Irish business awards, sustainable clothing, food and wedding venues take centre stage
Guaranteed Irish Business Awards celebrate 50th anniversary in style
On Thursday, 21 March at The RDS, the third annual Guaranteed Irish Business Awards celebrated 50 years of supporting leading businesses that are committed to local communities and contribute to Ireland, its people, and its economy. Winners were announced at a Gala dinner in the RDS where 400 people enjoyed networking and celebrating their achievements over the past year.
Picking up the Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year award was Glenisk, who employ over 80 people across Ireland and contribute so generously to their community. The Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition Award for 2024 went to Dr. Maire Geoghegan-Quinn. Brid O’Connell, CEO Guaranteed Irish, said: “What a start to the year we have had, we have launched a Guaranteed Irish stamp and a new advertising campaign, “The Guarantee of Guaranteed Irish”, and we close out Q1 with this Gala event to celebrate with our members and to acknowledge the 50 years of Guaranteed Irish.”
Netflix commissions new TV series from Lisa McGee
Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee is set to have another hit on her hands with her latest project How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The new show follows the lives of three women and examines the themes of friendship, memory and what happens when life doesn’t turn out quite like you’d expected. The eight part series will start filming this summer and is being produced by Hat Trick Productions for Netflix.
Kerry-based apparel brand announces B-Corp certification
OUWEST Clothing is delighted to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation, making it the first Kerry founded brand – and second apparel brand in Ireland – to received this prestigious title. As a B Corp, it joins a global community of businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact and lead a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. OUTWEST Clothing is a sustainable apparel brand established in April 2022 by Rebecca Hoban and her partner Shane Finn. Visit outwestclothing.ie.
Luttrellstown Castle Resort wins at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024
Honoured for the second year running, Luttrellstown Castle was announced as Europe’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2024 at the World Travel Awards in Berlin. With this award under its belt, the luxurious estate stands a chance to win the ultimate industry accolade later in the year – the World’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort.
Independent Galway restaurant crowned ‘Best of Ireland’ at 10th annual Just Eat Awards
Galway restaurant Birdhouse was selected as Ireland’s best by pop up chef Nico Reynolds, TV chef and cookery tutor Erica Drum and restaurateur and author JP McMahon, who were enlisted by Just Eat to judge the ‘Best of Ireland’ category this year. Nico, JP, and Erica sampled a selection of dishes from each of the category finalists before declaring the winner, including Birdhouse’s signature dish, the ‘Tendie Dawg’, which is the restaurant’s unique take on the classic Irish chicken fillet roll. Visit just-eat.ie.
World’s Best Steak arrives at FIRE Steakhouse and Bar
Jack’s Creek Sirloin Steak, hailing from New South Wales, wowed the judges to gain the top prize at the World Steak Challenge with its full and robust tasting notes and melt in your mouth texture. And now you can taste it right here! The team at FIRE is honoured to be the only steakhouse in Ireland to host and serve the World’s Best Steak, available now at €90 per person for a limited time only. While you can enjoy this incredible meal on its own, served with delicious sides, Culinary Director at FIRE, Richie Wilson has also curated a mouth-watering set menu revolving around the winning steak.
Thérapie opens Ireland’s largest aesthetic clinic to date in Galway
Europe’s number one medical aesthetic clinic, Thérapie Clinic, has launched Ireland’s biggest aesthetic clinic to date, in Galway City. The clinic offers an extensive menu of treatments such as Doctor-led Cosmetic Injections, Advanced Skin Treatments including Potenza and HydraFacial, medical-grade Laser Hair Removal, Body Sculpting treatments such as EMSCULPT® and Coolsculpting and Pelvic Health treatment EMSELLA®. In true Thérapie Clinic fashion Free Consultations and incredible offers will be available for all treatments. Visit therapieclinic.com.
