IRD Duhallow is excited to once again host our prestigious IRD Duhallow Business Awards which take place on Friday, 30th October 2026.
We are pleased to announce that MC Alan Shortt will be joining us at the event.
We will be celebrating the 12th year of the business awards, which aims to promote positive business and recognise the finest small and medium enterprises located in the IRD Duhallow region.
Businesses from anywhere in the IRD Duhallow Region are welcome to nominate themselves or anybody can nominate a business to show your appreciation for their services.
Nominations now open:
Simply click here to nominate a deserving business.
IRD Duhallow Region Map
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Award Venue
This year, the awards will take place at our marquee at The James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket, Co Cork on Friday, at 7pm on the 30th October 2026.
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Award Nominations
Nominations now open:
Simply click here to nominate a deserving business.
Award Categories:
- Best Emerging Business – Open to any new business which started in the last 3 years.
- Best Small Established Business with 1-50 employees – Open to any business with 1-50 employees.
- Best Large Established Business with 51+ employees – Open to any businesses with 51-250 employees.
- Best in the Creative Industry Award – Open to any businesses involved in the creative sector, examples include photography arts, music.
- Best Food Business -Open to any café, restaurant or food business.
- Best in the Hair and Beauty Industry – Open to any business involved in the hair and beauty sector.
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Tickets
Limited tickets to this wonderful evening, including a four course dinner with wine and entertainment with Alan Shortt, can be booked by contacting us on duhallowskillnet@irdduhallow.com, through our website, please click here, or calling 029 60633. We recommend purchasing your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Ticket cost: €75
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Winning Companies
Winning companies are presented with a special award on the night and will be included in our special awards publication, website and social media.
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2025 Awards
Here’s a snapshot of last years IRD Duhallow Business Awards.
More Information
For more information contact Noreen or Stephen on duhallowskillnet@irdduhallow.com or call 029 60633.
The Duhallow Business Awards are co funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.