Carlow enterprises large and small were celebrated last night.
Attendees of the county’s annual Chamber awards were spread across the three venues of the Lord Bagenal, Woodford Dolmen and Ballykealy House.
While MCs were KCLR’s John Purcell, Eimear Ní Bhraonáin and Brian Redmond with online links so all could watch as an array of accolades were handed out.
Full winner list:
- Community Award: Tullow Rugby Club
- Business Supporting Community: KCLR96fm
- Food & Beverage Producers: Coolanowle Foodhall
- Best Innovative Dining Experience: Rath Hospitality T/A Teach Dolmain
- Best Presented Shopfront / Premises (Carlow): TileNStyle
- Best Presented Shopfront / Premises (Muine Bheag & South Carlow): Clashganny House Restaurant
- Best Presented Shopfront / Premises (Tullow & North Carlow): Café de Mode
- Spirit of Carlow: Carlow Pride Festival
- Customer Service: PB Machine Tech
- Professional Services: PDS & Associates
- Employee of the Year: John Whelan, Carlow Toolmaking Services
- Research Innovation & Technology: Burnside Autocyl Ltd
- Sustainability: Siopa Glas in Ballon
- Carlow Ambassador: Dr Patricia Mulcahy, IT Carlow
- Best Online Presence: Arboretum Garden & Lifestyle Centre
- Presidents Award: Carlow Town Community First Responders
- Lifetime Achievement: Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinn
- Outstanding Small Business: Doyles Tarmacadam Ltd
- Business of the Year: RathwoodIreland Garden and Furniture World
Meanwhile, tune into The Bottom Line this Saturday with John Purcell to hear some audio from the big night!
