We are incredibly proud to announce to announce the Ath Trasna Medical Centre was awarded “GOLD” at the tenth annual IRD Duhallow Business Awards. See link to the Irish Independent story below and press release from the
Gold goes to Ath Trasna Medical Centre at the tenth annual IRD Duhallow Business Awards.
The IRD Duhallow Business Awards took place on Friday 1st November at the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. There were seven category winners and one overall winner, with Newmarket based Ath Trasna Medical Centre being awarded the Business of the Year.
The annual affair which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year has become an unmissable staple in Duhallow, attracting a crowd of more than two hundred on the night. The attendees, a mix of esteemed business figures and community representatives made it clear that this was the event to be seen at. Comedian and social media sensation Reggie from Blackrock Road hosted the awards, ensuring that the night proceeded with good humour and comedy throughout.
A group of independent judges was assigned the challenging task of choosing the finalists and winners. The panel noted the exceptional quality of this year’s submissions. Some decisions were tough and resulted in close scores and joint winners in the best-established business category.
IRD Duhallow Chair Michael Twohig said “The IRD Duhallow business awards are important as they recognise that enterprise comes in many forms in a rural area like Duhallow. From those in the very early stages of starting up; to those who address the needs of the community; the strength and resilience of a family led business; to the important role we must play in supporting female entrepreneurs; not forgetting our artists and those in creative and food sectors as well as the long-established businesses that have stood the test of time and weathered the storms. We celebrate them all”
2024 Award Winners
| Award Category | Winner | Sponsor |
| Best Overall Duhallow Business | Ath Trasna Medical Centre | IRD Duhallow |
| Best Emerging Business | The Sewing House | AIB |
| Best Established Business Joint Winners | Ashgrove RenewablesAth Trasna Medical Centre | Kanturk Mart |
| Best in the Creative Industry | Moon Balloon | SE Systems |
| Best Women Led Business | Auntie Katie’s | IRD Duhallow Skillnet |
| Best Community Enterprise | Duhallow Community Food Services | McCarthy Insurance Group |
| Best Food Business | Toons Bridge Dairy | Kanturk Printers |
Padraic O’Connell, Chair of the Enterprise Working Group in his speech commented on the high calibre of the finalists and winners and the impact that the awards have on the region “This year we had a huge response to the business awards, with over 200 nominations from a variety of amazing businesses. Without the sort of businesses represented here tonight we in IRD Duhallow would not be able to achieve our goals of developing the Duhallow Region. Congratulations to each and every nominee, finalist and winner tonight”
