The General Manager of Bord Fáilte in Britain, Margaret Cahill, has been named Businesswoman of the Year. It is the first time the award has gone to somebody working in the state sector.

Report shows people at International Awards Ceremony.

Portrait of Madame Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, one of the first female tycoons of the 18th century, after whom the award is named.

Cahill awarded medal by Minister Seamus Brennan.

Interview with Cahill.

The reporter is Cathy Halloran.

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