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ﬁtzgeraldandpartners.com As Kinsale’s leading accountancy frm, we are fo- business requirements are met, and we work hard cused on expatriates, tax planning and wealth man- on building long term relationships. agement for high net worth clients. We are a boutique advisory frm located in the town centre. Our client retention and growth is testament to our passion to deliver and exceed client expectations. We deal with both private and corporate assignments Working in the hospitality area has brought a service and specialise in tax advice and wealth management ethos to the provision of our fnancial products. We services, working with high net worth clients and ex- also deal with the buying and selling of business- patriates who might be looking to set up business or es and advising on deal transactions. We provide a move to Kinsale. hands-on, personal and director-led service to all our clients. A recent growth area is our ‘SME Business Advisory Service’ where we add value to businesses by un- Every member of our team is highly experienced derstanding the challenges that they face and help- and together we have advised on a wide range of ing them fnd solutions. transactions in a range of sectors over more than 20 years. Our mission statement is ‘to make it happen’, We act on a private basis with some of Ireland’s lead- by helping our clients overcome the challenges of ing entrepreneurs and business leaders in an adviso- selling their business or completing an acquisition or ry capacity. We process a high volume of employees management buy-out. for numerous payroll clients on a weekly basis in our Payroll Department. Results for our clients are achieved through our professionalism, experience and dedication. Pro- Our monthly accounts production team provide busi- spective clients are welcome to talk to clients that nesses with the tools to manage their business per- we have recently completed deals for so as to hear formance on a timely and relevant basis. Our monthly frst hand about our services, from those who have accounts team delivers analysis of business informa- recently experienced them. tion to drive business performance. Jer Field FCPA Senior Manager with Christine O’Callaghan, Linda We act for clients of many diferent sizes … Farley and our team enjoy working with our clients so we can add value. Fitzgerald & Partners’ team is fo- For more information call +353 (0)21 4774500 cused on working with its clients to ensure that their or visit www.ftzgeraldandpartners.com

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4 DOING BUSINESS IN KINSALE 2018-2019 CONTENTS Words of Wisdom ...... 4 EDUCATION Welcome ...... 5 Take it to the third level ...... 49 Message from Minister Simon Coveney ....7 A wonderful environment ...... 51 Message from local politicians ...... 9 Nurturing entrepreneurship ...... 55

BUSINESS WORK/LIFE BALANCE The perfect combination ...... 11 Reaching around the world ...... 57 Avail of EU assistance ...... 13 Assisting with your move ...... 16-17 ON THE BOOKS Open for business (SURE funding) ...... 19 A refreshing read ...... 61 Financial planning for expatriates ...... 21 Low-cost funding for SMEs ...... 25 POLICING A vibrant and conﬁdent place ...... 27 Safe and sound ...... 65 Economy is moving to a good place .....28-29 PEOPLE – MY KINSALE CONNECTIVITY Colm Crowley ...... 15 Out into the world – Cork Airport ...... 33 Paul Moody ...... 23 The Port of Cork ...... 35 Lucy French ...... 31 Michael O’Regan ...... 39 IN PICTURES Virgil Horgan ...... 45 Kinsale is a colourful place! ...... 36-37 Eileen Fitzgerald ...... 53 Jon Hynes ...... 59 TOURISM John Murphy ...... 63 The perfect start or ﬁnish to your journey 41 Lucinda O’Sullivan ...... 67 An iconic location ...... 43 Mark O’Connell ...... 71

AGRICULTURE A proud farming tradition ...... 47

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Kinsale has an active and vibrant Chamber of Tourism & Business. Find out more on Cover image of Charles Fort by Kinsale-based photographer www.kinsale.ie John Allen || www.johnallenimages.com 5 Wods of wisdo fo a fiend ...

What impresses me, is the enthusiasm of the young and the wisdom of the not-so-young.

In a changing, and often confused world, the idea of social conscience of the vast majority of young people never fails to inspire.

The calm dignity of older people, who have enjoyed good times and survived bad times, is equally inspiring.

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6 Welcoe to Doing Business In Kinsale Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA Managing partner, Fitzgerald & Partners

WELCOME to Doing Business In Kinsale Kinsale was formerly referred to as the Gour- 2018/2019 edition. Our inaugural guide was met Capital and now Ireland’s Top Foodie launched last year and there was very positive Town, with a super selection of top-class bars, feedback. It pulled together the various stake- restaurants, cafés and hotels known interna- holders in the community, showcasing Kinsale tionally as best in class, which is appealing as a place to live, work, do business, while also to so many tourists. There is a huge range of promoting business and tourism in the area, activity-based tourism, both on land and on working with all sectors of the town. sea. It also has some excellent boutique and quality retail oferings. Of course, being part of the The theme we chose for this year is entrepre- world-famous Wild Atlantic Way, as the start/end neurship and education, both very important point, is a major attraction for tourists from all elements in the future of the town. over the world. Then you have other major attractions such as the Old Head golf links. We would like to thank all those who took part in this project – supporting it by way of adver- So, whilst having some of the best eateries, tising or contributing some excellent content hotels and shops, the town is also looking and thought provoking articles. Thanks also to to diversify and develop its indigenous local the excellent team at Southern Star Creative economy in terms of innovation and entrepre- who designed and published this guide – they neurship. Kinsale has so many talented peo- are a pleasure to work with. ple living in the town and its environs, the aim of this project is to glue them all together so When CEOs decide where to relocate with their they can network, meet and share their knowl- families, having good educational facilities lo- edge so the town can grow, prosper and be cally is a key factor in their decision making. future-proofed. This is the future of Kinsale and the great work done by our great educational facilities some- After the launch of Doing Business in Kinsale times may go unnoticed. Kinsale is ranked as 2017/2018 we had enquiries about holding one of the most enterprising towns in Ireland. It some major international conferences in the also has a vibrant agri sector. There is so much town, which would be superb in the of-season. good work done by local groups and organi- There is software available to link hotels and sations on a voluntary basis which nurtures a meetings – this would facilitate large confer- positive culture in the local community. ences with multi-site locations – which means Kinsale is in a great position to pitch for this Having access to a major tourism link such as business. Cork Airport – only 20 minutes away – gives great connectivity to the rest of the world and is another reason why so many people choose Kinsale as a place to live. – Cormac Fitzgerald, FCPA 7 ASK AIB KINSALE ABOUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR START-UP GROW

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8 Message f o Simon Coveney

An Tánaiste Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade and deputy leader of Fine Gael

SOMETIMES all the ingredients for a big suc- To all of those people who are the lifeblood of cess are present but it just takes something the business and tourism sector in Kinsale I’d special to bind them together in order to really like to congratulate you on another year of hard take ﬂ ight. graft and wish you every success in the year ahead. The best example I can give you of this is our major tourist success, The Wild Atlantic Way, which starts and ends in Kinsale, depending on Simon Coveney your journey plan. Constituency Oﬃ ce Main St, Carrigaline If you start in Kinsale, you are going to struggle Co Cork to f nd better food, service, beauty or people 021-4374200 as you travel the rest of the route. If you end in Kinsale, then arguably you’ve saved the best until last.

The Wild Atlantic Way is a big national initiative that was necessary because of the deep recession and economic peril we found ourselves in. As Tánaiste I see the same survival and f ght spirit in the local business initiatives all over the country – not least of all here in Kinsale. I want to applaud and support this business initiative from Fitzgerald & Partners to show- case all the work and ingenuity in Kinsale.

This year’s theme of ‘Education and Entrepre- neurship’ very much pinpoints the essential ingredients to keep us growing and innovating in the years ahead to capitalise on potential that is still untapped. I’ve noted in the last 12 An Tanaiste speaking at the recent Brex- months the many other towns aiming to launch it Breakfast Update at Blue Haven Hotel, initiatives very similar to this one. Kinsale. 9 Message f o Margaret Murphy O’Mahony Fianna Fáil TD, Cork South West

IT is fantastic to see the return of the Doing Kinsale boasts high employment levels thanks Business in Kinsale guide and I thank Fitzger- to the major employers dotted around the town ald & Partners for inviting me to contribute to and hinterland. However it is also great to see this year’s production. the rise in the SME sector – local business people starting up local businesses are of huge im- As a local TD in the area it is indeed encour- portance to any town. Their knowledge of the aging to see the town of Kinsale going from area is a great advantage to the development strength to strength. and progression of Kinsale.

