Ursula Kelly, Operations Director at Cormac Tagging and a FLIARA Ambassador in Ireland, has been honoured with the Established Businesswoman Award at the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2024 on September 27th in Kilkenny, Ireland. This recognition highlights her leadership, innovation, and dedication to the rural and agricultural sectors.
The Established Businesswoman category celebrates women who have successfully operated a business for more than three years, demonstrating growth and impact, and employing at least two people. Kelly, whose company provides animal tags for livestock, has grown Cormac Tagging into an internationally recognised company, supplying products across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Her leadership in creating sustainable and impactful business solutions has resonated not only in her industry but also within her local community.
Ursula Kelly’s success with Cormac Tagging reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing Ireland’s agricultural sector. “Winning this award is a recognition not just of my efforts but of my incredible team’s hard work and the support of our community. It’s an honour to represent the network of resilient women who are driving change in rural areas across Ireland,” said Kelly during the awards ceremony.
The Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards celebrate the resilience, leadership, and success of professional women across Ireland. With 17 local branch finals, winners like Kelly compete at the national level, evaluated by a panel of esteemed business experts. This award brings greater visibility to women in business, offering them a platform to reflect on their achievements, fine-tune their strategies, and prepare for future growth.
Ursula Kelly’s recognition at this national event underscores her ongoing contribution to both the Irish business landscape and the European agricultural sector. Through FLIARA, Ursula advocates for women leading sustainability-driven innovations in rural and farming communities, helping shape the future of rural Europe. As a business leader and FLIARA Ambassador, she continues to pave the way for other women aspiring to create sustainable, innovative solutions in their fields.