Leitrim086 2603666071 9623563taramarina2@eircom.netSectorRegionServicesBorder, West, Mid West & MidlandThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide Marine & Leisure companies along the Shannon River with trainingin a wide range of disciplines.104

SLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionMary HennessyKilloughteen, Newcastle WestCo. Limerick069 61140 / 087 6780565069 61140mary@slmskillnet.comwww.slmskillnet.comRosderra Irish MeatsMicheal SlevinClaraCo. Offaly057 9330600 / 087 2586208057 9331147mslevin@rosderra.iewww.slmskillnet.comMixedMidland, Mid West, Mid East, South East,South West & DublinThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop enhanced skills, knowledge and competencies for food and drinkmanufacturing employees nationally.105

SME GROWTHSSME Growth SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDearbhla CarmodyICAI, 83 Pembroke Road, BallsbridgeDublin 401 6377209 / 086 043529101 6685685dearbhla.carmody@icai.iewww.icai.ieICAIBecky Bristow83 Pembroke Road, BallsbridgeDublin 401 6377333 / 086 343026601 6685685becky.bristow@icai.iewww.icai.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide a wide range of business skills training courses for members of the ICAI(Irish Institute for Chartered Accountants in Ireland).• To facilitate regional members of the ICAI to attend the necessary business skillscourses that will assist them grow their businesses.106

Software SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionMaire Huntc/o Irish Software Association, Confederation House84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 21890 8769791890 876978info@isa-skillnet.comwww.isa-skillnet.comIrish Software AssociationShane DempseyConfederation House, 84-86 Lower Baggot StreetDublin 201 605155001 6381694shane.dempsey@ibec.iewww.software.ieTechnologyNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide vital support framework for companies in the Software and IT sectorand to upskill management and staff ensuring cutting-edge knowledge andcompetence nationally.107

SSouth East Micro SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebKarma FarrellShanbally, BallypatrickClonmel, Co.Tipperary052 33898 / 086 8170791052 33898info@se-microskillnet.iewww.se-microskillnet.ieMontip EngineeringGerry HoranNewtown, DranganThurles, Co.Tipperary052 52208 / 086 2446685052 52007info@isa-skillnet.comwww.isa-skillnet.comSectorRegionMixedSouth EastThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support and develop micro businesses across a range of sectors within specificcluster groups in the South East, namely the Clonmel Cluster Group, DungarvanWomen’s Group, Wicklow Cluster, Garden Centre Cluster, RPL Cluster Group and theClonmel Retail Cluster Group.108

South Kerry SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJoe BarrySouth Kerry Development Partnership, Library PlaceKillorglin, Co. Kerry066 9762477 / 087 2426941066-9762059jbarry@skdp.netwww.kerryskillnet.ieSouth Kerry Development Partnership Ltd.John PierseThe Old Barracks, Bridge Street, CahersiveenCo. Kerry066 9472724066 9472725jpierse@skdp.netwww.southkerry.netSectorRegionMixedSouth WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To assist enterprises improve their competitiveness and performance by providingsupport for training and services and the development of business networks forthe sharing of learning.109

SSouthern Tipperary SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJackie RyanClonmel Chamber, 8 Sarsfield Street, ClonmelCo. Tipperary052 26500 / 086 0428668052 26378skillnet@clonmelchamber.iewww.clonmelchamber.comClonmel ChamberFrank O’DonoghueClonmel Chamber, 8 Sarsfield Street, ClonmelCo.Tipperary052 26500 / 086 8392043052 26378fod@clonmelchamber.comwww.clonmelchamber.comSectorRegionMixedSouth East – Tipperary SouthThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To encourage continuous learning and design training programmes relevant toparticipating companies in Southern Tipperary.• To promote upskilling and certification for LBS (Lower Basic Skills).110

South-West Healthcare SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionDiarmuid O DalaighChurchtown South, CloyneCo. Cork086 2340932info@healthcarenet.iewww.healthcarenet.ieSouthwest Healthcare Ltd.Sheila FitzgeraldUnit 2, Tom Crean CentreTralee, Co. Kerrydod@oaklodgenursinghome.ieHealthcareSouth WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide a comprehensive, accessible, cost effective and deliverable trainingthat is congruent with what is required by members, legislation, and the needsof patient and residents of the healthcare sector in the South West.111

