Here’s what happened at the 2026 Irish Made Awards.
The curtain has drawn on yet another successful year of the Irish Made Awards, proudly supported by Circle Club. This year was extra special for us as it marked ten years of the awards, with the theme ‘A decade of storytelling’ setting the tone for the night.
And in true Irish Made Awards fashion, many stories were told, shared and celebrated on the night. Held at The Johnstown Estate, County Meath and hosted by Muireann O’Connell, it brought together over 250 finalists, judges and sponsors for an evening of celebration.
A true gathering of some of the best creators, makers and brands in the country, the night was special from start to finish as guests entered the drinks reception to the sight of our collage celebrating ten years of the awards, taking a glimpse at the evolution of the night over the past decade. While mingling, the sound of Jeff Stanford’s typewriter clacking in the background filled the room as guests spoke with him to receive a bespoke on-the-spot poem about themselves or a topic of their choice.
Inside the room, as guests sat down to table gifts and goodie bags, a four-course meal made with local ingredients and in-between the winners being announced and spot prizes won, the room was treated to a special live performance from Tołü Makay. It was her cover of Sinead O’Connor’s Mandinka in particular that got the room moving as guests jumped to their feet and danced at the stage to the rendition.
Of course, the awards cannot be spoken about without mention of the outstanding style from all attendees. With so many creatives gathering under one roof, the room is a feast for the sartorial focused as many created their own outfits and wore creations from their own labels. Check out just some of our favourites below. Plus, Rasa Furlong won our Best Dressed prize on the night, wearing her own design from her label Handmade by Rasa, taking home a €1,000 beo gift card
Nicholas Mosse Pottery was crowned the Overall Winner on the night and businesses from across the country – Kerry, Dublin, Galway, Clare, Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary, Meath, Mayo and Longford, also scooped awards. Check out the full list of winners here.
For a visual glimpse into the night, check out the below gallery.
