Guaranteed Irish Winners

Donore Credit Union named winners of Small Business of the Year at The Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026 – The 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, took place on March 5th at The Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Now in their fifth year, the annual awards shine a spotlight on Ireland’s leading businesses that are committed to supporting jobs, communities and provenance. Insomnia, Irish coffee chain, took home the prestigious - Business of the Year award, while the esteemed Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition Award 2026 was presented to President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns. 

Donore Credit Union is located in Dublin with 14 employees. Donore Credit Union is Ireland's First & Oldest credit union, serving 5,800 members.  The evening was hosted by Irish TV and radio personality Marty Whelan, who kept the crowd entertained with his personable style, warmth and well-known charm.

Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year

Winner: Donore Credit Union

A special highlight of the evening was Irish poet Stephen James Smith, who opened the ceremony by delivering a bespoke poem written for the occasion, reflecting on the history and mission of Guaranteed Irish. A Fashion and Beauty quarter added a glamorous touch to the evening where stylist Edel Kinnane chatted with guests on the green carpet, as attendees shared their glamorous looks and the Irish designers they chose to wear on the night.

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About Guaranteed Irish: 

The Guaranteed Irish symbol is the national symbol for trust. The licenced mark is awarded to businesses that support jobs, local communities, and are committed to Irish provenance, with a network of 2,500 member businesses, employing 150,000+ people across Ireland.