Welcome!

The Irish have long embraced and will continue to support family businesses in Ireland because they believe that all business is personal. On our small island, where everyone is just a schoolmate or relative away from knowing each other, relationships are considered a precious commodity. We value the familiarity and trust that comes from dealing with a family-run enterprise.

Following the incredible success of the 2026 Irish Family Business Awards in association with Goodbody, we want to extend our warmest congratulations to all our extraordinary winners and finalists. It was an honour to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and enduring legacy of family enterprises across the country at our gala at the spectacular Johnstown Estate. A special congratulations to Country Crest, Co. Dublin, for being named the Overall Family Business of the Year, and to Wipeout Limited, Co. Dublin, who proudly took home the Overall People’s Choice Award.

The awards will be returning next year to continue recognising the vital role family businesses play at the heart of the Irish economy. Stay tuned for updates on our 2027 programme, and thank you to everyone who made this year’s event a truly memorable occasion!