PorterShed

Sponsor Announcement | @Loc_Enterprise Every startup ecosystem needs strong early-stage support. LEO Galway has supported us from the start, with Caroline and the team consistently backing founders through practical guidance and expertise as they grow. portershed.com/spark/

Speaker Announcement | @seanblanchfield From Demonware to Jentic, Sean Blanchfield has built companies that scale globally. Now he’s shaping what enterprise AI looks like next Join us at PorterShed Spark 📍 Dexcom Stadium, Galway 📅 23 April Register: portershed.com/spark/

Sponsor Announcement | @brownejacobson Strong ecosystems need strong partners. @brownejacobson has long supported the PorterShed community, with Gavin and team backing founders with practical legal insight and ongoing event support. Find out more: portershed.com/spark/

Looking forward to this! Hear directly from @CytidelSec founder, Matthew Conlon, on forming a startup team Join us virtually on Thursday, 19 March: ndrc.ie/masterclasses/…

The #SustainableMediaIreland Conference 2026 will take place in the @portershed, Galway on Wednesday, 25 February at 10.45am. Reserve your spot now: eventbrite.ie/e/sustainable-… #Sustainability @TG4TV

AI-Forward for SMEs is a practical, hands-on programme for small business owners who want AI to save time, improve efficiency and support real business outcomes. Delivered by @LEORoscommon, Galway & Mayo in association with the @portershed. Book Here: bit.ly/4r89nhz

As we move into the year ahead, credibility matters more than ever. A PorterShed Virtual Office gives your company a City Centre address, mail handling, and a strong foundation from day one. Work from anywhere. Be based at PorterShed. Learn More: bit.ly/3JUFBJH

Cybersecurity matters more than ever. Join the Galway IT Meetup, Thurs Jan 15 (6:30–8:30 pm), for talks on AI in security and real breach lessons. Open to all. Register: bit.ly/49rWpU2

If you’re heading to ai-PULSE by @Scaleway, let’s connect The AI Venture Forge cohort along with representatives from @Entirl and @ichec, will be in Paris, meeting founders, operators, and anyone building in AI AI Venture Forge is made possible by the @ndrc_hq Realisation Fund

Our First Construction Hackathon ✅ A new vision for Galway’s waterfront has emerged! Students from @ATU_GalwayCity and @uniofgalway joined industry partners to design a sustainable, future-focused building for the City Supported by @GalwayCityCo's Innovative City initiative

🚨 Last Gen AI Masterclass of 2025! 📅 Nov 25 | 11 AM 🎤 Speakers: Katelin O’Shea (Dropbox), Conor Flynn (Trinzo), David Larkin (IronYard.io) ✅ Free to join (link below) Don’t miss your chance to wrap up the year with fresh Gen AI insights! #EUinMyRegion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Tired of the WFH fatigue? Try WFP - 'Work From PorterShed' We offer a range of memberships to suit how you work. Whether you’re in Galway for a few days, want to mix up your routine, or need a full-time base for you and your team. We're here to help! bit.ly/3qwV5gk

Founders’ Exchange at PorterShed 📍 Friday 24th October | 11:30 - 2:00pm 📅 PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market St Whether you’re applying for the Pre-Seed Start Fund, exploring HPSU, or just starting out, you’ll walk away better informed and better connected bit.ly/3LgCcrO

Ireland’s next wave of founders are pitching big ideas 📅 24th Sept | 1:00-5:00pm 📍PorterShed a Dó Join us at Startup Stage at PorterShed - featuring the AI Venture Forge and @NDRC_hq Pre-Accelerator cohorts Live pitches. Big energy. Don’t miss it 👉 luma.com/15h7z23z

🇮🇪✈️ PorterShed & AI Venture Forge are heading to San Francisco for #SFTechWeek! Join us for a breakfast mixer for all things AI! 📅 Wed 8th Oct | 8–10am 📍 Consulate General of Ireland, One Post St. SF 🔗 bit.ly/4mfL2Dh @Techweek_

Join us for the launch of Energy West – a new chapter for the West of Ireland in the clean energy transition A space where research, business, policy & community come together for a sustainable future 🗓️ Wed 10 Sept | 4–5:30pm 📍 PorterShed a Dó, Galway portershed.com/energy-west/

The @businessposthq list of Ireland’s Top 100 Women in Tech highlights the incredible women leaders shaping the future of technology across the country We are proud that our CEO, Mary Rodgers, has been recognised along with many other trailblazers Read: bit.ly/47kHcVw

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Brainstorming, pitching, or team catch-ups: all made easy Our meeting rooms are made flexible, from small huddles to boardroom setups, all equipped for productivity. Ideas deserve a space that holds no limits Take a look at our meeting room options: portershed.officernd.com/public/calenda…

Huge congratulations to the incredible @Galway_GAA Senior Camogie team, manager Cathal Murray, and the entire management and backroom team on being crowned All-Ireland Senior Camogie Champions! An incredible achievement! @GalwayCamogie96 Gaillimh Abú! 👏