Abbeyfeale firm named Limerick winner in National Enterprise Awards
AN ABBEYFEALE agriculture company has won the local final of the National Enterprise Awards.
Cotter Agritech, which has developed equipment to help farmers herd sheep, was named winner of the Local Enterprise Office-backed scheme at a ceremony in the Engine’s Collaboration Centre at Cecil Street in the city centre.
Cotter Agritech is led by brothers Nick and Jack Cotter who were presented with their award by Metropolitan District leader, Cllr Olivia O’Sullivan and Helen Ryan, assistant head of enterprise at Limerick City and County Council.
Cotter Agritech will now go forward as Limerick's representative in the National Enterprise Awards which take place on Thursday, June 1 at Dublin’s Mansion House.
Other awards given at Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick’s annual ceremony were an innovation prize for Trackplan Software, which is based in Catherine Street in the city centre.
Pressed Flowers by Nell, Roches Street, took a sustainability award.
And best start-up went to The Cosmic Sweets which provides sweet treats to Sonas Health Foods in Newcastle West, the Urban Co-Op at Ballysimon Road in the city, and the Limerick Milk Market.
The National Enterprise competition is organised by Ireland's network of Leos to give recognition to the contribution of micro enterprises to the National Economy.
Mike O’Byrne of Leo Limerick said: "These awards provide a platform to local entrepreneurs to showcase their entrepreneurial achievements to a wider audience. The awards presented here today, give recognition to the individuals and businesses whose entrepreneurial vision and drive, create valuable employment in Limerick and are a vital component in the economic and social fabric of Limerick”.