This is due in part to the high academic achiev- I would like to wish the town of Kinsale the very ers for which the town is renowned. Kinsale best for the coming year and I would advise has an incredible track record at the annual that I hold monthly clinics in Kinsale. If I can be Young Scientists Exhibition and there is obvi- of any assistance to you please contact my of- ously huge credit due to all involved. f ce to arrange an appointment – 023 8841179.

Message f o Tim Lombard Fianna Gael Senator

KINSALE is a unique place to do business. It coming all year around. This productive nature has loads on of er. While a major part of Kinsale is not something you can instil in a town – it is business is tourism-based, there are many ser- something a town is born with. This productive vices attached to the town centre itself – edu- nature has meant that Kinsale has developed a cation centres, commercial services as well as brand name and is recognised throughout the health and wellbeing initiatives to name a few. world for its unique appeal. Kinsale is a thriving business town. An example of this productive nature is this As someone who has a constituency oﬃ ce in book. After a very successful f rst publication the town, I have observed the productive na- last year, this second edition celebrates the ture of Kinsale. This comes from the core of the ‘entrepreneurial spirt’ of this great town. This town itself – the people. The business people, publication compliments the unique spirit that local community groups and townspeople all is in this town and which makes it one of the work to ensure that Kinsale is open and wel- best towns in Ireland to live and do business. 10 Message f o Margaret Murphy O’Mahony Fianna Fáil TD, Cork South West

Message f o Tim Lombard Fianna Gael Senator

KINSALE is a unique place to do business. It coming all year around. This productive nature has loads on of er. While a major part of Kinsale is not something you can instil in a town – it is business is tourism-based, there are many ser- something a town is born with. This productive vices attached to the town centre itself – edu- nature has meant that Kinsale has developed a cation centres, commercial services as well as brand name and is recognised throughout the health and wellbeing initiatives to name a few. world for its unique appeal. Kinsale is a thriving business town. An example of this productive nature is this As someone who has a constituency oﬃ ce in book. After a very successful f rst publication the town, I have observed the productive na- last year, this second edition celebrates the ture of Kinsale. This comes from the core of the ‘entrepreneurial spirt’ of this great town. This town itself – the people. The business people, publication compliments the unique spirit that local community groups and townspeople all is in this town and which makes it one of the work to ensure that Kinsale is open and wel- best towns in Ireland to live and do business. 11 Kinsale Dental Pearse Street Kinsale County Cork Phone: 021 4772788 Email: [email protected]

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12 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

The perfect combination

There are great individual businesses and en- Sean Gallagher trepreneurs in Kinsale. We all know that towns Entrepreneur and candidate in the 2018 are not just about individual businesses but election for the about the entire business community working Presidency of Ireland together as one collective.

Visitors don’t come to an area solely because SUCCESSFUL towns are those who merge of a hotel; they come for the overall experience business and community, and that’s what Kin- which includes leisure facilities; the restaurants; sale does so well. the parks; the heritage etc. Therefore it’s important to have a portfolio of products and of- The two things are intertwined and co-depend- ferings far beyond just a single attraction. ent – business is essentially the glue that holds a community together. Business relies on the The secret to Kinsale is therefore an aggre- community for its customers and its staf while gate of all the businesses in the area. Key to the community relies on local business to pro- the success of Kinsale, is an overall mentality vide local employment and a reason to stay in in how the area markets itself and how it man- an area. ages to take a bigger picture view rather than being about an individual business.

Everyone has to be behind what their town has ... visit Kinsale,“ which I to of er and Kinsale does that very well. When believe is a benchmark I visit the town I see people in the local area who have become ambassadors for the area for what many towns can and who have a real pride in the place, and that

achieve by a community pride is contagious. working together“

If there are no businesses, there’ll be no cof ee shops, no places for people to congregate and no services. The two are intrinsically linked.

So, when I talk to people in dif erent towns Sean Gallagher’s new around the country looking to revamp their book ‘Secrets To Success communities, I suggest to them to visit Kinsale, – Inspiring Stories from which I believe is a benchmark for what towns Leading Entrepreneurs’ can achieve by a community working together. is available now. 13 SENATOR TIM LOMBARD

A strong voice for Cork

As your local Oireachtas member I have a full-time offce here in Kinsale and I am always happy to meet and discuss any queries or issues you might have. Constituency Offce: 71 Lower O’Connell St., Kinsale, Co. Cork Phone: 021 477 3399 • Mobile: 086 832 9119 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.timlombard.ie

14 BUSINESS

Avail of EU assistance

market information, overcoming legal obsta- Deirdre Clune cles, and identifying potential business part- Member of the European ners across Europe. The network of ers a wide Parliament (Ireland South) range of services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For more details see: https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/

Horizon 2020 I was delighted to take part in a recent Brexit I would also encourage SMEs in Kinsale to event in Kinsale alongside my colleagues, Tá- apply for funding from the Horizon 2020 SME naiste Simon Coveney and Senator Tim Lom- fund. Small and medium-sized enterprises bard. It was a truly inter- represent over 99% of esting gathering where businesses in the EU so we got to hear the it is crucial to support views from businesses “ their growth and inno- in Kinsale on how they At European level we vation. are feeling in relation to are doing all we can Brexit. Ireland has the highest to help businesses in success rate in Europe There is a lot of uncer- Ireland and to ensure for the Horizon 2020

tainty still surrounding that they are offered SME fund with a 16% Brexit but what busi- success rate compared nesses need to do is the support they“ need to a European average prepare as best they of 6%. can for every possible outcome. SME companies can receive €50,000 in The theme of this guide is ‘education and en- funding under Phase 1 and from €500,000 to trepreneurship’, which are two fundamental €2.5 million under Phase 2 of the Horizon 2020 elements to running a successful business. At SME funding. In total, 50 Irish SME companies European level we are doing all we can to help have been awarded Horizon 2020 SME Phase businesses in Ireland and to ensure that they 1 funding since its launch in 2014. are of ered the support they need. The funding is running until 2020 with a total One-stop shop budget of €75 billion and Ireland has set a The Enterprise Europe Network is a one-stop national target of securing €1.25 billion in EU shop for businesses in the EU and helps small Horizon 2020 funding. To date, Ireland has companies make the most out of business op- secured funding of €424 million, representing portunities. It provides support on access to 1.66% of the total EU budget committed.

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16 PEOPLE My Kinsale Colm Crowley

Kinsale resident and Head of RTÉ Cork

AS a long term resident of the Kinsale area and someone who often visited the town for long lazy summer holidays as a child, I’ve always been a big fan of the town and its unique spirit. I was intrigued by Kinsale’s history, conscious as to how many signif cant events happened here, and of the many times we were mere ob- however I am acutely aware of how much of my servers as the great world powers of the day work is now done online. battled it out in our backyard. In less than 20 years in my business, we have As a child, Charles Fort and James Fort had moved from shooting documentaries on ex- the ability to send a shiver down my spine – pensive f lm to now including iPhone footage. and they still do today. The result being an explosion of ideas and outlets for f lms, stories and advertising. Never as a society and a country, have we been so empowered to tell our own stories, and control our own image and message, whether it’s for Never as a society“ and a business, cultural or the public good.

country, have we been We in Ireland are incredibly well placed to take

so empowered to tell our advantage of these new platforms and ways of own stories“ ... working. As a people we are naturally curious about the world around us and critically, very ﬂ exible, being one of the top ‘early adaptor’ countries in the world.

There are certain factors that play well to Kin- So, as we move into the ‘fourth industrial rev- sale’s favour – its naturally beautiful setting, rich olution’, we in Kinsale are well placed to take architectural heritage, and diverse cultural mix. full advantage, but only if all stakeholders – na- We’ve had many diverse inﬂ uences, working tional government, local government, third level together to create a magical place to live and if and private industry – work together in a way you are one of the lucky ones, work here too! as yet unseen.

