Announcing Clare Business Excellence Awards Finalists
Announcing Clare Business Excellence Awards Finalists 2026
Release Press: October 14, 2026
Congratulations to the businesses that were today (October 14th) announced as finalists in this year’s Clare Business Excellence Awards.
The Clare Business Excellence Awards hosted by Ennis Chamber in partnership with Clare County Council, once again attracted high calibre entries from every corner of County Clare.
Ennis Chamber President Frank Holly said, “It’s no mean feat to make it through as a finalist this year because the competition was red hot. We were delighted to receive our adjudicators results yesterday, to see that this year’s line-up features a range of businesses from small and medium to large, representing a host of sectors”.
The Awards Gala promises to be a lively event. It will take place on Thursday, November 19th at The Rine Hotel. The MC is stand-up comedian and author Colm O’Regan.
The Categories and Finalists for 2026 are:
Best Green & Sustainable Practices (Sponsored by Rengen Power)
- Burren Beef & Farm Experience
- Cahir Environmental Services (CES)
- Dromoland Castle Holdings
- Shannon Estuary Way Retreat and Academy
Best Micro Business (Sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office)
- Berka Solutions
- Borrow a Geek
- Lyons Garages
- Wix & Wax Ireland
Professional Services (Sponsored by Bank of Ireland)
- AMQ Accountants & Auditors
- Honan Financial Services
- Little Rock Digital Marketing
- TFI Local Link
Best Family Business (Sponsored by MHP Sellors)
- Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
- Cassidy’s Pub & Restaurant
- Route 85
- Western Herd Brewery
Best New Business (Sponsored by Tierney’s)
- Afterschool Adventures
- BEO – The Well
- Green Impact Sustainability Consulting
- IPERA
Best SME (Sponsored by CupPrint)
- Advanced Technical Concepts (ATC)
- Cahir Environmental Services (CES)
- Fitzgerald Energy Solutions
Best use of Digital Marketing/Social Media (Sponsored by The Clare Echo)
- Cruises Bar
- Doolin Ferry Company
- My First Steps
- Peaceful Paws
Business for Social Impact (Sponsored by Essilor Luxottica)
- Employability Clare
- St Francis Credit Union
- Zimmer Biomet
Innovation in Business (Sponsored by PTSB)
- Aviation Digital Partners
- Torpey
- Zuhause Gesund
Best Hospitality (Sponsored by The Shannon Airport Group)
- The Rine
- TIGL Hotel (Doonbeg)
- Shannon Springs
Best Tourism Experience (Sponsored by TUS)
- Doolin Ferry Company
- Aillwee Burren Experience
- Shannon Aviation Museum
- Doolin Cave
Best Place to Eat (restaurant) – (Sponsored by AIB)
- Gate 96 (Ennis)
- The Harbour Restaurant (Kilrush)
- Town Hall (Ennis)
Best Place to Eat (Café) – (Sponsored by AIB)
- Beag (Kilrush)
- Dodi (Lahinch)
- Le Chéile (Barefield)
Best Retailer – (Sponsored by Clean Ireland Recycling)
- Aillwee – The Farm Shop
- County Boutique
- My First Steps
- Torpey
Customer Service Excellence – (Sponsored by Xeinadin)
- O’Connor’s (O’Connell Street)
- Peaceful Paws
- St. Francis Credit Union
- TFI Local Link
