Longford selects business for National Enterprise Awards Finals

The vibrancy of Longford's commercial community was acknowledged today as the county's Local Enterprise Office hosted their annual awards.

Overall winner for 2025, Willie Monaghan & Sons Limited, was selected to represent Longford at the 25th National Enterprise Awards Final in the Mansion House, Dublin, on Thursday, May 23, 2025.

Speaking at the ceremony Longford County Council Director of Services with responsibility for Enterprise, Michael Nevin, spoke of the quality of local enterprise: “Each of these businesses are key contributors to the economic growth and development of our county.

“It's an honour to work with small businesses, hear their stories, and help them work through the issues they have.”

Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Mark Casey, said: “It is great to see local industries going so well. That is what this is all about. I have to commend Michael and the LEO for all they do. Longford is one of the leading counties for getting local enterprises off the ground.”

The awards recognise and promote success stories of small business owners from all over the county. The National Finalists will compete for a prize fund of €53,000.

“These awards are an important part of Enterprise Week,” Council CEO, Paddy Mahon, “The LEO plays a vital role in helping small business plan, start, sustain and continue to grow. All the businesses here today have proved themselves and are models of sustainability. This is a great opportunity to recognise the excellence in Longford small businesses.”

Aside from the overall winner five local businesses were honoured at the awards. Maguire Hair & Beauty won out in the Lean Champion category; Waterfront Dental were crowned Digital Champion; O'Rourke Windows and Glass received the Green Champion award; Threads by Katie were announced as the Best Young Start Up; while the “Spirit of Longford” award went to PJ and Joan Donnellan of Donnellan Engineering in Lanesboro.