Waterford whiskey bottler amongst National Enterprise Awards finalists

Eight firms from Munster in final, which takes place in the Mansion House in Dublin on June 2

Finalists in the National Enterprise Awards Tom Draths of O’Connell Whiskey in Waterford; Ann Rudden, Founder of Áines Chocolates, Cavan; and John Brennan, CEO of Blakes Always Organic in Leitrim.

The 31 finalists for this year's National Enterprise Awards have been announced, with eight firms from Munster taking part.

The companies have already been selected by their Local Enterprise Office (LEOs) and cover a wide range of sectors and industries. The national awards are now in their 23rd year and the winner will be announced on June 2 at the Mansion House in Dublin.