Troy and Canadian delegation meet local businesses people
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During the visit of the Canadian ambassador, pictured were, from left, Ciaran Gorman, Bevcraft Ltd, Minister Robert Troy, Ambassador Dennis King, Darren Fenton Bevcraft Ltd, Head of Trade at the Embassy of Canada, Adeline Grenier and Head of Enterprise, Christine Charlton,Image 2 of 7
The Canadian ambassador, Dennis King, centre, with on left, Minster Robert Troy, and some of those whom he met during his visit to Mullingar.Image 3 of 7
John Henry, Acentryx, with Canadian ambassador Dennis King.Image 4 of 7
John O Reilly, Strikebox Innovations, Dennis King, Canada’s ambassador to Ireland, Westmeath head of enterprise Christine Charlton, Minister Robert Troy and Tracey Tallon LEO .Image 5 of 7
Mark Gibbons, and John McHugh, Tapitag, Dennis King, Canadian ambassador, head of enterprise Christine Charlton, Minister Robert Troy and Isabelle Mooney, export business advisor.Image 6 of 7
Paul O’Reilly, of Watt Footprint Ltd, Dennis King Canadian ambassador, head of enterprise Christine Charlton, Minister Robert Troy, head of trade Adeline Grenier and Una Doris, tourism officer, Westmeath.Image 7 of 7
Stephen Bell, Bell Lane Coffee, Dennis King, Canadian ambassador, head of enterprise Christine Charlton, Minister Robert Troy, and senior trade commissioner, Adeline Grenier.Westmeath County Council welcomed a high-level Canadian delegation to Mullingar as Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Robert Troy, hosted Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dennis King, and Senior Trade Commissioner Adeline Grenier for a series of engagements with local businesses.
The visit, organised in partnership with LEO Westmeath, centred on exploring new opportunities for local companies to access and expand into the Canadian market. A number of enterprises were invited to showcase their products and ambitions, highlighting the region’s growing reputation for innovation and export potential.
Among the businesses in attendance were Tapitag, represented by John McHugh and Mark Gibbons; Bevcraft, represented by Ciaran Gorman and Darren Fenton; Acentryx, represented by John Henry; Strikebox, represented by John O’Reilly; Watt Footprint, represented by Paul O’Reilly; and Bell Lane Coffee, represented by Stephen Bell.
Council representatives and LEO Westmeath said they were delighted to facilitate discussions aimed at strengthening trade links and supporting local firms in competing internationally. The visit was described as a valuable opportunity to deepen connections between Westmeath’s enterprise sector and Canadian markets.