The very best of local business was celebrated at the 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards last night.
Figures from across the local business community gathered to celebrate this year’s winners at the Mount Errigal Hotel.
Amongst the notable winners were John, Clive, and Caroline Alcorn from Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre, who claimed Business Person of the Year honours.
Eunan & Rachel McIntyre of Mac’s Deli were also the 2025 Hall of Fame award recipients.
At the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last are JImmy Stafford, Chamber President, Eunan & Rachel McIntyre, Mac’s Deli, Hall of Fame Award winners and Steve Frazer, City of Derry Airport. Photo Clive Wasson
All-in-all, awards were handed out across 14 categories, recognising the outstanding achievements of Letterkenny’s entrepreneurs.
Letterkenny Chamber President Jimmy Stafford addressing attendees at the awards last night highlighted the spirit and dedication each finalist displayed:
“Everyone shortlisted for the awards has shown their commitment to their business. This event celebrates the many achievements of our amazing business community in Letterkenny and the wider county and region. It is always fascinating to hear their stories and the passion that makes each business shine.”
Chamber President Jimmy Stafford speaking at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards 2025 in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson
Reflecting on EirGrid’s partnership with the awards EirGrid’s Head of Public Engagement, Sinead Dooley said:
“EirGrid is delighted to once again be supporting the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards.”
“Through our engagement with the Chamber, we have seen the dedication and innovation of businesses in Letterkenny and across Donegal. We have also seen how important and integral local businesses are to communities around the county.”
“Eirgrid is working to improve the electricity grid with our ‘Powering Up the North West’ programme. A stronger grid will not just help meet the increasing demand for electricity in the area, but it will also support a stronger regional economy which in turn supports thriving local communities.”
“As we progress with this work we are committed to continued engagement with the Chamber, local businesses and communities. EirGrid recognises the vital role that businesses will play in helping us to achieve a stronger and more sustainable electricity grid, and we look forward to continued engagement and conversations in the time ahead.”
“Our congratulations to all the nominees and winners at this year’s awards.”
The full list of 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards winners are below:
Award Winners & Highly Commended
Best Disability Inclusion Initiative sponsored by Optum;
Winner: Advocates for Personal Potential
Highly commended: Millennium Forum, Citadel Gymnastics
Excellence in Innovation sponsored by CoLab
Winner: PGIM Ireland
Highly Commended: Zinkworks, Nvolve Group
ShopLK Business Award sponsored by Dillons Hotel
Winner: Restex Bedding & Furniture
Highly Commended: Watson Hire, Headrush Hair & Beauty
Excellence in Marketing sponsored by PGIM;
Winner: Callaghan’s Electrical
Highly Commended: Rushe Fitness, Foy & Company
Best New Business sponsored by Highland Radio;
Winner: No.9 Market Square
Highly Commended: Circular Dress Collaborative, Brosef
Business Excellence Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland;
Winner: Boyle Construction
Highly Commended: Nomadic Foods, Maple Group
Excellence in Customer Service Award sponsored by Fresh Today
Winner: Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Highly Commended: Andrea Devins Opticians, Cosgroves Centra
Gnó le Gaeilge /Business Through Irish sponsored by Lionra Leitir Ceannain;
Winner: An Bomaite Ciúin / The Quiet Moment
Highly Commended: No.9 Market Square, Letterkenny Credit Union
Best Tourism Business sponsored by Donegal Airport;
Winner: The Crolly Distillery Visitors’ Experience
Highly Commended: Sliabh Liag Camping, Wild Atlantic Camp
Employee of the Year Sponsored by Donegal ETB;
Winner: Declan Durning
Highly Commended: Jacqui Halligan. KO Fitness, Niamh McDermott, The Postal Store, Rory McGrenra, Cosgrove’s Centra, Joe Gibbons, Fresh Today School Lunches
Sustainable Superstar sponsored by AIB;
Winner: C-BIO
Highly Commended: Circular Dress Collaborative, Maple Group
Workplace of the Year sponsored by Eirgrid;
Winner: FinTrU
Highly Commended: Source Civil, Forward Emphasis
Outstanding Small Business sponsored by PTSB
Winner: The Postal Store
Highly Commended: Bloem Coffee, Rushe Fitness
Young Business Person of the Year sponsored by TCS;
Winner: Sarah Gallagher, Sarah Lorraine Ireland
Highly Commended: Francie McGinley, Intensity Fitness, James Mollow Brosef. Coffee
Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Donegal County Council;
The award went to Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre – John, Clive, and Caroline Alcorn.
Hall of Fame Sponsored by City of Derry Airport;
The 2025 Hall of Fame recipient was Eunan & Rachel McIntyre, Mac’s Deli
Best of local business celebrated at 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards was last modified: November 8th, 2025 by Daniel Brennan