From 9.30am, three therapy dogs, Zorro, Daithi and FiFi, will be onsite at the INEC accompanied by their handlers Katie and Deirdre. The dogs are from My Canine Companion. They’ll be with other exhibitors in the Mangerton Suite, which is just next to the registration desks on the way into the conference hall. 

There will be a number of other exhibitors who are here with us today and tomorrow.

Fórsa will be well represented with stands where you can visit to meet staff and members. These include the Skills Academy, the youth network, the campaigns unit, branch supports network, the membership unit, and the retired members group.

Skellig Jam, a family run business based in Ballinskelligs, will have a stand. They have been making jams, marmalades and sauces since 2020. 

Íon Organics will have a stand. Visit Liz to hear about her organic herb farm in Kerry where she makes a range of natural skin care products including creams, balms, oils, soaps and much more.

Public Service Friendly Society a non-profit organisation based within the civil service and approved public bodies will be present. The Society is a confidential service that provides financial assistance and advice to its members in times of need. 

The Glennon Car & Home Team at Arachas who provide exclusive insurance benefits and discounted rates to Fórsa members are ready and waiting to help members. Visit Matt & Catherine at their stand to enter a competition to win up to €500 off your car or home insurance.

Start Solar Ireland will also be running a stand. They are an international renewable company with over 12 years of experience in developing bespoke solar solutions, project management, innovation, finance options and helping the development of the local industries and have offered Fórsa a wonderful prize to be raffled off for charity. The prize is a 4.35KWP battery ready Solar PV System, valued at €7,500. Comprising 10 all black Jinko 435w panels & Solis 3.6kw Hybrid inverter. The prize includes full supply and installation.

It's just €5 to enter the prize draw, all proceeds from which will go to Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support). Start Solar is also offering all Fórsa members a €500 discount of a Solar PV system anywhere in Ireland. If interested in a FREE no obligation survey for your property - just email killianm@startsolar.ie with REF: to Forsa.

Visit the Membership Unit stand to talk to the team about how to grow your branch and improve member participation in union life. Ann, Khalid, Ricky, and Seán will be there to welcome delegates who want to talk about union building and branch data.

Hacketts Design & Printing are available to discuss any professional printing requirements delegates may have, and they're also running a competition.

Dubco will be present. An industrial credit union, open to members who work in local authorities, in the education sector and in state agencies, they provide savings, loans and mortgages as part of their service to members. 

Ronan & Stephen at the Cornmarket stand would be delighted if you called to their stand. They can answer queries on salary protection, pensions, AVC, financial planning, and car, home and health insurance.