Now celebrating its 8th year, with over 480 entries, the Irish Family Business Awards 2026, in association with Goodbody has established itself as a premier event recognising the dedication, innovation, and resilience of family-run enterprises throughout Ireland. The awards celebrate the vital role these businesses play in the economy and local communities across the island.
The 2026 awards feature 23 diverse categories encompassing the full range of thriving sectors within Irish family businesses. From standout categories like Family Food and Drink Producer, proudly sponsored by The Family Business Network Ireland, to Best Small Family Business of the Year, sponsored by Local Enterprise Office, there is a category suited to every industry sector. This inclusive approach ensures that family enterprises of all sizes and specialisms have the opportunity to be recognised for their outstanding achievements.
The 2026 awards feature 23 diverse categories encompassing the full range of thriving sectors within Irish family businesses. From standout categories like Family Food and Drink Producer, proudly sponsored by The Family Business Network Ireland, to Best Small Family Business of the Year, sponsored by Local Enterprise Office, there is a category suited to every industry sector. This inclusive approach ensures that family enterprises of all sizes and specialisms have the opportunity to be recognised for their outstanding achievements.
"We are delighted to celebrate this year’s finalists and recognise the outstanding contribution they make to Irish business. Family businesses are built on strong foundations of dedication, resilience and shared values, while continually evolving and innovating to meet the challenges of a changing business landscape. The calibre of this year’s finalists is a wonderful reflection of the strength and diversity of family enterprise across Ireland. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and shine a light on the people, passion and legacy behind these remarkable businesses."— Jill Thornton, Head of Events, Family Business Awards
The decision now rests with the public to determine the recipient of the 2026 People’s Choice Award. Voting is now officially open, and we invite everyone to participate by supporting their preferred finalists. We encourage businesses to share this announcement with their customers, clients, and through their social media channels. Join us in honouring the family businesses that consistently demonstrate outstanding dedication and excellence in their communities every day.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the Irish Family Business Awards 2026, in association with Goodbody. This prestigious event is a unique opportunity to honour the outstanding achievements, innovation, and resilience of family-run businesses across Ireland. The elegant setting of The Johnstown Estate offers the perfect backdrop for networking with industry leaders and celebrating the remarkable contributions of Ireland’s family enterprises.
Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Time: Drinks Reception at 12:00 pm, Gala 3 Course Lunch Awards Ceremony
Venue: The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath
MC: Matt Cooper, Today FM
Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Time: Drinks Reception at 12:00 pm, Gala 3 Course Lunch Awards Ceremony
Venue: The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath
MC: Matt Cooper, Today FM
Whether you are attending to support finalists, connect with fellow business professionals, or simply to experience a day of recognition and inspiration, the awards ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion. Secure your place now and be part of an event that truly celebrates the heart and heritage of Irish family business.
The winners will be announced on the day.
