For immediate release: 10th April 2026, Dublin
The 47th Irish Print Awards was a standout success! On 10th April 2026, the prestigious Clontarf Castle Hotel set the stage for an unforgettable evening, honouring the very best in Irish print. This year’s awards shone a spotlight on the remarkable talent, creativity, and innovation that continue to drive the industry forward.
With 30 categories, judged by a panel of esteemed independent experts, the competition was fiercer than ever. Entries showcased not only exceptional craftsmanship and ingenuity but also a commitment to pushing the boundaries of print technology and sustainability.
A huge congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists! Your dedication and passion keep the print industry thriving, and we are proud to celebrate your achievements. Here’s to another year of excellence in print!
Press Resources
The Irish Print Awards remains a symbol of excellence, championing the talent and dedication that drive this industry forward. Every entry tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and ambition, demonstrating the resilience and dynamic spirit of print in an ever-evolving landscape.
Trish Murphy, Irish Print Awards Commercial Director
Some Notable Winners on the night were
Print of the Year: The night’s highest honor, Print of the Year, was awarded to Label Tech Ltd., setting the standard with their innovative techniques and a level of production quality that is nothing short of exceptional.
Rising Star: The Rising Star award was proudly presented to Andrew Wilkinson of The Office Printers, a dynamic firm that has made significant strides in the industry fuelled by top-tier quality and truly creative print production.
Lifetime Achievement: A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement award to Tommy Gaskin. It was a wonderful moment to see his lifelong commitment to the craft recognised and celebrated by the printing community.
Full List of Winners
| 3D Printer of the Year Gold: Chance Design3D - Sona Sensory Silver: Ideon Engineering - SLA-Printed Anatomical Models Bronze: EiR3D - Iron Man Mark 85 suit |
| Best Use of Print Gold: Impro Printing - The PowerHouse Bar Manual Silver: Anglo Printers - Deluxe Desktop Calendar 2026 Bronze: Snap Galway - Connacht Rugby Group |
| Book Printer of the Year Gold: W&G Baird Ltd - Spell Book - The Crone Silver: Triest Press CLG - A Collection of Poems by Paddy Tighe Bronze: CB Forms - Miscellany of Gortroe and its Environs |
| Digital Label Printer of the Year Gold: Label Tech Ltd - Sailors Home - Caravelle |
| Digital Packaging Printer of the Year Sponsored by Premier Paper Gold: P+D - Red Bull Need for Beats Winners Box Silver: Esmark Finch Print & Packaging - Premium Christmas Sleeves Bronze: Mallow Print - Republic of Oud Box |
| Digital Printer of the Year Gold: McGowans Print - Carnlough Whiskey Bottle Box Silver: Northside Graphics - Portview Bronze: The Signature Works Ltd - Les Miserables Garments |
| Flexographic Label Print of the Year Gold: Watershed Group - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese |
| Food & Drink Packaging of the Year Sponsored by Heidelberg Gold: Print Library - Old Comber Gift Box Silver: McGowans Print - Carnlough Whiskey Bottle Box Bronze: Watershed Group - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese |
| Graphic Design & Print Collaboration Award Sponsored by Canon Gold: W&G Baird Ltd - I Jumped So High Silver: Print Dynamics Ltd - Tumbling Earth by Deirdre Frost Bronze: McGowans Print - Christmas Card Box |
| Innovation & Print Technology of the Year Sponsored by Mark Andy Gold: Chance Design3D - 3D Printed Sensory Toys Silver: Label Tech Ltd - Boann Distillery THE OAK KING Winter Solstice 2025 Bronze: R3AD 3D Printing & Design - Galway Bay - Kinetic Sculpture |
| Large Format Digital Printer of the Year Sponsored by Premier GPMI Gold: Alphaset Ltd - Dunbrody Visitor Centre Exhibition Fitout Silver: Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope Bronze: Horizon Digital Print - Keeling’s Berry Beds |
| Lifetime Achievement Gold: Tommy Gaskin |
| Litho Packaging Printer of the Year Sponsored by Screen Gold: Anglo Printers - Psycho-Frame Vinyl Record Silver: KPS Packaging - Cloud Picker Cartons Rebrand Bronze: Boxpack Ltd - Lidl Deluxe Duck |
| Magazine, Brochure and Supplement Printer of the Year Gold: W&G Baird Ltd - Anthology Xmas 2025 Silver: Hacketts Print - Skylark Development Brochure Bronze: K Print - Gaiety School of Acting Manifesto Showcase Brochure 2025 |
| Newspaper & Freesheet Printer of the Year Gold: Interpress N.I Ltd - Limerick Leader |
| Print Finishing Award Sponsored by Quadient Gold: Label World - Killarney Irish Gin Silver: Rooney Media Graphics - IRES Graphic Design & Print Collaboration 2026 Bronze: KaizenPrint - Kaizen Print Sample Pack |
| Print Media Graduate Sponsored by Canon Gold: Emily Nicacio |
| Print Media Technician Gold: Alison Malone |
| Print of the Year Gold: Label Tech Ltd - Sailors Home - Caravelle |
| Printed Wrap of the Year Gold: Wrap-It Design Ltd - Commercial Vehicle Wrap Silver: WrapCo Signs Ltd - South Dublin County Council Library Bus Wrap Bronze: Typecraft - CJK Vehicle Fleet Branding |
| Report & Accounts Printer of the Year Gold: GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - Derry City & Strabane Local Development Plan - Plan Strategy |
| Rising Star Award Sponsored By Irish Printing Federation Gold: Andrew Wilkinson - The Office Printers Silver: Shreevats Shreevastav - PrintIn3D Bronze: Emma Healy - Media People Ireland Ltd. |
| Screen Printing of the Year Gold: Dublin Shirt Co. - Dublin Shirt Co. Tees |
| Sheetfed Colour Offset Printer of the Year Gold: GPS Colour Graphics Ltd - The Lough Erne Collection Silver: W&G Baird Ltd - Five Year Tour Bronze: Impro Printing - The PowerHouse Bar Manual |
| Signage Printer of the Year Sponsored by NTI Gold: Xtreme Signs and Graphics - Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope Silver: Snap Galway - Connacht Rugby Group Bronze: Walsh Print & Graphics - Barryroe |
| Small Printer of the Year Connacht/ Ulster/ Munster Gold: Alphaset Ltd - Dunbrody Visitor Centre Exhibition Fitout Silver: Ballyprint.com - Galgorm Pink Gin Bronze: Mallow Printing Works - Munster Small Printer of the Year |
| Small Printer of the Year Leinster / Dublin Gold: Chance Design3D - 3D Printed Sensory Toys |
| Sustainability Printer of the Year Sponsored by Business Post Gold: iSupply Ltd. - Citylink Recycled Paper Timetables Silver: P+D - Dundrum Town Centre Sustainability Corridor Bronze: Label World - Killarney Irish Gin |
| Textile Printer of the Year Gold: P+D - Barbour Showroom Graphics Silver: Quality Print - Lineman Car Racing Jerseys Bronze: iSupply Ltd. - Irish Linen x Algae Pull Up Banners |
| Women Leading in Print Gold: Louise Quinlan - Esmark Finch Print & Packaging Silver: Deborah Tierney - Triest Press CLG Bronze: Katie Keane - iSupply Ltd. |
For more information on the Irish Print Awards please visit https://irishprinter.ie/ or interview request, contact our Events Team on (01) 640-1777 or email events@ashvillemediagroup.com. #PrintAwards26
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