Sustainable Tourism Network & Sustainable Business Network Launch The Sustainability In Action Networking Roadshow. First Up - Munster!
We know how impactful coming together has been for businesses in progressing on their sustainability journey, so we are delighted to be hitting the road again and we’re bringing sustainability with us!
Limerick and Kerry businesses (and beyond!), come join us for our sustainability in action networking event and get connecting with likeminded leaders.
- Limerick: Tuesday, 21 October, 9am – 12pm, The Strand Hotel
- Kerry: Wednesday, 22 October, 9am – 12pm, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Join us for a dynamic series of breakfast networking events designed to spark collaboration, share inspiration, and celebrate the power of local action in sustainability. Whether you’re a seasoned member or just dipping your toe in, this is your chance to:
🌱 Connect with like-minded professionals and changemakers
🌍 Hear from inspiring voices in the sustainability space
💡 Exchange ideas, stories, and practical solutions
🧭 Explore new opportunities to make tourism and business more sustainable in your region
Register here and we’ll be in touch with more updates on our networking roadshow.
Agenda
9:30am: Registration, networking and breakfast bites
10:00am: Update from Sustainable Tourism Network, Sustainable Business Network & the I-STARS Project
10:20am: Panel Discussion hosted by Aoibheann Boyle of the Sustainable Tourism Network and featuring
- Jana Mannion, Tourism & Marketing Manager, Ballyhoura Development CLG
- Kate Wieczorkiewicz, Sustainability Manager, Limerick Strand Hotel
- Roisin McCormack, Co-Founder & COO, GKinetics Energy
11:05am: Networking
What We Learned: Takeaways from Our Munster Sustainability Networking Roadshow
Details on our speakers:
Jana Mannion, Ballyhoura Development CLG
Jana Mannion is Tourism & Marketing Officer with Ballyhoura Development CLG, where she champions regenerative tourism and community-led sustainability. She works with businesses, communities, and cross-border partners to drive collaboration and create positive impact for people, place, and nature.
Kate Wieczorkiewicz, Limerick Strand Hotel
Roisin is COO and Co-Founder at Limerick-based ‘GKinetic Energy’ where she leads business development, commercialisation and operations. GKinetic are pioneering ‘distributed river energy’ in Ireland with their innovative hydrokinetic turbines that can instantly generate clean, predictable energy from any free-flowing water source. Roisin holds degrees in Commerce and International Sales and has led a number of applications focused on advancing the GKinetic technology, securing millions in grant funding as well as equity investment from a positive impact VC (https://katapult.vc/). Roisin is a passionate leader that believes in unlocking the clean energy potential of free-flowing waterways all over the world. On a personal level, she is an avid sailor and sea swimmer and tries to incorporate sustainable choices and positive swaps in her day-to-day life. She is a huge supporter of local businesses, second-hand reuse and repair and community movements.
Kate Wieczorkiewicz, Limerick Strand Hotel
With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Kate brings a deep-rooted passion for sustainability and the natural environment to her role as Sustainability Manager at Limerick Strand Hotel. She leads the hotel’s sustainability initiatives, ensuring that environmentally responsible principles and best practices are embedded across all departments. Her work places strong emphasis on resource efficiency and actively promotes the hotel’s green agenda both internally and externally.
Kate has a solid background in food and beverage, having successfully managed a specialty café and a fine foods and wine store. This experience has enabled her to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. She holds a Diploma in Environment, Sustainability and Climate from University College Cork, which helped her transform a personal interest into a meaningful career path.
Agenda
9:30am: Registration, networking and breakfast bites
10:00am: Update from Sustainable Tourism Network, Sustainable Business Network & the I-STARS Project
10:20am: Panel Discussion hosted by Aoibheann Boyle of the Sustainable Tourism Network and featuring
- Dr. Helena McMahon, CEO & Founder, Seabody
- John Murphy, CEO & Co-Founder, Portmagee Whiskey
- Zita McCarthy, Senior Sustainability Manager, Kerry Dairy Ireland
- Colin Finlay, Director of Golf, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
11:05am: Networking and optional sustainability tour of Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
What We Learned: Takeaways from Our Munster Sustainability Networking Roadshow
Details on our speakers:
Dr. Helena McMahon, Seabody
The Future of Wellness Is Blue
Dr. Helena McMahon, molecular medicine PhD and founder of Seabody, is pioneering a new era of beauty and wellness.Seaboy as a B Corp brand fuses advanced biotechnology with ocean bioactives to create regenerative skincare and supplements designed to nourish cells and extend vitality.
At Munster Technological University’s Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, she also leads on bio-based innovation, skills, and talent, positioning Ireland at the forefront of the global circular bioeconomy. Bridging science, sustainability, and luxury, McMahon is bringing the ocean’s future-facing potential into the heart of modern wellness.
John Murphy, Portmagee Whiskey
John “Barrack” Murphy is a retired Army Officer and Chartered Engineer with over 20 years service with the Irish Defence Force at home and abroad, including deployments to the Middle East and Africa. John is an adventurer by nature and has traveled all over the world with work, for pleasure and to take part in various adventure and endurance races. He is also a keen rower and looks forward to taking part in the traditional Seine Boat season every year. As the CEO of Portmagee Whiskey he is determined to develop the long term plans of Portmagee Whiskey and set the conditions for the next six generations of “Barrack” Murphy’s to be able to call Portmagee their home.
Zita McCarthy, Kerry Dairy Ireland
Zita is the Senior Sustainability Manager for Kerry Dairy Ireland, looking after the external and internal sustainability reporting the company and the strategic planning for sustainability and climate action.
Colin Finlay, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
With over 25 years of experience in the golf industry, Colin has been fortunate to work across a wide range of roles, from PGA Professional and golf course design to club operations and management. Since 2018, Colin has worked with Synergy Golf, one of Ireland’s leading club management companies. Here he has been able to combine his passion for the game with a commitment to delivering exceptional member and guest experiences. Colin shares how at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, they are deeply focused on their sustainability journey, and of his pride in being involved in overseeing a significant transformation of facilities with sustainability at its core. Colin’s role as Director of Golf at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is to ensure the club continues to run smoothly and develop in a responsible way.
Free to all members.
Want to attend but not already a member? Contact Rebecca today at rebecca@sustainablebusinessnetwork.ie
Check out our previous events for inspiration
Wicklow Sustainability in Action Networking Event, April 2025
Dublin Sustainability in Action Networking Event, October 2024
Always great to get out of the office and connect with other businesses who are making real progress on sustainability…Even though we each work in different sectors, it’s amazing how aligned we are — facing similar challenges and driven by the same ambition to create meaningful, lasting impact.
Roisin McCormack, GKinetic Energy
