Louth Business Awards 2025
Organised by Dundalk Chamber and sponsored by Dundalk Chamber Skillnet, the 2025 Louth Business Awards are free to enter and open to all businesses—small, micro, and large—operating in Louth. These prestigious awards provide a platform for businesses to showcase their achievements and gain well-deserved recognition.
With 24 award categories, including Overall Business of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Louth, businesses across all sectors—private, public and charitable—are encouraged to participate.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at the Carrickdale Hotel.
Key Dates
📅 Closing Date for Submissions: Friday, 25th July 2025, at 5 PM
📢 Shortlisted Finalists Announced: Monday, 1st September 2025
🕵️ Mystery Shop Dates: Monday, 15th – Friday, 26th September 2025
🎤 Interview Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
🏆 Awards Gala: Saturday, 18th October 2025
Louth Business Awards 2025 Finalists
Winners will be announced on Saturday 18th October 2025.
Retailer Of The Year
Sponsored by Kelleher Insurances
FINALISTS
McCarthy Kitchens Ltd
Garrett Mallon Design House
Lallys Electrical
Value Centre Cash and Carry
Best Customer Service Hair & Beauty Award
Sponsored by L'Oreal
FINALISTS
Glitter Girls Beauty
Le Salon by Thomas Hynes
Look Alive Hair and Beauty Salon
Stand Out Styling
Best Licensed Premises Award
Sponsored By Diageo
FINALISTS
Darver Castle
Dundalk Stadium
The Fairways Hotel Dundalk
The Rum House
Best Dining Experience Award
Sponsored by Value Centre
FINALISTS
A91 @ The Spirit Store
Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort
Number One Jocelyn Bistro
Rocksalt Café Blackrock
Visit Louth Tourism Experience Award
Sponsored by The Argus
FINALISTS
An Táin Arts Centre
Dundalk Stadium
OnYerBike Carlingford
Walking Holiday Ireland
Training & Development Award
Sponsored by Dundalk Chamber Skillnet
FINALISTS
Ainedanbury Ltd
Prometric
The Gateway Hotel
UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited
Best Professional Services Award
Sponsored by Permanent TSB
FINALISTS
Briodys & Co.
Irish Life – Customer Service Centre
Osborne
Zoma
Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Sponsored by Oriel Hub
FINALISTS
Robert Gamble – 17 Vending & Events
Adam Murray – Biddo's Street Food
Laura Jane Hearty – Lá Eile
Sarah Barker – SLB Digital Solutions
Green Champion Award
Sponsored by Carrickdale Hotel
FINALISTS
Bryan Lynch Salads
City North Hotel & Conference Centre
ECC Design & Engineering Ltd
McArdle Skeath
WuXi Biologics
Best Voluntary / Community Group
Sponsored by Dundalk Credit Union
FINALISTS
Louth Local Sports Partnership
Louth Volunteer Centre
Vision Ireland Dundalk Community Hub
WALK PEER Louth
Export & Global Impact Award
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
FINALISTS
Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd
ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd
Suretank Ltd
Innovation Award
Sponsored by Regional Development Centre at DkIT
FINALISTS
Bunadh LTD T/A SafeShel
Heart Rhythm International (HRI)
HORSEPAL Ltd
McArdle Skeath
Best Digital Presence
Sponsored by AV Direct
FINALISTS
Irish Whiskey Auctions/The Whiskey Hub
The Rum House
UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited
WuXi Biologics
New Business Of The Year
Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Louth
FINALISTS
A-Grip
Bunadh Ltd T/A SafeShel
Curves Dundalk
Little Rocksalt
Best Established Small Business
Sponsored by AIB Bank
FINALISTS
McCarthy Kitchens Ltd
Irish Whiskey Auctions/The Whiskey Hub
Soothing Solutions Ltd
Spoonful Botanical
Best Family-Run Business
Sponsored by Prometric
FINALISTS
Bryan Lynch Salads
Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd
Carrickdale Hotel
Darver Castle
Best Outstanding Medium Business
Sponsored by Dundalk Stadium
FINALISTS
Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd
ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd
Staffline Ireland
Zoma
Large Business Of The Year
Sponsored by Bank Of Ireland
FINALISTS
Anord Mardix
McArdle Skeath
Suretank Ltd
UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited
Equality Diversity & Inclusion and Workplace Excellence
Sponsored by Servisource
FINALISTS
Ainedanbury Ltd
Aura Leisure Dundalk
UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited
WuXi Biologics
Best Customer Service Retail
Sponsored by Shop Local Dundalk
FINALISTS
McCarthy Kitchens Ltd
KeenM Imports Ltd
KT Travel
Value Centre Cash and Carry
Best Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Dundalk Skillnet
FINALISTS
Ainedanbury Ltd
Digiweb Ltd
Irish Life – Customer Service Centre
Irish Whiskey Auctions/The Whiskey Hub
Best Customer Service Hospitality
Sponsored by Dundalk Chamber
FINALISTS
Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort
Sky Park
The Fairways Hotel Dundalk
The Gateway Hotel
Overall Business of the Year
Sponsored by Vhi Healthcare
Winner will be announced at Awards Gala on Saturday 18th October
Lifetime Award for Contribution to Louth
Sponsored by Protection & Prosperity Financial Services
Winner will be announced at Awards Gala on Saturday 18th October
Awards 2024 Testimonials
Thanks Brenda, very well organised event. Credit to yourself and the team 😊
"We had a great night on Saturday night, it was lovely to attend."
We had a really great night. Well done to you and your team, it went like clockwork👏👏
On behalf of the Vhi table, can I just say thanks a million for the fantastic hospitality we received on the night. We attend many different events throughout the year, but without hesitation I thoroughly enjoy the Louth Business Awards. You have something very special up there! It was such a well organised event and ran so smoothly and seamlessly and it's an absolute credit to you and the team. Already looking forward to next year!