Business

Karen Ronan is appointed president of Network Ireland

*Karen Ronan, Network Ireland President 2026. Photograph: Helen O’Callaghan NETWORK Ireland, the country’s largest business networking organisation for women, has appointed Karen Ronan, Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, as its National President for 2026. The organisation, established in 1983, supports more than 1,400 female entrepreneurs, SME owners and senior professionals across sectors ranging …

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UL graduates

*MSc Human Resource Management graduate Hellen Gyamfi from Ennis. Photograph: Arthur Ellis A TOTAL of 2,038 students, including 78 PhDs, have graduated from the University of Limerick this week as part of the Winter Conferring Ceremonies. Students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Science and Engineering, and Education and …

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‘People should shop around for the right solicitor’ – MHP Sellors boss Stephen Keogh

Name: Stephen KeoghAge: 46Lives: Clonlara – a great village and great communityFamily: Married to Pippa. We have four children, two in primary school and two in secondary schoolRole: Managing Partner of MHP SellorsOther commitments: Chairman of Truagh Clonlara Camogie Club; sits on Board of Charities Reglator; Adjunct Professor of Law in the University of LimerickAbout …

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60 seconds with… Michael Henchy

Ahead of the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025, The Clare Echo’s editor, Stuart Holly, speaks to Michael Henchy from Campion Insurance. Name and position: General Manager.Age: 53.Lives: Sixmilebridge.Family: Married to Olivia. Three children; Ella (19), Heather (17) and James (14)Pets: Labradoodle, name: Peggy.Favourite thing about Clare: The coast.Least favourite thing about Clare: The rain.One thing you …

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Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter? Take a closer look

Joan Russell: Senior Manager, Production Operations (IA Value Stream) Located at Lismeehan, O’Callaghan’s Mills, Beckman Coulter employs more than 550 people, making it one of the largest employers in the region. The site at Lismeehan was constructed in 1987, but for more than 80 years Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has been dedicated to advancing and optimizing …

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A true family business – Shanahan Paints

The team: Fiona Kennedy, Roger Fox, Leonard Shanahan, Paul Slattery, Wayne Considine and Martha Gumula outisde Shanahan Paints premises in Ennis. Missing from photo: Fergus Shanahan (Director) Photo by Natasha Barton Shanahan Paints has been supplying painting and decorating products and services to Retail, Trade and Wholesale customers in County Clare since 1972.