As British prime minister Theresa May prepares to trigger Article 50, which marks the formal start of the Brexit talks process, the subject of funding for small businesses here will be even higher on the agenda.

The new Kilkenny Cookery School has just been opened by wife-and-husband chef team, Mary and Neil McEvoy. 

Cork-based food company, Veronica’s Snacks has landed a “game-changing” investment that will enable it to bring its range of wholesome treats to a host of new, health-conscious customers.

With the launch of their dinosaur-shaped crunchy corn puffs, healthier crisp company Veronica’s Snacks is hoping to appeal to children and parents — and not just in Ireland, writes Trish Dromey

As Dragons’ Den returns, Sue Leonard meets three women who shunned the recession to go it alone in business