SSpa & Wellness SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebValerie WalshILAM, The Old Barracks, Main Street, ClaneCo. Kildare045 902236 / 086 7305792045 893195spanm@ilam.iewww.spaireland.euILAMKilian FisherThe Old Barracks, Main Street, ClaneCo. Kildare045 902235 / 087 9883092045 893195kilian@ilam.iewww.ilam.ieSectorRegionLeisureNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide certified training and to develop a qualifications framework for staff inthe Services and Leisure sectors.• To focus on developing best practice philosophies in the provision of service training.112

Space Industry SKILLNETSNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionCatherine Lenehanc/o G&L Technology Ltd., Midlands Innovation &Research Centre, Athlone Institute of TechnologyDublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath090 6476332 / 087 2669528090 6489457catherine.lenehan@gltechnology.iewww.spaceskills.netG & L Technology LimitedDaniel GleesonMidlands Innovation & Research CentreAthlone Institute of TechnologyDublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath090 6476332 / 087 2448148090 6489457danny.gleeson@gltechnology.iewww.esattp-ireland.comTechnologyNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop key skills within companies that wish to operate within, or are usersof, space technology and services at the highest level possible and participatein international collaborations.• To provide a training platform that caters for specific space industry needs andgeneral business needs of network member companies.113

SSport Horse Breeders SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJacqueline Ladleyc/o Horse Sport Ireland, Beech HouseMillenium Park, Naas, Co. Kildare045 850800045 850850jladley@horsesportireland.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebIrish Horse BoardDeirdre HartyHorse Sport Ireland, Beech House, Millenium ParkNaas, Co. Kildare045 850800 / 086 8585768045 850850dharty@horsesportireland.iewww.irishsporthorse.comSectorRegionAgricultureNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To increase the skill level and competitiveness of the Sport Horse Breeding industrynationwide through the provision of training to meet business critical and growthneeds of our members and through raising awareness.• To promote the importance of training as a tool in business development.114

Taste 4 Success SKILLNETTNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionBridie Corrigan MatthewsP.O. Box 113Rathowen, Co. Westmeath087 6218032043 85873bridie@qdos.ieCountry Cooking Company LimitedStephen HennesseyIDA Business and Technology ParkCarrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim071 9650700 / 087 2559269071 9650800stephen@countrycooking.ieMixedMid WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To continue to focus on the enhancement of employability in the Food sector inthe North West region and thereby strengthen the viability of its members.115

TThe Events Industry SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebCeleste Foster1 Rogan’s Court, Patrick StreetDun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin01 2303548 / 087 7903841info@eventsindustryskillnet.comwww.eventsindustryskillnet.comCentre for Excellence in EventsSarah Carroll1 Rogan’s Court, Patrick StreetDun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin01 2303526 / 087 2401615info@eventsindustryskillnet.comwww.eventsindustryskillnet.comSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide access to certified continuing professional development (CPD) to thoseemployed in the events industry and to promote best practice and qualitystandards in supplying goods and services to the industry.116

The Timber Frame SKILLNETTNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebChristine CampbellDenshaw House, 120/121 Lr. Baggot StDublin 201 6599429 / 087 989673301 6599401christine@itfma.iewww.itfma.ieIrish Timber Frame Manufacturers’ AssociationPhilip MahonyDenshaw House, 120/121 Lr. Baggot StDublin 201 659942901 6599401philip@itfma.iewww.itfma.ieSectorRegionConstructionNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To support the up-skilling of manufacturers and suppliers to the Timber Frameindustry and to encourage new practices and to promote quality benchmarkingin industry standards.117

