By Dan Walsh
A sustainable startup business from Enniscorthy is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses, having been announced as Wexford’s finalist for the National Enterprise Awards 2026, taking place on June 18th in the Mansion House, Dublin.
EcoKinly, an award-winning business that designs and markets a range of reusable nappies, period products and accessories, will represent the county at the prestigious national competition.
EcoKinly was founded by parent of two Kate Doyle, who was shocked by the scale of waste generated by disposable nappies — with over one million single use nappies sent to landfill or incineration in Ireland every day — as well as the financial burden they place on new parents.
Since establishing the business in 2025, Kate has already achieved significant progress with the EcoKinly brand, including a product with a patent pending. More information is available at http://www.ecokinly.com.
EcoKinly will now compete to represent Wexford at the National Enterprise Awards 2026.
The National Enterprise Awards are hosted annually by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Network, in association with Enterprise Ireland, and celebrate the achievements of small businesses across Ireland.
The competition will culminate on June 18th at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House, where the title of Ireland’s Enterprise of the Year will be awarded.
Cllr Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, said: “Wexford’s strong track record at the National Enterprise Awards is a testament to the county’s vibrant and dynamic small business community. In the past, businesses such as Sully and Juno and Professional Hair Labs have secured wins at the National Enterprise Awards. Kate Doyle, with her business EcoKinly, will once again be a formidable contender at the national finals.”
Breege Cosgrave, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development, added: “The National Enterprise Awards offer an exceptional platform for ambitious businesses to achieve national recognition. EcoKinly is an impressive earlystage business with an innovative, sustainable product and a clear business plan, and I expect Kate to be a very competitive candidate in this year’s awards.”
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