Kildare Business Awards 2023 by countykildarechamber

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Welcome to the Annual Kildare

Business Awards 2023

The Kildare Business Awards 2023 are county wide awards recognising the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses across all sectors of business in Kildare. The awards honour industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability, and overall business success. A record 174 applications were received for our awards in 2023. Finalists were decided by 2 sets of judges following careful deliberation of all applications.

Congratulations to all the finalists tonight, it is a huge achievement to get shortlisted in what was a record year for nominations. I hope all our members and their guests have an enjoyable evening as we celebrate the best in business in Kildare. I would also like to thank our judges for the voluntary time they gave up to judge the awards, and also thank you to our title sponsor EirGrid for your continued support of business in Kildare.

- Mairéad Hennessy, President of County Kildare Chamber

County Kildare Chamber represents 400 members together employing 42,000 people throughout the county. Our vision is to be a world-leading Chamber delivering on a progressive economic, social and sustainable agenda at the heart of a vibrant business community. Tonight we celebrate the best in business in 2023. We will acknowledge and celebrate the business success of our category winners, our overall business of the year and we then salute an individual who will be the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Business for 2023. Thank you to our title sponsor EirGrid, to all our category sponsors and also to the Chamber team – Jennifer, Sinéad and David for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

- Allan Shine, CEO County Kildare Chamber

“We’re delighted to once again be supporting the Kildare Chamber Business Awards. Throughout our work on the Kildare-Meath Grid Upgrade, we have got a first-hand appreciation of the innovation and ambition of local businesses in this region, as well as the backing afforded to them by the Chamber. “We are proud to support these endeavours, and hope that in developing the local electricity infrastructure, EirGrid can provide a platform for continued sustainable growth across Kildare’s economy and community alike. “Congratulations and best wishes to all of this year’s nominees.”

- Mark Foley, Chief Executive, EirGrid Group

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Employee of the Year Monica Delmer - Applegreen

Monica’s journey with Applegreen commenced in 2013 when she became a manager, a role that she has excelled in over the past ten years. Her tenure spans multiple Applegreen locations, including Caragh (3 years), Kilcullen (3 years), and Newbridge (4 years). During her time with Applegreen, Monica has consistently exhibited exceptional leadership qualities, an unwavering commitment to customer service, and a deep-rooted sense of responsibility towards the community. Her accomplishments at Newbridge, where she has spent the past four years, have been nothing short of remarkable. Monica is not just a manager but also a mentor. She has dedicated herself to the development of her team members, guiding them in their professional journeys.

Liadain von der Decken - CiviQ

Liadain joined in 2021 as Customer Success Manager. Both her professional background and personal alignment with the values of CiviQ has delivered a very positive impetus and input to the team. Liadain is a valued team member for innovation, and experimenting with ways to strengthen CiviQ’s mission in driving deeper public engagement in the development of policies and plans. Liadain now leads the customer service section of CiviQ, providing a friendly, flexible and open door for customer queries which is very important to our values in CiviQ. She has improved how training in delivered, making it more flexible, as well as spear-heading a new paid training service.

Sinead Lawlor - Killashee Hotel

Sinead commenced her journey with Killashee in November 2013, stepping into the role of Duty Manager. Her exceptional skills and dedication to her role quickly became evident, leading to a swift promotion to Conference Manager in January 2014. In this new role, Sinead continued to impress with her exemplary management abilities and an innate ability to create unforgettable experiences for the hotel guests and clients. In June 2022, Sinead reached yet another milestone when she was promoted to the role of Operations Manager. One of Sinead’s most remarkable attributes is her exceptional management of numerous international conferences that have taken place at Killashee Hotel.

Wojtek Kaczor - SWAG.EU

Wojtek Kaczor isn’t just an employee, he’s a truly remarkable human being. His journey to Ireland from Wroclaw, Poland over a decade ago forced him to overcome significant language barriers and integrate into an entirely new culture. Wojtek is the real deal when it comes to sticking with it and never giving up. In the workplace, he manages crucial aspects of our production, always focusing on quality and efficiency. Wojtek possesses an amazing ability to work well under pressure, making him an indispensable part of our team. The team and clients have a deep respect for him, not just for his professionalism but also for his warm and welcoming personality.

