ENNIS Electrical Supplies Ltd. has been providing the people of Clare and beyond for more than 46 years. A family business to the core, it’s headed up by Eric Flynn while his two sisters are also involved, Audrey and Paula.
Ennis Electrical’s story goes back to 1976 when Eric’s father Paul opened the first electrical retail store at Woodquay in Ennis before moving the business to Parnell Street, where they still operate a shop today.
The Flynns expanded their operations in 2000 when they opened their flagship premises in the Quin Road Business Park. “Initially we just moved the trade counter side of the business to the Quin Road and then we decided to open a Retail Showroom there also, so now they’re both operating from the same location.” Today they employ 30 staff.
Eric tells The Clare Echo that the move was key in growing the business and broadened their customer base. “We were one of the first businesses to do so after Market Hardware who were first to relocate there, we followed soon after. Quickly after that, people realised the business park was the place to be located because it was a lot more accessible from a parking point of view, and now we have tile shops, furniture stores , carpet stores, DIY stores, electrical , heating and plumbing stores . One can pretty much do all their shopping for your new home in the Quin Road Business Park. “We are seeing increased customers from outside the county coming to the business park. This is a credit to all businesses in the park as customers are obviously impressed with the quality and selection of stores in the park” .
“The move allowed us to showcase more of our product while locating to more modern showrooms. We proudly stock all the brands that are available from entry level to mid-level to high end so we have a good selection for the consumer.”
Ennis Electrical, who also operate a third store in Nenagh for the last 15 years, stock a full range of market-leading brands from AEG, Bosch, Siemens, Neff, Miele, Whirlpool to mention just a few. From cookers (both built in and range style) , American fridges, kitchen appliances, washing machines to vacuum cleaners, televisions , laptops and much more .
Emerging from a pandemic, the electrical supplies specialist says that while they continue to be very busy its not without its challenges. A noted increase in customers purchasing items like Sage coffee-making machines hasn’t been the only felt impact – they are like many businesses navigating their way through choppy waters of price inflation and supply chain issues.
Electrical wholesaling has been an integral part of the business and local contractors are reliably supplied with a comprehensive range of high-quality products including everything from switches, sockets, cable, light fixtures, to showers, bulbs and more.
Customers come from Clare and beyond to visit Ennis Electrical, and Eric notes that their online store (https://www.enniselectrical.ie/) which was recently upgraded, continues to attract a new market with clients from all corners of Ireland.
Eric adds, “We have well trained and very loyal staff, some of whom have been with Ennis Electrical over 40 years. Customers enjoy coming back to meet familiar faces in the store from who they would have purchased a previous appliance or kitchen fit-out before.”
Ennis Electrical is open 9am until 6pm five days a week (and until 5:30 on Saturdays).
Tel: 065 6829684; Email: info@enniselectrical.com;
