The Irish Printer Awards proudly unveils its finalists for its 47th consecutive year, highlighting exceptional achievements across Ireland’s printing sector over the past year. The awards celebrate the industry’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence.
A record-breaking 375+ entries were submitted this year, making for intense competition as companies and individuals showcased their finest work across multiple categories. After a thorough judging process, the finalists were selected for their outstanding contributions to the sector, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to quality.
These finalists represent the very best of the printing industry, reflecting the highest levels of professionalism, creativity and expertise. From traditional print craftsmanship to the latest technological advancements, they highlight the diversity and innovation that continue to define the sector.
The Irish Printer Awards Gala Dinner will take place on Friday, April 10th, 2026, at the prestigious Clontarf Castle. The highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders for an evening dedicated to celebrating and recognising the outstanding achievements of the past year.
"We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 Irish Printer Awards", said Trish Murphy, Sponsorship & Sales Director. "These exceptional individuals and companies have demonstrated excellence in every aspect of the printing industry, from design to production. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the Gala Dinner and applauding their contributions to our vibrant and dynamic sector."
The Irish Printer Awards stand as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of Ireland’s printing industry, highlighting its ability to evolve, adapt and continue to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
2026 Finalists
| 3D Printer of the Year Capal 3D Printing - 3D Printed Die-Cutting/Cut-Crease Machines Tools Capal 3D Printing - 3D Printing Forming Blocks Chance Design3D - Sona Sensory EiR3D - Fan Art Custom 3D Print Statue - Krato from God of War EiR3D - Iron Man Mark 85 Suit EiR3D - Medieval Building Esmark Finch Vehicle Engineering - Integrated Touchscreen Control Module for Garda Roads Policing Vehicles Ideon Engineering - SLA-Printed Anatomical Models P+D - Peroni 3D Suitcase PrintIn3D - Pokemon x Star Wars Figurines R3AD 3D Printing & Design - Galway Bay - Kinetic Sculpture |
| Best Use of Print Alert Packaging - Broderick's Salted Caramel Crispy Anglo Printers - Deluxe Desktop Calendar 2026 Impro Printing - The Powerhouse Bar Manual iSupply Ltd. - SigNature - A Brand Identity Grown from Root to Canopy Label World - Killarney Irish Gin Label World - The Dublin Whiskey Distillery (DWD) Northside Graphics - Northside Paper Swatch Book Northside Graphics - The Garrick Bar Book P+D - RSA Road Safety Messages Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box Snap Galway - Connacht Rugby Group Snap IFSC - Iconic Fitness Typecraft - Organic Trust Member Benefit Pack Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope |
| Book Printer of the Year Anglo Printers - Bits and Pieces of Everyday CB Forms - Miscellany of Gortroe and its Environs GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Balloo Killinchy - A Hidden History GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Belfast Philharmonic Choir - Celebrating 150 Years GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - The Lough Erne Collection GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - The Messy Cocktail Book Mallow Printing Works - Legends All Book McGowans Print - Coast Photographic Book Northside Graphics - Portview Triest Press CLG - A Collection of Poems by Paddy Tighe W&G Baird Ltd - Caillín Sinséir Bhéal Feirste W&G Baird Ltd - Donore Harriers Athletics Club Book W&G Baird Ltd -I Jumped So High W&G Baird Ltd - Spell Book - The Crone |
| Connacht/ Ulster/ Munster Small Printer of the Year Alphaset Ltd - Dunbrody Visitor Centre Exhibition Fitout Alphaset Ltd - Exhibition in Kilmainham Gaol Ballyprint.com - Galgorm Pink Gin Ballyprint.com - Quadient Product Brochure Capal 3D Printing - 3D Printed Die-Cutting/Cut-Crease Machines Tools CB Forms - Miscellany of Gortroe and its Environs EiR3D - Iron Man Mark 85 Suit Ibrand Everything LTD - Ulster Small Printer Mallow Printing Works - Munster Small Printer of the Year 2 Quality Print - Munster Small Printer of the Year 1 R3AD 3D Printing & Design - Galway Bay - Kinetic Sculpture Triest Press CLG - A Collection of Poems by Paddy Tighe Walsh Print & Graphics - Barryroe |
