A County Tipperary based company has won a prestigious national award.
Ryan's Cleaning Event Specialists in Borrisoleigh have scooped the Environmental Sustainability award in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2012.
Pat Ryan's company services a diverse range of events from small one day shows to large week long events.
Among the events they have worked on in the past are the Oxygen Festival at Punchestown, the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the Papal visit to Birmingham.
Upcoming events for the company include the Balmoral Show in Belfast and at various London Olympic venues.
At present Ryan's Cleaning Event Specialists employ 15 people in Borrisoleigh with 60 full time jobs across Ireland with up to 400 part time posts at various times during the year.