160 Businesses Receive Prestigious GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann Awards

Full list of winners below!

This year, 160 businesses received GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann recognition awards in, the highest number yet! More than 270 representatives from the business sector came together at the awards ceremony organised by Glór na nGael in Croke Park on 17 November 2025 to celebrate businesses that put the Irish language at the heart of their work, and/or that provide a level of service through Irish to their customers.

Speaking at the ceremony, Daithí Ó Sé, guest of honour at the event, said that Irish is an added value for businesses:
“As I travel around the country I see GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann plaques displayed in businesses which indicates the importance the language has for them and for their businesses.”

GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann is a recognition scheme that awards Bronze, Silver or Gold status to companies based on their achievements in one category, in two categories, or in all of the following categories: (1) Signage, (2) Branding and Marketing, and (3) Service in Irish. The plaque they receive will be on display as a clear indicator to customers of the level and type of service through Irish that they can expect.

According to the scheme manager, Frainc Mac Cionnaith, Enterprise and Business Development Manager with Glór na nGael, he was very pleased that more than 230 businesses were registered with GRADAIM this year.
“These businesses understand the central role our language plays in the culture and identity of the country. They understand that Irish provides a unique competitive advantage that attracts customers, and the number of businesses making use of that opportunity is constantly increasing.

“This approach is not only a celebration of our cultural heritage, it is also completely in line with good business practice.”

Two separate Fiontraí Óg – Young Entrepreneur awards are presented at the GRADAIM ceremony to young individuals/groups who show an entrepreneurial flair with Irish. This year the ‘Eco-Paws’ group, Danielle Ní Fhearraigh, Molly Nic Giolla Chomhaill, Fia Nic Giolla Chomhaill and Brianna Ní Fhearraigh from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal, won the award in the 12–18 category, and Aoife Nic Gabhann, who is putting Irish to the fore in McCague’s Bar, An Bhothach, in Co. Mhuineacháin, won the award in the 18–21 category.

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the businesses and to the Fiontraithe Óga that received GRADAIM this year.” said Mac Cionnaith.

“During the judging process in September, we saw the valuable work these companies are doing on behalf of the Irish language. I am very pleased that these efforts are being recognised at a national level. The number of businesses taking part this year is a source of pride and shows the high standard of service through Irish that is available, a standard that is going from strength to strength year on year.”

Gradaim Gnó na hÉireann was launched in 2021 and is run by Glór na nGael. It covers the entire island. Businesses can find full information about the scheme at www.glornangael.ie/gradaim.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Recipients of 3 Gold Medals 2025

An Caifé Gaelach, Coiste Gaeloideachais Chromghlinne, Contae Aontroma
An tÁisaonad, Contae Aontroma
Anam – Caifé na Carraige, Contae Aontroma
Aon Scéal? Café, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
Aonach Mhacha, Contae Ard Mhacha
Caifé na Mara, Contae an Dúin
Cape Clear Ferries, Contae Chorcaí
CDP na Rosann, Contae Dhún na nGall
Cooke’s Caife, Contae na Gaillimhe
Crolly Distillery Visitors’ Experience, Contae Dhún na nGall
Dréimire Teoranta, Contae na Gaillimhe
Gnó na nÓg, Contae Aontroma
Léim an tSionnaigh, Contae Thír Eoghain
Linn snámh Chúil Aodha, Contae Chorcaí
Macha Media, Contae Ard Mhacha
Mara Duit, Contae Dhún na nGall
Nós, Contae Aontroma
Oileán I.T., Contae na Gaillimhe
Raidió Fáilte, Contae Aontroma
Siopa Ráth Chairn, Contae na Mí
Snasta Teoranta, Contae Loch Garman
SúilSiar Teoranta, Contae Cheatharlach
Sully & Juno, Contae Loch Garman
The Gaeilge Gúrú, Contae Chiarraí

GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann medal winners 2025

Abbey Leaba agus Bricfeasta, Contae Dhoire
Absolute Organic Wine Limited, Contae Dhoire
Aislann Chill Chartha CTR, Contae Dhún na nGall
An Clachán, Gleann Cholm Cille, Contae Dhún na nGall
An Crúiscín Lán, Contae Chorcaí
An Gailearaí, Dhún na nGall Contae Dhún na nGall
An Muileann Teo. t/a The Mills Inn, Contae Chorcaí
An Páipéar, Contae na Mí
An Siopa Beag, Contae Chorcaí
An Stiúideo le Tigh Nic Aodhagáin, Contae Chiarraí
Anam Grá, Contae na Gaillimhe
Aoife Dowd Artist, Contae na Gaillimhe
Ballycastle Trad Trail – Turas Cheoil Traidisiúnta Baile an Chaistil, Contae Aontroma
Ballycotton 1851, Contae Chorcaí
Base Dingle, Contae Chiarraí
Bia Loch Lao, Contae Aontroma
Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks, Contae na Gaillimhe
Bláthú Yoga & Wellbeing/ Bláthú Ióga & Folláine, Contae Ard Mhacha
Bréidín na Bóinne, Contae na Mí
Brian de Staic Teo., Contae Chiarraí
Cadhcáil Chill Chartha, Contae Dhún na nGall
Caifé Cheann Cuain, Contae Dhún na nGall
Caifé Mhacha, Contae Ard Mhacha
Cairde na Cille CIC, Contae Aontroma
Cara Credit Union, An Baile Dubh Contae, Chiarraí
Cara Credit Union, Ceann an Tóchar, Contae Chiarraí
Cara Credit Union, Cill Orglan, Contae Chiarraí
Cara Credit Union, Oileán Ciarraí, Contae Chiarraí
Cara Credit Union, Trá Lí, Contae Chiarraí
Cara na nOileán Teo., Contae Dhún na nGall
Ceantalaí Mhic Giolla Bhríde, Contae Dhún na nGall
Cladaí Dhún na nGall Teo., Contae Dhún na nGall
Clifden Bike Shop, Contae na Gaillimhe
Clinic Cois Abhainn, Contae Chiarraí
Cló Cholmcille, Contae Dhoire
Coimicí Gael, Contae an Chláir
Coláiste UISCE, Contae Mhaigh Eo
Comhar Creidmheasa Leitir Ceanainn, Contae Dhún na nGall
Connemara Healing, Contae na Gaillimhe
Crann Beatha, Contae Dhoire
Creggan Enterprises Limited/Ráth Mór, Contae Dhoire
Cronin’s Bar & Cafe, Contae Chorcaí
Crua Earraí Mhic Suibhne, Contae Dhún na nGall
Cuisle Designs, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
Custy’s Traditional Music Shop, Contae an Chláir
Deasy’s Careplus Pharmacy, Baile Mhic Íre, Contae Chorcaí
Dingle Benners Hotel, Contae Chiarraí
Dingle Doc, Contae Chiarraí
Dingle Gold Smith A.J. Bácaéir Teo. Gaibhne Óir Chorca Dhuibhne, Contae Chiarraí
Donegal Copper Craft, Contae Dhún na nGall
Draíocht Drop, Contae Phort Láirge
Drioglann Uisce Beatha Dhaingean Uí Chúis, Contae Chiarraí
Drumsheeny Dexter, Contae Mhuineacháin
DUINE, Contae na Gaillimhe
Ealaín Iarthar na hÉireann, Contae na Gaillimhe
Eimear.ie, Contae Cheatharlach
Farhad Ó Néill Sculpture, Contae Aontroma
Finishing Touch Decor/ Maisiú Dlaoi Mhullaigh, Contae Ard Mhacha
Fiona Harrington, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
Focail Framed, Contae Mhuineacháin
Folláin Teo., Contae Chorcaí
Foras na bhFocal, Contae na Mí
Friels Bar & Restaurant, Contae Dhoire
Fuiseog, Contae Chill Mhantáin
Glamping Rann na Feirste, Contae Dhún na nGall
Glanmore Foods, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
Griangrafadóireacht Inis Oírr, Contae na Gaillimhe