Over the years I have made many television se- We are small and nimble as a country and as a ries in Kinsale, with familiar faces including the region, and now is the time – perhaps the f rst late, great Derek Davis, and discovering new time in our history – that we have the chance to ones too such as Martin Shanahan, from the shape our own future rather than being buf et- Martin’s Mad about Fish television series. On a ed by past events. Let’s grasp the moment and day-to-day basis I work out of Cork and Dublin, start making our own history. 17 BUSINESS

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tastic pace of life, scenery and to be part of a Cormac Fitzgerald vibrant, inclusive community. Managing Partner Fitzgerald & Partners Business Brokers Accountancy Firm We also advise on the buying and selling of Audit • Tax • Advisory businesses, corporate acquisitions, management buyouts and company sales. Strategic Corporate Finance is a team of highly experi- FITZGERALD & Partners is a boutique ac- enced dealmakers, providing down-to-earth, countancy f rm with over 20 years experience practical advice to business owners and man- at the heart of business in Kinsale. Founder agers across a wide range of sectors. In sum- and managing partner, Cormac Fitzgerald, is a mary we provide a hands-on, personal and di- passionate supporter of entrepreneurs and of rector-led service to all our clients. indigenous industry. Every member of our team is highly experi- Cormac is a past president of the professional enced and together we have advised on deals accountancy body, CPA Ireland, and still serves and transactions in a range of sectors for more on its Board of Directors. Cormac has repre- than two decades. Our mission statement is ‘to sented the Irish accountancy profession both make it happen’, by helping our clients over- nationally and internationally. come the challenges of selling their business or completing an acquisition or management The f rm focuses on proactively addressing the buy-out. changing environment by turning environmental challenges into opportunities. The area we Results for our clients are achieved through have focused on, given the popular, cosmopol- our professionalism, experience and dedica- itan tourist town that we live in, is dealing with tion. Prospective clients are welcome to talk to expatriates from all corners of the globe. existing clients to f nd out f rst-hand about the quality of our services. Expatriate wealth management We provide bespoke tax planning services for We act for clients of many dif erent sizes and these people who choose to come and live in provide lead advisory services to businesses, Kinsale, often with their families, and we enjoy entrepreneurial management teams and f nan- working with these high net worth individuals. cial institutions. They can enjoy the wonderful quality of life in Kinsale, while still having easy access to Cork Fitzgerald & Partners is an independent, mar- Airport, from where they can commute to their ket-leading, corporate f nance f rm working business interests in Asia, New York, London with clients nationally and internationally. We or wherever around the world. Many expats re- are passionate about providing client-focused tire into the area to take advantage of the fan- service and we have an outstanding reputation 18 BUSINESS

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Online business Business advisory Online accounts represent a growth area for Fitzgerald & Partners views business adviso- Fitzgerald & Partners. Small start-ups provide ry – i.e. private advice on key points in busi- their data on a weekly basis, e.g., drop it of , ness to help growth strategy – as the future. A mail it or scan and email. The f rm processes deep dive into a business via a SWOT analysis the data, inputs it in a package like Big Red reveals the issues the entrepreneur is facing. Cloud or Surf, for as little as €28 per month. Being a good listener is important. Running a The result is a client can access their data while business can be lonely. SMEs f nd value in an scuba diving in the Caribbean or driving around advisor who understands the key issues fac- Ireland. They can invoice from their device. ing their business, who is independent of their stakeholders and gives objective advice. The f rm and client all work of one package and in real-time. Clients f nd value in always • Contact Fitzgerald & Partners on being up-to-date on their accounts in what is a +353 (0)21 477 4500 or visit very simple way. The f rm works with whatever www.f tzgeraldandpartners.com

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new businesses. And if you qualify, it really is Jim Daly TD a SURE bet the Revenue will be writing you a Minister of State for much-needed cheque. Mental Health and Older People Other supports Remember too that SURE is just one aspect of the many Government supports for people with THIS government believes in supporting small an idea to start their own business in Kinsale or businesses and start-ups with real practical the greater West Cork area. For more informa- help. Our local small and medium sized busi- tion, contact the West Cork Local Enterprise nesses – like so many of those in Kinsale – are Oﬃ ce (LEO) on 023 88 34700. the spine of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities. That is why we have created I have also recently published a leaﬂ et covering a new scheme called Start Up Refunds for En- access to f nance, recruiting, export and inno- trepreneurs (SURE). vation and getting Brexit-ready. If you would like a copy of this one-stop guide please con- Under this scheme PAYE workers who are tact me, [email protected] and I will send you a interested in starting their own business can copy directly. claim back up to 41% of their total capital investment in their business. As with all schemes there are conditions The amount you are entitled to is decided by that must be met to be eligible. These include: the amount of capital investment in your new business and the amount of PAYE you paid • Establish a new company and engage in a over the six years before you began the capital qualifying trading activity(s); and, investment. • Invest money in the new company by way of Calculator purchasing new shares; and, Revenue have complied dif erent scenarios de- picting how the SURE scheme is calculated. • Have had mainly PAYE income in the previous An online calculator has been developed to four years. This includes a person currently help you determine how much you may be en- in PAYE type employment, an unemployed person, a person recently made redundant or a titled to. The calculator can be accessed online retired person. at www.sure.gov.ie. • Take up full-time employment in the new If you are thinking of starting up your own busi- company either as a director or an employee. ness in the Kinsale area visit Revenue’s website to check out what supports are available to For a full list of conditions, download the most you. Supports like the SURE scheme are small up-to-date SURE manual at www.revenue.ie. measures, but they make a big dif erence to

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Frank Mulcahy ing by expats has been relatively high, based Principal with on the belief that it is unlikely that the relevant Trinity Financial regulators would f nd out about overseas as- Management sets, and this was largely correct due to the low levels of data sharing between regulators. IN this increasingly connected world with mobile populations, expatriate numbers continue This has changed since 2008 when world to grow. One trait of expatriates is they tend to governments, short of revenue, realised they pick the best places to live in a country, and in were missing out in substantial tax revenues; Ireland, Kinsale, is a favourite. revealed by the big data leaks in secretive countries like Switzerland and Liechtenstein However, being an showing a huge level expat brings with it an of tax avoidance glob-

added layer of com- The life of an“ expatriate ally. Governments have plexity, given the inter- taken action multilater-

action of the very dif- has many benefi ts ... but ally through the OECD ferent rules that apply it comes with“ its own and EU, inter-govern- to tax, estate planning, fi nancial complexity ... ment agreements such pensions, investments as the Foreign Account and insurance in Ire- Tax Compliance Act in- land by comparison to itiated by the USA, and other countries. Throw in the complexities of anti-avoidance measures at government level. multiple residencies, and it’s not surprising that sorting one’s f nancial situation is often the last While there are many f nancial threats and area to be dealt with; expensive mistakes and risks associated with being an expat, there are lost opportunities result. also planning opportunities that are often lost due to inaction. Some of the key f nancial planning areas for consideration by expats living in Ireland are: The number of issues that arise can be ex- Capital gains & income tax; Investment portfo- tensive, and I’m happy to chat or connect if you lios; State benef ts; Pension plans; Investment wish to f nd out more. We run regular seminars property & the private residence; Inheritance tax with Fitzgerald & Partners in this area. planning and wills; Transfer of foreign currency assets; Debt management; Insurance. The About the author Frank Mulcahy is a specialist in Expatriate fi nancial importance of each area will depend on your aff airs. A practising Chartered Financial Planner in personal circumstances and your country of the UK, a Certifi ed Financial Planner in Ireland and origin. For UK, US and Canadian citizens living a Qualifi ed Financial Adviser in Australia. He is a in Ireland, see www.trinityf nancial.ie. personal fi nancial manager and principal with Trin- ity Financial Management. Contact him at frank@ Traditionally, non-compliance with tax report- trinityfi nancial.ie or www.trinityfi nancial.ie

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24 PEOPLE My Kinsale Paul Moody

Founder of Moody PLC and adventurer

MID-life crisis – what is that? Over the course Having prepared my teams, the business ﬂ our- of 20 years I had created a successful business ished as I was no longer hands-on with day-to- in England that had become all-consuming in day decisions. I now had time to think and de- terms of my time as I devoted all my energies velop business strategies whilst also focusing to it, at the expense of family and friends. more on our clients’ needs.

A milestone birthday made me question if I re- A choice of early morning fl ights to at least f ve ally wanted to do this for the rest of my life? UK destinations delivered me to meetings, and Of course I did, it was my passion and it paid getting home to Kinsale in the evenings was equally straightforward. The Amsterdam fl ights were perfect for connecting to fl ights to the east and now we have the fl ights direct from

Being based“ in Kinsale Cork to the USA as well.

meant I would be able ﬂ y “ Since choosing to re-locate to Kinsale I have to my meetings with ease had the perfect work-life balance, with plenty of time for my family and friends. My mid-life crisis was good for me! all the bills! However, my thoughts turned to where I should live whilst developing my business and Kinsale came onto my horizon. I had f rst wandered into the town as a young man and fell in love with the place. And why not? It is a beautiful town with great people – all with a story to tell – and an international airport just 20 minutes up the road.

