Shortlist revealed for Fingal Business Awards 2025

Fingal Chamber has today announced the shortlist for the 2025 Fingal Business Awards, which will be presented at a Gala Ceremony on Friday, 14 November. The Awards honour the innovation, resilience and success of enterprises across the county – from start-ups to major employers.

Celebrating the companies and organisations that drive growth, champion sustainability, and make a lasting difference in their communities, the Awards recognise the people and enterprises powering one of Ireland’s most dynamic regions for business.

Now firmly established as a highlight of the Fingal business calendar, the Awards celebrate excellence across categories including sustainability, customer service, community impact and leadership. This year’s finalists represent a broad range of sectors – from retail, hospitality and tourism to professional services, public service and community enterprise – reflecting the diversity and strength of Fingal’s business community.

AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, the sponsor of the Awards, said:

“At Fingal County Council, we have proudly supported the Fingal Business Awards for many years and are delighted to once again be the main sponsor for 2025.

These Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise excellence across our business community – the entrepreneurs, leaders and organisations whose hard work and innovation continue to make Fingal a great place to live, work, visit and do business. By celebrating the achievements of our local businesses, we also celebrate their positive impact on our residents, our communities and our wider economy.

We are proud to continue working with the Chamber and our business community to champion these successes and the growth they bring to Fingal.”

Reflecting on this year’s shortlist, Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive of Fingal Chamber, said:

“The Fingal Business Awards highlight the ambition and innovation that drive Fingal’s position as one of Ireland’s most competitive and enterprising regions.

This year’s finalists represent the diversity and strength of our business community – from pioneering start-ups to established industry leaders. Together, they showcase the creativity, collaboration and resilience that define Fingal.

I want to congratulate all of the shortlisted businesses and look forward to celebrating their outstanding achievements at the Gala Awards in November.”

Customer experience specialists Insight6 are overseeing the measurement and adjudication of the Awards on behalf of Fingal Chamber. Each entry is benchmarked against key performance indicators and evaluated through a combination of mystery shopping, phone assessments and independent judging panels.

The Awards will culminate in a black-tie Gala Presentation on Friday, 14 November 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Santry. The evening will be hosted by renowned broadcaster Marty Whelan, as finalists join more than 400 guests for a night of recognition and celebration among Fingal’s leading business figures.

Supported by Fingal County Council, the event will begin with a drinks reception at 6.30pm, followed by dinner, the presentation of awards, and live entertainment. A Charity Raffle in aid of Little Fitness will take place during the evening, with prizes welcomed and a live band bringing the celebrations to a close.

A limited number of tables remain available – an ideal opportunity to host clients and colleagues at what promises to be one of Fingal’s most memorable business events of the year.

For further information on the Gala Presentation Evening, please visit the official event page on the Fingal Chamber website.

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The shortlist for the Fingal Business Awards is as follows:

Talent Awards Section

Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Dublin Airport

• Undisclosed

Young Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers at TU Dublin

• Aaron Redmond – Redlough Landscapes
• Colm Foley – 65 Hurls
• Darren Ryan – Leisure Training Ireland
• Emma O’Hanrahan – Cakes by Emma
• Rachel Smyth – RS Beauty Dublin

Team of the Year – sponsored by Malone Group

• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown
• CWPA Planning & Architecture
• Draíocht
• Dublin Airport – Security Team
• Keogh’s Crisps
• The Marathon Group
• The Wright Group – Head Office Team

Sustainable Business Impact Awards

Workplace – sponsored by Adare HRM

• Castleknock Hotel
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown
• Flexsource Solutions
• IBM Ireland Software Development Lab
• Marqette
• Shoreline Hotel

Community Involvement – sponsored by Riot Games

• ALSAA Sports Club
• Amazon
• Dublin Airport
• Swords Express

Climate Action – sponsored by Eirgrid

• Blanchardstown Centre
• Castleknock Hotel
• Dublin Airport
• Dublin Bay Cruises
• Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
• The Wright Group

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – sponsored by Swords Pavilions