Irish Family Business 2026 Finalists
| Agri Family Business of the Year Ben's Eggs, Co. Cavan Bragan Skincare LTD, Co. Monaghan Cashel Livestock & Property Sales Limited., Co. Tipperary Clonfert Farm, Co. Kildare Cooladine Farms Ltd, Co. Wexford Cormac Tagging, Co. Galway Country Crest, Co. Dublin De Gud Farm, Co. Cork Howard Farms, Co. Cork Jim Flavin Butchers ltd, Co. Limerick Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh McAree Engineering, Co. Monaghan Meade Farm Group, Co. Meath Platinum Tanks LTD, Co. Monaghan |
| Best in Customer Service Connacht Bar Square, Co. Mayo BURKESBUS, Co. Galway Davis’ Pharmacy, Co. Galway INSiDE Escape Room, Co. Mayo Lannons Pharmacies, Co. Sligo Oliver Geoghegan Car Sales Ltd, Co. Galway Paddy Macs, Co. ayo Dublin Chupi, Co. Dublin Junior Explorium, Co. Dublin Kare Plan LTD, Co. Dublin M&E Supplies, Co. Dublin Signature Blinds, Co. Dublin TheCleaningCompany.ie, Co. Dublin Water Babies, Co. Dublin Wipeout Limited, Co. Dublin Leinster Clonfert Farm, Co. Kildare Coffee stop Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny Folkster Ltd, Co. Kilkenny Irish Tax Rebates, Co. Kildare Joe Mallon Motor Group, Co. Kildare Macfar Property Management, Co. Louth Oliver Conroy Pallets, Co. Westmeath Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly Munster Bravelle Specialist Lingerie, Co. Limerick Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford Immigrant Advice Bureau, Co. Cork Kennelly's Homevalue Hardware, Co. Kerry Mounthawk Montessoori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry Rapid Response First Aid Training Ltd., Co. Cork Ulster Bragan Skincare LTD, Co. Monaghan Deery's Ltd, Co. Monaghan Foster & Sons Removals, Co. Down John Hurt Environmental Ltd, Co. Cavan Lough Sillan House, Co. Cavan Maddens bridge Co. Ltd, Co. Donegal The Dairy, Co. Antrim |
| Best Small Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Connacht Foods of Athenry, Co. Galway Heptagon Houses Ltd, Co. Galway Jinny's Bakery and Tearooms, Co. Leitrim JJ Burke Car Sales, Co. Mayo McHughs Bar, Co. Leitrim Oliver Geoghegan Car Sales Ltd, Co. Galway Paddy Macs, Co. Mayo Ulster Bragan Skincare Ltd., Co. Monaghan Deery's Ltd, Co. Monaghan Fleetwise Vehicle Hire & Sales, Co. Armagh Foster & Sons Removals, Co. Down Hub Packaging, Co. Down Keith's Ltd., Co. Cavan The Dairy, Co. Antrim Leinster Abbeylands T/A Scatter Box, Co. Meath Amden Group, Co. Meath Biddys Good Luck Horse Shoes, Co. Kilkenny Clonfert Farm, Co. Kildare Ecoset, Co. Wicklow Halo Studio, Co. Westmeath Keith Grant Master Butchers, Co. Wicklow Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques Ltd., Co. Kilkenny Nolan Butchers of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare ReaDI-Watch, Co. Wicklow Munster Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry Grown in a Garden T/A Dublin Herbalists, Co. Tipperary Jim Flavin Butchers Ltd., Co. Limerick Rapid Response First Aid Training Ltd., Co. Cork The James Hotel, Co. Kerry The Jewel Lodge and Spa Ltd., Co. Cork The Smart Group, Co. Tipperary Dublin Artzone, Co. Dublin Howth Adventures, Co. Dublin Macleans Cleaning Services Ltd.,Co. Dublin Ripples Bathrooms, Co. Dublin Signature Blinds, Co. Dublin Soccer Stars, Co. Dublin Turtle Tots Ireland Ltd, Co. Dublin |
| Construction, Property & Trades Family Business of the Year Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry Height for Hire Ltd, Co. Meath Macfar Property Management, Co. Louth Mallon Windows, Co. Monaghan Redlough Landscapes, Co. Dublin Shareridge, Co. Mayo |