TTrainers’ Learning SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebEmma WalshIITD, Unit 4 Sycamore HouseMillennium Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare045 881166 / 087 6783369045 881192info@trainerslearningskillnet.comwww.trainerslearningskillnet.comIrish Institute of Training & DevelopmentSinead HeneghanIITD, Unit 4, Sycamore HouseMillennium Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare045 881166 / 087 6385406045 881192sinead@iitd.comwww.iitd.comSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To develop the skills of those in the training profession while simultaneously,providing industry with individuals who can provide training which will yieldquantifiable benefits that can be sustained.118

Training Provider Competency SKILLNETTNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebNora M.T. Byrne62 Rossmore Lawn, TempleogueDublin 6W01 4907168 / 086 606665601 4909863nora@calmar.iewww.trainersnetwork.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSectorRegionTrainers NetworkDr. Senan CookeWindswept, Ballycraddock, DunhillCo. Waterford051 396204 / 087 2228374senan.cooke@dcu.iewww.trainersnetwork.ieServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To increase and raise the quality of training services nationally to best internationalpractice through facilitating the implementation of a quality managementassurance system.• To improve the competency of training providers to enable them to deliver a onestep up to their clients in their particular area of expertise.119

TTravel Professionals SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDervla O’NeillHeaton House, 32 South William StreetDublin 201 6794179 / 087 274624501 6719897dervla.oneill@itaa.iewww.itaa.ieIrish Travel Agents AssociationSimon NugentHeaton House, 32 South William StreetDublin 201 6794179 / 086 245967901 6719897simon.nugent@itaa.iewww.itaa.ieSectorRegionTravelNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To deliver structured integrated, certified training design to enhance skills of travelprofessionals nationwide.• Travel specific programmes will range from communications to product anddestination, with a selection of accredited qualifications available to encourageContinuous Professional Development (CPD) within the travel sector.120

U Learning SKILLNETUNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDr Ingrid HuntEnterprise Research CentreEngineering Research BuildingUniversity of Limerick, Limerick061 202697 / 086 0769801ingrid.hunt@ul.iewww.ulearning.ieWestpark Shannon Ltd.Una McMahon on behalf of Brian O’ConnellWestpark Shannon Ltd., 4000 Atlantic AvenueShannon, Co. Clare061 479111unamcmahon@bocholdings.comwww.westparkshannon.comSectorRegionMixedWest, Mid West & BorderThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To provide organisations nationwide with an opportunity to address their ownspecific skill needs in the area of Science, Engineering and Technology.121

UUnion Learning SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAnn Reid1 Rowlestown DriveKilsallaghan, Co Dublin086 050451801 8902230unionlearning@eircom.netwww.unionlearning.ieTEEUEamon DevoyTechnical, Electrical & Engineering Union5 Cavendish Row, Dublin 101 8747047 / 087 667529801 874 7048eamon_d@teeu.iewww.teeu.ieSectorRegionServicesNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To enable collaboration between SIPTU, IMPACT and the TEEU and the sectors theyrepresent to provide training solutions and to deliver on identified training needsfor the challenges facing trade unions and their members.122

Unlocking Innovation SKILLNETUNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressPlease contact the contracting organisation belowTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebCadtec Europe Ltd.Johnathan ManganInnovation Works, Ennis Information Age ParkGort Rd. Ennis, Co. Clare065 6823342 / 087 2322142065 6823353jonathan@mangan.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To ‘Unlock Innovation & Drive Competitiveness’ for micro companies employing lessthan ten employees nationwide, by facilitating access to learning & adaptability,building management capacity in SME’s and increasing adaptability of workers inthe knowledge economy.123

WWaterford Chamber SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebTrish Breen2 Georges StWaterford051 311139051 876002skillnet@waterfordchamber.iewww.waterfordskillnet.comWaterford ChamberMonica Leech2 Georges StWaterford051 872693 / 087 2796356051 876002monica.leech@waterfordchamber.iewww.waterfordchamber.ieSectorRegionMixedSouth East – WaterfordThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To continuously identify the training needs of member companies in the SouthEast and address those needs to enable the network to promote shared highstandard training programmes.124