| Digital Label Printer of the Year Label Tech Ltd - Sailors Home - Caravelle Label Tech Ltd - The Legendary Silkie Label World - Killarney Irish Gin Label World - The Dublin Whiskey Distillery (DWD) |
| Digital Packaging Printer of the Year Sponsored by Premier Paper Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Candle Trio Box Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Facial Oil Carton Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Granola Box Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Perfume Wheel Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Premium Christmas Sleeves Hacketts Print - The Montenotte Gin Box McGowans Print - Carnlough Whiskey Bottle Box P+D - Red Bull Need for Beats Winners Box P+D - TWIG Gift Box P+D - Wow Inspiring Christmas Box Quality Print - Republic of Oud Box Watershed Group - Dunnes Stores Simply Better Wine Collection Watershed Group - Kinetica Sport |
| Digital Printer of the Year GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Belfast Philharmonic Choir - Celebrating 150 Years Horizon Digital Print - Keeling's Berry Beds Label Tech Ltd - Black Emerald 15 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish Label Tech Ltd - Merry's Irish Cream McGowans Print - Carnlough Whiskey Bottle Box McGowans Print - Christmas Card Box McGowans Print - Coast Photographic Book Northside Graphics - Portview P+D - Sale Di Mare Ship Print Dynamics Ltd - Tumbling Earth by Deirdre Frost The Signature Works Ltd - Les Miserables Garments W&G Baird - Skelling Whiskey Booklets Watershed Group - Dunnes Stores Simply Better Wine Collection Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope |
| Flexographic Label Print of the Year Label Tech Ltd - Ballycastle Irish Country Cream Label Tech Ltd - Kinnegar Brewing - Scraggy Bay IPA Watershed Group - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese Watershed Group - Roe & Co Signature Blend |
| Food & Drink Packaging of the Year Sponsored by Heidelberg Alert Packaging - Broderick's Salted Caramel Crispy Anglo Printers - Chocolate Garden 6 Choc Box Ballyprint.com - Galgorm Pink Gin Boxpak Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Duck Boxpak Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Woodfired Pizza Range Hacketts Print - Montenotte Gin Box KPS Packaging - Oirtonics Mini Gift Set McGowans Print - Carnlough Whiskey Bottle Box Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Watershed Group - Dunnes Stores Simply Better Wine Collection Watershed Group - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese Watershed Group - Kinetica Sports Watershed Group - Roe & Co Signature Blend |
| Future of Print Sponsored by Canon To Be Announced on the Night |
| Graphic Design & Print Collaboration Award Sponsored by Canon Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Honey 3 Pack Carton Esmark Finch Vehicle Engineering - Fire Service Training Vehicle Hacketts Print - Royal College of Physicians iSupply Ltd. - St Nicholas' Collegiate Church - Exhibition Displays K Print - Gaiety School of Acting Manifesto Showcase Brochure 2025 Kaizen Print - Kaizen Print Sample Pack McGowans Print - Christmas Card Box McGowans Print - Coast Photographic Book P+D - Barbour Showroom Graphics P+D - Sale Di Mare Ship Print Dynamics Ltd - Tumbling Earth by Deirdre Frost Rooney Media Graphics - Uniformity Graphic Design & Print Collaboration 2026 Snap IFSC - Iconic Fitness W&G Baird Ltd - I Jumped So High |
| Innovation & Print Technology of the Year Sponsored by Mark Andy Anglo Printers - Caskets Vinyl Album Chance Design3D - 3D Printed Sensory Toys EiR3D - Iron Man Mark 85 Suit Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Cookie Carton Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Honey 3 Pack Carton iSupply Ltd. - Algae Ink - Waste to Wonder iSupply Ltd. - The SigNature Initiative Label Tech Ltd - Black Emerald - 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey Label Tech Ltd - Boann Distillery The Oak King Winter Solstice 2025 P+D - Canon FLX + Finish Wall Wrap and Posters P+D - Three Mobile Christmas Brochure R3AD 3D Printing & Design - Galway Bay - Kinetic Sculpture Watershed Group - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Speed Queen National Rollout |
