Geoffrey Allen, CEO of Mersus Technologies in Athlone, was presented with the Tech Family Business of the Year award by host Matt Cooper at the Family Business Awards 2026, held at The Johnstown Estate in Meath. Photo: Paul Sherwood.

Mersus Technologies claims honour at Irish Family Business awards

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Athlone company Mersus Technologies was named 'Tech Family Business of the Year' at the 2026 Irish Family Business awards ceremony in Johnstown House Estate, County Meath, on Thursday (November 5).

Located in Inish Carraig Business Centre, Golden Island, Mersus Technologies is a virtual reality and software development company, working in the manufacturing, biopharma and medtech sectors

The company was co-founded in 2018 by CEO Geoffrey Allen and Chief Technical Officer Dermot Condron.

Hosted by Today FM host, Matt Cooper, the ceremony honoured generations of families who have built, nurtured, and grown their businesses across Ireland.

Over 450 guests were in attendance at an evening which celebrated the dedication, innovation, and enduring legacy of family enterprises, recognising their vital role at the heart of the Irish economy.

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