COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLINA - WESTERN PEOPLE (JUNE 24 EDITION)
Ballina’s Eilish Egan has been nominated for the finals of the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025. Eilish was selected for the national final by Network Ireland Mayo in the Creative Professional Category.
Eilish will join another Ballina-based finalist, Denise Munnelly of Great National Hotel, who captured the Mayo nomination for Employee Shining Star.
Eilish is the founder of VIP Weddings and Blossoms.ie. Based at Abbey Business Park, Ardnaree, she is an experienced wedding stylist and florist, motivated by creativity and passion for meaningful moments.
In its commendation, Network Ireland Mayo said that she “offers bespoke wedding design, home styling and heartfelt service that celebrates individuality, sustainability and the joy of human connection”.
Also representing Mayo this year will be Denise Munnelly of Great National Hotel Ballina. Denise, a native of Swinford, has been nominated by Network Ireland Mayo to contest the Employee Shining Star Award Category for her impressive skills in organising exceptional events, including weddings, and for her multi-tasking across sales, operations, social media and advertising.
Network Ireland is an organisation which supports the professional and personal development of women in business. It received almost 600 nominations across eight categories for this year’s awards, the highest ever number for the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards.
The national final will take place later this year, and the winners will be chosen by a panel of business experts. The judging panels will be looking for women who understand business, who are passionate about their business, and who show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them.
