Winners have been announced for the Network Ireland Kilkenny Women in Business Awards.
Following a journey of applications and interviews, the event took place last night at Lyrath Estate Hotel.
Category winners go forward to the national stage later this year:
- Networker of the Year: Aisling Delaney, Equal Vibes
- Emerging New Businesswoman of the Year: Ciara O’Connor, O’Connor’s Music School
- Solo Businesswoman of the Year: Toluwani Akaehomen
- Established Businesswoman: Nicola Kieran, Institute of Dermal Science Ireland, Noka Aesthetics and Health
- Early Career Employee: Angie Mullins, Kilkenny Food Tours
- Advanced Career Employee: Jo McCarthy, Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Creative Professional: Gail Daniels, Bo Bar Soap
- STEM Professional of the Year: Denise Murphy, Dee Murphy Coaching
In addition there were a number of Highly Commended prizes handed out;
- Diana Banana Songs
- Sandra Kravale, McGuire Haulage
- Courtney Cass, Lyrath Estate
- Ella Dunphy, DNG Ella Dunphy
- Lucie Dowling, VenueGolf for Women
KCLR’s Aisling McDonald was at the event and spoke to some of those involved;
Stay tuned for more on The KCLR Daily (10am-1pm).






