WaterWipes founder and owner of Boyne Valley Group named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Edward McCloskey wins overall award at gala at Powerscourt Hotel

Edward McCloskey, Founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group, celebrates being named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Overall Winner. Picture: Naoise Culhane

The founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group Edward McCloskey has been named the overall EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. 

Mr McCloskey received the award at the 28th annual gala held on Thursday night at Powerscourt Hotel, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. In addition to WaterWipes, he owns and leads Boyne Valley Group, a portfolio of well-known FMCG brands including household names such as Chivers, McDonnell’s, and Kinetica Sports Nutrition. His businesses employ more than 650 people and continue to expand internationally.