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24 Nov 2025

Kilkenny entrepreneur named among All-Ireland Business Foundation's Top 5 Women in Business

Kilkenny's Brigid Walsh scoops honour for second consecutive year

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Brigid is the Senior Design Lead at Solar Precision

A Kilkenny businesswoman has been named among All-Ireland Business Foundation’s Top Five Women in Business.

Brigid Walsh CEng, Beng, MIEI a respected Kilkenny-based entrepreneur, has been named one in the top five for the second year in a row. This prestigious accolade recognises outstanding leadership and impact in Irish enterprise.

Brigid is the Senior Design Lead at Solar Precision, a solar PV engineering company headquartered in Kilkenny. In this role, she has been instrumental in advancing the company’s reputation for technical excellence and innovative solutions in renewable energy.

Her influence extends far beyond her professional role. Brigid is a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM and a committed mentor to emerging talent—particularly women pursuing careers in engineering and sustainability.
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“Being recognised among Ireland’s top women in business is an incredible honour,” said Brigid. “I hope this recognition inspires other women to pursue leadership roles in industries shaping our future.”

Her recognition reflects not only personal achievement but also the rising influence of women in driving Ireland’s green transition and business innovation.

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar Evolution are renewable energy professionals committed to a sustainable future that help commercial and industrial companies produce their own electricity, efficiently, reliably ,economically, that can offset your businesses carbon footprint. Company co-founder Brigid was also last year among 19 entrepreneurs honoured as a Trailblazer at the All-Ireland Business Summit.

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