My business life, focused in the dairy, food and Paul has travelled the world through his beverage industries involved a lot of travel, pri- work, but also as an adventurer, driving marily in the UK, and being based in Kinsale his beloved Toyota Hilux over 250,000km and through 85 diﬀ erent countries. He meant I would be able ﬂ y to my meetings with is pictured here in Tiera del Fuego, ease, often faster than driving from middle Eng- Argentina in 2011. land. So, the decision was made to relocate and I never regretted a moment.

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26 BUSINESS

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This has included large and small SMEs; our average loan size is €40,000 but we have supported loans for as little as €1,500 and as large as €4.3 million. The SMEs we have supported employ over 122,000 people.

We have been very successful in ensuring that the benef ts the SBCI of ers have been well spread throughout Ireland – with 85% of loans outside Dublin and a generally broad spread throughout all regions of the State.

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28 OPINION

A vibrant and conﬁ dent place

future fuelled by investment, enterprise and en- Seamus McCarthy trepreneurship. Kinsale resident Retired commercial banker The town’s location and infrastructure are im- GAA enthusiast portant components for successful investment. Situated at the gateway to the Wild Atlantic KINSALE, famed in song and story, with a var- Way, Kinsale, with its picturesque town and ied and interesting past, has developed over harbour is known far and wide as a renowned the years into a thriving business location. As tourist location. It is, however, much more than a town, Kinsale – not unlike it’s picturesque that and its citizens have excelled in business, harbour – has experienced many ebbs and politics and sporting activities. ﬂ ows as it met the many challenges encountered In a sporting context in over the centuries. recent times we have Kinsale is “now a town rejoiced in watching Kinsale has seen itself conﬁ dent of its future the hockey-playing transformed and re-in- and perfectly positioned Harte brothers achieve Olympic status; Orla vented several times to avail of the many and over the years and, as Finn continuing to ex- always, the vibrant na- diverse opportunities cel at the highest level ture of the town, allied in ladies’ football, while that will present“ in the to the drive and ambi- John Murphy has re- tion of its business peo- years ahead cently achieved inter- ple, has ensured that national golf ng recog- the town and environs nition. continue to contribute to a vibrant community while obtaining a deserved reputation for qual- It is my belief that Kinsale, as a town and peo- ity and enterprise. ple, has the capacity to organise, develop and grow as a location to do business in, which in Kinsale is now a town conf dent of its future turn will continue to enhance its reputation as a and perfectly positioned to avail of the many great location in which to reside. and diverse opportunities that will present in the years ahead.

Kinsale has long been highly regarded for its ability to be far-seeing and innovative. The suc- Kinsale woman cessful businesses of today were once ideas Orla Finn continues developed by people of vision with and envia- to excel at the ble work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit – the highest level in ideas of today will be successes of an assured ladies’ football. 29 BUSINESS

The Irish economy is moving into a good place

Jim Power the agency has suggested that the investments Leading economist, already approved in the f rst half of 2018 will lead broadcaster, to the creation of over 11,300 jobs, which is mar- lecturer, author ginally ahead of the f rst half of last year. The IDA jimpowereconomics.ie is continuing to attract strong overseas interest in its investment proposition, and that is unambigu- IRELAND’S economy rebounded in a very robust ously good news. fashion from the deep and painful economic correction that followed the global recession that Tourism performance commenced in 2007. The recovery has been Ireland’s tourism performance is also continu- strong and broad based, with all sectors benef t- ing to be very impressive. In 2017, 9.93 million ing. In 2017, Ireland’s growth rate was the strong- overseas visitors came to Ireland, which is the est in the EU. highest level ever recorded. The number of overseas visitors was 3.6% ahead of 2016. However, The momentum has been maintained in 2018 visitor numbers from Great Britain were 5% lower. and all economic indicators are continuing to im- Visitors from Great Britain accounted for 37.5% prove. Consumer spending is gradually strength- of total overseas visitors to Ireland in 2017 – this ening; the export performance is strong; the pub- is down from 40.9% in 2016. Sterling weakness lic f nances are steadily improving; the tourism pressurised the market in 2017. In the f rst four performance is very strong; and most importantly months of 2018, 2.82 million overseas visitors of all, the labour market is improving in a very im- came into the country, which is 7.3% ahead of pressive manner. the same period in 2017. Visitor numbers from Great Britain were up by 1.1% and accounted Foreign Direct Investment for 39.7% of total overseas visitor numbers. The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a very impor- North American market expanded by 13.6%, and tant component of the Irish economic model and visitor numbers from the Rest of Europe increased has played a key role in the overall economic re- by 12.3%. covery. At the end of 2017, the Industrial Develop- ment Authority (IDA) estimated that foreign direct The most positive aspect of the strong contri- investment supported 210,443 direct jobs and bution from tourism and the agri-food sector is

AREA 2017 2016 % JAN-APRIL JAN-APRIL % CHANGE 2018 2017 CHANGE Great 3,728,000 3,924,100 -5.0% 1,121,000 1,108,400 +1.1% Britain Other 3,482,400 3,302,100 +5.5% 1,031,200 918,300 +12.3% Europe Overseas North 2,101,500 1,808,000 +16.2% 510,200 449,100 +13.6% visitors to America Ireland. Other 6109,300 550,200 +12.6% 158,100 153,600 +2.9% Areas (Source: Central Total 9,932,100 9,584,400 +3.6% 2,820,500 2,629,400 +7.3% Statistics Oﬃ ce) 30 BUSINESS that they both have a strong regional and rural omy. However, the Cork region has a very strong footprint, and both have a strong domestic val- multinational presence and in 2017 the South ue-added content. In other words, the inputs into West accounted for 17.8% of IDA supported jobs both sectors are very much domestic, both are in the country, equivalent to 37,434 workers. This labour intensive and leakages are not signif cant. is the second strongest region, behind Dublin & Mid East. This provides some insulation against Labour market Brexit risks, but it is important to recognise that The labour market performance continues to Brexit could provide some opportunities for the improve. In the year to the f rst quarter of 2018, region. the number of people in employment increased by 62,100 or 2.9% to reach 2.22 million and the un- Some UK companies will inevitably re-locate employment rate fell to 5.8% of the labour force. some of their activities to Ireland to service the This has come down from 16% in 2012. Of the EU market post-Brexit. Dublin is the most obvious total number of people in employment, 84.1% benef ciary, but there are also signif cant regional or 1.87 million are employees and opportunities. Ireland needs more bal- 338,200 or 15.2% are self-em- anced regional economic develop- ployed. Ireland now f nds itself ment, not least because Dublin in a very a strong place and For a town“ such is becoming congested and the sense of optimism and the costs of living and of enthusiasm is very real as Kinsale, the doing business are high and very positive. The of- attractions it offers and rising. Housing is f cial expectation is that also a big issue in Dub- GDP will grow by 4% in for anybody considering lin. Cork could act as a 2019; 3.4% in 2020; and moving to or setting strong counter-balance 2.8% in 2021. It is still up a business in the to the dominance of the not at all clear how Brexit Greater Dublin area. will turn out, but the risks South-West are to the Irish economy from very obvious“ Cork’s advantages a ‘hard Brexit’ are very clear. The advantages that Cork The agri-food sector is by far the of ers are obvious. It has strong most exposed sector. air, rail and road connectivity; it has a strong multi-national presence; it has a The South West Region and Kinsale good infrastructure; and the costs of living and of The South West Region is one of the more doing business are positive. Housing costs and prosperous regions in Ireland. Economic activity availability are also relatively favourable. per head of population (Gross Value Added) in the South West was the second highest in the country For a town such as Kinsale, the attractions it of- in 2014. In the f rst quarter of 2018, the unem- fers for anybody considering moving to or setting ployment rate in the South West stood at 6.2% of up a business in the South-West are very obvious. the labour force. This is higher than the national It is within a short commuting distance of Cork; average but is steadily moving in a downward di- it is a very vibrant town; and the quality of life is rection. It also suggests that in the face of labour amongst the best that the country has to of er. shortages at a national level, the South West still The challenge for Cork and indeed for Kinsale is to has spare capacity in the labour market. ensure that a strong marketing ef ort continues in order to highlight all they have to of er to potential Brexit investors or individuals seeking to relocate out of For a regional economy such as Cork, the chal- the increasingly congested Dublin area. It will not lenges from Brexit are very clear given how impor- happen of its own volition – a strong and co-ordi- tant tourism and agri-food are to the local econ- nated ef ort will be required. 31 Family run Diamond Jewellers since 1974 Engagement rings, wedding rings, Linda’sOF KINSALE silver and gold jewellery collections

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32 PEOPLE

My Kinsale Lucy French

Owner of the Lucy French School of Dance

I feel so lucky to have grown up in this very beautiful and cosmopolitan town. At the age of Photos: Jakub Walutek 17 I travelled to Manchester and took my spot at the Northern Ballet School to train in dance and dance teaching. The school of ers classes in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Breakdance. After graduating from this three-year course We take students from as young as two and a as a qualif ed dance teacher I was fortunate half right the way through to 18. Dance teaches enough to get a job in Norway and then after discipline, self esteem, team work, musicality, that in Scotland. Throughout this nearly nine performance, grace, perseverance, work ethic years living away from my home and my and of course trains strength, stamina family I always missed the charm of and ﬂ exibility. Kinsale. It was always my dream to return to Ireland and hope- It is a“ lovely We put on an annual show of fully to set up a school in place to have a professional nature where Kinsale. This dream came to every student is showcased fruition in September 2008 a business as and made to feel special.

