Ciara Fitzpatrick Named Finalist in Chambers Ireland Young Business Person of the Year Award 2026

We are delighted to share that Ciara Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge, Monasterevin has been announced as a finalist in the Young Business Person of the Year / Under 35 Award at the Chambers Ireland Awards 2026 in partnership with eir Business.

This national recognition highlights Ciara Fitzpatrick’s leadership and continued contribution to the growth and development of Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge, Monasterevin, while recognising the continued success of one of Kildare’s best-known family-run retail businesses.

Located in Monasterevin, County Kildare, Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge has continued to grow across retail, café and deli services while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience, local community support and quality service. As part of the next generation of the Fitzpatrick family business, Ciara has played an important role in supporting the continued development of the business and helping strengthen the customer experience at Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge.

Over recent years Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge has continued to invest in the overall retail offering, in-store experience and community-focused initiatives while serving customers in Monasterevin and throughout the surrounding Kildare area. Ciara’s involvement in this continued development has helped support both the growth of the business and the long-standing reputation the Fitzpatrick name is known for.

Being shortlisted for a Chambers Ireland award is a significant achievement and a proud milestone for Ciara, the Fitzpatrick family and the wider Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge team.

We are incredibly proud to see Ciara recognised nationally through the Chambers Ireland Awards 2026 and would like to congratulate all finalists.

We wish Ciara every success at the awards.