Kilrush Toastmasters to hold open night
*Past president Stephen Kelly handing over Chain of Office to incoming president Joan McGeorge. THE Kilrush and District Toastmasters Club held their first meeting of the season last week.
20 million coughs and counting at Vitalograph
Unique exhibition open in glór as company celebrates 50 years in Ennis JENNIFER Donohue has worked at Vitalograph in Ennis for nine years as part of the cough analysis team. When asked to describe how she explains her work to friends and family, she can’t help but laugh. “It’s quite funny when you try to …
‘We bring something good to the world at Vitalograph’
*PICTURED: Ilias and Bernard from the PFT solutions team. Photo by Paul Corey VITALOGRAPH is at the global forefront of pulmonary function testing, playing a vital role in helping to diagnose lung conditions for patients across the world. From its base in Ennis, Vitalograph’s engineering team designs and manufactures the broadest range of respiratory diagnostic …
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Decades of ‘great bonds’ formed at Vitalograph
*Vitalograph test technicians Rose Enright with Noelette Hartigan. The Clare Echo is delighted to partner with Vitalograph on a series of articles exploring the history and ethos of the trailblazing company which celebrates 50 years in Ennis this year, employing more than 300 people in Clare and 550 worldwide
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
*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’
*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
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
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
*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.