Web Design & Development

Francis is the owner of Croan.ie, the website design and development company. Croan.ie offers Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), e-Business consulting, website design, web development, web site hosting and website optimisation services in Ireland from its offices in Kilkenny and Cork. […]

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Business Development Consulting

For many start-ups and for some small & medium food manufacturers, running a business can be a confusing and isolating role. While Local Enterprise Offices can provide invaluable tools, navigating the services available can sometimes be as confusing as establishing […]

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Web Education & Training

Having worked with Internet technologies since 1994 (that’s right – 1994!) I have witnessed the web evolve from a communication tool to the World’s most important marketing delivery channel. I can customise and deliver a wide range of internet marketing […]

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Smallholding & Lifestyle Training

All of these courses are hosted at Croan Cottages, the smallholding where I have lived since 2003. Introduction to Smallholding, these two day courses cover all of the basics: Living with Livestock:an introduction to sheep, goats pigs and cattle, Keeping […]

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Latest Blog

The Kitchen Garden 9th of March 2018

Today on the show we talked about the return of cold weather and suggested some hearty and seasonal dishes to warm and enjoy. At this time of the year many people are planning the garden for the summer ahead. We […]

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The Kitchen Garden 23rd of February 2018

Today on the show we talked about the return of cold weather and suggested some hearty and seasonal dishes to warm and enjoy. At this time of the year many people are planning the garden for the summer ahead. We […]

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The Kitchen Garden 16th of February 2018

Today on the show we talked about Chinese New Year. We were joined by Lewis from Swan’s Chinese Restaurant on the High Street in Kilkenny and talked about some of the food traditions associated with Chinese New Year. We also […]

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