Offaly winner at Irish Family Business awards
An Offaly business was among the winners of this year’s Irish Family Business Awards.
Playtown in Tullamore won the Hospitality Business of the Year Award.
The awards were revealed at a special lunchtime gala today, Thursday, at The Johnstown Estate, hosted by MC Matt Cooper.
"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," said Jill Thornton, Head of Events, Family Business Awards
Over 300 guests came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of Irish family businesses. Among the standout moments of the afternoon was the recognition of Keogh's Crisps ULC as the Overall Family Business of the Year, and Water Babies, 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.
The calibre of entries in 2025 was exceptionally high, with the judging panel facing tough decisions in every category. Each finalist represents the best in their field, and the winners stood out for their impact, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Huge congratulations to all of you!
Irish Family Business 2025 Winners
Agri Family Business of the Year
Gold: McAuliffe Pig Farms, Co. Kerry
Silver: Codd Mushrooms Ltd., Co. Carlow
Bronze: Clonfert Pet Farm, Co. Kildare
Best in Customer Service
Gold: Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan
Silver: CD Environmental, Co. Clare
Bronze: The Avoca Clinic, Co. Louth
Best Small Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Local Enterprise Ireland
Connacht: Lawrence Engineering, Co. Sligo (Overall Winner)
Leinster: The Sweater Shop, Co. Dublin
Munster: The James Hotel, Co. Kerry
Ulster: Pure Engineering Group, Co. Down
Family Business CSR Award
Gold: Macfar Property Management, Co.Louth
Silver: Water Babies, Co. Dublin
Bronze: Clever Little Handies, Co.Kildare
Family Business Longevity Award Sponsored By Family Business Ireland
Gold: Twomey's Bakery Ltd., Co. Limerick
Silver: Quinns Supply Stores Ltd., Co. Longford
Bronze: Hygeia, Co. Galway
Family Farming Business of the Year
Gold: Meade Farm, Co. Meath
Family Food & Drink Producer of the Year sponsored by Family Business Network Ireland
Gold: Boann Distillery Limited, Co. Meath
Silver: Keogh's Crisps ULC, Co. Dublin
Bronze: St.Tola Goat Farm & Cheese Producer, Co. Clare
Family Healthcare Sector Business of the Year
Gold: Duggan Veterinary Supplies, Co. Tipperary
Silver: Reidy's Pharmacy Ltd., Co. Dublin
Bronze: Ceile Care, Co. Dublin
Fastest Growing Family Business
Gold: Capcon Engineering, Co. Kildare
Silver: Cantwell Electrical Engineering Ltd., Co. Tipperary
Bronze: Mack Engineering, Co.Tipperary
Hospitality Business of the Year
Gold: Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Silver: Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa, Co. Donegal
Bronze: Celtic Ross Hotel, Co. Cork
Innovative Family Business Award Sponsored by Skillnet Ireland
Gold: Cowfield Design, Co. Antrim
Silver: The Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Co. Carlow
Bronze: Mayo Leisure Point, Co. Mayo
International Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Gold: Keogh's Crisps ULC, Co. Dublin
Silver: Scope Eyecare and Healthcare, Co. Dublin
Bronze: Height for Hire, Co. Meath
Manufacturing & Engineering Family Business of the Year
Gold: Sparsis Ltd. trading as The Attic Company, Co. Dublin
Silver: McElmeel Mobility, Co. Armagh
Bronze: Central Precast Ltd., Co. Laois
Professional & Business Services Family Business Sponsored by Business Post
Gold: Wilsons Auctions, Co. Dublin
Silver: LHK Group, Co. Dublin
Bronze: Geraghty & Co. Solicitors LLP, Co. Galway
Retail & Wholesale Family Business of the Year
Gold: Topline Heavins & Euronics, Co. Westmeath
Silver: All Ireland Foods, Co. Wexford
Bronze: Ripples Bathrooms, Co. Dublin
Rising Star Award Sponsored by Today FM
Gold: Aisling Ryan - Ryans Cleaning, Co.Tipperary
Silver: Luke Hickey - N.A.A. Ltd., Co. Dublin
Bronze: Jamie Flannery - Dingle Sea Safari, Co. Kerry
Sustainable Family Business of the Year
Gold: VOYA, Co. Sligo
Silver: Clonakilty Food Co., Co. Cork
Bronze: The Address Collective, Co. Dublin
Tech Family Business of the Year
Gold: Energywise Ireland, Co. Cork
Silver: +Addjust, Co. Clare
Bronze: Mersus Technologies, Co. Westmeath
Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year
Gold: Kerry Coaches, Co. Kerry
Silver: Toner Transport & Logistics Ltd., Co. Dublin
Bronze: Travel Trips and Tours LTD T/A Paul Nash Travel, Co. Galway
People's Choice Awards
Connacht: Divilly's Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers, Co. Galway
Leinster: Turtle Tots, Co. Dublin
Munster: Water Babies, Co. Dublin (Overall Winner)
Ulster: The Dairy, Co. Antrim
Overall Family Business Award
Keogh's Crisps ULC, Co. Dublin