'Very proud': Longford and Carrick on Shannon Estate Agent wins national Award

Leal Ignatius Head of International from Hamptons - Fintan McGill, Owner DNG McGill - Keith Lowe, DNG Chief Executiveplaceholder image
Leal Ignatius Head of International from Hamptons - Fintan McGill, Owner DNG McGill - Keith Lowe, DNG Chief Executive | Longford Leader

The recent event took place at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Thursday, October 15 and it brought together more than 150 delegates representing 82 DNG offices from across Ireland.

Longford and Carrick on Shannon estate agent DNG McGill has been named DNG Branch of the Year 2026 - Border Region at the DNG National Awards ceremony.

The recent event took place at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Thursday, October 15 and it brought together more than 150 delegates representing 82 DNG offices from across Ireland.

Ahead of the awards ceremony, delegates heard from a range of speakers on key issues shaping the property sector and the wider business landscape, including the Irish property market, emerging technology, cybersecurity and AI, and their impact on how businesses operate and grow.

Contributions from The Irish Times, PrepayPower, DNG Financial Services, MKIG, Hamptons International and Currencies Direct brought together expertise across business, finance, insurance, world property, and banking.

Some of Europe’s most prominent property technology leaders were also present with representatives from Giraffe360, Acaboom, Reapit, Realforce and MediaPro.

Established in 2000 by Fintan McGill, DNG McGill is one of Leitrim and Longford’s most impressive estate agents and bring an unrivalled depth of local market knowledge and experience.

DNG McGill Managing Director Fintan McGill, who received the award from Leal Ignatius of Hamptons international, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive this award. It’s a real reflection of the hard work and commitment of the whole team at DNG McGill and of the support we receive from our clients and local community.

“We’re very proud to represent DNG in the Border region, and it’s great to have the team’s efforts recognised in this way,” he added.

The DNG National Awards serves as a platform to showcase the achievements of individuals and offices who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their respective roles, driving innovation and success throughout the company’s franchise business.

From exceptional customer service to exemplary leadership, each award category celebrates the diverse talents and contributions of individuals across the DNG Network.

Speaking at the awards, Niamh Comber, Head of DNG Nationwide said: “We are delighted to continue DNG’s long-standing association with The Curragh as title sponsor of its October race day. With more than 80 DNG offices across Ireland, being part of the communities we serve is greatly important to us.

The Curragh is a fantastic venue with ease of access from across Ireland and provides the perfect setting to bring our network together. We enjoyed another great day of racing and celebrating with our colleagues, clients and guests.”

As title sponsor of the October race day, DNG also sponsored three individual races on the card.

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