Summer School Agenda
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
19.30 Unveiling of commemorative plaque Castle Entrance
20.00-21.00 Welcome reception & Opening Address White Sands
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
09.00 – 09.20 Opening Words
09.20 – 09.50 Revolutionising the Irish Economic System -
Prof. Brian Lucey TCD
09.50 – 10.20 Alternative ways to overcome the current impasse -
Prof. Connell Fanning UCC
10.20 - 10.50 Importance of Language & Culture to Entrepreneurship- Dr. Emer Ní Bhrádaigh DCU
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 13.30 Social & Rural Entrepreneurship Workshop - Dr Emer Ní Bhrádaigh (DCU)
13.30 – Departure for Kerry Technology Park
14.15 – 15.00 Lunch at Kerry Technology Park
15.00 - 16.45 Tour and presentation of Kerry Technology Park
17.00 Departure for Ballyheigue
20.00 GALA Dinner - White Sands Hotel
Friday, July 16th, 2009
09.30- 11.00 ‘Enterprise Education – a foundation for Business Growth’ Workshop - Ms. Briga Hynes UL
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee Break
11.30 – 12.30 European Models of Entrepreneurship - Dr. Thomas Cooney DIT
12.30 – 13.15 Adapting to ‘New Realities’ - State Agency Support for Entrepreneurship - Dr. Vincent Cunnane (Shannon Development)
13.15 –14.00 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Final workshop: ‘What can regions do for themselves? Nurturing development without Government policy’- Facilitator: Jerry Kennelly
Gala Dinner
The Gala dinner takes place on Thursday Night at the White Sands Hotel in Ballyheigue. Book early to avoid disappoinment.
Local Activities
Please check the following links for activities in the region. Ballyheigue is a seaside town with a beatiful sandy beach. The annual Summer Festival coincides with the Summer School and offers lots of events for you to enjoy. Full details can be found on the festival website www.ballyheiguefestival.com