| Digital Marketing & Client Communication Excellence Ben's Eggs, Co. Cavan Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry Gleneagle Killarney, Co. Kerry Glenilen Farm, Co. Cork Grown in a Garden T/A Dublin Herbalists, Co. Tipperary JJ Burke Car Sales, Co. Mayo John O'Donnell's Pharmacy, Co. Mayo Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques Ltd., Co. Kilkenny The Address Collective, Co. Dublin The Handmade Soap Company, Co. Meath The Haven Hotel, Co. Waterford Your Friend, My Friend, Co. Dublin |
| Family Business CSR Award Clever Little Handies, Co. Kildare Coffee stop Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford Fleming Medical, Co. Limerick House of Blooms flower bar Co. Laois Kare Plan Ltd, Co. Dublin Lifecraft.ie, Co. Dublin Mounthawk Montessori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry Nolan Butchers of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly Robert Keith Ltd, Co. Cavan Signature Blinds, Co. Dublin Tarasis Enterprises, Co. Armagh Water Babies, Co. Dublin |
| Family Business Employer of the Year Sponsored by Arachas Bar Square, Co. Mayo Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel, Co. Cork Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford Duggan Veterinary Group, Co. Tipperary Kent Stainless Wexford Limited, Co. Wexford Little Smarties Childcare Ltd, Co. Dublin Mounthawk Montessoori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry N.A.A. Ltd, Co. Dublin Paddy Macs, Co. Mayo Redlough Landscapes, Co. Dublin Serosep Limited, Co. Limerick Westport hotel Group, Co. Mayo |
| Family Business Longevity Award Sponsored by Family Business Ireland Connacht Burkesbus, Co. Galway Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Geraghty & Co., Solicitors LLP, Co. Galway Glynns Home & Hardware, Co. Galway Hygeia, Co. Galway Ulster Deery's Ltd, Co. Monaghan Foster & Sons Removals, Co. Down Joseph Connolly Cavan Ltd t/a Connolly Brothers, Co. Cavan MCNUTT OF DONEGAL, Co. Donegal Robert Keith Ltd, Co. Cavan Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim Leinster Brereton Jewellers, Co. Dublin Gill Stage School, Co. Dublin Howth Cliff Cruises, Co. Dublin J O' Connells pub, Co.Meath Keogh's, Co. Dublin Nolan Butchers of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare The Sandymount Hotel, Co. Dublin Vanfleet transport Ltd., Co. Dublin Munster Abbey Machinery, Co. Tipperary Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford Horgans Delicatessen Supplies, Co. Cork Jerry Flannery's Bar & 1314, Co. Limerick Kennelly's Homevalue Hardware, Co. Kerry Ryans Cleaning, Co. Tipperary The Haven Hotel, Co. Waterford |
| Family Farming Business of the year Ben's Eggs, Co. Cavan Country Crest, Co. Dublin Jim Flavin Butchers Ltd., Co. Limerick Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh McCormack Family Farms, Co. Meath Meade Farm Group, Co. Meath |
| Family Food & Drink Producer of the Year Sponsored by Family Business Network Ireland Andarl farm Ltd, Co. Mayo Ben's Eggs, Co. Cavan Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork Coffee Stop Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Foods of Athenry, Co. Galway Good4U, Co. Sligo J.O.D. Food Products Ltd, Co. Limerick Jim Flavin Butchers Ltd, Co. Limerick Jinny's Bakery and Tearooms, Co. Leitrim Keogh's, Co. Dublin Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh SiSu Juice Company Ltd, Co. Limerick The Bogs Dollops Rhode village, Co. Offaly The Smokin' Butcher, Co. Meath Yellowbird_bakes, Co. Sligo |
