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Donegal Enterprise Awards 2017
Tadáias named Winner Best Start up Business at the annual Donegal Enterprise Awards
TADÁIAS has been named 'The Best New Start Up Business' at the Annual Donegal Enterprise Awards. Thomas McLaughlin set up the premium cycling clothing company with its base in Manorcunninghan launched online in December 2015. The name Tadáias name is the Irish translation of Thomas’ middle name Thaddeus meaning: ‘A strong heart undeterred by pain or suffering’. Tadáias design and create the finest cycling clothing and accessories, both on & off the bike. Designed without compromise for the most discerning rider, Tadáias products blend optimum performance, the finest fabrics and Modern, classic and contemporary style. Each product is created and developed by cyclists for cyclists with their unique needs in mind. The Tadáias range combines the latest technical breathable fabrics, tailor elite fit with highest performance gains in mind without compromising on quality & Comfort with a host of rider inspired features and detailing.
TADÁIAS has seen great success in a short period with products sold via an ecommerce website www.tadaias.cc and selected cycling stores in Ireland with strong sales in the Irish cycling community and across the globe including USA, Spain, Denmark, Japan and South Korea to name a few. The high quality kit has received rave reviews from customers and industry experts alike.
“A classy, well thought out and high quality gilet for the chronically stylish roadie" – BikeRadar.com
“Boom-Enter TADÁIAS! New comers to the cycle-wear industry have blown us away with their top notch, thought provoking, designer kit, with second to none customer service to boot” – PedalNorth.com
Thomas McLaughlin studied Fashion Design at The National College of Art & Design (NCAD) Dublin and was offered a job by international fashion designer John Rocha. He worked as a fashion designer for almost a decade for John Rocha working on collections for London fashion week, creating outfits for both men and women with a strong focus on tailoring and silhouette. These years of training and working with a world renowned fashion designer have helped in the development of Tadáias. Combining a passion for road cycling and fashion to create a collection of stylish cycling clothing. With plans to develop the Tadáias brand in 2017 into new markets the future looks bright for this Best Start up Business.
“It is great to win this award for best start up business against such strong competition, we have worked to combine our passion for fashion and cycling into a thriving business. Cycling has been a growing sport here in the North West and it is great to see so people enjoying the our stunning county side” Thomas McLaughlin
