Carlow clothing company to showcase at Bloom

THIS Bank Holiday weekend, a Carlow business will get the opportunity to display its brand to over 100,000 visitors at Bloom, Ireland’s most prestigious garden and lifestyle festival, in the Phoenix Park.

Ciara Stanley of Ballybar Ireland will be a part of the Local Enterprise Village at Bloom, an initiative set up by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) to give small businesses the chance of having a high-profile platform nationwide.

Based at Coppenagh House Farm on the outskirts of Tullow, Ballybar Ireland is an Irish country clothing and lifestyle brand with an eye for rural life, farming and a strong passion for quality craftsmanship. Its products are long-lasting, comfortable and reflect modern-day rural living.

The Local Enterprise Village is making its debut at Bloom, opening today (Thursday) and running to Monday 2 June in the heart of Phoenix Park.

The Local Enterprise Village at Bloom is one of many initiatives by the LEOs to promote entrepreneurship nationwide. It can be found within the Retail Marquee, along with more established and recognisable Irish brands.

Kieran Comerford, head of economic development & Enterprise with LEO in Carlow County Council, said: “This is a first-time opportunity for clients of the Local Enterprise Offices to experience the benefits of being at Bloom across the weekend. With over 100,000 visitors expected at the event, this is significant exposure for these small businesses to showcase their products to a massive audience, and we’re delighted to give them this platform.

“We’ve seen the impact of the Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing Championships – whether it’s generating leads, boosting awareness, or making sales – and now, Bloom offers another exciting opportunity to spotlight the vibrancy and creativity of our small businesses.” Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council cllr Fergal Browne welcomed the announcement, saying: “It is fantastic to see a Carlow-based business like Ballybar Ireland given this opportunity to represent our county on such a prominent national stage. The Local Enterprise Offices continue to deliver real results for small businesses, and initiatives like the Local Enterprise Village at Bloom demonstrate the power of targeted supports in driving rural entrepreneurship and innovation.”