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Excellence in Communications General Paints Group

General Paints Group (GPG)/ Colourtrend are a third-generation Irish family-run business, manufacturing paint in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, since 1953. General Paints Group is Ireland’s largest, 100% Irish owned & operated, progressive paint company and proud parent to two thriving brands; Colourtrend and Curator. From our home in an old famine workhouse in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, our high-quality, high-performance paints now travel all over the world with growing markets in the UK, US and the Netherlands. At GPG, we embrace innovation to create lasting, vibrant colour that protects our planet, so that we can build better futures for our people, customers, partners and communities. Our Purpose is to positively impact the world we live in.

Osborne

Osborne is a Leading, International, Irish Owned, multi–Award-Winning Recruitment Consultancy with a reputation for Recruitment Excellence and Professional Services.    Our expert team is driven by a culture of High Performance, Commitment and Quality, where we live and breathe our strong values of Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Care and Growth. Together, as One Team, we change people’s lives.    Offering temporary, contract, permanent recruitment and talent solutions we partner with clients across a broad range of sectors from start-ups, SME’s, Irish indigenous firms, Government bodies to MNC’s, recruiting across multiple specialisms and business sectors in the region including equine, production and manufacturing and supply chain and logistics.

SWAG.EU

In 2017, brothers Alan and Gary McCormack took a decade of lessons learned from running leather goods company CarveOn and teamed up with Robert Kennedy to build a new type of custom products company, called Made Personal. After five years of working closely with multinational clients, we noticed that many were frustrated with dealing with different vendors in each of the countries they operated. They found that the quality and decoration of the products varied dramatically. International shipping and duty charges on often low price items made it cost prohibitive to use the same vendor for the US and Europe. Simultaneously, Brexit left Ireland as the only native English speaking country in Europe. In 2022, we began working with developers to address and alleviate these common pain points and SWAG.EU was born.

The Nude Wine Company

The Nude Wine Co. is not just a wine shop; it’s a philosophy of wine appreciation and a commitment to sustainable, transparent, and exceptional wine experiences. Our carefully chosen portfolio focuses exclusively on natural, organic, and biodynamic wines from across the globe, showcasing wines that speak of terroir, tradition, and innovation and emphasize wines made with minimal intervention. At The Nude Wine Company, we’re dedicated to excellence in communications. Our YouTube channel boasts over 200 videos on wine, providing a valuable and educational resource to help customers make more informed decisions about their wine choices.

Delivering critical infrastructure for Kildare As operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, upgrading the national grid is a vital part of our role. This work ensures society can prosper and businesses can grow. We’re leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future. A future where Ireland’s world class potential in renewable energy is realised – supporting our economy and our energy security. To enable this, the delivery of projects like the Kildare-Meath Grid Upgrade is vital. This project will help to support more businesses and communities in the region, support our climate objectives and help the transition to a resilient, low carbon future. Together, we must deliver this critical electricity infrastructure that Ireland needs to bring about this energy transformation. For more, visit: EirGrid.ie/KildareMeath

Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages CLG. Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages is an initiative of the Brigidine Sisters. The Centre evolved from over 30 years of Brigidine ministry in Kildare Town. Two Brigidine Sisters, Mary Minehan and Phil O Shea came to Kildare 1992 to reclaim St. Brigid of Kildare in a new way for a new millennium. They opened a small centre for Christian Celtic Spirituality called Solas Bhríde. The Vision of the Centre was to explore and unfold the legacy of St. Brigid of Kildare and her relevance for our world.

There have been many highlights in the Solas Bhríde story since 1992: In 1993, Afri, an NGO invited the Brigidine sisters to co-host an international conference in Kildare town to mark the 10th anniversary of its St. Brigid’s Peace Cross Campaign. St Brigid’s flame having been extinguished for centuries was relit in the Market Square by Mary Teresa Cullen the leader of the Brigidine Sisters. At the conclusion of the conference a spark was taken from the flame, it is being tended as a beacon of Hope, Justice and Peace in Solas Bhride ever since.

Emerging from that first conference came the founding of Cáirde Bhríde – a group of women and men committed to promote the spiritual and cultural heritage of St Brigid. In 1995 we were invited to take the Brigid flame to the Royal Albert Hall, London in preparation for the UN Women Conference in Beijing. The flame has been carried to other peace conferences throughout Europe. Pilgrims come in increasing numbers from across the globe to find out more about St. Brigid. While visits the Dalai Lama, President Mary Robinson, President Mary McAleese, and Thomas Berry are symbolic and cherished memories it is often our less well-known visitors who have left an indelible impact on Solas Bhríde and the local community. Many of these visitors and pilgrims keep returning to Kildare.

Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages CLG.

Increasing numbers of pilgrims necessitated a larger pilgrim centre. The site for the centre was secured in 2007 and the sod turned in February 2013 by Rita Minehan, csb. The official opening of the centre took place on January 30th, 2015.

By then Solas Bhríde was a registered company with its own governance structure and Board of Directors, we were granted charitable status in 2011.

A proud highlight for Solas Bhríde was the Gathering Event in 2013 and the achievement of a Guinness World Record by gathering 357 people to weave a St. Brigid’s cross in St. Brigid’s Parish church at the same time. This record still stands

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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Glenroyal Hotel and Leisure Centre

The Glenroyal Hotel is a family-owned property located in the heart of Kildare in the ancient town of Maynooth. Our 4-Star property encompasses a traditional Irish welcome & a celebrated family atmosphere. Since 1995, The Glenroyal Hotel has been recognized as one of the best hotels in Kildare, priding ourselves on our customer service excellence. We understand that each of our guests have unique needs and requirements, we strive to ensure these are met & fulfilled to an exceptional standard.

The Osprey Hotel

The Osprey Hotel opened its doors in April 2004 and has weathered many changes over the past 19 years . We are currently owned and managed by PREM Group PREM Group is an International hotel and hospitality management company operating multiple businesses across Europe. Founded in Dublin in 1996, PREM have extensive experience and expertise across all sectors of hospitality. We employee 175 staff with a mix of full time and part time contracts . We are a great supporter of local employment and we enjoy supporting the students in transition year to gain experience in the work place from the local schools.

Palmerstown House and Estate

Palmerstown House Estate comprises of a spectacular Period residence, multi purposed clubhouse, an award winning 18 hole championship golf course and a walled garden with amphitheatre acoustic values, all resting on 900 acres within touching distance of Dublin. The Glorious Manor House which undertook a sympathetic and extensive recent refurbishment sits with the backdrop of the 10th Island green, while Sindons Bar and Restaurant boasts views of the 18th. The Manor House is available exclusively for Private Hire and can cater for Events and Weddings for up to 120 Guests and Corporate Events for up to 600.

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Visit our free museum housing a memorable collection of couture design, artefacts and fashion items that once belonged to some of the greatest style icons of modern times including Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Marilyn Monroe & many others. Immerse yourself in Hollywood glamour. Free admission.

Take a guided tour of the working factory floor and meet the people behind the traditional craft practiced at Newbridge Silverware since 1934. Learn about the time honoured processes and truelife stories at the heart of one of Ireland’s most well-known and treasured brands.

Browse through the complete range of much loved Irish designed products in our stylish showroom. Here you will find all of the collections on offer from our jewellery and giftware to homeware and tableware. Tax free shopping for eligible customers from outside of the EU.

A crusty homemade doorstop sandwich with a bowl of chunky soup, or a treat of artisan coffee and our in-house baked cake? This award winning café features freshly prepared local food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a sumptuous afternoon tea in a relaxed, stylish and friendly ambience.

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Best Emerging Business Annalee Delaney Photography

There’s two sides to the business- the family portrait studio and the commercial side Family portrait studio side includes maternity, newborn portraits, family portraits, communions, family gatherings and Christmas mini sessions. Commercial photography is ‘photography that helps to sell things’. My commercial work includes- professional headshots, creative product photography, food and venue, events, personal brand sessions for website & social media and beauty & advertising campaigns. I provide professional high quality timeless portraits and prints for families that they can cherish forever and I help businesses present themselves in the best possible light. When businesses invest in photography with me, the images help them to grow, become more visible online and stand apart from the competition

EVHACS

EVHACS is a trailblazing technology company. Our primary focus is on the innovative integration of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems with modern heating technology. Established with the mission to expedite the global transition to sustainable transportation, heating, and responsible energy consumption, our flagship offering is a state-of-the-art system that synergizes heat pumps with EV chargers. EVHACS aims to help solve the lack of charging infrastructure by repurposing air conditioning and heat pumps to have EV charges built in. The system is designed to balance the electrical loads of the two largest consumers of power in the 21st Century home —EV chargers and heat pumps—thereby contributing to grid stability.

