Kildare woman nominated for Mum of the Year
Karolynn McHale
A NAAS businesswoman has been nominated for this year’s Mum of the Year.
Karolynn Mac Hale, originally from Rathcoole and now living in Naas has been nominated for the 2026 Beko and Woman’s Way Award.
Mother to three boys, Adam (15) and twins Zach and Lewis (11), Karolynn has built the successful Aria Boutique in Naas and recently celebrated 20 years of the business.
In a time when a lot of people are moving online for retail purchases, Mac Hale puts her success down to an emphasis on community spirit built over the years.
The popular business owner maintains that despite all the success in the world of fashion that being a mum is her biggest achievement.
The Beko Woman’s Way Mum of the Year Awards are back in 2026 for an incredible 23rd year.
The Awards celebrate Ireland’s amazing mothers and shine a light on women who quietly and consistently make life better, for their families, society and everyone around them.
Open to mums throughout Ireland, the accolade gives spouses, children, relatives, friends and community groups the opportunity to recognise and reward the fantastic work mums do for their families and friends.
A landmark event in the social calendar, the awards celebrate the strength, dedication and community contribution of mothers in Ireland.
Finalists will be treated to a fabulous afternoon at a special awards ceremony later in the year where the prestigious title will be awarded.
Celebrity Mum of the Year and a Special Recognition Award will also be honoured at the event.
Each finalist will receive a top-of-the-range coffee machine while the winner will receive a €2,500 voucher to spend on Beko appliances.
Woman’s Way are accepting nominations for mums who deserve recognition in the 2026 Mum of the Year Awards.
