Stuart Holly, Author at Clare Echo

Fortuitous Ennis move drove Vitalograph to next level

*PICTURED: Bernard Garbe, former CEO of Vitalograph VITALOGRAPH’S Ennis operation is central to the company’s reputation as a global leader in respiratory diagnostic solutions. Employing around 550 people worldwide, Vitalograph was established in 1963 in Maids Moreton, Buckingham, England by Dietmar and Margaret Garbe. Their son, Bernard, suffered from asthma and often struggled to breathe. …

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Top Lions role for Ennis member O’Loughlin

By Stuart Holly

*Lions handover; outgoing DSG Kevin Harty from Cork to James O’Loughlin ENNIS Lions Club member James O’Loughlin has been appointed as District Governor of Lions Club Ireland.

‘Ennis is one of the top tier towns in Ireland’

By Stuart Holly

*Clare Malone and Justin Gleeson of People & Place with Tánaiste Micheál Martin (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNIS’ catchment population living within a one-hour drive is larger than that of Limerick and Galway City, according to a new report.

35 years in the making at Dennehy’s

By Stuart Holly

THE team at Dennehy Garden & Construction Machinery prides itself on customer service. And while the business will celebrate its five-year anniversary early next year, owner Michael Dennehy notes that it’s 35 years in the making.

An Teach Bia Maith adding to Kilrush’s reputation as a foodie destination

By Stuart Holly

John O’Brien, head chef and owner of An Teach Bia Maith. KILRUSH has potential to become a foodie destination, according to one of the town’s newest business owners.

Clare farmers under extreme pressure

By Stuart Holly

*Conor O’Leary speaking at the meeting. Photograph: Tom Micks. FARMERS in Clare are under extreme pressure due to regulations being imposed on them by European officials and the Irish Government, a meeting has heard.