Osborne CEO/Owner, Shóna McManus, was delighted to sit down with Emmet Ryan of the Business Post to discuss the growth journey of Osborne since she took over Osborne in 2013!

They discussed the journey of Osborne along with future expansion plans as we look towards 2026. A huge thank you to Enterprise Ireland for organising this article as well as their continued support of Osborne through their various business programmes allowing us to grow and develop our reach across Ireland and internationally.

“We’re focused on recruitment excellence. That means putting the right person into the right job with no compromise. We recruit globally, having placed candidates from 27 countries into roles in 19 countries all around the world,” Shóna told the Business Post.

“The sectors we recruit across cover a broad spectrum, from executive, accountancy and finance to office support, engineering and IT to name a few. We also recruit in healthcare and plan to grow that out from next year.”

You can read the full article here – https://www.businesspost.ie/uncategorized/from-drogheda-to-new-york-how-osborne-recruitment-plans-to-triple-revenue/

Awards season has been one to remember for Osborne this year, as we proudly celebrate three major wins across two prestigious award platforms. These accolades recognise not only the strength of our business but also the dedication, expertise and passion of our Osbornites.

Outstanding Achievement in Business – Shóna McManus

We were thrilled to see our CEO, Shóna McManus, honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Business award at the Northeast Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Drogheda & District Chamber.

This prestigious individual award recognises Shóna’s exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial vision and long-standing contribution to the local & business community across the North-East of Ireland. Under her guidance, Osborne has grown into a trusted recruitment partner, known for innovation, integrity and people-first values.

Shóna’s achievement is a source of immense pride for everyone at Osborne and is richly deserved.

Best SME 11+ – Northeast Business Excellence Awards

Adding to the celebrations on the night, Osborne was named Best SME 11+ at the Northeast Business Excellence Awards.

This award is a significant achievement for our organisation and reflects the continued growth of Osborne, our commitment to excellence, and the impact we make for clients, candidates and the wider business community across the North-East region and beyond.

Being recognised among so many outstanding businesses is a testament to the collective effort of our teams, who consistently strive to deliver best-in-class recruitment and talent solutions.

Best in Practice: Office & Secretarial – ERF Awards (7th Win!)

Rounding off the awards season, Osborne was also named Best in Practice: Office & Secretarial at the Employment Recruitment Federation (ERF) Awards – for the seventh time.

Winning this award once is an honour; winning it seven times is a powerful endorsement of the consistency, quality and expertise of our Office & Secretarial recruitment teams. It highlights our ongoing commitment to best practice, professional standards and exceptional service delivery within the recruitment industry.

A Shared Success

These three awards represent far more than trophies. They are a reflection of:

• The trust our clients place in us
• The dedication of our exceptional teams
• The leadership that drives our vision forward

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the ERF, the Drogheda & District Chamber, and the judging panels for these honours, as well as to our clients, and candidates for their continued support.

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on what matters most: delivering outstanding results, supporting careers, and helping businesses thrive as we move towards 2026.

Here’s to continued success – and to the people who make it possible!