31 October 2026
By Mary Bermingham
mary@TheCork.ie
Estate Agency News
Cobh and Youghal estate agent DNG Spillane has been named DNG Branch of the Year 2026 – South West Region at the DNG National Awards ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Thursday, 15th October.
The DNG National Awards brought together more than 150 delegates representing 82 DNG offices from across Ireland. Ahead of the awards ceremony, delegates heard from a range of speakers on key issues shaping the property sector and the wider business landscape, including the Irish property market, emerging technology, cybersecurity and AI, and their impact on how businesses operate and grow.
Contributions from The Irish Times, PrepayPower, DNG Financial Services, MKIG, Hamptons International and Currencies Direct brought together expertise across business, finance, insurance, world property, and banking. Some of Europe’s most prominent property technology leaders were also present with representatives from Giraffe360, Acaboom, Reapit, Realforce and MediaPro.
Established in 1995 by Con Spillane, DNG Spillane is one of Cork’s most impressive estate agents and brings an unrivalled depth of local market knowledge and experience.
On receiving the award presented by Ross Killeen of MediaPro, Conor Spillane, Director, DNG Spillane, said: “We’re delighted to receive the South West Regional Branch of the Year award. It’s a great recognition of the commitment of our team and of the strong relationships we’ve built with clients across Cork. We’re very proud of the business and of the reputation that has been built over the years, and it means a lot to have that recognised by DNG.”
The DNG National Awards ceremony serves as a platform to showcase the achievements of individuals and offices who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their respective roles, driving innovation and success throughout the company’s franchise business. From exceptional customer service to exemplary leadership, each award category celebrates the diverse talents and contributions of individuals across the DNG Network.
Speaking at the awards, Niamh Comber, Head of DNG Nationwide said: “We are delighted to continue DNG’s long-standing association with The Curragh as title sponsor of its October race day. With more than 80 DNG offices across Ireland, being part of the communities we serve is greatly important to us. The Curragh is a fantastic venue with ease of access from across Ireland and provides the perfect setting to bring our network together. We enjoyed another great day of racing and celebrating with our colleagues, clients and guests.”
As title sponsor of the October race day, DNG also sponsored three individual races on the card.
Caption (Pictured L-R) – Ross Killeen, Director at Media Pro – Conor Spillane & Con Spillane, Managing Directors DNG Spillane – Orla McMorrow, Deputy Chief Executive