Revealed: Michael Lyng Motors wins Business of the Year at Kilkenny Business Awards!

Michael Lyng Motors was named the 2024 Kilkenny Business of the Year at the prestigious Kilkenny Business Awards held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel last night, Saturday, November 23. 

Hosted by popular broadcaster Marty Whelan, the event brought together over 600 representatives of local enterprise, to celebrate success, innovation, and excellence across the county.

The overall Business of the Year was presented to Michael Lyng Motors by Therese Bourke from main sponsors Vhi. Michael Lyng Motors are a family-owned Ford and Hyundai dealership, committed to providing exceptional service for many years in Kilkenny.

The judges commended the business on its ethos of prioritising both customer and staff well-being and acknowledged it for its support with their local community. The prominent business is renowned for its commitment to quality and its longstanding position in local commerce.

Kilkenny Business Awards were presented to 20 outstanding local businesses during the gala event, as well as the President’s Award which went to Marian Flannery in recognition of her work on Festivals in Kilkenny and the Lifetime Achievement Award which went to Kathleen Leadbetter, from Jerpoint Glass.

President of the Chamber, Anne Barber; “It is a special privilege to be recognising the best of Kilkenny businesses. Winning aside, all shortlisted businesses should be proud of their tremendous achievements in getting through the rigorous judging process”.

Therese Bourke, Head of Customer Service at Vhi (main sponsor), commented; “Vhi is proud to be the title sponsor of the Kilkenny Business Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation within our local business community. As one of Kilkenny’s largest employers, and with 24 years in the county, we are committed to supporting both local enterprises and the broader community.

"These awards showcase the vital role businesses play in strengthening Kilkenny’s economy, and we commend the Kilkenny Chamber’s leadership. Congratulations to all finalists on their achievements and we wish them all continued success.”

Kilkenny Chamber’s chosen charity for 2024 was the Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre. CEO John Hurley paid tribute to the sponsors, who make the Awards possible, and thanked John Masterson, Fastlane Audio Visual, Mycrofilms, A Digital Medial Hub and the Lyrath Estate Hotel, the Chamber’s partners in the presentation of the night.