Name: An Afternoon With... Michael Dawson
Start: 2024-04-26T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Ireland co Dublin

This Spring, following the hugely successful first series of “An Afternoon With” at Ardgillan Castle, we are excited to announce another three separate conversations with three local and incredibly influential personalities from our hinterland - namely, Michael Dawson, Hugh Fitzgerald Ryan and Dominica McKevitt.
The conversation including Q&A's will be hosted in the opulent castle Drawing by local journalist and celebrated children’s book author Shane Hegarty, who has a studio in the east tower of the castle. All three guests and our host have kindly agreed to appear for no fee. The Board of Ardgillan Castle will donate the entire proceeds from the three events to local charities.
Michael Dawson is a renowned Entrepreneur and former CEO of GVS Group, he is celebrated for founding the One4all Gift Card, a market leader in Ireland, the UK, and Malta. A finalist in the 2007 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Michael now channels his entrepreneurial spirit as the Co-founder and chairman of the Irish Institute of Music and Song in Balbriggan, providing unique music experiences and programmes to communities and businesses worldwide.
Michael also serves on the Board of Halo Care, chairs its Commercial Advisory board, and actively contributes to various business and tourism boards. His philanthropic efforts include founding The Soul of Haiti Foundation and raising €1.2m through the annual Cycle2Galway initiative. A recipient of multiple prestigious awards, Michael remains a dynamic force in business and social impact.
Following the wonderfully enjoyable previous events with Dominca MckEvitt and High Fitzgerald Ryan, we are really looking forawrd to the last in this series of "An Afternon WIth... Michael Dawson" this Friday 26th April at 3pm
Tickets are limited and are expected to sell out quickly and are just €15 each. Please email [email protected] or purchase online at Eventbrite