Introducing Category Finalists for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Introducing the Finalists
Ennis Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Clare County Council are proud to announce the exceptional finalists for this year’s Clare Business Excellence Awards. These annual awards, recognise outstanding achievement, innovation, and community impact among local businesses.
“These annual awards celebrate excellence across a range of categories, highlighting the businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the vitality and success of County Clare’s economy” said Diarmuid McMahon, President, Ennis Chamber.
He added, “As is evident from this year’s crop of worthy finalists, our local businesses continue to demonstrate resilience, creativity, and commitment to our community. They embody the spirit of innovation and service that make County Clare a great place to live and do business.”
Margaret O’Brien, CEO, Ennis Chamber noted, “We enjoyed a significant bounce in entry numbers this year, up over 20% on last year. This ensured competition was even more intense. But as the saying goes, the cream rises to the top and after several months of painstaking independent adjudication, we are confident that on awards night, we will celebrate the very best businesses in County Clare.”
Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on November 27th at The Inn at Dromoland.
Ennis Chamber has hosted Clare Business Excellence Awards since 2009. What sets these awards apart is the investment in professional independent adjudicators, with each entrant sent a short feedback/benchmark report, after the awards night.
Since 2018, the awards have been run in partnership with Clare County Council, with further support from individual award category sponsors, without such support these awards would not be possible.
Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
Category Finalists
BEST NEW BUSINESS (UP TO 5 YEARS OLD) – Sponsored by Tierney’s
· BEO – The Well
· Common Knowledge
· Oir Tonics
BEST SME IN CLARE (10 – 200 employees) – Sponsored by Cup Print
· Cahir Environmental Services
· CCSL Catering
· O’Connor’s Bakery
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXCELLENCE AWARD – Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
· Ciara Petty Design Studio
· Employability Clare
· People & Place
BEST GREEN & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Sponsored by Rengen Power
· Dromoland Castle Resort
· EcoSafe Products
· IFF Plastics Ltd
BEST MICRO BUSINESS (employing 10 people or less) – Sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office
· Atlantic Clinical Packaging
· O’Brien Learning Solutions
· People & Place
· Siar Photography
INNOVATION IN BUSINESS AWARD -Sponsored by PTSB
· Doolin Ferry Company
· IFF Plastics
· Oir Tonics
RETAILER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Clean Ireland Recycling
· Holly’s Haven Pharmacy
· My First Steps
· Torpey
BEST FAMILY BUSINESS – Sponsored by MHP Sellors
· Doolin Ferry Company
· O’Connor’s Bakery
· Peaceful Paws Pet Crematorium
BEST RESTAURANT – Sponsored by AIB
· Henry’s Bistro & Restaurant (Ennis)
· The Harbour Restaurant (Kilrush)
· Tubridy’s (Doonbeg)
BEST CAFE/BISTRO – Sponsored by AIB
· BEO – The Well
· Preachers @ Temple Gate Hotel
· Old Lodge Gastro Pub @ Shannon Springs Hotel
BEST HOSPITALITY IN CLARE – Sponsored by Shannon Group
· Inn at Dromoland
· Shannon Springs
· Temple Gate Hotel
BEST TOURISM EXPERIENCE – Sponsored by TUS
· Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
· Ollie’s Tours
· Shannon Estuary Way Retreat & Academy
BEST USE OF DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA Sponsored by the Clare Echo
· BEO – The Well
· Doolin Ferry Company
· Oir Tonics
· The Flower Den
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Xeinadin
· Holly’s Pharmacy
· Lahinch Coast Hotel
· St Francis Credit Union
· The Market Bar & Restaurant
BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD – Sponsored by Essilor Luxottica
· Common Knowledge
· HSF Health Plan
· TFI Local Link
BEST MANUFACTURER (chosen by expert panel) Sponsored by Ei Electronics
Announced on Awards night.
BEST VOLUNTARY/COMMUNITY GROUP – Sponsored by Vitalograph
To be awarded to: Scariff Bay Community Radio (who will also receive €500)
CLARE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025’ (Overall Winner) – Sponsored by lead sponsor – Clare County Council
(To be announced on awards night).
ENNIS CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – this inaugural award to be presented by Ennis Chamber President Diarmuid McMahon, to Mick Guinee, founder and long-serving CEO of Ei Electronics who is honoured for his immense legacy to our region, as an employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist.
Ends.
For further information please contact Margaret O’Brien, CEO, Ennis Chamber.
E: mobrien@ennischamber.ie
