Kilkenny business wins big at this year's National Enterprise Awards
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Shane Doherty and his business, Huwmo Limited, were awarded the South-East regional title at the National Enterprise Awards
Huwmo Limited, with the support of Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards.
The awards, now in their 26th year, are organised annually by the Local Enterprise Offices and were held in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin.
Shane Doherty and his business, Huwmo Limited, were awarded the South-East regional title.
Huwmo is a SaaS platform helping independent hotels optimise pricing, fill empty rooms and earn commission. Huwmo is owned and managed by founder Shane Doherty and co-founder Micheál Dunne.
In acknowledging the success, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Cllr. Mary Hilda Cavanagh said that “small businesses are at the heart of our communities” and stated that entrepreneurs like Shane and Micheál are great examples of how, identified challenges can be turned into opportunities and successful businesses addressing the needs and offering appropriate solutions.”
Aileen McGrath, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny said that Huwmo Limited “is an exciting and innovative solution to a significant pain point for independent hotels and has the potential to disrupt the market place in this space.”
“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by Shane and Micheál over the last year and we look forward to continuing to work with them into the future,” she added.
The National Enterprise Awards are one of a number of initiatives that the Local Enterprise Offices run, to foster entrepreneurship across the country.
The LEOs work with thousands of client companies across Ireland in a diverse range of sectors offering mentoring, training, expert advice and financial supports to small businesses.