– the school started quite everyone is so We also train and enter small at f rst but grew rapid- supportive of students for ballet exami- ly once properly established. “ nations with the Royal Acad- We moved into Kinsale Com- each other emy Of Dance. The school mercial Park in 2011 where we of ers workshops with guest f nally had our own studio, which teachers throughout the year and meant more classes and more oppor- summer dance intensives. tunities. This year we celebrate our 10th year as Lucy French School Of Dance. I couldn’t be The school caters for all levels and encourages more grateful to the wonderful community of and helps every student to see their own indi- Kinsale for all of the support – it is a lovely place vidual capabilities and strengths. We are a big to have a business as everyone is so supportive dance family and all students look out for and of each other. care for one another.

33 Tourism is Everyone’s Business

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34 GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

Out into the world

There are regular fl ights to the London and UK Niall MacCarthy throughout the week plus fl ights to Amsterdam Managing Director allow for connecting fl ights all over the world. Cork Airport The past year has seen some major improve- NEW routes, expansions, awards and facilities ments in the airport following our largest cap- — it has been a jam-packed year for Cork Air- ital investment programme in over 10 years. port. We have a forecasted growth of 4% this The biggest change was around our food and year and have seen an 80% increase in new beverage of erings, improving the overall ex- airlines since 2017. We have also experienced perience, particularly for passengers travelling a 40% expansion of routes. These statistics outbound. Kinsale Café in Arrivals makes for f rmly position Cork as Munster’s busiest, and a great meeting point for those landing, or for best-connected international airport, and the a quick departing visit before heading through State’s second largest airport. security. Showcasing local producers, The Loop’s Food and Drink section has rebranded, GREATER CHOICE ACROSS EUROPE teaming up with Taste Cork. This now enables Today, we provide access to over 40 destina- travellers to bring ‘Cork’ home with them to tions for those living in Kinsale and beyond. share on the next step of their journeys. Ryanair will commence a new route to Malta in March 2019. This is the fourth Ryanair route Cork Airport is only 25 minutes’ drive announcement at Cork Airport recently follow- from Kinsale, has easy/ample parking ing the good news that London Luton and Faro and quick transits through security to will operate from October, while a new service boarding. to Poznań, Poland will begin in March 2019. From Cork Airport you can easily access Aer Lingus launched a new, year-round Cork the UK, Europe and the USA with regular to Lisbon route, commencing on October 26th fl ights to London, Paris, Amsterdam and 2018. This year we also welcomed Air France, Providence. with a new daily service connecting Cork to Cork, Ireland’s second city is only Paris; while last year, Swiss’ Cork to Zurich 30 minutes’ drive from Kinsale service commenced (and doubled its capacity during the summer); and so too did Volotea’s Dublin city and airport are only c2.5 Cork to Verona route. hours’ drive or you could use the effi cient and regular, WiFi-equipped train service Just over a year ago we welcomed the f rst ever from Cork to maximise work time scheduled transatlantic service out of Cork Air- port. It’s been a fantastic year for Cork USA Imagine attending a meeting in London connections, with Norwegian’s Cork to Boston or in Europe and still enjoying a walk Providence route proving popular for both lei- on the beach with family when you get sure and business travellers. home that evening or on the weekends. 35 from €14.95 per month

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36 CONNECTIVITY

The Port of Cork

KINSALE is well situated to avail of the Port The growth in container handling at the Port of Cork, the key seaport in the south of Ireland of Cork is very encouraging particularly as the and one of only two Irish ports which service Port moves to redevelop Ringaskiddy Port as the requirements of all six shipping modes i.e. their main container terminal. Lift-on Lift-of , Roll-on Roll-of , Liquid Bulk, Dry Bulk, Break Bulk and Cruise. OIL REFINERY Irving Oil own and operate Ireland’s only oil re- The port is classif ed as a Tier 1 port of national f nery in Whitegate. Traﬃ c through the ref nery signif cance and has made impressive strides services almost half of the Port of Cork’s annual in recent decades. The Port of Cork owns and trade traﬃ c. operates facilities in Cork City Quays, Tivoli, Ringaskiddy and Cobh. In 2017, it jointly pur- CRUISE BUSINESS chased Marino Point, a deep-water port facility. The Port of Cork’s cruise business has gone from strength to strength with a total of 96 lin- ers visiting Cork during 2018. This high number of calls brings over 180,000 passengers and The Port of“ Cork’s cruise crew to the region. business has gone from BRITTANY FERRIES strength to strength ... Brittany Ferries currently operate a twice weekly passenger ferry service from Ringaskiddy

bringing over 180,000 to Roscof and in 2018 commenced their new

passengers and crew to twice weekly Ro-Pax service from Ringaskiddy the region“ in 2018 to Santander.

In 2015 An Bord Pleanala granted a 10-year planning permission to Port of Cork for the redevelopment of the existing port facilities at Combined total traﬃ c through the Port of Cork Ringaskiddy. The €80 million port redevelop- and Bantry Bay Port Company reached 10.3 ment will future-proof the facility and serve the million tonnes in 2017, a very good increase needs of both port customers and the region. of 8.6% compared to 2016. Total imports increased by 6.4% while exports increased by • For more information www.portofcork.ie 12.3%.

The Port of Cork total container volumes through both Tivoli and Ringaskiddy Container Terminals grew by 3.7% compared to 2016 f g- ures, with a total of 217,763 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit/container) handled in 2017. 37 Kinsale ... it’s a co o rful spot!

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I have lived all my life near Kinsale. I grew up on a farm and we have always had a lot of in- teraction with the town, as did my parents and grandparents. It is a vibrant town, close to Cork City, Cork Airport and it is the starting point of the Southern end of the Wild Atlantic Way.

As a town, Kinsale has evolved over the years from being a trading focal point to an international tourist destination. Wherever you are in town she would also recount stories of going to the world, if you mention you’re from Ireland, auctions which were held regularly in the town. it’s very probable that the person has heard of Kinsale! During the 1970s a number of people with great foresight happened to move to Kinsale In my parents’ time, Kinsale was a trading for various reasons, some having purchased town where the local people went to do the existing businesses and others for employ- weekly shopping and the town reﬂ ected this ment. These people, along with locals, recog- requirement. In times past there were two bak- nised the tourist potential of the town and thus eries, a creamery, numerous butcher shops as the transition of making Kinsale a national and well as drapery shops, large and small grocery international tourist destination began. shops. My mother told us that in the 1930s she would park her pony and trap in the outdoor Thanks to this transition, the town of Kinsale space of Hamlet’s as it was owned by a distant has not just survived, but it continues to ﬂ our- relation at the time. As well as shopping in the ish as a place to live, work and do business in.’

a number of people“ with great foresight happened to move to

Kinsale for various reasons ...

these people, along with locals, recognised the tourist“ potential of the town

41 42 TOURISM The perfect start, or ﬁ nish, to your journey

Josephine O’Driscoll As the National Tourism Development Au- Wild Atlantic Way thority, Fáilte Ireland aims to support the de- Team Manager with velopment of a world class tourism industry Fáilte Ireland and we continue to work with local tourism businesses in Kinsale to ensure they can of er the best experiences for visitors. Our vision for the Wild Atlantic Way is to deliver sustainable growth to all areas of the West Coast which in THE Wild Atlantic Way has gone from strength turn will deliver real benef ts for local communi- to strength since it was launched in 2013. Last ties and businesses. year we experienced a record season with over 3.5m international and 4.3m domes- While Kinsale enjoys year-round tic visitors to the region with a tourism activity, we must con- combined spend of €2.8bn “ tinue to invest in and support – the highest spend since International visitor experiences that its inception. Internation- visitor numbers to can attract tourists out- al visitor numbers have side of the summer sea- increased by a million the region have son to ensure tourism since it was established, increased by one businesses can thrive which shows the appeal million since The throughout the year as of the Wild Atlantic Way that’s the best way to to international markets. Wild Atlantic Way grow additional jobs and was launched“ revenue for the region. The medieval town of Kinsale is the perfect place To ﬁ nd out more about the to start or end a journey along tailored programmes and busi- the Wild Atlantic Way and has so ness supports we oﬀ er, please visit much to of er both domestic and internation- www.failteireland.ie al visitors. From the impressive fortif cations of Charles Fort and James Fort along with the magnif cent clif scenery at the Old Head of Kinsale to activities on and of the water, there really is something for everyone. Often regarded as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland, Kinsale also boasts some of the f nest restaurants in the country and has an abundance of cafés, galleries and gift shops. Given its close proximity to Cork Airport and Cork Ferry Port, Kinsale is easily accessible and perfectly placed to attract those coming from abroad.

