For more than 35 years, the Cleary family has been producing yogurt from Killeigh.

Offaly's Glenisk awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade

Offaly business Glenisk been awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) accolade at the 17th annual awards programme.

For more than 35 years, the Cleary family has been producing yogurt from Killeigh, beside the farm where founders Jack and Mary raised 14 children.

This year, Deloitte recognised 115 indigenous companies at the awards, representing 25 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland.

The network of companies has a combined turnover of more than €22 billion and provide employment to over 62,000 people across a range of sectors from technology and healthcare to construction.

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said: “Congratulations to all winning companies on their achievement. Irish indigenous businesses continue to impress, demonstrating unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence in an everchanging economic landscape.

"The Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme recognises the significant contribution that these businesses make to our economy, our communities and our nation as a whole. As a vital part of our business ecosystem, it is essential that they are supported to grow and scale into the future, and the Best Managed programme hopes to support them as they do."

The Best Managed Companies programme is currently run in over 45 countries including China, The US, Southeast Asia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Türkiye, Mexico, Chile, and launched this year in the UK.