LIMERICK’S leading businesswomen were honoured at an awards ceremony, which also chose leaders to represent the city and county in the national Network Ireland awards.
The Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025 was held at the Clayton Hotel Limerick.
The event, attended by nearly 100 guests, was hosted by Network Ireland Limerick President and renowned soprano, Eve Stafford.
Special guest on the night was Mayor John Moran, who commended the finalists on their achievements and highlighted the importance of supporting local enterprise and leadership, as well as Network Ireland national representatives Joan Walsh from the Cork branch and national vice president designate.
Emma Wilson (national awards coordinator and 2022 Limerick branch president) was also in attendance, showing strong support for Limerick’s business community on the national stage.
With 38 exceptional finalists across eight categories, the event highlighted the talent, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit alive in Limerick today.
Seven branch winners will now represent Limerick at the Network Ireland National Awards this September.
Awards on the night went to Eimear Dwan (Highly Commended Employee Rising Star), Stacy Franklin of Kanso (Emerging Businesswoman), Michelle Daly Hayes of The Launch Agency (Solo Businesswoman), Róisín Buckley of Piquant (Established Businesswoman), Katie Brennan of 101 O’Connell Street (Employee Shining Star), Celine Gill of Style at No.5 (Creative Professional), Fionnuala Ward (STEM Professional), and Denise O’Brien of O’Brien Learning Solutions (Networker of the Year).
