GLITTERING AWARDS AS 600 ATTEND

The Carrickdale Hotel was the place to be last Saturday night when Dundalk Chamber of Commerce hosted the Louth Business Awards 2017.

This glittering, black tie event is now the Business event of the year and a highlight in the social calendar in Dundalk.

A sell out crowd compromising of business leaders, local politicians and dignitaries suggested this really was the event to be with over 600 guests on the night. Tickets are always at a premium for this occasion and this was the largest number of bookings ever for this fantastic networking event.

Local Soprano Sarah McCourt entertained guests during the reception. Mizu Health & Beauty sponsored Best Dressed Lady while Tony McDonnell Menswear sponsored the Best Dressed Gent.

It really was a glamorous occasion with beautiful dresses and accessories. The staff of the Carrickdale Hotel pulled out all the stops to make it a night to be remembered. Local company Wow Wow weddings supplied a photo booth on the night and patrons had a fantastic time getting fun photos with plenty of props.

MC for the night was Michael Duffy who provided the rapport with the audience and the finalists.

The band on the night was Sugartown Road and they got all the audience up from the very first number and made sure the crowd were entertained until the early hours with a brilliant selection of songs. The dance floor was packed to capacity the whole night and local businesses donated fantastic spot prizes also which really added to the occasion.

The highlight of the night was the Lifetime Award sponsored by PayPal. This was won by Michael McArdle of McArdle Skeath.

Best Dressed Lady sponsored by Mizu Health and Beauty was won by Deirdre Deacon.

Best Dressed Gent sponsored by Tony McDonnell Menswear was won by Nicholas Ganu.

Michael Gaynor President Dundalk Chamber ‘was delighted with the attendance, there are not many occasions where you can get so many members of the business community under the one roof and these awards provide that. All these companies here tonight are winners in their own field and this is a great opportunity to recognize them.

Lifetime Award includes Laura Morgan Walsh PayPal, winner Michael McArdle of McArdle Skeath, Lilly McArdle and Michael Gaynor President Dundalk Chamber.

Environmental Award, Michael McArdle of McArdle Skeath, Karen McDermott Matthews.ie., Alan McKenna Climote, Zuzana Foley Recruitment Plus, winner Steve Bryant The Authentic Food Company, Tara Callaghan The Imperial Hotel, Ray Duignan Leinster...

Tourism award includes: Paul Hayes An Tain Theatre, Jill Steeples Dundalk Tennis & Badminton Club, Michael Gaynor Dundalk Chamber, winner Cliff Wayneberg Walking Holiday Ireland, Emma Meehan Dundalk Stadium and Ross Kenny of Boyne Boats.

Best customer service in the retail sector includes Christopher Conlon of Conlons Food Hall, Michael Gaynor Dundalk Chamber, Orla Hayes Carrickdale Hotel, winner Anne McEntegart of Smyths Life Pharmacy and Brendan Marmion of Brendan Marmion Paint &...

Best dressed gent Michael Gaynor with Ana McDonnell and winner Nicolas Gagneux.

Best dressed lady winner Deirdre Deagon with Michael Gaynor Dundalk Chamber and Linda Stewart Mizu.