The 2021 Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year Awards took place at special lunch at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin recently.

Now in it’s 18th year, the awards are the largest and most recognised national awards that showcases and celebrates Irish mothers and highlights their contribution across all facets of society.

Louise Lynam from County Laois, was named the prestigious title of Overall Mum of the Year 2021.

Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, TD took home a special recognition award. The Meath native and new mum became the first cabinet minister in Irish history to take paid maternity leave while in office earlier this year and was on hand to accept the accolade.

James Patrice was there to surprise his own Mother Veronica ‘Fron’ Butler with this year’s Celebrity Mum of the Year Award.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at all the action from this fantastic event.