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44 TOURISM

An iconic location

sale, we f nd, is an iconic and instantly recog- nisable name internationally when we attend Seamus Heaney trade shows selling Cork as a destination in Head of Visit Cork Ireland.

It represents everything that Cork does well which includes telling a fantastic food sto- KINSALE is an integral part of what we do, ry. What people f nd interesting is that most which is attracting leisure tourism to Cork. restaurants are owner-managed and are only Having the gourmet capital of the country in closed if the owner is on holidays or sick. Our our portfolio as a product to ‘sell’ is key to our food tours, where we bring operators from continued success. Dublin to Kinsale to experience its niche of ering, are going really well. ‘Pure Cork’ is the work of both the city and It has superb marine facilities with something county councils; the Hotel Federation and all for everyone from the serious sailor to the be- of the tourism bodies in Cork. They all combine ginner, as well as top class accommodation under the umbrella of the group ‘Visit Cork’. which we promoted on a trip to Boston last October.

But having said that it always comes back to Kinsale “represents the people of the area and their friendliness, everything that Cork while the quirkiness of the town is also some-

does well which includes thing tangible and special.

For more see www.purecork.ie telling a fantastic“ food story

That’s then split into the Cork Convention Bu- reau which is tasked with securing business tourism though things like conferences etc. while Pure Cork, which has been in existence for just two years and is still very new, is tasked with winning leisure tourism.

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46 PEOPLE My Kinsale Virgil Horgan

Principal partner Hegarty & Horgan solicitors

Memories of major milestone events in Kinsale during the 1980s

I remember back in 1982, receiving a visit from time and travelled long and far to be in Kin- chairman, Frank Kiernan and Harbour Master, sale for this great event. The children’s races Eddie Hurley inviting me to be the law agent on Regatta Monday morning at the pier was a for Kinsale Harbour Commissioners. I had the particularly great meeting place to renew old pleasure of serving in this role for 30 years until friendships. the Harbour Board was dissolved in 2012 and its powers, functions and duties were taken It was also in the 1980s that I was contacted over by Cork County Council. Ultimately the by Jim Good, who was looking for land for a Harbour Board left a legacy of much improved Rugby Club in Kinsale. One day he met me in facilities at Kinsale Harbour. the street and told me that the owner of land at Snugmore, Kinsale was agreeable to sell same Back in the 1980s, I was also actively involved in order to provide playing facilities. Having se- with Kinsale Chamber of Tourism. Every busi- cured a loan from the local Bank of Ireland the ness in Kinsale was invited to get together in land was duly acquired and I had the honour of an ef ort to promote tourism in the town and its writing the f rst constitution for Kinsale Rugby environs for the mutual benef t of all. We were Club and the opening paragraph read as fol- in a deep recession at the time, and business lows: ‘There shall be a Club and its name shall conditions were diﬃ cult. However, thanks to be Kinsale Rugby Football Club.’ the work of a strong and committed group, the Chamber of Tourism got up and running and Cricket and tennis clubs were subsequently proceeded to organise publicity campaigns for founded and later the Kinsale 7s rugby tour- Kinsale to promote the town far and wide. nament came into being. That has since gone from strength to strength as an annual inter- Back then, the Cork Swansea car ferry was national competition each May bank holiday operating successfully while ﬂ ights in and out weekend. of Cork Airport were limited and expensive. We depended a lot on our nearest neighbours in That was all in the 1980s and the experience the UK coming to visit us and, at that time, a that I gained through my involvement in these lot of Irish people who had emigrated from Kin- extracurricular activities helped me to enjoy sale in the 1950s came back as tourists in later and make an active contribution to life in Kin- years. In particular they came around Regatta sale – truly a town for all seasons.

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50 EDUCATION

Take it to the third level

be entrepreneurial through annual initiatives Gerard O’Donovan and competitions. Each year during Innova- Head of Faculty of Business tion Week 3,550 students participate in 32 and Humanities in CIT events over seven days. The students benef t www.cit.ie from working in multi-disciplinary teams and by pitching to investors. The results are very posi- IN Ireland, as many as nine in every 100 people tive with 5.8% of CIT graduates (2016) indicat- (adults, aged 18-64) report that they are either ed that they are self-employed. actively engaged in the very early stages of starting a business (six in every 100) or have CIT through the Rubicon Centre had the f rst, recently started a business (three in every 100) and longest running (since 2011) student ac- according to the ‘Global Entrepreneurship Mon- celerator, Student Inc., which gives CIT stu- itor: Survey of Entrepreneurship in Ireland 2017’. dents the opportunity to assess the feasibility of their business ideas and launch them over Developing young people’s entrepreneurship the summer months. education and innovation skills is increasingly viewed as a way to drive economic growth. CIT is the most successful HEI in the Enter- prise Ireland All-Island Student Entrepreneur of the Year competition. CIT has won the overall award three times in the last f ve years (2013,

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options for students to awards at the competition. take entrepreneurship“ CIT received a DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence and innovation modules in Learning Teaching and Assessment) award in March 2018 (from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Many students are now choosing self-employ- Higher Education) in recognition of the work ment as an option after they graduate, or often that the institute does in the area of entrepre- they start a viable business during college. neurship education.

At Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), which is The future looks bright for CIT students want- located about 25 minutes’ drive from Kinsale ing to start their own business, with the curricu- on the edge of the city, there are a number of lum in place, available supports and mentoring options for students to take entrepreneurship from lecturing staf , the Rubicon Centre and the and innovation modules that enhance their en- Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence. trepreneurial thinking, skill sets, capacity and conf dence to start a business.

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52 EDUCATION

A wonderful environment

grandfather of educational thinking’, argued Colette Ní Luasaigh that schooling must include the ‘practice of Príomh Oide (Principal) community’, for it is within schools that ‘one SN Chóbh Chionn tSáile learns how to participate in the larger society’. Summercove National School We are fortunate that our learning environment WHEN I stand in our school yard or garden, is facilitated by a dynamic business, sporting framed on one side by the historic Charles Fort and cultural community. Children have so many and by the scenic Scilly Walk on the other, and opportunities to participate in local events, and I view the beautiful Kinsale Harbour below, I am we have the great support of the local business full of gratitude for the exciting learning oppor- community – e.g. Lilly provides engineering tunities our great location provides to our com- programmes, LSC supports our Robotics pro- munity at Scoil Náisiúnta Chóbh Chionn tSáile. gramme, and Tidy Towns/Smyth’s SuperValu How blessed we are to learn, teach and work in support the development of our school garden. this richly motivating environment – the ‘Cove Local sporting clubs support our coaching proof Kinsale’. grammes in GAA, hockey and rugby. All wonderful opportunities for our learners to connect As our understanding of how best children their acquired knowledge with the community. learn continues to evolve, we are mindful of our core function of providing a safe and ef ective It is undoubtedly true that the ability to see learning environment for all children in a re- connections between knowledge and the im- spectful atmosphere. Motivating and enabling mediate environment, and to apply skills to a children to ‘be all they can be’ in terms of learn- range of circumstances will be an essential ing, we aim to develop each child’s potential to attribute for the responsible and economically the full, to encourage a love of learning and to active citizen of the 21st century. help children to develop skills they will use all their lives. They say that it takes a village to raise a child, and the ‘village’ of Kinsale is certainly playing Furthermore we need to ensure that the learn- its part. ing experiences we provide are relevant and appropriate to the needs of the 21st century. Primary schools in Kinsale: Imparting knowledge is of course the fundamental element at the core of the education • Summercove National School system, but as important is the development of www.summercovens.ie the children’s ability to examine that knowledge • Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile www.gaelscoilchionntsaile.ie critically. The learners must be supported in es- • Scoil Naomh Eltin tablishing links between that knowledge devel- www.scoilnaomheltin.ie opment and the physical world around them. • St Multose National School www.stmultosens.ie The American John Dewey, known as ‘the

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My Kinsale Eileen Fitzgerald

Kinsale native and proprietor of Eileen’s Beauty Salon

I am a true Kinsale native, having been born into a well-known local family here. My father, businessman Paddy Fitzgerald, started PJ Fitzgerald Insurances back in 1971 with my mother Betty. Both are now retired from business.

