Leitrim company wins at National Enterprise awards
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Dromod Boxty, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Leitrim, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The awards, which took place virtually were broadcast online from the Mansion House in Dublin, are in their 22nd year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices.
Dromod Boxty, manufacture a range of homemade products including boxty, pancakes and potato bread from their base in Dromod took home the North West Regional award.
Joe Lowe, Head of Enterprise, said; “We are delighted that Dromod Boxty won the North West Regional award. This was a well deserved win as Aine has brought, what was a strong business to the next level, with her level of dedication, enthusiasm and vision for growth – LEO Leitrim are looking forward in continuing to support Dromod Boxty in the future.”
National award in the can for Mullingar
Updated / Thursday, 11 Feb 2021
23:43
Midlands Correspondent
Two young men from Mullingar, Co Westmeath have won the top prize at the National Enterprise Awards after setting up the largest craft beer canning plant in Europe in just four years.
Bevcraft was established by friends Ciarán Gorman and Darren Fenton after Darren returned from living in Japan with the aim of creating an international business in his home town.
The company offers a mobile canning solution to craft beer companies across Ireland and also operates in five European countries, including Germany and the UK.
Bevcraft sends its mobile canning lines and crews into craft breweries to convert tanks of craft beer into cans, ready for supermarket shelves and off-licences.
Westmeath craft beer canning company wins top prize
Updated / Thursday, 11 Feb 2021
19:50
Darren Fenton and Ciarán Gorman, Bevcraft Founders
Bevcraft, a Westmeath mobile canning company has taken the top prize at this year s National Enterprise Awards, which took place virtually this evening.
The awards which are run by the Local Enterprise Offices are in their 22nd year and recognise the achievements of small businesses.
The Minister of State for business, employment and retail, Damien English made the announcement from the Mansion House in Dublin which was broadcast live online, with the 30 finalists watching from around the country.
Bevcraft
Bevcraft was set up by friends Darren Fenton and Ciarán Gorman with the aim of creating an international business in their home town of Mullingar.
Two local businesses have been recognised at last night’s national enterprise awards. Taking place virtually this year, the competition is run by Local Enterprise Offices across the country. The awards celebrate small businesses and include awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation. Dromod Boxty in Leitrim took home the North-West Regional Award While […]