The Ignite programme at University College Cork has supported over 120 recent graduate entrepreneurs working on almost 100 start-ups since 2011. The co-founders, Ross O’Dwyer (BComm) and Richard Barrett (BEd) joined forces when they met on the Ignite Programme in 2013. We want to impact 500,000 students globally over the next five years.”Bumblebee Flower FarmMags Riordan: Bumblebee Flower Farm in Drimoleague, Co Cork, is an ethical sustainable flower farm. Picture: Daragh KaneBumblebee Flower Farm is an ethical, sustainable flower farm that promotes and protects biodiversity by cultivating beautiful nectar rich blooms. The company was founded by Paul O’Shea during the IGNITE programme, and won Best Business Plan at the recent awards.

Source: Irish Examiner October 13, 2019 23:03 UTC