Issue 145: 8th August, 2025
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2025 Duhallow Business Awards NOMINATE A DESERVING BUSINESS
IRD Duhallow Chairperson Michael Twohig has officially announced the opening of the 2025 Business Awards nominations in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. The aim of the IRD Duhallow Business Awards is to celebrate the achievements of businesses in the Duhallow area and to recognise their vital contribution to local industry. Running for their eleventh year, the awards give businesses the opportunity to receive recognition for their continuous service, dedication and commitment. IRD Duhallow CEO, Maura Walsh explained that there is great enthusiasm for the awards as it is the biggest event of the year for the Duhallow
business community. The awards are designed to celebrate all types and sizes of business. Last year’s Business Awards event was a huge success with 200 nominations received for deserving Duhallow Businesses. There was so much energy and excitement around the awards and the gala event. The award categories are as follows: • Best Start Up Business • Best Established Business -under 50 employees • Best Established Business -with 51-250 employees • Best Food Business • Best Women Led Business • Best in the Creative Industry
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L-R: Business Development Officer Monica Gilmore, Vice Chairperson Anne Maria Bourke, Board Member Padraic O’Connell, Chairperson Michael Twohig, MC Alan Shortt and IRD Duhallow CEO Maura Walsh
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