HMcA Shortlisted at the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2026

We are delighted to share that Helen McAlinden has been shortlisted for Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer, sponsored by @anpostofficial, at the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2026.

The awards, sponsored by @ptsbireland, celebrate businesses across Ireland that champion the core Guaranteed Irish values of Positivity, Quality of Life, Enterprise and Inclusivity. This year’s ceremony took place at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre, bringing together Irish businesses from a wide range of sectors. Helen McAlinden is honoured to be named alongside fellow Irish fashion and accessories finalists Celtic Tweed, Edge Only, FéRí, McWilliam Bags and Noema James. 

Ahead of the ceremony, Edel Kinane of @tastemaker.ie caught up with attendees to see what they were wearing and to highlight Irish fashion and beauty in the room. We were delighted to see Helen McAlinden included in the conversation, with Edel wearing a Helen McAlinden shirt and skirt combination for the occasion, styled with jewellery by @edgeonly.

For us, this recognition is about more than fashion. It is a celebration of Irish design, local enterprise and the customers who continue to choose thoughtful, beautifully made pieces from Irish businesses.

Helen McAlinden has always been rooted in Dublin, with our Drury Street store at the heart of the brand. Every collection is designed with a focus on quality, longevity and ease of wear, creating clothes that feel considered rather than trend-led. Being shortlisted by Guaranteed Irish is a proud moment for the team and a reminder of why supporting Irish businesses matters.

The message from Guaranteed Irish is clear: support and choose Irish businesses whenever you can. Look out for the G.

Thank you to @guaranteed_irl, @tastemaker.ie, @ptsbireland and @anpostofficial for championing Irish business, fashion and design.