All-Ireland Business Foundation

All-Ireland Business Foundation ⭕The AIBF is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development. Apply here: https://aibf.ie/accreditation-registration/

Today more than ever it's important to stand out in a way that not only gets you in front of your ideal audience but also allows you to illustrate the value you bring to the marketplace. On top of that, social proof, third-party verification and trust are some of the most valuable currencies in business. Business All-Stars celebrates your business success and entrepreneurship in a way that positio

ns your business, your product or service as best-in-class all of which builds more trust, more authority and credibility than you could ever do on your own.

➡️ Apply here: https://aibf.ie/accreditation-registration/

Our existing All-Stars have reported more recognition, more exposure and more bottom-line return on investment results from becoming an All-Star than any other revenue-producing activity they’ve done. Our All-Star Business accreditation process not only gives you a snapshot of everything you’ve achieved so far but also gives a clear indication of what you need to do to scale your business to the next level. Becoming an All-Star also enables you to showcase (and retain) your best employees while also enabling you to attract the best talent in the marketplace. Finally, entrepreneurship can be a lonely place regardless of how big your team or business may be. Our All-Stars become a part of our growing community and TRIBE of All-Stars all of whom are forward-thinking, optimistic and open to new business opportunities and growth.

✔️ The next All-Stars accreditation programme is getting started.

10/06/2026

A proud moment at Croke Park for Davies Group.

Winner of the AIBF All-Ireland Champion Enterprise of the Year 2026, this recognition reflects a team that has continued to adapt, grow and deliver in an industry shaped by constant change.

As Peter O’Brien Davies Group’s Managing Director put it:

“Our industry has seen a massive amount of change, and it’s a credit to all the staff that we’ve adapted to that and keep progressing every year. This award is a credit to them. They keep our customers happy, our supply chain happy, and it’s their hard work every day.”

A well-deserved achievement for the entire Davies Group team.

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From a Tesco car park to a €5 million business.Nadia Adan had the room hooked. 👀She shared how she built her dealership ...
10/06/2026

From a Tesco car park to a €5 million business.

Nadia Adan had the room hooked. 👀

She shared how she built her dealership through courage, social media and serious resilience.

Brian Lee brought the same energy, sharing the journey behind Freshly Chopped and TRYKA, and why business is about more than money.

It is about culture, connection and creating something people want to be part of.🤝

In conversation with Paul Allen, they reminded us that growth does not happen from the sidelines.

You have to show up.
You have to be seen.
And you cannot let fear have the final word.

Pressure looks different for everyone. 💥For Michael Carruth, it was walking into an Olympic final with both hands broken...
10/06/2026

Pressure looks different for everyone. 💥

For Michael Carruth, it was walking into an Olympic final with both hands broken and still believing:

“Today is my destiny. I’m going to shake up the world.”

For Conor Meyler, it was learning that fitness alone was not enough. He spoke about the power of breathwork, discipline, self-awareness and doing the simple things well.

In conversation with Bevin Mahon, they reminded us that staying in the game is not always about pushing harder.

Sometimes it starts with pausing, breathing, backing yourself and giving yourself a bit of credit along the way.

“Losers look for someone to blame. Winners look to themselves.”Henry Shefflin brought the room right back to what high p...
10/06/2026

“Losers look for someone to blame. Winners look to themselves.”

Henry Shefflin brought the room right back to what high performance really takes.

It is not just talent or big moments.

It is the standards you set, the resilience to come back stronger, the way you communicate, and the work ethic to keep showing up.

He spoke about pressure, setbacks and leadership, but the message was simple.

Keep learning.
Keep evolving.
Never get too comfortable with where you are.

That is staying in the game.

Twelve followers. No investors. One slightly mad idea.In 2019, Rory King started Rory’s Travel Club from New York with o...
10/06/2026

Twelve followers. No investors. One slightly mad idea.

In 2019, Rory King started Rory’s Travel Club from New York with one page.

When he said he was taking on Booking.com, people told him:

“You’re nuts. Go back to bed.”

Today, Rory’s Travel Club has more than one million followers, thousands of five-star reviews, and a growing team across Ireland and the UK.

His message at the All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit was simple:

Start before you’re ready.
Show up.
Listen.
Add more value than people expect.

From 12 followers to more than a million.

That’s what staying in the game looks like.

“Everyone you know today was once a stranger.”A powerful opening from Kingsley Aikins at the All-Ireland Entrepreneurs S...
10/06/2026

“Everyone you know today was once a stranger.”

A powerful opening from Kingsley Aikins at the All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit 2026.

✔️ Success is hard work and luck.
✔️ Great success is a little more luck and a lot more people.
✔️ The strongest networks are built by giving, not getting.
✔️ Life is about connecting, collaborating and cooperating.

And perhaps the simplest lesson of all:

When Kingsley asked his mother what he should be when he grew up, her answer was:

“Be kind.”

A message worth remembering. 🍀

“Everyone you know today was once a stranger.”Kingsley Aikins set the tone for the day with a thought-provoking session ...
10/06/2026

“Everyone you know today was once a stranger.”

Kingsley Aikins set the tone for the day with a thought-provoking session on the power of networks, relationships and human connection.

He reminded us that luck matters, but luck often comes through people.

The hidden cost of Covid wasn’t just economic. Many of our networks became smaller. We stopped reaching out. We lost touch with the wider circles where opportunities often live.

His challenge to the room was simple:

Be curious.
Be kind.
Listen more.
Reach out to strangers.
And stop thinking of networking as a transaction.

Because when people connect, collaborate and help one another, incredible things can happen.

A brilliant start to the 2026 All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit.

Seven more businesses. Seven more reasons to visit the Exhibition Arena tomorrow.We’re delighted to welcome Contico Manu...
09/06/2026

Seven more businesses.

Seven more reasons to visit the Exhibition Arena tomorrow.

We’re delighted to welcome Contico Manufacturing Ireland Ltd, Concept Solutions, Secora Consulting, Pliant, Square Root Solutions, Me2You Gift Card and Shipley Ireland to the All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit 2026.

Each brings something different to the room.

New ideas.
Useful conversations.
Fresh opportunities.

Tomorrow, Croke Park becomes the meeting point for more than 500 entrepreneurs, business owners and decision-makers from across Ireland.

Make sure you take time to meet our exhibitors!

Tomorrow, Croke Park becomes the room.Swipe through for the agenda, speakers and Business Showcase Zone for the 2026 All...
09/06/2026

Tomorrow, Croke Park becomes the room.

Swipe through for the agenda, speakers and Business Showcase Zone for the 2026 All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit.

This year’s theme is Staying in the Game.

Across the day, we will explore connection, mindset, scale and wealth with entrepreneurs, business leaders and expert voices from across Ireland.

A huge thank you to everyone helping make this year’s Summit possible.

We are looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow.

See you in the room.

www.allirelandsummit.com/tickets

Two days from now, Croke Park will be full of conversations you will not find on LinkedIn.500+ entrepreneurs, business o...
08/06/2026

Two days from now, Croke Park will be full of conversations you will not find on LinkedIn.

500+ entrepreneurs, business owners and decision-makers in one room.

New contacts.
Fresh ideas.
Real opportunities.

The kind that often begin with a simple: “I’m so glad I showed up.”

This Wednesday, the 2026 All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit brings together Henry Shefflin, Michael Carruth, Brian Lee, Nadia Adan, Paul Overy and many more for a day built around this year’s theme: Staying in the Game.

Last tickets are now remaining.

If you were waiting for a sign, this is the foghorn.

Be in the room: www.allirelandsummit.com/tickets

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