Celebrating local businesses and community engagement
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Amy and Emma Smyth collecting the Established Business Person of the Year award on behalf of their father, David Smyth.Image 2 of 16
Helen and Ben Dolan with the Joli Hair and Beauty team.Image 3 of 16
Lorraine McLaughlin, general manager Dovida Midlands, (second right) with colleagues, Shannen Geoghegan, Conor Watson and Aisling Doyle.Image 4 of 16
Mark Brady of Bravo Contracts with his wife Aine Brady.Image 5 of 16
David Corcoran and Richard Kelly, Soltec.Image 6 of 16
Proprietors of The Crossed Keys, Ronan Walsh and Nora Gilhooley with staff, Jacob Colton, Tommy Crowley, Karolina Adomavice, and Stacey Cooney.Image 7 of 16
Noel and Geraldine Kennedy, Oscars Restaurant.Image 8 of 16
Brian Pierson, Days Bazaar, with colleagues, Jeanette Hannon, Amy Boyce, Emma Murphy, Joanne Gill, Yvonne Ingham, and Tara and Eva McGlynn.Image 9 of 16
Colette Mulligan, Lindsay O’Callaghan, and Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, Vila Mullingar.Image 10 of 16
Hazel Behan and Christine O’Mahony, Éist – Saying No to Silence.Image 11 of 16
Robbie Murphy and Caroline McEntee, Cool Beans Coffee.Image 12 of 16
Pearl Brock, Priscilla Mangan, and Ruth Raleigh, Think Well Psychotherapy Clinic.Image 13 of 16
Maura Carey, Cherry Blossom Therapy, with Mullingar Chamber office manager Lauren Greg.Image 14 of 16
Joanne Reilly and Clodagh Murray, Castle Varagh Hotel.Image 15 of 16
Tom Allen, North Midlands Credit Union, receiving a special recognition award from Minister Robert Troy.Image 16 of 16
John Geoghegan, long serving member of the board of Mullingar Chamber, receiving a special recognition award from Minister Peter Burke.The Mullingar business community came together on Saturday November 15 for the Mullingar Chamber Awards 2025, a night celebrating local businesses and community engagement successes.
The evening began with a lively drinks reception, featuring music from Paul Lynch, before chamber president James Bourke, Minister Peter Burke, and Minister Robert Troy addressed the gathering.
MC Ronan Berry from the Midland 103 show Taking Care of Business guided guests through the night. Contributions to Mullingar Chamber were also acknowledged on the night, and long-serving members John Geoghegan and Thomas Flynn were recognised for their years of dedication to the workings of the chamber with special presentations. Additionally, Tom Allen of North Midlands Credit Union was honoured with a standing ovation for his contributions to Mullingar.
The awards recognised outstanding achievements across business, hospitality, retail, and community initiatives.
A particularly moving moment came when James Bourke announced that the Restaurant of the Year Award would be renamed ‘The Christy Maye Restaurant of the Year Award’, as a mark of respect to the late Christy and his contribution to the industry.
James spoke of how proud Christy was when the James Joyce Restaurant in the Greville Arms won the award last year, making this a truly fitting tribute to his legacy. The chamber team were delighted to have Christy’s daughter, Lee-Anne Maye, present on the night to present the award.