With excitement in the air, the winners of this year’s Irish Family Business Awards were revealed at a special lunchtime gala on the 5th of November at The Johnstown Estate, hosted by MC Matt Cooper.
The ceremony was a truly memorable occasion, honouring generations of families who have built, nurtured, and grown their businesses across Ireland. The evening celebrated the dedication, innovation, and enduring legacy of family enterprises, recognising their vital role at the heart of the Irish economy.
What a meaningful day celebrating the heart of our communities, Irish family businesses. Their passion, resilience, and innovation deserve every bit of recognition. Honouring their legacy is what the Family Business Awards are all about. Congratulations to all the inspiring winners!
Jill Thornton, Head of Events, Family Business Awards
Over 450 guests came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of Irish family businesses. Among the standout moments of the afternoon was the recognition of Country Crest, Co. Dublin as the Overall Family Business of the Year, and Wipeout Limited, Co. Dublin who proudly took home the Overall People’s Choice Award. Both winners embody the dedication, innovation, and community spirit that define family businesses across the country.
Irish Family Business 2026 Winners
| Agri Family Business of the Year: Gold: Country Crest, Co. Dublin Silver: Meade Farm Group, Co. Meath Bronze: Kingsbury Farms, Co. Armagh |
| Best in Customer Service Overall Winner: Water Babies, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Connacht: INSiDE Escape Room, Co. Mayo Regional Winner, Leinster: Joe Mallon Motor Group, Co. Kildare Regional Winner, Munster: Bravelle Specialist Lingerie, Co. Limerick Regional Winner, Dublin: Water Babies, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Ulster: Lough Sillan House, Co. Canvan |
| Best Small Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Overall Winner: Hub Packaging, Co. Down Regional Winner, Connacht: Foods of Athenry, Co. Galway Regional Winner, Ulster: Hub Packaging, Co. Down Regional Winner, Dublin: Artzone, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Leinster: Clonfert Farm, Co. Kildare Regional Winner, Munster: Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry |
| Construction, Property & Trades Family Business of the Year Gold: Shareridge, Co. Mayo Silver: Redlough Landscapes, Co. Dublin Bronze: Mallon Windows, Co. Monaghan |
| Digital Marketing & Client Communication Excellence Gold: Glenilen Farm, Co. Cork Silver: Your Friend, My Friend, Co. Dublin Bronze: The Address Collective, Co. Dublin |
| Family Business CSR Award Gold: Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway Silver: Tarasis Enterprises, Co. Armagh Bronze: Cremur Heating and Bathrooms, Co. Kerry |
| Family Business Employer of the Year Sponsored by Arachas Gold: Westport hotel Group, Co. Mayo Silver: N.A.A. Ltd, Co. Dublin Bronze: Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork |
| Family Business Longevity Award Sponsored by Family Business Ireland Overall Winner: Keogh's, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Connacht: Glynns Home & Hardware, Co. Galway Regional Winner, Munster: Horgans Delicatessen Supplies, Co. Cork Regional Winner, Leinster: Keogh's, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Ulster: Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim |
| Family Farming Business of the year Gold: Country Crest, Co. Dublin Silver: Jim Flavin Butchers ltd, Co. Limerick Bronze: McCormack Family Farms, Co. Meath |
| Family Food & Drink Producer of the Year Sponsored by Family Business Network Ireland Gold: Good4U, Co. Sligo Silver: SiSu Juice Company Ltd, Co. Limerick Bronze: Jinny's Bakery and Tearooms, Co. Leitrim |
| Family Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Wellbeing Business of the Year Gold: Fleming Medical, Co. Limerick Silver: Collins Kinsale Pharmacy, Co. Cork Bronze: Bravelle Specialist Lingerie, Co. Limerick |
| Fastest Growing Family Business Gold: Cantwell Electrical Engineering Ltd, Co. Tipperary Silver: Glancy Enviro, Co. Longford Bronze: TheCleaningCompany.ie, Co. Dublin |
| Hospitality Business of the Year Sponsored by Worldpay Gold: Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork Silver: Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa, Co. Donegal Bronze: Deery's Limited, Co. Monaghan |
| Innovative Family Business Award Sponsored by Skillnet Overall Winner: Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim Regional Winner, Connacht: Good4U, Co. Sligo Regional Winner, Dublin: Chupi, Co. Dublin Regional Winner, Leinster: EliteForm Manufacturing, Co. Louth Regional Winner, Ulster: Wilsons Auctions, Co. Antrim Regional Winner, Munster: Howard Farms, Co. Cork |
| International Family Business of the year Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland Gold: Height for Hire Ltd, Co. Meath Silver: Burnside Autocyl (Tullow) Ltd, Co. Carlow Bronze: Aran Woollen Mills, Co. Mayo |
| Manufacturing & Engineering Family Business of the year Gold: Kent Stainless Limited, Co. Wexford Silver: McAree Engineering, Co. Monaghan Bronze: Abbey Machinery, Co. Tipperary |
| Professional & Business Services Family Business Sponsored by Business Post Gold: Irish Tax Rebates, Co. Kildare Silver: Ryans Cleaning, Co. Tipperary Bronze: Lifecraft.ie, Co. Dublin |
| Retail & Wholesale Family Business of the Year Gold: Nolan Butchers of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Silver: Abbeylands T/A Scatter Box, Co. Meath Bronze: Duggan Veterinary Group, Co. Tipperary |
| Rising Star Award Sponsored by Today FM Gold: Ben Tierney, Ben's Eggs, Co. Canvan Silver: Aaron Redmond, Redlough Landscapes, Co. Dublin Bronze: Deborah O'Reilly, Macfar Property Management, Co. Louth |
| Sustainable Family Business of the Year Gold: Chupi, Co. Dublin Silver: The Sandymount Hotel, Co. Dublin Bronze: KORE Insulation, Co. Cavan |
| Tech Family Business of the Year Gold: Mersus Technologies Ltd, Co. Westmeath Silver: ReaDI-Watch, Co. Wicklow Bronze: Tantek Digital Solutions Ltd, Co. Sligo |
| Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year Gold: BURKESBUS, Co. Galway Silver: Glynns Transport, Co. Galway Bronze: M McGuire Haulage Ltd, Co. Kilkenny |
| Workforce Upskilling & FET Excellence Award Sponsored by SOLAS Gold: Meade Farm Group, Co. Meath Silver: Serosep Limited, Co. Limerick Bronze: Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Co. Waterford |
| Overall Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Goodbody Gold: Country Crest, Co. Dublin |
For more information on the Irish Family Business Awards please visit https://familybusinessawards.ie/ or contact the Events Team on (01) 640-1777 or email events@ashvillemediagroup.com
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