| Family Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Wellbeing Business of the Year Be Kingdom kind, Co. Westmeath Bragan Skincare Ltd., Co. Monaghan Bravelle Specialist Lingerie, Co. Limerick Collins Kinsale Pharmacy, Co. Cork Davis’ Pharmacy, Co. Galway Fleming Medical, Co. Limerick John O'Donnell's Pharmacy, Co. Mayo Kare Plan Ltd, Co. Dublin Lannons Pharmacies, Co. Sligo Marymount Care Centre, Co. Dublin Mounthawk Montessoori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry Naas Pharmacy, Co. Kildare RSI Ltd, Co. Kilkenny |
| Fastest Growing Family Business Cantwell Electrical Engineering Ltd, Co. Tipperary CrackIt Learning Ltd, Co. Sligo Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Glancy Enviro, Co. Longford Glenilen Farm, Co. Cork Height for Hire Ltd, Co. Meath Howth Cliff Cruises, Co. Dublin Mallon Windows, Co. Monaghan Mounthawk Montessoori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry N.A.A. Ltd, Co. Dublin Oliver Geoghegan Car Sales Ltd, Co. Galway Ripples Bathrooms, Co. Dublin Soccer Stars, Co. Dublin TheCleaningCompany.ie, Co. Dublin Umi Falafel Ireland, Co. Cork Waldron Family Meats, Co. Roscommon |
| Hospitality Business of the Year Sponsored by Worldpay 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa, Co. Donegal Bar Square, Co. Mayo Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork CoilÓg Eventing Ltd., Co. Kildare Deery's Limited, Co. Monaghan Gleesons Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Kenmare Bay Boat Tours, Co. Kerry Killary Adventure Co., Co. Galway Maddens bridge co Ltd., Co. Donegal McHughs Bar, Co. Leitrim Paddy Macs, Co. Mayo The Address Collective, Co. Dublin The Dairy, Co. Antrim The Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary Whitford House Hotel, Co. Wexford Wild Honey Inn, Co. Clare |
| Innovative Family Business Award Sponsored by Skillnet Connacht CrackIt Learning Ltd Co.Sligo Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Good4U, Co. Sligo McHughs Bar, Co. Leitrim Dublin Artzone, Co. Dublin Chupi, Co. Dublin Culinary Microherbs/ Dainty greens, Co. Dublin Diya Dublin Collections Ltd, Co. Dublin Explorium, Co. Dublin TheCleaningCompany.ie, Co. Dublin Thorn Environmental Ltd, Co. Dublin Your Friend, My Friend, Co. Dublin Leinster EliteForm Manufacturing, Co. Louth Height for Hire Ltd, Co. Meath Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly ReaDI-Watch, Co. Wicklow RSI Ltd.,Co. Kilkenny The Bogs Dollops Rhode village, Co. Offaly TheatreworX, Co. Meath William Alexander & Partners, Co. Kildare Munster Cantwell Electrical Engineering Ltd, Co. Tipperary Howard Farms, Co. Cork Love From Ireland Ltd., Co Clare Mounthawk Montessoori School & Busy bees Nursery, Co. Kerry Rapid Response First Aid Training Ltd.,Co. Cork Select Ireland - T/A: Rogha Bia Teoranta, Co. Cork SiSu Juice Company Ltd, Co. Limerick Ulster Annalitten Foods Ltd.,Co. Monaghan Bragan Skincare Ltd., Co. Monaghan John Hurt Environmental Ltd, Co. Cavan Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh KORE Insulation, Co. Cavan Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim |
| International Family Business of the year Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland Aran Woollen Mills, Co. Mayo BBnet, Co. Clare Burnside Autocyl (Tullow) Ltd, Co. Carlow Centre of English Studies, Co. Dublin Fleming Medical, Co. Limerick Good4U, Co. Sligo Height for Hire Ltd, Co. Meath Keogh's, Co. Dublin McDonald International Ltd, Co. Offaly Ryans Cleaning, Co. Tipperary Solvar, Co. Dublin Tantek Digital Solutions Ltd, Co. Sligo |