Western Homebuilders SKILLNETWNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebJohn BuckleyOffice 9, Strandhill Enterprise Centre, Airport RoadStrandhill, Co. Sligo071 91 22954 / 086 2588568071 91 22609info@northwestconsulting.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebDuane Construction Ltd.Sean DuaneGortroe, ArdrahanCo. Galway091 635243 / 087 2594453091 635243duaneconstruction@eircom.netSectorRegionConstructionWestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To upgrade the technical knowledge and competence of builders – senior managers,site managers, foremen, operatives and sub contractors in the West region.125

WWIN SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebHelena Collins89 Main StreetCavan049 4365581 / 087 6813366049 4371502helena@winireland.comwww.winireland.comWIN Ireland Ltd.Teri Shanahan89 Main StreetCavan049 4365581049 4365581info@winireland.comwww.winireland.comSectorRegionMixedBorder & WestThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To promote positive enterprise learning and networking opportunities for womenin business through providing the following training:• Inspire women into enterprise:by stimulating women to develop their entrepreneurial skills.• Accelerate women in enterprise:to accelerate the business development process through training.• Enhance women in enterprise:to equip women in business with the skills for business growth.126

Wind SKILLNETWNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebSinéad KellySuite 7 Killowen House, Southernlink Business ParkNaas, Co. Kildare045 899341 / 086 6021781045 889626windskillnet@iwea.comwww.iwea.com/windskillnetIWEAMichael WalshSuite 7 Killowen House, Southernlink Business ParkNaas, Co. Kildare045 899341 / 087 7993228045 889626michael@iwea.comwww.iwea.comSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To improve the overall efficiency, competitiveness and return of the Wind industrythrough training and professional development on industry specific topics.127

WOMENWORKWWomen at Work SKILLNETNetwork DetailsNetwork ManagerAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebAlacoque McMenaminINO Headquarters, Whitworth BuildingNorth Brunswick St, Dublin 701 6640600 / 087 798056301 2849661alacoque@womenatworkskillnet.ieContracting OrganisationContracting OrganisationContact NameAddressTelephoneFaxEmailWebIBOA – The Finance UnionMarian GeogheganIBOA House, Stephen St UpperDublin 801 4755908 / 086 828719601 4785067marian.geoghegan@iboa.iewww.iboa.ieSectorRegionMixedNationalThe Primary Focus of this Network is:• To upskill women in a wide range of sectors to enable them to realise their potentialin their working lives and to participate fully in workplace initiatives.• Led by CWU, IBOA, IMPACT, MANDATE, INO and supported by a cross-section ofemployers.128

APPENDICESGLOSSARY OF TERMS: SECTORAgricultureButcheryChildcareConstructionEngineeringFinanceHealthcareLeisureManufacturingMediaMedical DevicesMixedPharmaceuticalsRenewable EnergyRetailSecurityServicesTechnologyTourismTransportTravel129

APPENDICESGLOSSARY OF TERMS: REGIONNational:Border:West:Midland:Mid East:Dublin:South East:South West:Mid West:NationwideThe counties of Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and SligoThe counties of Galway, Mayo and RoscommonThe counties of Laois, Longford, Offaly and WestmeathThe counties of Kildare, Meath and WicklowThe city of Dublin, and the areas of Dun Laoighre-Rathdown,Fingal and South DublinThe counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary (South), Waterfordand WexfordThe counties of Cork and KerryThe counties of Clare, Limerick and Tipperary (North).130

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY SECTORAGRICULTUREBMW Smallholder SkillnetIFA SkillnetSport Horse Breeders SkillnetFTMTA SkillnetNational Organic Training SkillnetBUTCHERYCraftbutcher SkillnetCHILDCARECBDN SkillnetCONSTRUCTIONCITA SkillnetIrish Hardware SkillnetWestern Homebuilders SkillnetENGINEERINGMidwest Regional Engineering SkillnetFINANCIALFinancial Services SkillnetHEALTHCAREPrivate Healthcare SkillnetSouth West Healthcare SkillnetConstruction SkillnetThe Timber Frame SkillnetRefrigeration SkillnetFinancial Solutions SkillnetLHP SkillnetLEISURESpa & Wellness SkillnetMANUFACTURINGBakers & Confectioners SkillnetM1 Manufacturers’ SkillnetMEDIAGréasán na Méan SkillnetKaizen Project SkillnetPrint & Packaging SkillnetLearning Waves Skillnet131