Coming from this background, I always wanted to have my own business in the town and so gained a qualif cation as a beauty therapist years I have seen Kinsale grow into the thriving in 1984. In October of the following year I town that it is today. It’s said that a rising tide opened ‘Eileen’s Beauty Salon’ – then the only lifts all boats, and with this growth, my busi- salon of its kind operating in Kinsale. ness too has gone from strength to strength. Like everything, there have been vast changes Initially the salon was over my father’s Insurance in the beauty industry, and once, where beauty premises, but as business grew I moved to a treatments were just for the few, they are now newly built salon at 27 Pearse Street. Over the sought by both ladies and gents from all walks of life.’

I have moved with the times and developed Kinsale has“ a vibrant, the salon accordingly, and we now of er many more treatments than we started out with – forward-thinking spray tans; machine-led facials which provide community that works clients with non-invasive lifting work; long-last- for the greater good by ing polishes and huge advances in make-up techniques, products and applications. embracing change and

constantly striving to Kinsale really is a great town to run a business in – it has a vibrant, forward-thinking communi- make it a better“ place ty that works for the greater good by embrac- to live and work ing change and constantly striving to make it a better place to live and work. I wouldn’t like to be anywhere else!’ 55 Omnes Communiter Discendo

All Together in Learning Kinsale is one of the most desirable addresses in the country. It is not difﬁcult to understand why. The location is beautiful. The food is delicious. The people are very friendly. And the local schools serving Kinsale and district, at primary and secondary level are excellent. We play our part in making sure that those living in Kinsale have the very best educational experience available to them, with the very best of facilities. In terms of attracting international inward investment into Ireland, our education must remain world class. Kinsale Community School is very cognisant of this reality and responsibility. With an open enrolment policy, catering for students of all abilities, we have grown year on year since its doors ﬁrst opened in 1996. The school has since undergone a major extension with the very best of facilities.

Kinsale Community School is one of the leading schools in the country and continues to strive for excellence.

56 EDUCATION

Nurturing entrepreneurship

ambitious school. Teachers need to be entre- Fergal McCarthy preneurial in the context of their craft. They Principal need to explore new teaching methods. They Kinsale Community School need to take risks. They need to research their kinsalecommunityschool.ie practices and to be research-informed prac- titioners. The entrepreneurial classroom provides a rich and varied learning experience for THE third level sector retains a constant watch- the student in the classroom. It creates an en- ful eye on the needs of industry and the needs trepreneurial culture. of the labour market. It is essential that it does, so that it is equipped to respond to employ- Experience ment trends and needs. The college graduate The entrepreneurial experience for the student must have the necessary competencies and should also be fostered through engagement skills that lead to good sustainable employ- with initiatives such as the BT Young Scien- ment. tist, the various ‘Build a Bank’ type competi- Frequently, the third tions, mini-companies level sector publishes At Kinsale“ etc. These experiences their research f ndings af ord the student the in respect of the char- Community School opportunity to demon- acteristics that employ- we have created strate ﬂ air, creativity ers value in a graduate. an entrepreneurial and to collaborate,

These characteristics ensuring that they are culture and fostered include creativity, hav- “ leaving second lev- ing the capacity to creativity el education with the problem solve, the ca- skills that the third level pacity to work as part sector can develop fur- of a team and to col- ther. If this continuum is laborate. developed between second level schools and the third level sector we would have a cohesive Promotion education system which would be the envy of These are also the characteristics of the en- Europe. trepreneur. So therefore we need second level schools to promote entrepreneurial education At Kinsale Community School we are very for- so that our students are prepared for third lev- tunate to be in a position where we have de- el. This starts with the teacher in the classroom ployed these practices, created an entrepre- and their own practice. neurial culture and fostered creativity. We are greatly assisted in this work by the community Entrepreneurship should be a culture in every that we work with.

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Reaching around the world

taking more interest in their rich cultural diversi- Haydn Shaughnessy ty and heritage and f nding it s source of pride. Author I catch a few lines from the various guides tak- www.ﬂ ow-academy.org ing people around the town, and the museum, of course, gradually piecing together a feeling for what it might have been like to live here in FROM the middle of Kinsale, my business part- the distant past (not so distant that they didn’t ner, Fin, and I are involved in a global discus- have bars). People would have been busy and sion about the future of business and the future content living in an important port. They’re of work. While he speaks at conferences in Eu- pretty content still. rope and the US, I get to stroll along the pier most mornings and write the books! But our job is also to look forward. Kinsale changes imperceptibly each year. New restau- We have used his experience of being a pio- rants, new shops, new trends. I think it has be- neering executive at PaddyPower, Dublin, and come a centre for telecommuting without any- now at the insurer Aviva, and my experience body calling it that. It’s a place that has global of advising US f rms, to propose new ways to links behind all those windows you walk past. work as AI, machine learning, population and environmental pressures, and Chinese compe- I hope it will become a centre for an intelli- tition, impact the global economy. gent dialogue on the future of how we do business and how we work. It has all the attributes A few years ago it was very diﬃ cult to have for mixing lifestyle and work style. That’s the credibility in global markets unless you were in future, of course. London, Dublin, San Francisco etc. Now when people ask me where I am based, their initial reaction to Kinsale can still be ‘Where is that?’. My answer is to send a photo of the harbour Now when “people ask me on a sunny day. They get straight away why I where I am based ... my prefer to be based here and why they are not answer is to send a photo of

so smart to be based in a city. A lot of the peo- the harbour on a sunny day. ple I meet in Kinsale work in Dublin or London or even China. They get straight“ away why I prefer to be based here Lately I’ve become more interested in Kin- sale’s past. I think, in general, Irish people are

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Outdoor Education can be used as a developmental tool to seek out new skills, personal attributes and affect change in people’s character. Many business people in Kinsale or indeed visiting the town will be aware of the positive effect Team Building programs can have within a workforce and here at Kinsale OEC we can assist you in designing a bespoke program to achieve your teams needs.

We also cater for the lighter side of things if companies and workforces are looking to escape the offce and enjoy some fun time in Kinsale together. We can tweak the level of adventure from soft activities such as Archery and local coastal walks all the way to high adrenaline surfng or blasting about in Sailing Dinghies. All this within the stunning Kinsale Coastline and Wild Atlantic Way.

We work closely with a variety of Kinsale business partners in catering, accommodation and service providers. This allows for the perfect Team Building get away in Kinsale.

We also offer Certifed skills training courses in the aforementioned sports. Many people who live in Kinsale or indeed come to live in the area want to take to the water safely and enjoy their recreational time. We are the experts in Sailing, Powerboat, Sea Kayaking training and much more. Our expert team of highly qualifed and experienced Instructors can help you achieve your goals on land or sea.

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60 PEOPLE My Kinsale Jon Hynes

Director of Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre

THESE days, I like to spend time surf ng, sea kayaking and kitesurf ng around the wonderful Kinsale coastline – when not putting all my energy into continuing the successful growth of Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre. Kinsale is a great place to be if you want to get that perfect combination of work and lifestyle.

