Swinford firm win at National Enterprise Awards

A TECHNOLOGY business from Swinford has won a top award at the National Enterprise Awards.

Cubbie, representing Local Enterprise Office Mayo, scooped the Innovation Award at the national finals held in Dublin's Mansion House on Thursday evening.

Cubbie - founded by David McIntyre - manufacture the Cubbie Sensory Management System, which is a safe, comfortable and adaptable environment for people with a disability or special needs.

The safe space pre-empts sensory overload and allows the child or adult time to regulate.

Pictured at the awards ceremony is Padraic McElwee, chair of the network of Local Enterprise Offices, David McIntyre and Diane McIntyre of Cubbie, Joanne Grehan, Mayo County Council, Nicola Kennedy, Mayo LEO Mayo, Councillor Michael Smyth, cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council, and Minister Damien English Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail.