A MUSIC composer and producer from Dublin 15 has been selected to represent Fingal at the Local Enterprise Village during the National Ploughing Championships next month.
Ken McHugh, who runs Fresh from…The Pier, has made a success of his pate making business, preparing by hand super tasty, nutritious products from finest quality ingredients.
He first came to attention when his Rustic Smoked Fish Pâtè was crowned Dublin regional champion and national runner-up in the RTE TV series
‘The Taste Of Success’.
“Lots of viewers were contacting me looking to buy the product,
? says Ken.
“I decided to setup my own food business to bring it to market.
‘Fresh From…’ was born. We’re all about super tasty, nutritious food and convenience.
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Now Ken is ready to
‘plough ahead’ in September when he’ll be flying the flag for Fingal at what is Europe’s largest outdoor event from September 19-21.
The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Fingal is part of a network of 31 offices nationwide, and it’s one of the largest and most active in the country.
The role of the LEO is to support and provide assistance to existing and potential small business promoters located in Fingal.Â
The Local Enterprise Village was launched last week by Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald and Minister for Business, Pat Breen.
“For the 280,000 people expected at the National Ploughing Championships in September, I would encourage them to pay a visit to the Local Enterprise Village to support Ireland’s start-ups and small businesses,
? the Tánaiste said.
Minister Breen added: “The National Ploughing Championships is a wonderful event, especially for small businesses looking to launch new products to a mass audience.
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An Tánaiste and Minister Breen were joined at the launch by Anna May McHugh, Managing Director of The National Ploughing Association.
“It is wonderful to see that so many diverse and interesting businesses will be represented at this year’s National Ploughing Championships’ Local Enterprise Village,
? she said.
Head of Enterprise in LEO Fingal, OisÃn Geoghegan, also attended the launch.
“The Local Enterprise Village is unique because it offers every visitor to the Ploughing Championships a chance to meet the person behind the company and to buy directly from them, to help support jobs in small businesses all over the country.
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The National Ploughing Championships is expected to attract up to 280,000 visitors to Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Tickets a re on sale through www.npa.ie.