• DX2 Training Solutions
• Gourmet Food Parlour
• Irish Institute of Music & Song
• Riot Games
• TechStorm Consulting

Sustainable Impact by a Small or Medium Business – sponsored by City North Hotel

• CWPA Planning & Architecture
• Kefircoffee
• S & S Office Interiors Ltd

Business Excellence Awards Section

Business of the Year (Large/Corporate) – sponsored by CWPA Planning & Architecture

• Amazon Logistics DIS2
• Castleknock Hotel
• Flexsource Solutions
• Gourmet Food Parlour
• Keogh’s Crisps
• Malone Group
• The Wright Group

Business of the Year (Small/Medium Enterprise) – sponsored by Dains Ireland

• ALS Identify
• Armatile
• CWPA Planning & Architecture
• Elite Woodworking Machinery
• ForeFront Group
• Marathon Coach Hire
• MWeds
• Sure Financial
• Test Triangle

Business of the Year (Start-Up/New Business) – sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office Fingal

• Care To Play Therapy
• Cozmotec
• Kefircoffee
• Leisure Training Ireland Swimming Academy
• Movizmo
• Sensory Sphere

Innovation in Business – sponsored by Skillnet Ireland

• AI Training Solutions
• Anyscor
• Future Learning
• Kefircoffee
• MSD Biotech Swords
• Progressive Vision Swords
• Sure Financial

International Trade – sponsored by Country Crest

• Keogh’s Crisps
• Malone Group
• Mizz Rio Bridal
• Vistona

Sales and Marketing – sponsored by Vhi Healthcare

• A Good Moment Company
• Armatile
• Blanchardstown Centre
• Howth Castle Cookery School
• JW Balfour
• The Wright Group

Learning and Development – sponsored by The Wright Group

• AirNav Ireland
• Irish College of English
• Sonas Bathrooms

Not-for-Profit Organisation of the Year – sponsored by Amazon

• Children 4 World Children
• Femmy O Foundation
• Irish Institute of Music & Song
• Little Fitness
• Prosper Fingal
• Remember Us

Public Service of the Year – sponsored by Statkraft

• Swords Express
• Swords Summer Festival

Customer Experience Awards Section

Hotel – sponsored by Aer Lingus

• Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
• Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
• Castleknock Hotel
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown
• Metro Hotel & Apartments Dublin Airport
• Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links
• Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
• Shoreline Hotel
• The Grand Hotel

Leisure/Tourism Service – sponsored by Carlton Hotels

• Hidden Acres – Malahide Escapes
• Lynders Holiday Parks
• Seomra Salainn
• The Courtyard Kitchen at Newbridge House and Farm
• The Hunt Dinner Party Experience @ Malahide Castle
• The Island Golf Club
• The Lark Concert Hall @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song

Restaurant – sponsored by AIB

• Gourmet Food Parlour
• Indie Spice Grill Swords
• Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
• That’s Amore, Malahide
• The Pier House Howth
• The Seaview
• Wrights Anglers Rest
• Wrights Findlater Howth

Bar/Pub – sponsored by Bank of Ireland

• Jameson Bar & Restaurant
• Kealy’s of Cloghran
• O’Callaghan’s Bar @ Roganstown Hotel
• O’Connells Pub Howth
• The Bloody Stream
• The Brooklyn, Swords
• The Central, Mrs O’s

Café – sponsored by Keelings

• Brew Berry
• Pure Indulgence
• The Art of Coffee
• The Malahide Castle Sports Pavilion

Retail Outlet – sponsored by One4all

• Amica Eco Hairdressing
• Armatile
• Cove & Co Swords
• Fruitality
• Kilkenny Design Swords
• Signature Blinds & Shutters
• The Golf Shop at Jameson Golf Links

Professional Service – sponsored by Crowne Plaza Hotels

• ActionCoach
• AIB Swords
• Bell Associates
• Excel Aviation
• Primtac Personnel
• Property Claims Loss Assessors
• Sure Financial
• TechStorm Consulting

For further information, please contact events@fingalchamber.ie