| Large Format Digital Printer of the Year Sponsored by Premier GPMI Alphaset Ltd - Dunbrody Visitor Centre Exhibition Fitout Horizon Digital Print - Baileys FSDU Horizon Digital Print - Bottega Horizon Digital Print - HB Bespoke Ice Cream Aisle Takeover Horizon Digital Print - Keeling's Berry Beds iSupply Ltd. - Galway International Arts Festival 2025 Mallow Printing Works - Urban Sips Coffee Cup Cut Out McGowans Print - Lidl Ireland's Net Zero Energy Store Monster Branding Ltd - Digital Lightbox Print Northside Graphics - Walls of Hope P+D - AU Vodka V Wagon P+D - Sale Di Mare Ship Snap Docklands - Croke Park Museum Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope |
| Leinster / Dublin Small Printer of the Year Chance Design3D - 3D Printed Sensory Toys K Print - Gaiety School of Acting Manifesto Showcase Brochure 2025 Little Poppy Limited (LPL - Print, Design, Signage and Branding) - Re Brand of Teeth Whitening Fairies, Crumlin Monster Branding Ltd - Digital Lightbox Print PrintIn3D - Pokemon x Star Wars Figurines |
| Litho Packaging Printer of the Year Sponsored by Screen Anglo Printers - Psycho-Frame Vinyl Record Boxpak Ltd - Brodies Tea Infusion Range Boxpak Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Duck Boxpak Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Woodfired Pizza Range KPS Packaging - Cloud Picker Cartons Rebrand KPS Packaging - Seabody Giftbox, Insert & Sleeves KPS Packaging - Soak Wellness Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Print Library - Paleo Plus Sleeve Typecraft - Organic Trust Member Benefit Pack |
| Magazine, Brochure & Supplement Printer of the Year Anglo Printers - Darley Europe Catalogue Anglo Printers - Lions Programme Anglo Printers - NFL Dublin Programme Ballyprint.com - Quadient Product Brochure GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Luxury Scotland Hacketts Print - Park Lane Development Brochure Hacketts Print - Skylark Development Brochure Impro Printing - The Powerhouse Bar Manual K Print - Gaiety School of Acting Manifesto Showcase Brochure 2025 W&G Baird Ltd - Adamsez Stone Brochure W&G Baird Ltd - Anthology Xmas 2025 W&G Baird Ltd - Image Magazine W&G Baird Ltd - Kitchen Stori Brochure W&G Baird Ltd - Vision Trimline |
| Newspaper & Freesheet Printer of the Year Dublin People - Northside People Dublin People - Southside People Interpress N.I Ltd - Irish News Interpress N.I Ltd - Limerick Leader Media People Ireland Ltd - Roscommon People |
| Print Finishing Award Sponsored by Quadient Anglo Printers - Psycho-Frame Vinyl Record Ballyprint.com - Galgorm Pink Gin Boxpak Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Duck Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - 3 Sachet Carton Impro Printing - The Powerhouse Bar Manual Kaizen Print - Kaizen Print Sample Pack Label World - Killarney Irish Gin Label World - The Dublin Whiskey Distillery (DWD) Mallow Printing Works - Springfort Hall Gift Card Holder Northside Graphics - Clandeboye Wedding Brochure Northside Graphics - The Garrick Bar Book P+D - Little Shop of Horrors Invitation Rooney Media Graphics - IRES Graphic Design & Print Collaboration 2026 Triest Press CLG - A Collection of Poems by Paddy Tighe |
| Print Graduate of the Year To Be Announced on the Night |
| Print Media Apprentice - Northern Ireland Level 1, 2 & 3 To Be Announced on the Night |
| Printed Wrap of the Year Esmark Finch Vehicle Engineering - Fire Service Training Vehicle Horizon Digital Print - Tesco Extra Drogheda Horizon Digital Print - Wagamama Bus Wrap iSupply Ltd. - Classic Hits Fleet Wrap iSupply Ltd. - Galway Circular City Bin Wraps P+D - Nuromol Window Display P+D - Wicked Corridor Wrap Snap Docklands - Croke Park Museum Snap Galway - Connacht Rugby Group Snap IFSC - Iconic Fitness Typecraft - CJK Vehicle Fleet Branding Wrap-it Design Ltd - Commercial Vehicle Wrap WrapCo Signs Ltd - South Dublin County Council Library Bus Wrap WrapCo Signs Ltd - WTF Burger - Vehicle Design & Wrap |
