Eamon named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur

A 28-year-old from Dublin has been named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur for his new parcel tracking company.

Xpreso co-founder Eamon Keane won the title and an investment of €50,000 at an awards ceremony yesterday. He also beat more than 1,000 other entries to win the best start-up award.

Dean Gammell from Co Westmeath won the best established business with add-on category, securing an investment of €30,000 for The Group System, which provides software to the hotel industry.