One More Thing

OMT | One More Thing is an exceptional Irish brand founded in 2021 by Vivian Wong-McKendry. With an unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable living and gifting, we offer a unique range of tastefully designed and hand-tied floral products, meticulously crafted in our Co Kildare studio. Our creations showcase long-lasting botanical wonders that are perfect for gifting and home decoration. Our floral products feature real flowers and foliage carefully dried and preserved, ensuring their beauty and freshness for an average shelf life of 2 years or longer. These stunning creations require zero maintenance, allowing them to be enjoyed time and time again, making them an unforgettable and cherished gift

PsycReality

PsycReality is a health tech startup in the business of providing and developing Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence base solution for anxiety disorders such as public speaking, meeting new people, being in a crowded place, phobias of heights, spiders, flying, claustrophobia etc. PsycReality’s software is based on the principles of exposure therapy, a subset of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). PsycReality has developed and continues to further develop immersive virtual reality environments to provide effective evidence-based psychological treatments. Currently, PsycReality is in the process of launching the second version of its software with focus on Social Anxiety (Public Speaking, Exam Anxiety, Business Meeting, Bullying, ADHD).

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International Trade Irish Dog Foods

Irish Dog Foods (IDF) are a part of the Queally Group, Ireland’s largest privately owned agrifood business. IDF have been located in Kildare for the last 20 years and employ directly 320 personnel. The business began producing natural pet treats such as Pigs Ears but has developed a large range of dog treats from sausages, to chicken fillets and functional treats such as treats with inclusions to help dogs with mobility, all the way to vegan treats for dogs. IDF produce private label and branded treats for many of the top names in pet food and all the major retail chains both in Europe and North America

Kerry Group

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over 2 billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

Kildare Innovation Campus

Kildare Innovation Campus is Europe’s most advanced business campus which recently received planning permission from Kildare County Council. This enables the campus to further develop in three phases over the next 15 years. When completed, 60% of the campus will comprise innovation, new deeptech and science buildings, complementing the activity of existing users. The remaining 40% will provide buildings for ICT and data centre related activity. Over the coming years the campus will see the delivery of c. 72,000sqm of new science and technology space to facilitate deeptech, quantum computing, photonics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, med tech and for other research and innovation purposes.

Mongey Communications

Mongey Communications is a family-owned business, based in Kildare, which was established in 1986 by brothers David and Cyril Mongey. From its beginnings the business has grown and developed into a cutting-edge communications technology operation which now covers a wide range of products and services including Radio Communications, Audio Visual Equipment, Large LED Screens, CCTV Solutions & Access Control, Event Broadband & WiFi and Event Hire Solutions. Our knowhow comes from a wealth of experience stretching over 30 years in the design, sales, service and rental of a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment which is utilized to provide communications technology solutions to some of the most high-profile organisations within the public, commercial, industrial, retail and event sectors.

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Best Performing Small – Medium Business of the Year Barretstown

Barretstown is the largest and most established organisation in Ireland providing therapeutic recreation camps and programmes to children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. Situated in Ballymore Eustace, Kildare, the charity has supported over 100,000 children and their families since their establishment by Hollywood actor Paul Newman in 1994, modelled on his renowned Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut, USA. On average, over 50% of the children supported annually by Barretstown are affected by oncology and haematology related illnesses. This year alone, Barretstown will support over 17,000 children, up from 14,000 children in 2022, through the provision of research informed medically endorsed therapeutic camps and programmes in a series of fun-based activities for children and their families

RGN Electrical and Communications LTD

RGN Electrical & Communications Ltd was founded by Richard Nevin in 2019. Born and raised in Clane, Richard completed his apprenticeship and early career as an electrician before taking the opportunity to work on major projects with Tier 1 M&E companies in both Australia and Ireland. After forging a successful career in senior project management within just a few years, settling his young family back in Co. Kildare, whilst always watching the markets and industry trends, it was time to leave the security of working for others to put in place a long-held dream to start his own business. RGN specialise in the Commercial and Industrial sectors, working on new fitouts, theatres, new schools, large building upgrades, digital communications and modular builds.