Hubtec – The Cope, An Clochán Liath Contae Dhún na nGall
Iarthar, Contae na Gaillimhe
Jackie Folan Limited, Contae na Gaillimhe
Kelly Hood- Art with a Heart, Contae Chill Mhantáin
Lee Valley Walking, Contae Chorcaí
Lindsay Martin Fenlon, Chartered Physiotherapist Contae Chill Dara
Lon Dú Artisan Bathing Range, Contae Dhún na nGall
Maan Made, Contae na Gaillimhe
Mac Domhnaill Dental, Contae Chiarraí
Man of Aran Crafts Ltd., Contae na Gaillimhe
Mara Beo Teo., Contae Chiarraí
Maratacht Teo., Contae Chorcaí
Mary’s Chipper, Contae Chorcaí
McHugh Accounting & Consultancy, Contae Phort Láirge
Meon Eile, Contae Aontroma
Movies@ Cinemas, Contae Phort Láirge
Neylon’s Pharmacy, Contae na Gaillimhe
Nine Arrow, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
No. 9 Market Square, Contae Dhún na nGall
Ó Murchú’s Cill na Martra, Contae Chorcaí
Once Upon a Toy, Contae Chiarraí
Ósta Café & Wine Bar, Contae Shligigh
Óstán Mhic Suibhne, Contae Dhún na nGall
Ostán na Sceilige, Contae Chiarraí
Paddy’s Bike Shop Dingle, Contae Chiarraí
Pádraig Ó Flannabhra, Contae Thiobraid Árann
Prints of Ireland/Priontaí na hÉireann, Baile Átha Cliath
Quentin Reynolds, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath
Rafferty’s Cúchulainn Bar, Contae Ard Mhacha
Réalt na Maidne T/A. The Arranmore Ferry, Contae Dhún na nGall
Róisín Ridge Fitness, Contae na Gaillimhe
Rúnda Coffee Stop, Contae na Gaillimhe
Sána na Mara, Contae Chorcaí
Sarah Lorraine Ireland, Contae Dhún na nGall
Sásta by the River, Contae Chill Dara
Scéal Eile Books, Contae an Chláir
Scoil Rince Forristal/The Forristal School of Dance, Contae Dhún na nGall
Seán Ó Súilleabháin & Co., Contae Chiarraí
Seán Óg’s, Contae Dhún na nGall
Siopa Ceird Chléire, Contae Chorcaí
Siopa Uí Dhuinnín Day to Day, Contae Chorcaí
Siopa XL Joe Ó Gallchóir, Contae Dhún na nGall
Snáth Dhún na nGall Teoranta/Donegal Yarns, Contae Dhún na nGall
Spar Ollmhargadh Uí Shíthigh, Contae Chiarraí
Spleodar, Contae na Gaillimhe
Spóirt Uisce na Carraige Finne, Contae Dhún na nGall
Spraoi agus Sport, Contae Dhún na nGall
Stáisiún Sheirbhis Bhreathnach Teo., Contae na Gaillimhe
Suil Eile Space, Contae na Gaillimhe
Teach an Cheoil B&B, Contae Aontroma
Teach Danny Minnie, Bialann, Lóistín, Tábhairne, Contae Dhún na nGall
Teach John Joe, Contae Dhún na nGall
Teach Nan Phaidí, Contae na Gaillimhe
Teach Owenie Bán, Contae Dhún na nGall
Teach Phaidí Óig, Contae Dhún na nGall
Teach Thomáis (Siopa Leabhair), Contae Dhún na nGall
The Cope Siopa Grósaera, An Clochán Liath, Contae Dhún na nGall
The Cope Siopa Illrannach, An Clochán Liath, Contae Dhún na nGall
The Cope, An Fál Carrach, Contae Dhún na nGall
The Cope, Anagaire, Contae Dhún na nGall
The Kitchen, Contae Dhún na nGall
The Record Break Café, Contae an Chláir
The Rose and Crown, Contae Aontroma
Tí Mhadáin, Contae Aontroma
Tig na Trá, Contae Chiarraí
Tigh Mhic Thaidhg/McCague’s Bar, Contae Mhuineacháin
Tigh Uí Scanaill, Contae Chorcaí
Tonn na Beatha Dance and Wellness, Contae Dhún na nGall
Wild Sióg, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath