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We're thrilled to celebrate three talented Local Enterprise Office South Dublin clients who have been named finalists in the new Kilkenny Design Makers' Academy! 🌟

Selected from hundreds of applications across Ireland, these inspiring entrepreneurs have been recognised for their creativity, ambition and commercial potential:

🍵 TAE TEA - Tara Kelly

👜 illlina - Iryna Ilina

🧸 The Crochet Dolls - Arzu Gorbil

The Makers' Academy, a partnership between Kilkenny Design and the Local Enterprise Offices, will provide expert mentoring, workshops and retail opportunities to help Ireland's next generation of creative brands grow and thrive.

Congratulations to all 25 finalists, and especially our South Dublin representatives. We're proud to support your journey! 👏

📣 New opportunity for makers & designers in South Dublin!

The Local Enterprise Offices, in partnership with Kilkenny Design, have launched the new Makers Academy - a national programme designed to help creative businesses grow, scale and succeed.
Participants will gain access to expert mentoring, business development support and valuable retail insights - with no fee to take part.

🗓 Applications open until 26 June 2026
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/southdublin/enterprise-development/kilkenny-design-makers-academy/