Shortlist for 2024 Mullingar Chamber awards revealed

Mullingar Chamber have finalised the shortlist for their 2024 awards.

“This year, we received more than 1,000 votes and we want to extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate and support their favourite businesses,” said Fran Aldritt, CEO of the chamber.

The awards night is at the Mullingar Park Hotel Mullingar on Friday November 1.

Tickets are now available – contact the chamber office on 044 93 44044 to reserve a place or book online.

“We look forward to celebrating the achievements of all nominees during what promises to be a fantastic evening.”

Outstanding Small Business of the Year (1-50 employees), sponsored by North Midlands Credit Union:

• Mullingar Golf Academy

• Moran Signs

• Mileage Tyres

• James L. Murtagh Auctioneers

• Atlantic Care

• Westmeath Window Cleaning

• Egan Auctioneers

• The Blue Door Agency

Outstanding Large Business of the Year (Over 50 employees), sponsored by PTSB:

• TEG

• Ecolab

• National Science Park

• Writech

• Mergon

• Lift Hire Ireland

Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action, sponsored by Midland Border East Skillnet:

• Better Plants

• The Refill Mill

• Watt Footprint

• Mullingar Tidy Towns

• Renewable Energy Park

• Decotek

Bar of the Year, sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Westmeath:

• Clarkes Bar

• Dolans

• Smiddy’s Bar

• Con’s

• The Crossed Keys

• Dalys

• The Bridge Bar

• Columbia

Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Writech:

• Wholesome Kitchen

• Pasta Bella

• Annebrook House Hotel – The Old House Restaurant

• Greville Arms – James Joyce Restaurant

• Oscars

• Apache Pizza Mullingar

Excellence in Retail, sponsored by Moran Signs:

• Galvin For Men

• Smyths Hardware

• A. Gorman Flooring and Furniture

• O’Briens Centra

• Female Boutique

• Fagans

Excellence in Tourism/Arts/Culture, sponsored by Westmeath Window Cleaning:

• WTF Gig Guide Mullingar

• Mullingar Arts Centre

• Cúige

• Bailiú Mullingar

• The Lakeland Sessions

• St Patrick’s Day Committee

The Spirit of MKMD Award, sponsored by Apache Pizza Mullingar:

• Mullingar4All

• Ciaran Murtagh, Mullingar Rugby Club

• Ray Dolan, From Mullingar in Mullingar

• Gerry Duffy, Gerry Duffy Academy

• John Bawle, Mullingar Tidy Towns

• Colin Watters, Order of Malta

Professional Services Provider of the Year, sponsored by Annebrook House Hotel:

• Ferris Financial Planning

• Stephens Cooke + Associates

• Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

• Midland Business Hub

• JA Shaw and Co Solicitors

• Mark Fanthom

• Permanent TSB

• Kinnear

Excellence in ‘Millie Walsh’ Customer Service, sponsored by Maxol Dublin Bridge:

• Ennell Jewellers

• Mullingar Pharmacy

• Sherry FitzGerald Davitt and Davitt

• North Midlands Credit Union

• Hamills

• Whelehans Pharmacy

Health and Wellness Leader, sponsored by Bank Of Ireland:

• CK Recovery Hub

• Cherry Blossom Therapy

• Hearing Aids Direct

• Peak Performance Clinic

• Lor’ Na B Bohemian Fitness

• Cuidiu – Mullingar Branch

• Halo Salt Rooms

• LARCC Cancer Support Centre

Emerging Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Tate 4 Success Skillet:

• Caroline McEntee

• Niamh Staunton

• Eoghan Murray

• Paul Mahon

• Conor Cochrane

• Agnes Burke

Established Business Person(s) of the Year, sponsored by North Midlands Credit Union:

• David Smyth

• Anne Dolan

• Gary Moore

• Josephine Hughes

• Jimmy and Ann Buckley

• Ursula Keenan

Cafe Of The Year, sponsored by AIB:

• Spiced Bean

• Days Bazaar

• A Little Bird Told Me

• Juice Zone

• Pitta Pit

• Fraynes

• Mullingar Pewter

• Chocolate Brown

Best Hair and Beauty Provider, sponsored by Galvin For Men:

• Fifth Avenue

• Joli Hair and Beauty

• Hair Mechanics

• Sorelle Hair Design

• Gloss Hair and Beauty

• Daly’s Barbers

• Bella Mia Skincare and Beauty

• Agnes Burke Hairdressing

Order of Events:

6.30pm – Drink reception with music

7.30pm – Guests to dining area

8.00pm – Dinner served

9.30pm – Announcement and presentation of awards

10.30pm – Live entertainment