All Star Mountain Biking & Hiking Experience 2018

19-4-18 All Ireland Business Summit, Business All Stars in Croke Park. Picture: Keith Wiseman

GLENCULLEN ADVENTURE PARK accredited with ALL STAR MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING EXPERIENCE 2018-19

Pictured L-R at the All-Star Accreditation Programme at the Fourth Annual All-Ireland Business Summit powered by Audi at Croke Park were, Master of Ceremonies Gavin Duffy, Sinead Murphy, Operations Manager, and Director Gina Davy Glencullen Adventure Park, who were accredited with All-Star Mountain Biking & Hiking Experience 2018-19

DUBLIN MONDAY APRIL 23rd 2018:  Leading lights in Irish Business descended on Croke Park last Thursday 19th April for the Fourth Annual All-Ireland Business Summit powered by Audi, where a 1000 strong audience from all 32 counties were captivated by the speakers who revealed their top secrets, confessions and the do’s and dont’s that have helped them achieve their business success.

The Business All-Stars competition final was one of the key elements of the summit. The Business All-Stars is an annual competition designed to identify, recognise and accredit Irish companies and individuals that have distinguished themselves in the conduct of their business over the last 12 months.

Sinead Murphy Operations Manager of Glencullen Adventure Park delivering her elevator Pitch in the Codex Business Lounge at Croke Park

Glencullen Adventure Park was accredited with the All-Star Mountain Biking & Hiking Experience 2018, speaking at the event, Kieran F. Ring, CEO Global Institute of Logistics, Deputy Chairperson Adjudication Panel said;  

“The decision to designate Glencullen Adventure Park with All Star Mountain Biking and Hiking experience 2018-19 is based on the score achieved in four rounds of intense competition.

The application, supported by references, interviews and independent ratings from the ‘mystery shopper’ process left the adjudication panel in no doubt that Glencullen Adventure Park is richly deserving of this accreditation. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all concerned and we wish you every success for the future”

In response to the announcement Sinead Murphy, Operations Manager said :

“On behalf of Glencullen Adventure Park I would like to express our sincere thanks for being accredited as All Star Mountain Biking & Hiking Experience 2018. Achieving All-Stars accreditation is a great source of pride for us and we look forward to continuing to meet and indeed exceed the standards set by the All-Star programme.  

The process which led to this accreditation truly stretched us, the structure of the competition required us to put our brand story on paper and gave us the opportunity to reflect on who we are, our growth strategy and above all the value we create for our target audience.

The opportunity to hear first-hand feedback from our Judge-Mentor, our existing customers, partners and suppliers through the reference module combined with the results from the mystery shopper round was invaluable.

We would like to thank all at the competition for making the effort to listen to our story, understand and accredit our business and above all help us to promote it”

The competition finals benefited enormously from the atmosphere created at the All-Ireland Summit which was driven by the three key pillars of knowledge sharing, facilitating new business relationships and the continued improvement of business standards in Ireland, the All-Ireland Summit improves year-on-year – like so many of the great teams to have graced the hallowed turf of Croke Park.

Speaking at the summit, Dr. Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Chairperson Adjudication Panel summed up the entire process by reminding the enterprises honoured with All-Star that:

“Glencullen Adventure Park has demonstrated an ability to innovate and has impressive growth plans which no-doubt reflects the resilience and optimism that are the hallmarks of Irish entrepreneurs. The Staff at ‘Glencullen Adventure Park’ bring a real inspiration for what is possible in business in Ireland and provide important role models for the many aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small firms,”

Glencullen Adventure Park are now included in the 2018-19 All-Stars Role of Honour, the list is published annually to coincide with the All-Ireland Business Summit at Croke Park. Applications for 2018-19’s competition open on 1st June 2018. Find our more on www.businessallstars.ie  www.allirelandsummit.com

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About Glencullen Adventure Park:

A brand-new bike park situated in the Dublin mountains and just 20 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Uplift Service: Fleet of four Ford Transits equipped with custom made trailers means a speedy lift to the top!

Bike Rental: Twenty-five full suspension Nukeproof 2018 mountain bikes that each come with a full-face helmet, elbow pads and knee pads included in cost.

Trails: Thirteen downhill trails ranging in increasing technical difficulty from intermediate to expert and one ‘pedal up’ track.

The scenic walking trails are free to use, which lead to Ticknock and the Dublin Mountain Way.
Along the route is the ancient ‘Giant’s Grave’, a 4000-year megalithic wedge tomb. Also developed is The GAP Kitchen serving delicious burgers and all-day breakfast which has become very popular with the locals. Shower facilities, changing rooms and a bike wash available and all free to use.

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About the Business All Stars Program:

The Business All-Star program is an annual competition designed to identify, recognise and accredit Irish companies and individuals that have distinguished themselves in the conduct of their business over the last 12 months.

The Role of Honour of All-Star accreditees reflects the diverse stages of development and vertical specialisation of Irish enterprises. The Role of Honour includes special categories for social enterprises, charities and rising stars.

Those included represents the highest current performance level in Irish business and are presented as a standard or benchmark to be equaled or exceeded.

All-Star accreditees prove through a rigorous matrix based 100 points, four steps judging process (application, phone interviews, reference checks, incognito contact to measure customer service, live judging), to be on merit, worthy recipients of their accreditation. The Business All-Stars Role of Honour is published annually to coincide with the All-Ireland Business Summit at Croke Park. Applications for 2018-19’s competition open on 1st June 2018. Find our more on www.businessallstars.ie

 

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