| Report & Accounts Printer of the Year GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Derry City & Strabane Local Development Plan - Plan Strategy iSupply Ltd. - Baboró International Arts Festival for Children 2025 Programme iSupply Ltd. - Citylink Recycled Paper Timetables iSupply Ltd. - SigNature - A Brand Identity Grown from Root to Canopy |
| Rising Star Award Sponsored by Irish Printing Federation Adam Brennan - Chance Design 3D Johnny Walsh - Impro Printing Dylan Kelly McDonagh - iSupply Ltd. Emma Healy - Media People Ireland Ltd. Ella Seery - P+D Miryam Margagliotta - P+D Shreevats Shreevastav - PrintIn3D Andrew Wilkinson - The Office Jordan McCann - The Signature Works Ltd Keith Rabbit - WrapCo Signs Ltd |
| Screen Printing of the Year Dublin Shirt Co. - Dublin Shirt Co. Tees iSupply Ltd. - Irish Linen x Algae Pull Up Banners The Signature Works Ltd - Féile 10k Event T-Shirts |
| Sheetfed Colour Offset Printer of the Year Anglo Printers - Caskets Vinyl Album Anglo Printers - NFL Dublin Programme GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Ballo Killinchy - A Hidden History GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Cecilia Danell - These Magnetic Magnitudes GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - The Lough Erne Collection GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - The Messy Cocktail Book Impro Printing - The Powerhouse Bar Manual iSupply Ltd. - Citylink Recycled Paper Timetables W&G Baird Ltd - Adamsez Stone Brochure W&G Baird Ltd - Anthology Xmas 2025 W&G Baird Ltd - Caillín Sinséir Bhéal Feirste W&G Baird Ltd - Five Year Tour W&G Baird Ltd - RUA Catalogue 2025 W&G Baird Ltd - Spell Book - The Crone |
| Signage Printer of the Year Sponsored by NTI Hacketts Print - Cronin Signage iSupply Ltd. - Kylemore Abbey and Gardens Entrance Sign iSupply Ltd. - St Nicholas' Collegiate Church - Exhibition Displays Little Poppy Limited (LPL - Print, Design, Signage and Branding) - Re Brand of Teeth Whitening Fairies, Crumlin Mallow Printing Works - N20 Outdoor Signage Mallow Printing Works - Shoozz Shop Signage P+D - Three Mobile Christmas Campaign Quality Print - Sherry FitzGerald Indoor Reception Signage Snap Galway - Connacht Rugby Group Snap IFSC - Iconic Fitness Walsh Print & Graphics - Barryroe Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Atlas Autoservice Training Facility Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Speed Queen National Rollout |
| Sustainability Printer of the Year Anglo Printers - Chocolate Garden 6 Choc Box Boxpak Ltd - Brodies Tea Infusion Range Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - 3 Sachet Carton Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - 300ml Candle Cartons and Sleeves Hacketts Print - Montenotte Gin Box iSupply Ltd. - Baboró International Arts Festival for Children 2025 Programme iSupply Ltd. - Citylink Recycled Paper Timetables KPS Packaging - Soak Wellness Label World - Killarney Irish Gin Label World - The Dublin Whiskey Distillery (DWD) McGowans Print - Lidl Ireland's Net Zero Energy Store P+D - Dundrum Town Centre Sustainability Corridor P+D - Peroni 3D Suitcase Rooney Media Graphics - Uniformity Graphic Design & Print Collaboration |
| Textile Printer of the Year Dublin Shirt Co. - Dublin Shirt Co. Tees iSupply Ltd. - Irish Linen x Algae Pull Up Banners Mallow Printing Works - Hynesz Jersey Print Mallow Printing Works - West Muskery Crop Top Print P+D - Barbour Showroom Graphics P+D - Dundrum Town Centre Sustainability Corridor Quality Print - Lineman Car Racing Jerseys The Signature Works Ltd - Féile 10k Event T-Shirts Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Atlas Autoservice Training Facility Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Speed Queen National Rollout |
| Women Leading in Print Louise Quinlan - Esmark Finch Print & Packaging Ashleigh Averell - Ibrand Everything LTD Katie Keane - iSupply Ltd. Sue Norton - McGowans Print Louise Byrne - McGowans Print Fiona Healy - Media People Ireland Ltd. Paula Moore - P+D Deborah Tierney - Triest Press CLG Roisin Hennessy - Xtreme Signs and Graphics |
The Irish Printer Awards are made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.
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