Dundalk Women’s Shed enjoy exploring their skillset

MEMBERS of Dun- dalk Women’s Shed are enjoying learning new skills and perfecting old ones in the company of new friends when they meet weekly on Mondays in Dundalk Gaol.

At the end of January, they were joined by pupils from Kilcurry School who helped them with the ancient skill of weaving St Brigid’s Day crosses. Some were already experienced and make them every year while others were trying it out for the first time. At the end of the session, the floor was strewn with rushes but it was worth the clear up as people enjoyed the experience so much and with their crosses to take home members felt ready to engage with the week of festivities around the Saint’s Day which now marks a new a national Bank Holiday week end.

On Monday 20th February at 10h00 in Dundalk Gaol the Women’s Shed will welcome speaker, Annamaria Fee, experienced holistic therapist, who will explain the benefits to our bodies of a wide range of therapies including massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and reiki. Annamaria is also a spiritual guide accredited by An Croi Wisdom Institute. At this time when we are bombarded by stories of world sadness and burdened by rising household costs, it is worth exploring different ways to relieve stress and anxiety which are so bad for our overall health. So come along and be informed and even inspired to explore new therapies.

On Monday 27th March we will be joined by experienced dance for well being tutor, Della Hickey who will introduce us to the benefits of dance and movement for our bodies and minds. As we require a large space to enjoy this activity, please note the Dundalk Women’s Shed will move for this session to the function room in the Imperial Hotel in the Town Centre. And of course we always make time for tea and chat in the second half of the session when members have time to meet new people to share views and stories and make connection with others.

So why not come along and join up for a morning and see if it’s for you. We have around 60 people who turn up each week because they are enjoying it so much. We meet every Monday at 10h00 in Dundalk Gaol. (except Monday 27th February which is at the Imperial Hotel). The Dundalk Women’s Shed is open to all women over 18 living in the Dundalk area. Email womenssheddundalk@ gmail.com.

Mapping your path to

“BEING in business can be challenging, but you’re never on your own. Local Enterprise Office Louth has a wide range of funding and support options available to help businesses to start-up and scale. And at Local Enterprise Week this year, we are showcasing all of those supports and encouraging local businesses to come and apply” so says Geraldine Johnston.

On Monday, 6th March, Geraldine will host “Roadmap for Funding and Supports for your Business”. This free event takes place from 12.002.30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk and is the first event of Local Enterprise Week 2023.

“I’m thrilled to host this event on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Louth. I’m excited to present 4 amazing local companies who’ve worked handin-hand with their Local Enterprise Office to really drive their business forward. We’ll be talking to Caoimhe Carroll of Ogam Aromatherapy. We’ll discover how LEO supports helped her grow to now supply over 300 pharmacies nationwide and expand into international markets.

While Sarah McKenna of Bridge Street Studios will talk about how LEO support helped her scale her ceramics business and drive sus-