Watersports, and kayaking in particular, are very close to my heart. Having started kay- managing safety and risk management has led aking as a young boy growing up in County me to a successful and very rewarding career Limerick, it soon became a lifelong obsession. in outdoor pursuits. I turned this fascination with adventure sports into a career and after nearly 30 years working In 2015 I undertook a ‘Sea Kayak Around Ire- in outdoor education, I was appointed director land’ expedition – when I paddled from Kinsale of Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre by Cork all the way around Ireland with my good friend Education and Training Board in May 2017. Sean. As part of that adventure we also produced an award-winning f lm (Best Sea Kayak My wife Alayne and I believe Kinsale is the per- Film 2016 at the International Adventure Film fect place to rear our two daughters Aoife (13) Festival) and to date this has been seen by and Sinead (11). We believe that the healthy over 100,000 people worldwide. It’s available work-life balance and proximity to a vibrant city to watch on Youtube. of er all that one needs to progress in life. • For more see www.kinsaleoec.com I have ventured all over the world on my kayaking and surf ng travels – of ering whitewater kayaking holidays in the Alps, Himalayas and the Zambezi in Africa, to surf ng waves in Por- tugal, France, Mexico, South Africa and Indo- ... the healthy“ work-life nesia. Closer to home I was the f rst person to balance and proximity set up a surf school at the popular local Gar- rettstown beach in 2003 – something which to a vibrant city offer all

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IN early 2018, 14-year-old Sarah Fitzgerald, tive thinking amongst other positive attributes. a student of Kinsale Community School, met Her award-winning research proposals include with government leaders at Leinster House in a book cloud/trust programme to recycle old Dublin and submitted a literacy research paper books to every child in Ireland thus giving each to the Oireachtas Education & Skills Committee. of them the chance to access and read real She was accompanied by her brother Cillian, books. aged 9, of Summercove National School. Her detailed, 50-page submission was very While there she met with the Chair of the com- well received by leading ministers and other mittee and other Ministers on the kind invitation politicians including Jim Daly TD, Regina Do- of Government, who are now considering her herty TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony TD, Sen- proposals for future policy in education pro- ator Tim Lombard, Senator Gerard Craughwell, grammes in Ireland. It is hoped this may help to An Tanaiste Simon Coveney and An Taoiseach buck the current trend amongst teens who are Leo Varadkar – with descriptions of her work reading less and allocating more time to digital including remarks such as ‘exceptional’ and devices and mobile phones. ‘refreshing to see such entrepreneurial thinking at such a young age.’ Sarah appeared on the RTÉ Late Late Toy Show in December 2017 as a book reviewer, Sarah is the f rst Irish Book Ambassador and is during which she was invited to leading Lon- part of a number of major events including be- don publishing house Walker Books. ing invited as a guest speaker for the Booksell- ers’ Association of Ireland and as an ambas- Sarah’s ‘Let’s Get Reading’ campaign (www. sador for Irish Book Week – a new nationwide sarahsbookproject.com) is encouraging kids to celebration of books and bookshops. Sarah spend less time on phones and devices and has also been invited to become a guest writer to read books – a practice which has many for the ‘Inkstains’ young people’s section of the advantages such as promoting creative cogni- successful www.writing.ie online magazine.

Sarah was recently recognised for her liter- ary research with a prize at the Woman’s Way Pharmaton 2018 Children’s Awards in Dublin.

Sarah Fitzgerald (third from right) with Regina Doherty TD, Minister for Employ- ment Protection and Social Aﬀ airs; economist Jim Power; Jim Daly TD, Minister of State; Sarah’s brother Cillian, aged 10, Summercove NS and her father Cormac, at the Oireachtas. (Photo: John Allen) 63 picture the most spectacular experience in golf

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64 PEOPLE My Kinsale John Murphy Golfer

To the wider world, the association of the words ‘Kinsale’ and ‘golf’ are likely to draw the Old Head to the mind, but that could change over the coming years thanks to John Murphy.

The 20-year-old had a summer to remember, with victory at the St Andrews Links Trophy and representation on both Ireland and Great Brit- ain and Ireland teams the high points.

Back in Kentucky now, where he is a marketing student at the University of Louisville, Murphy’s long Kinsale can say that a professional golfer career is certainly on an upward curve and it is among its citizens. all began at Kinsale Golf Club in Farrangalway, having dabbled with other sports before that, ‘I’m going to get my degree in the next two like so many other young children in the town. years and try to keep getting better and we’ll see after that,’ Murphy says. ‘I was pretty late starting,’ he says, ‘I was probably 12 or 13. I played GAA and other sports ‘The plan is to give it a go after college and and didn’t really have much of an interest in try to get on tour. Having the degree means I golf at an early age.’ can go out and give it a go without being too stressed about what happens afterwards, it’s a ‘My friend Gary Ward took me out in Kinsale for good back-up. the f rst time and I went from there. When I was 15 or 16, I began to play a lot of tournaments ‘I’ll probably move back to Ireland for a few and my handicap dropped quickly. years and try to get on the European Tour and see what happens after that. If you do well ‘Things have been gradually getting better enough on that, you go on to the PGA Tour since then. I was of six when I was 16 and anyway but there’s a long way to go anyway, within a year I was scratch.’ The progress has I’ll be making some of those decisions closer continued since then and, hopefully, before too to the time.’

Kinsale is a wonderful place for golfers, who come from near and far to play on the world-famous, exclusive links at the Old Head of Kinsale (www.oldhead.com) or the prestigious Kinsale Golf Club (www.kinsalegolf.ie)

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Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan explains why Kinsale is a great place to live and do business in; and how the gardai are working to keep it that way

KINSALE people are great at setting goals and achieving them; there’s great joined up thinking with everyone moving in the one direction and looking out for each other.

Having been sergeant in charge in the town for seven years from 1993 to 2000, it’s a town which I’ve an aﬃ nity for. I can honestly say it’s a safe place to live and do business in, as well as I can honestly“ say Kinsale being a very cosmopolitan spot. As part of our is a safe place to live and role in achieving and maintaining this we are “ proactive across a number of initiatives: do business in

• We have a Crime Prevention Offi cer based in the town who is available to visit both businesses and private residences and advise on The gardai work closely with the business- how best to protect premises and homes. es and community and with a strong support This is a free service, and we’d encourage from the County Council, it makes for a formi- people to avail of. dable force. No matter what the town seeks to achieve, it will do it. We are happy to provide • We’ve recruited two new members to the direction and assistance in any way and our force in the town in the past 12 months door is always open. bringing the number based there to 16; and we hope to recruit more in the near future. Personally I’ve just f nished up a two year role as President of Kinsale Lions and am still on • We hold regular information sessions in re- the executive. I’m also on the sub committee lation to theft and shoplifting and are con- which is organising the National Lions Confer- stantly analysing crime f gures in the area. ence in Kinsale in March 2019 which will bring with it a crowd of 300. • We recently launched an awareness campaign in the town regarding construction I’m also involved in the Riverstick Ramblers crime, and how to prevent it, which was ex- Club which brings a two-day walking festival to tended nationwide. Kinsale and attracts hundreds of people. 67 THE WHITE HOUSE 021 4772125 • www.whitehouse-kinsale.ie BLUE HAVEN 021 4772209 • www.bluehavenkinsale.com JIM EDWARDS 021 4772541 • www.jimedwardskinsale.com FINNS TABLE 021 4709636 • www.finnstable.com MAN FRIDAY 021 4772260 • www.manfridaykinsale.ie FISHY FISHY 021 4700415 • www.fishyfishy.ie ACTONS HOTEL 021 4779900 • www.actonshotelkinsale.com WHITE LADY 021 4772737 • www.whiteladyhotelkinsale.ie THE TRIDENT HOTEL 021 4779300 • www.tridenthotel.com THE BULMAN 021 4772131 • www.thebulman.ie THE SUPPER CLUB 021 4709233 • www.thesupperclub.ie

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KINSALE has been part of my life for more years than I care to remember, way before I ever became a Food Critic. I discovered this magical town as a teenager on my f rst weekend away from home with girl friends, and returned a few years later with an aunt, who was home from America, wanting to visit what turned out to be the f rst Kinsale Gourmet Festival in 1976. After that I was sold!

The highlights of my life have been here. I spent my honeymoon here with Brendan, staying in Kinsale was always way ahead on the foodie the White Lady, while later my two sons both thing and we were struck by how the restau- took their f rst steps on the lawn of Acton’s Ho- rateurs worked together, immediately recom- tel. mending another restaurant if they were full. There’s a great sense of community in this It’s hard not to be in love with Kinsale. We’ve town. had so much fun and friendship here down the years. Indeed, I remember fondly the people who started the Good Food Circle, including Peter Barry, Brian and Anne Cronin, Wendy Tisdell, Heidi Roche, and Gerry Galvin of the celebrat- We were struck“ by how ed Vintage Restaurant. Gerry was not only a brilliant chef, but also a writer. A couple of the restaurateurs worked years before he died, he presented me with his together, immediately book, ‘Killer a la Carte, a who-dunnit about a recommending another serial killing food critic!

restaurant if they were full. Naturally, we ended up buying a second home

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