Founding partners Cathal McLaughlin and Philip McGonigle said they were both stunned and delighted at scooping Start-up Business of the Year award 2015, at the first annual Buncrana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The MLMG Financial Brokers team gathered with a large crowd from across the peninsula at this inaugural awards ceremony, on Saturday the 14th November at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel .

Awards on the night included, Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Start-up Business of the Year, Young Business Person of the Year, Inishowen Business of the Year, Employee of the Year and the Community Award.

“As you can imagine we were delighted to be awarded the Start-up Business of the Year,” said Philip. “It is such an achievement for the team, and we were delighted to be recognised at such a prestigious occasion. We have put a lot of hard work and dedication into the business since it started up. We invested heavily to build a dedicated team who work tirelessly with passion and commitment to help our clients achieve their financial goals.”

“We have received a huge response from individuals and businesses and to date all the feedback has been very positive. Our wish is to grow the business further and to continue to help our clients , not only in the Inishowen area, but further afield to secure their financial future.”

“I’m absolutely delighted with the result on Saturday night,” said Cathal. “It’s a great reflection on the team at MLMG Financial Brokers. We are all really looking forward to using this award to help promote the business further, letting the people of Inishowen and beyond know what we do.”

MLMG Financial Brokers are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and offer independent financial planning and advice on Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Critical Illness, Income Protection, Pensions, Savings & Investments, Mortgages, and Tax & Inheritance Planning.

To see all the great pics of the awards night, go to their Facebook Page here.