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY SECTOR…MEDICAL DEVICESIMDA Manufacturing Excellence SkillnetMidMed SkillnetMIXEDACIST SkillnetASCA SkillnetAtlantic Training & Development Skillnet Biznetcork SkillnetBMW Executive SkillnetBorder EdgeBREN SkillnetCarlow Kilkenny SkillnetCatering & Hospitality SkillnetCITA SkillnetClare Campus SkillnetDesign Shannon SkillnetDonegal Design Directorate Skillnet Dublin Business Women's SkillnetDublin North SkillnetEmbracing Diversity SkillnetEmerge SkillnetEngineers SkillnetEnniscorthy Business Initiative Skillnet EQUAL IRELAND SkillnetEquestrian SkillnetFingal SkillnetFirst Polymer Training SkillnetFRS SkillnetFuture Leaders SkillnetGaeltachtai na Mumhan SkillnetGalway Executive SkillnetGMIT Innovation SkillnetHPSU SkillnetIASC SkillnetICBE Business Excellence Skillnet ICOS SkillnetImpact Measurement SkillnetInnovation & Lean/Sigma SkillnetInternational Trade SkillnetIrish Egg Supply Chain SkillnetISME SkillnetKTN SkillnetLearning West SkillnetLimerick Chamber SkillnetMBE SkillnetNational Engineering Technical SkillnetPositive2Work SkillnetPriority Learning for Change SkillnetProcurement & Supply Management Skillnet Responsible Tourism SkillnetRestaurants SkillnetROLE SkillnetRural Food Company SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetSME Growth SkillnetSouth East Micro SkillnetSouth Kerry SkillnetsSouthern Tipperary SkillnetTaste 4 SuccessU Learning SkillnetUnlocking Innovation SkillnetWaterford Chamber SkillnetWIN SkillnetWind SkillnetWoman at Work Skillnet132PHARMACEUTICALSPharmaChem Skillnet

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY SECTOR…RENEWABLE ENERGYRenewable Energy Skills SkillnetRETAILIBEC Retail SkillnetPharmacy Xcelerate SkillnetIrish Franchising SkillnetRetail Excellence Ireland SkillnetSECURITYISIT SkillnetSERVICESAIW SkillnetCall Centre SkillnetCPD FOCUS SkillnetDesign Ireland SkillnetDry Cleaning & Laundry Industry Skillnet English Language Learning SkillnetEnviroSkillnetGreyhound SkillnetHospitality Management Skillnet Irish Pest Control SkillnetIrish Coaching SkillnetIrish Professional Photographers SkillnetNCNA Childcare SkillnetSales SkillnetShannon Marine & Leisure Skillnet The Events Industry SkillnetTrainers’ Learning SkillnetTraining Provider Competency SkillnetUnion Learning SkillnetTECHNOLOGYBESTNet SkillnetICT Ireland SkillnetSoftware SkillnetDigital Media Forum SkillnetITAG SkillnetSpace Industry SkillnetTOURISMBallyhoura Tourism SkillnetTRANSPORTNorthwest Transport SkillnetTRAVELTravel Professionals Skillnet133

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY REGION134NATIONALAIW SkillnetBakers & Confectioners SkillnetCall Centre SkillnetCBDN SkillnetConstruction SkillnetCraftbutcher SkillnetDry Cleaning & Laundry SkillnetEngineers SkillnetEnviroSkillnetEquestrian SkillnetFirst Polymer SkillnetFTMTA SkillnetHospitality Management SkillnetIBEC Retail SkillnetICOS SkillnetIFA SkillnetImpact Measurement SkillnetInternational Trade SkillnetIrish Egg Supply Chain SkillnetIrish Pest Control SkillnetISIT SkillnetKaizen Project SkillnetLHP SkillnetNational Organic Training SkillnetPharmacy Xcelerate SkillnetPrint & Packaging SkillnetPrivate Healthcare SkillnetRefrigeration SkillnetRestaurants SkillnetRural Food Company SkillnetSOFTWARE SKILLNETSpa & Wellness SkillnetSport Horse Breeders SkillnetThe Timber Frame SkillnetTravel Professionals SkillnetUnlocking Innovation SkillnetWoman at Work SkillnetASCA SkillnetBESTNet SkillnetCatering & Hospitality SkillnetCITA SkillnetCPD FOCUS SkillnetDesign Ireland SkillnetEmerge SkillnetEnglish Language Learning SkillnetEQUAL IRELAND SkillnetFinancial Services SkillnetFRS SkillnetGreyhound SkillnetIASC SkillnetICBE Business Excellence SkillnetICT Ireland SkillnetIMDA Manufacturing Excellence SkillnetInnovation & Lean/Sigma SkillnetIrish Coaching SkillnetIrish Hardware SkillnetIrish Professional Photographers SkillnetISME SkillnetLearning Waves SkillnetNational Engineering Technical SkillnetPharmaChem SkillnetPositive2Work SkillnetPriority Learning for Change SkillnetProcurement & Supply Management SkillnetRenewable Energy Skills SkillnetRetail Excellence Ireland SkillnetSME Growth SkillnetSouth-West Healthcare SkillnetSpace Industry SkillnetThe Events Industry SkillnetTrainers’ Provider Competency SkillnetUnion Learning SkillnetWind Skillnet

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY REGION…BORDERBMW Executive SkillnetBorder EdgeDonegal Design Directorate SkillnetM1 Manufacturers’ SkillnetNCNA Childcare SkillnetResponsible Tourism SkillnetShannon Marine and Leisure SkillnetWIN SkillnetWESTBMW Executive SkillnetFinancial Solutions SkillnetGMIT Innovation SkillnetHPSU SkillnetITAG SkillnetMidMed SkillnetSales SkillnetU Learning SkillnetWIN SkillnetMIDLANDBMW Smallholder SkillnetFuture Leaders SkillnetMBE SkillnetShannon Marine and Leisure SkillnetMID EASTFuture Leaders SkillnetShannon Marine and Leisure SkillnetBMW Smallholder SkillnetBREN SkillnetHPSU SkillnetMidMed SkillnetNorthwest Transport SkillnetROLE SkillnetU Learning SkillnetBMW Smallholder SkillnetGalway Executive SkillnetGréasán na Méan SkillnetIrish Franchising SkillnetLearning West SkillnetROLE SkillnetShannon Marine and Leisure SkillnetWestern Homebuilders SkillnetBREN SkillnetHPSU SkillnetMidMed SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetNCNA Childcare SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetDUBLINDigital Media Forum SkillnetDublin North SkillnetFingal SkillnetIrish Franchising SkillnetMidMed SkillnetSales SkillnetDublin Business Women’s SkillnetEmbracing Diversity SkillnetFuture Leaders SkillnetM1 Manufacturers’ SkillnetNCNA Childcare SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing Skillnet135

APPENDICESNETWORKS BY REGION…SOUTH EASTCarlow Kilkenny SkillnetEmbracing Diversity SkillnetGaeltachtai na Mumhan SkillnetSouth East Micro SkillnetWaterford Chamber SkillnetSOUTH WESTBallyhoura Tourism SkillnetDesign Shannon SkillnetGaeltachtai na Mumhan SkillnetKTN SkillnetSales SkillnetSouth Kerry SkillnetMID WESTACIST SkillnetClare Campus SkillnetLimerick Chamber SkillnetSales SkillnetTaste 4 Success SkillnetDesign Shannon SkillnetEnniscorthy Business Initiative SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetSouthern Tipperary SkillnetBiznetcork SkillnetEmbracing Diversity SkillnetIrish Franchising SkillnetMidwest Regional Engineering SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetBallyhoura Tourism SkillnetDesign Shannon SkillnetMidwest Regional Engineering SkillnetSLM Food & Drink Manufacturing SkillnetU Learning Skillnet136

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