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Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 07:19

By Ellen Butler

There are events taking place around the country.

17 events are to take place across the country today to celebrate National Women's Enterprise Day.

There's been an 18% jump in the number of women leading businesses who attend training by Local Enterprise offices.

Local Enterprise Office Offaly, spokesperson Orla Martin says the gender gap is narrowing in business:

Over 1,700 entrepreneurs are to take part in today's Local Enteriprise Office celebrations.

Events are being held across the country - including one in Birr for the midlands region.

Ms. Martin says entrepreneurs who are doing very well will be on hand to offer advice:

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