EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland

This day last week, our 2025 finalists took the stage at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Gala Awards, representing the very best in entrepreneurship across each category 🙌 We are now coming to the end of the year, but this is only the start of a wonderful alumni journey for these finalists 💫 #EOYIreland2025 #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence Thank you to our sponsors Julius Baer, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and our media partners Newstalk and The Irish Times Alan Doyle Eoin Cluskey Eddie Dillon Laura Dowling Caitriona Ryan Nicola Ralph Liam Dunne Aidan O'Shea Hilary O'Shea Aine Kennedy Karl Fitzpatrick Derek Foley Butler, FCA James Kelly William McColgan Larry Bass Gary Lavin Donnchadh Campbell Conor Buckley Seamus Fahey Brian McGrath Martin Tierney David Corcoran Edward McCloskey Brendan Noud Des V. Anderson Roger Wallace, Eimear McCrann, Anne-Marie Butler, Katie Donnelly, Gillian Ladden, Ella Cooley

Sustainability matters now more than ever 🌍 Since 2022, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme has proudly recognised finalists who are driving meaningful change in environmental sustainability through their businesses. This year, we’re delighted to present this recognition to David Corcoran, CEO of Soltec (Ireland) Ltd🏆 Soltec specialises in hazardous waste recycling and plays a vital role in advancing the circular economy♻️ Congratulations David, on your outstanding contribution to a more sustainable future!👏 Thank you to our sponsors Julius Baer, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and our media partners Newstalk and The Irish Times #EOYIreland2025 #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence Roger Wallace Eimear McCrann Anne-Marie Butler Katie Donnelly Gillian Ladden Ella Cooley

Congratulations to Edward McCloskey of WaterWipes, who won the international category and overall award at the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland Gala Awards last Thursday🏆 What started as one father’s idea has grown into a global baby care brand trusted by millions. In just 15 years, Edward transformed a moment of curiosity into WaterWipes. This recognition is a testament to Edward’s vision, determination, and ability to turn innovation into impact on a global scale🚀 Watch the video below to relive the moment Edward claimed both titles at the Gala Awards! Thank you to our sponsors Julius Baer, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and our media partners Newstalk and The Irish Times #EOYIreland2025 #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence Roger Wallace Eimear McCrann Anne-Marie Butler Katie Donnelly Gillian Ladden Ella Cooley

Each year, we present the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Special Award to an individual whose impact on Irish business and society is truly enduring. This year, we were honoured to recognise one of our past EOY winners, a world-class entrepreneur and transformative philanthropist, Denis O’Brien🏆 Thank you, Denis, not only for your continued support of our programme, but for your unwavering commitment to Irish entrepreneurship and the life-changing philanthropic work you lead across the globe🌍 🎥 Watch this video to hear reflections from leading voices in Irish business and culture, and Denis’s reaction on the night.

💡This is the future From the age of 9, James Kelly knew his passion for steel🔩 He's now taking designs from the drawing board to the factory floor and turning year-long builds into 6-week projects at LMH Engineering Ireland.🏭 Don't miss his incredible journey on Episode 3 of The Entrepreneurs! Tune in Monday, 17 November at 8PM on RTE One & RTÉ Player🎥 #TheEntrepreneurs #EOYIreland2025 #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence Roger Wallace Eimear McCrann Anne-Marie Butler Katie Donnelly Gillian Ladden Ella Cooley Loosehorse Ltd Fabry Páez

💡Three more inspiring stories are coming your way! Tune in to Episode 3 of The Entrepreneurs tonight at 8pm on RTÉ One or stream on RTÉ Player 📺 https://lnkd.in/e7nfzwFe Discover how bold ideas became thriving businesses in this episode, spotlighting more of this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists - James Kelly, Caitriona Ryan & Nicola Ralph, and William McColgan👏 LMH Engineering Ireland. Institute of Dermatologists McColgans #TheEntrepreneurs #EOYIreland2025 #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence Roger Wallace Eimear McCrann Anne-Marie Butler Katie Donnelly Gillian Ladden Ella Cooley Loosehorse Ltd Fabry Páez