T & I Fitouts

T&I Fitouts was established in 2010 in the midst of Ireland’s worst economic recession! We are now one of the leading contractors in Ireland in this specialist field working with clients such as Google, K2 Data Centres, Meta, Pinterest, OPW and The Westbury Hotel. We are at the forefront of all sectors of fit out, commercial office, retail, hospitality, public sector and data centres. We pride ourselves on our quality and reputation, winning 25 Awards for our work in the last 10 years, not only for quality but also sustainability, health & safety and innovation. A particular highlight was winning the Fit-Out Contractor of the Year at the recent Irish Construction Awards.

Walls to Workstations

Established in 1994, at Walls to Workstations we have partnered with leading Irish and global brands to provide industry leading interior solutions in glazing, furniture, flooring, and acoustics. Through our network of world-class partners, we have stood for the establishment of innovative and elective solutions, promoting smart, efficient, responsible, human-centered design. Thanks to our talented professionals, Walls to Workstations brings together the highest knowledge and skills in areas such as interior design, project and specifications management partitions, specific solutions for work, residential, and healthcare environments, and more. Overall, the company excels in providing a holistic support service from the conceptualisation of projects, the specification of the required solutions, of the final stage, in which the main contractors can take care of the final details and deliver successful projects for satisfied clients

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Best Performing Large Business of the Year Glenveagh Properties

As one of Ireland’s leading homebuilders, Glenveagh is focused on delivering high-quality homes across flourishing communities. We achieve quality and great accessibility to new homes by consistently innovating the way we plan, design and build. Supported by innovation and supply chain integration, Glenveagh is committed to opening access to sustainable high-quality homes to as many people as possible in flourishing communities across Ireland. We are focused on three core markets - suburban housing, urban apartments and partnerships with local authorities and state agencies. Glenveagh has significant operational capabilities with headcount increasing from 85 permanent employees at IPO in 2017, to over 420 employees today. Our operations span across a number of specialities including Construction, EHS, HR, IT, Sales, Marketing, Design and Planning.

Lifeline Ambulance Services

Lifeline Ambulance Services provide transport for hospital inpatients travelling from hospital to hospital for routine, scheduled and emergency tests and procedures. We have been treating and transporting an ever-increasing number of patients every year since 1998. Now twenty-five years later we are Irelands largest private ambulance service and second largest ambulance service in the State and number one provider to the HSE. We transported just over 20,000 patients in the past twelve months and travelled over 3.5 million Kilometres (KM). We operate from seven locations throughout the country and manage an average of 38 ambulances five days a week and 13 each day at weekends. In addition, we are the exclusive provider of and coordinator of transport of the organ transplant program.

MGS Ireland

MGS - providing excellence through integration of tooling, molding and automation technology. This is us in a nutshell but under the bonnet of that is so much more. An organisation built of 1 that grew to many, that started as a small tool shop and grew to compete with some of the world’s largest medtech and medical device manufacturers. We’ve built on our success to service multiple markets & locations - healthcare (our primary driver), automotive, consumer and electronics with sites in Northern and Southern US, Ireland, Brussels, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. MGS supplies vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities to our client market by designing, building and integrating sophisticated tools and automation technologies into manufacturing environments that deliver complex, high quality, high precision parts to our customers.

O’Brien Fine Foods

O’Brien Fine Foods (OBFF) is an intergenerational Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. First established in 2000 when Bill & Patricia O’Brien acquired the Brady Family brand from Ossie & Mary Brady, the business has expanded over the years to become the leading producer of cooked meats on the island of Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK. We specialise in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats and supply both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our three manufacturing sites in Timahoe Co. Kildare, Rathowen Co. Westmeath, and Leytonstone in London.

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Killashee Tasting Plate Starter Smoked Salmon & Crabmeat Roulade, Sesame Crust, Avocado Puree, Apple & Dill Dressing Mini Chicken & Wild Mushroom Tart, Pesto Dressing Whipped Goats Cheese, Hazelnuts, Beetroot Coulis, Micro Cress (1)(3)(4)(6)(7)(8)(10)(11)(14)

Slow Roasted Irish Beef Fillet Medallions, Roast Shallot & Celeriac Puree, Scallion Mash & Red Wine Jus (5)(10) Or Seared Fillet of Sea Bass, Mash Potato, Carrot & Ginger Puree, Micro Herbs, Salsa Verdi (4)(10)(14)

