The Ludgate Hub, Skibbereen

18/09/2026

Meet The Artists behind Skibbereen’s Painted Past 🎨

🖌️Hannah Joy

Hannah Joy is a Devon-born, West Cork-based artist whose work braids storytelling and nature. Living in Ireland for five years, she divides her time between creative practice, growing food and work at Brown Envelope Seeds, all organic farm on Turk Head, saving open-pollinated seed, helping to preserve genetic diversity and old knowledge.

A largely self-led artist, Hannah draws on oral traditions, local ecology, and community memory. Her murals favour big, expressive dream like forms and naturistic symbolism, aiming to brighten everyday spaces and spark conversations.

Beyond the walls, she’s a qualified forest-school leader!

18/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have made it into the final of the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2026 in 2 categories!

We are finalists in:
🤝Best Use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good
🌱Best Use of Digital Marketing for Sustainable Impact

Best of luck to all of the great finalists!

Cork Chamber of Commerce

17/09/2026

Tired of working from home and need a change of scenery?

We have some availability for new members here at Ludgate this Autumn!

Becoming a member of Ludgate has many benefits, some of which are:
💻 A professional workspace
🛜 Superfast Wi-Fi
☕️ Great coffee
💬 A chance to connect with other members

To register your interest, you can submit our membership form here: https://www.ludgate.ie/membership/

16/09/2026

Only a couple of spaces are left for this Friday’s Innovation Information Clinics with the Skillnet Innovation Exchange, taking place here at The Ludgate Hub, Skibbereen 💡

Secure yours today: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0_efqcyrgVI_noc9LxfMcTQpaLEZfPBSySEbsU3y_K9ysOBrj3cVF1dGfXdx71C57Y5LEA97GM

The Skillnet Innovation Exchange will be here at Ludgate on Friday September 18th with a series of free innovation information clinics for local West Cork businesses 💡

How does it work?

It's a 30-minute conversation. You talk, Sean of the Skillnet Innovation Exchange listens, and he'll tell you honestly whether Skillnet Innovation Exchange can help.

No cost. No preparation needed. No commitment on the day. Just a conversation about what's slowing your business down.

Bring the digital transformation problem that's been sitting on your desk, spend 30 minutes with the Innovation Exchange team, and leave with a clear view of how and how quickly it can be solved.

Slots are limited and they'll go quickly, secure yours today: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0_efqcyrgVI_noc9LxfMcTQpaLEZfPBSySEbsU3y_K9ysOBrj3cVF1dGfXdx71C57Y5LEA97GM

11/09/2026

Skibbereen’s Painted Past is a growing heritage trail that brings together the town’s murals through artist stories, historical interpretation and digital content 🎨

The trail encourages people to explore Skibbereen’s rich cultural heritage at their own pace.

The project is about far more than murals. It is about preserving stories, celebrating local artists, revitalising public spaces and creating a cultural legacy that will continue to grow year after year.

To learn more about the trail and the stories behind the murals, visit our brand new website: https://skibbereenmurals.ie/

Skibbereen’s Painted Past was made possible by the fantastic collaboration and support from organisations like Airbnb, Fusion Home Albany, Skibbereen Arts Festival, Embellish Home Interiors, many talented artists and supportive businesses in Skibbereen.

10/09/2026

The Skillnet Innovation Exchange will be here at Ludgate on Friday September 18th with a series of free innovation information clinics for local West Cork businesses 💡

How does it work?

It's a 30-minute conversation. You talk, Sean of the Skillnet Innovation Exchange listens, and he'll tell you honestly whether Skillnet Innovation Exchange can help.

No cost. No preparation needed. No commitment on the day. Just a conversation about what's slowing your business down.

Bring the digital transformation problem that's been sitting on your desk, spend 30 minutes with the Innovation Exchange team, and leave with a clear view of how and how quickly it can be solved.

Slots are limited and they'll go quickly, secure yours today: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0_efqcyrgVI_noc9LxfMcTQpaLEZfPBSySEbsU3y_K9ysOBrj3cVF1dGfXdx71C57Y5LEA97GM

09/09/2026

Are you a local West Cork business who wants to innovate through your business challenges but aren’t sure how?

If that sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity here at Ludgate.

Sean McGrath, Corporate Partner Manager at Skillnet Innovation Exchange, will be at Ludgate Hub on Friday 18th September for a clinic of short, informal one-to-one conversations with businesses from across West Cork.

Bring a digital transformation challenge your business hasn't got round to solving such as automation, data, ESG reporting, customer experience, or an inefficiency you've learned to live with. Sean will tell you honestly whether SIE can help, and how.

No cost, no preparation, no commitment.

Book your free place today: http://calendar.app.google/JALAN9mBpD3bRx6r8

For further questions, email [email protected]

09/09/2026

Damiano is a member here at Ludgate and he shared what he values most about working from our coworking space.

If you need a change of scenery from working from home and want to join a great coworking community with other remote + hybrid workers & business owners, send us an email expressing your interest to [email protected]

04/09/2026

Meet The Artists behind Skibbereen’s Painted Past 🎨

🖌️Megan Clancy

Megan Clancy is a multidisciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur from West Cork. Born and raised in the region, she developed a deep appreciation for its natural beauty and strong artistic identity from an early age.

After several years living and working abroad – broadening her creative influences and perspective – Megan returned home to reconnect with her roots and contribute to West Cork’s thriving cultural landscape.

Her artistic practice spans painting, illustration, and mixed media, often exploring ideas of belonging, transformation, and the quiet relationship between people and place.

Guided by intuition and emotion, her work reflects the shifting rhythms of coastal life and the enduring pull of home.

Megan is also the founder of Core Creative, a successful artist workspace and design and print studio based in Bantry.

From this collaborative premises, she runs her design and branding studio, supporting local and national businesses through story-driven, visually engaging communication.

Through both her art and her business, Megan celebrates creativity as a force for connection, community, and identity in modern rural Ireland.

Megan Clancy: Creative Corecreative Airbnb Fusion Home Albany Embellish Home Interiors Skibbereen Arts Festival

04/09/2026

This evening Grow Remote West Cork and Ludgate will be attending the fantastic First Fridays community gathering at The Forge, Ma Murphy's, Bantry.

Event Details:
📅Friday, 4 September
⏰From 6:00pm
📍The Forge at Ma Murphy's, Bantry, Co. Cork

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/first-fridays-at-the-forge-for-remote-hybrid-employees-tickets-1998209968807?aff=oddtdtcreator