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Business scoops award at national ceremony

A Donegal business has been recognised at the National Enterprise Awards for the fourth year in a row.

Niche SSP won the Regional Award Northwest at the National Enterprise Awards.

It following wins by Seabound in 2025, Living Green in 2024 and Silver Strand Rope Works in 2023.

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An awards spokesperson said: “Niche SSP, supported by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, was among the winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, taking home the Regional Award North-west.

“The awards, now in their 26th year, took place at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin recently and are run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate excellence among Ireland’s small businesses.

“This marks the fourth consecutive year a Donegal business has been recognised at the National Enterprise Awards.

“Niche SSP is a 100 per cent export-oriented recruitment business based in Donegal that supplies the largest construction companies in the US with the top 10 per cent of preconstruction talent.

“The company focuses exclusively on preconstruction and estimating, using an AI-based CRM, a dedicated preconstruction Ppodcast and best-in-class training to better connect employers with high-quality estimators.

“Niche SSP was awarded the Best-Established Enterprise Award at the Donegal Enterprise Awards back in December 2025.”

Niche SSP won the Northwest Regional Award at the National Enterprise Awards in Dublin. Pictured at the event are: Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, Grace Korbel, Local Enterprise Office Donegal, Peter Burke, TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Ciara McGlynn, Niche Specialist Staffing Partners, Gareth McGlynn, Niche Specialist Staffing Partners and Brenda Hegarty, Local Enterprise Office Donegal.

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Ciara McGlynn of Niche SSP said: “We’re very proud to bring this award back to Donegal.

“It reflects the commitment and expertise of everyone involved in our business, as well as the strong support network available through the Local Enterprise Office Donegal.

“The fact that a Donegal company has now been recognised at these awards for four years in a row speaks volumes about the quality, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to thrive across the county.”

Grace Korbel, Acting Head of Enterprise Donegal, congratulated the team and said: “To see a Donegal business claim a national award for the fourth consecutive year is a wonderful achievement and a clear reflection of the strength of entrepreneurship across the county.

“Niche SSP’s success highlights the innovation, determination and excellence that continue to drive local businesses forward. We’re delighted for Ciara, Gareth and the team.

“It’s great to see them add to Donegal’s growing track record of success and it demonstrates that businesses from our region can compete and succeed at the very highest level.”

Established in 2014, the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) are an essential resource for entrepreneurs who are looking to start a business.

It is also invaluable to any small business that is looking for support or advice to help them grow.

LEO Donegal supports entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the county with a comprehensive range of services, including mentoring, training programmes, expert business advice and financial supports, helping companies to innovate, expand and compete in national and international markets.

For more information see the https://www.localenterprise.ie/donegal website.

For more information on the winners of the National Enterprise Awards, visit the https://www.localenterprise.ie/ website.

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