Served with a Selection of Vegetables & Potatoes (10) *** Killashee Assiette of Miniature of Dessert Please see your server for allergens *** Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee & Petit Fours (1)(10)

1) Eggs 2) Molluscs 3) Gluten 4) Sulphur Dioxide 5) Celery 6) Sesame Seeds 7) Mustard 8) Crustaceans 9) Lupin 10) Milk 11) Nuts 12) Soybeans 13) Peanut 14) Fish V) Vegetarian Option C) Coeliac Option

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Innovation in Business Hereworks

Hereworks provide a complete package that integrates all systems securely, which are fully maintained, giving the ability to view, access & control the building(s) services and environment to allow users to get on with their job. We ensure systems are not only communicating with one another but actively monitoring and adjusting settings to ensure that minimal energy is used while aiming for Carbon Neutrality and making the user experience as smooth as possible. Audio-Visual solutions include Video Conferencing, Video Walls, Digital Signage, Wayfinding systems, and much more. Whether a complete digital transformation or an update to existing systems, we design and implement a digital infrastructure that meets our client’s unique requirements to connect and inspire their people.

Mongey Communications

The Culinary Food Group

The Culinary Food Group, part of the Arrow Group, have been operating in Naas, Co. Kildare for over 25 years. Our heritage as a family run, agri-food business remains at the heart of what we do in producing the most innovative, sustainable, culinary food ingredients to the marketplace. What makes our ingredients different is our culinary approach, whereby our clean, natural stocks base (derived from local (our own farms in a lot of instances) quality assured bones, roasted, simmered, and combined with specially selected ingredients), delivers our unique flavour profile throughout our product portfolio of stocks, broths, sauces, pastes, flavoured butters, crumbs and pasta products.

Ventac

Ventac are the turn-key acoustic consultancy and solution experts, dedicated to providing the best in innovative noise control. The company has been in business since 1972 and offer the best in design and manufacturing to the international commercial vehicle and industrial sectors. Home to Ireland’s only innovation and acoustics laboratory, Ventac provides a unique service based on collaboration with their customers from a project’s inception to installation. The team are committed to delivering exceptional service and technical expertise, and their understanding of their customers’ needs ensures they continue to provide high performance acoustic solutions for every application.

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Excellence in the Community Intel Ireland

Intel Ireland’s Leixlip campus began operations in 1989. The facility is the largest private investment ever made in the history of the Irish State. Today, more than 4,500 people work at the campus in Leixlip.The Leixlip campus is home to a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility, which is a key location for production of Intel’s 14nm process technology. Ireland is also part of Intel’s global manufacturing site expansion plans. Construction activity began in 2019 on the multiyear project that will double the available manufacturing space in Ireland. Intel is investing €17 billion in this new fab development which will double the manufacturing capacity available in Ireland and enable the production of Intel 4 technology.

O’Brien Fine Foods

Naas Racecourse

Naas Racecourse was established in 1922 by a number of local businessmen and farmers. It was in June 1924 that the first official race meeting at Naas was held. The first race meeting included a number of flat, hurdle and steeplechase races. Naas Racecourse is now one of Irelands leading racecourses which holds race meetings up to 20 times per year and hosts flat and national hunt (jumps) racing. Naas Racecourse operates within the sports and entertainment industry. Naas Racecourse is known as the nursery to future champions in Irish flat and national hunt racing and has played host to some of Ireland’s finest racehorses including the great Mill House, Arkle, Danoli, Giants Causeway, Caravaggio, Sioux Nation and many more.

The Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh is steeped in Irish history. From its earliest days as a meeting place of Celtic kings and chieftains, to the modern day glamour and excitement of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, the Curragh is without a doubt the beating heart of Irish racing. From March to October, the cream of the crop descend on the Curragh to partake in or enjoy the spectacle of the five classic races as well as many more great races. The Curragh significantly contributes to the economy with a report by leading economist Jim Power in 2020 valuing the racecourse and associated thoroughbred training grounds at €100 million per year

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Excellence in Customer Service Malone and Co Accountants

Malone & Co. Accountants is a leading financial services firm based in Kildare and West Dublin. With a commitment to excellence and a proven track record of delivering comprehensive financial solutions, we serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs, business owners, and international companies seeking to establish a strong financial presence in Ireland.

Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse has become synonymous with Co. Kildare and is widely regarded as Ireland’s premier racecourse. Boasting a rich tradition and a colourful history dating back to when it was first established in the 1850’s, Punchestown has developed into one of Ireland’s finest sporting facilities which has become renowned both nationally and internationally as the Home of Irish Jump Racing. In 2018, Punchestown was successfully awarded the prestigious title of “Irish Racecourse of the Year” while in 2019 Punchestown ranked in the top 10 of the world’s greatest racecourses. Currently staging eighteen fixtures annually, the five-day Punchestown Festival takes centre stage at the end of April each year.

The K Club

The K Club is a smart country resort, tucked away in rustic Kildare yet just 30 minutes from the bustle of Dublin city and Dublin International Airport. A well-known brand within the luxury hotel market, The K Club is a 550-acre resort which consists of a 127-bedroom hotel, two self-catering lodges, six food & beverage outlets, two championship golf courses, a resort spa and a host of resort activities for guests to enjoy.

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Net Zero Achievement Ballymore Group

Ballymore is a leading property developer with a multi award-winning portfolio, featuring some of Europe’s largest urban development projects. Their projects are known for originality and a commitment to quality, aiming to establish new standards in design and architecture. Founded in Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, in 1982, Ballymore has spent over four decades pioneering new ideas. They prioritize quality of life and a connection to the arts and culture in their developments to create places with soul. In its first 20 years, Ballymore transformed from a small house builder in Kildare to one of Ireland’s largest homebuilders. Over the past five years, they have constructed more than 9,000 homes in the UK and Ireland, winning over 40 awards for their work.

Irish Dog Foods

Maynooth University

Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. Maynooth University is now acknowledged to be one of the leading young universities in the world, and in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings.

The Culinary Food Group

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Sustainable Development EVHACS

Intel Ireland

O’Brien Fine Foods

The Culinary Food Group

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Health and Wellbeing Barretstown

Flexsource

Flexsource, part of the CPL Group, is a leader in the provision of Innovative Workforce Solutions across Ireland, NI & the UK. Our team delivers innovative, world-class workforce management and recruitment solutions across a variety of Industrial, Technical, Catering, Aviation and Manufacturing industry sectors. We recently expanded into importing skills for our local clients from various international countries, utilising our Group’s network of over 50 office globally. We can deliver a single staffing assignment to multiple volume hiring assignments across Contingent, Contract, Managed Staffing and Permanent Resource requirements.

General Paints Group

Malone and Co Accountants

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Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages CLG.

An offshoot from the Conference in 1993 was the creation and organisation of Féile Bríde (Festival of Brigid). Féile Bríde has developed into an annual festival. The Féile attracts visitors from near and far. Now in its 31st year we look forward to delivering an exciting and eclectic programme of events to commemorate the

1500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid. Bookings are coming in from interested groups, national and international to participate in the celebrations. The programme of events will be published on the Solas Bhríde website www. solasbhride.ie in the coming weeks.

Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages CLG.

In 2023 to mark the new Public Holiday Solas Bhríde and Into Kildare launched a Global Pause for Peace Movement which sees the people of Kildare calling on people around the world to pause for peace for one minute at 12noon local time on St. Brigid’s day each year. A legacy for the future.

Today the centre is used by care groups and others with a similar ethos. We have strong links with community groups and local schools. In constant use are three hermitages where people come for ‘time out’. In 2022 Sr. Rita Minehan published an updated edition of Rekindling the Flame A Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of S. Brigid. Embracing the interconnectedness of all creation one of our major projects going forward is to create a Cosmic Garden in the grounds of the centre

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Business of the Year 2023 The Business of the Year will be a category award winner and has been selected by our independent judges. The judges select a company that have excelled in business in 2023. They look at areas that include but are not limited to growth, innovation, sustainable programmes initiated and community activity. This coveted award is one of the highlights of the evening.

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Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2023 Our final award to many is the “Main Event”. The elected Board of the Chamber debate and select an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to business in Kildare. Previous recipients of this prestigious award include Liam Queally ( Irish Dog Foods), Eamonn Sinnott (Intel Ireland), William Doyle (Newbridge Silverware), Stan McCarthy ( Kerry Group), Rose O’Loughlin (The Keadeen Hotel), Dick O’Sullivan (Punchestown Racecourse) and Kevin O’Connor ( Colourtrend)

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