This might interest you
I had been looking for a networking group for a long time but none interested me as they were on at strange times and you are expected to turn up every week which is a bit difficult for anyone starting or running a business.
Two weeks ago The Hub was launched in Renards by Gerry Ryan himself. It is hosted on the last Friday of every month from 7pm to 11pm. The best thing I liked about it was that, rather than a group of 25-30 people looking out for eachother during the week , this has its own members only website.
When you join you have your own Hub password for logging on and searching for whatever you need from web design, finance, personal trainers, interior design etc etc.. As far as I know there will be a maximum of 1000 business' and only two of the same business are allowed to join. It is €500+vat a year which is very reasonable compared to €700+ or what it costs for local paper advertising. This includes a good night out every month, meeting people, having fun and there is also prizes such as trips to Paris, New York and the Grand Prix for all members who turn up on the night.
I have just sent my application in so I cant comment on that side yet but im sure with 1000 companies, who all have employees, the business everyone gets will be vast. Worth checking it out if there is a place there for you.
www.thehubnetwork.ie or Lloyd Barber 086 3817011. Best of luck