| Manufacturing & Engineering Family Business of the year Abbey Machinery, Co. Tipperary Abbey Seals International Ltd., Co. Dublin Burnside Autocyl (Tullow) Ltd, Co. Carlow Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway EliteForm Manufacturing, Co. Louth EnergyServ, Co. Wexford Grown in a Garden T/A Dublin Herbalists, Co. Tipperary Heptagon Houses Ltd, Co. Galway Hygeia, Co. Galway Kent Stainless Wexford Limited, Co. Wexford McAree Engineering, Co. Monaghan McDonald International Ltd, Co. Offaly Seamless Aluminium Group, Co. Donegal Stitch N Print, Co. Dublin Thorn Environmental Ltd, Co. Dublin |
| Professional & Business Services Family Business Sponsored by Business Post ASA Brands, Co. Cork Bantry Designs and Signs Ltd, Co. Cork CD Environmental, Co. Clare Geraghty & Co., Solicitors LLP, Co. Galway Irish Tax Rebates, Co. Kildare Lifecraft.ie, Co. Dublin Macfar Property Management, Co. Louth Mark Stephens Architects, Co. Mayo Ramos Cleaners Ltd t/a Maid in Ireland Cleaning Services, Co. Dublin RSI Ltd, Co. Kilkenny Ryans Cleaning, Co. Tipperary Signature Blinds, Co. Dublin Simplí Finance, Co. Dublin Squeeky Clean Contract Cleaning Ltd, Co. Wicklow Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim Your Friend, My Friend, Co. Dublin |
| Retail & Wholesale Family Business of the Year Abbeylands T/A Scatter Box, Co. Meath All Ireland Foods, Co. Wexford Ben's Eggs, Co. Cavan Chupi, Co. Dublin Duggan Veterinary Group, Co. Tipperary JJ Burke Car Sales, Co. Mayo Keith Grant Master Butchers, Co. Wicklow Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques Ltd., Co. Kilkenny McElhinneys Department Store, Co. Donegal Nolan Butchers of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Solvar, Co. Dublin Whelehans Wines, Co. Dublin |
| Rising Star Award Sponsored by Today FM Ben's Eggs (Ben Tierney), Co. Cavan De Gud Farm (Lorraine Hogan), Co. Cork Dingle Sea Safari (Jamie Ó Flannúra), Co. Kerry Divine Gallery Of Crafts (Svetlana Belajeva), Co. Dublin Lannon Late Night Allcare Pharmacy (Edel Kerins), Co. Sligo Lifecraft.ie (Shannon Cullen), Co. Dublin Macfar Property Management (Deborah O'Reilly), Co. Louth Maddens bridge co Ltd. (Oisin Armstrong), Co. Donegal Paddy Macs (Michael Carr), Co. Mayo Redlough Landscapes (Aaron Redmond), Co. Dublin Ryans Cleaning (Aisling Ryan), Co. Tipperary The Bogs Dollops Rhode village (Mairéad Heavey), Co. Offaly The Make and Mark (Edel Preston), Co. Kildare Turtle Tots Ireland Ltd (Krystle Collins), Co. Dublin |
| Sustainable Family Business of the Year Chupi, Co. Dublin Country Crest, Co. Dublin De Gud Farm, Co. Cork Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Ecoset, Co. Wicklow EliteForm Manufacturing, Co. Louth EnergyServ, Co. Wexford Glancy Enviro, Co. Longford Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh KORE Insulation, Co. Cavan MCNUTT OF DONEGAL, Co. Donegal Murrays Recycled Plastic Ltd, Co. Mayo The Address Collective, Co. Dublin The Sandymount Hotel, Co. Dublin Thorn Environmental Ltd, Co. Dublin Western Post Form Limited, Co. Galway |
| Tech Family Business of the Year Amden Group, Co. Meath CrackIt Learning Ltd, Co. Sligo Forware, Co. Cork Mersus Technologies Ltd, Co. Westmeath ReaDI-Watch, Co. Wicklow Tantek Digital Solutions Ltd, Co. Sligo |
| Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year Auburn Manor Ltd T/A Quinn Transport, Co. Westmeath BURKESBUS, Co. Galway Glynns Transport, Co. Galway Kenmare Bay Boat Tours, Co. Kerry M McGuire Haulage Ltd, Co. Kilkenny Oliver Conroy Pallets , Co. Westmeath |
| Workforce Upskilling & FET Excellence Award Sponsored by SOLAS Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford McAree Engineering, Co. Monaghan Meade Farm Group, Co. Meath Serosep Limited, Co. Limerick Shareridge, Co. Mayo Squeeky Clean Contract Cleaning Ltd, Co. Wicklow Westport Hotel Group, Co. Mayo |
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