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Mike Treanor, director of design and operations, at Mullan Lighting.

‘I have made plenty of mistakes – and still do – but no regrets’

Retail & Services
October 19, 2018, 05:49

Inside Track: Mike Treanor, managing director, Mullan Lighting

Harry and Niall Gleeson of RE Flanagan: ‘If a groom needs a size 18 white shirt for the next day, we are the only wholesalers who can get it to him.’

Clothes maketh the man – and a thriving wholesale business

Retail & Services
September 21, 2018, 05:00

Future Proof: Niall Gleeson of RE Flanagan & Sons brings the Olymp brand into Ireland

Gregory Bradley: “We have been growing aggressively for six years but what we want to do is keep it manageable and sustainable.”

'I’d say personal challenges have been the biggest I’ve had to face'

Retail & Services
August 31, 2018, 14:34

Fitness manufacturer has created gyms for Arsenal, Everton and Google among others

Modern Tyres director Jimmy Byrne: “I’m terrified of Brexit. We’ve been through it already up here, when we had border posts and had to go through customs checks every day. Nobody knows.”

Border threatens to put the brakes on Fermanagh tyre business

Work
August 24, 2018, 05:30

Future Proof: Jimmy Byrne, Modern Tyres

House of Fraser, Dundrum, Dublin. The UK retail chain filed for administration on August 10th.

Irish-based firms left out of pocket over House of Fraser

Retail & Services
August 23, 2018, 09:42

UK retail chain had debts of almost £1bn when it collapsed

Allison and Will Abernethy: they gave up their jobs as a farmer and a nurse to produce butter and fudge full time

Inside Track: Allison Abernethy of Abernethy Butter

Energy & Resources
August 17, 2018, 06:00

The handcrafted butter made in Down was served at the recent royal wedding

Ailwee Caves directors Nicky Johnson and Nuala Mulqueeney. Visitor numbers to the Co Clare tourist attraction have stabilised at 140,000-150,000 annually. Photograph: Ken Williams.

Future Proof: Nuala Mulqueeney, Ailwee Caves

Transport & Tourism
August 10, 2018, 05:49

Co Clare tourist attraction has diversified its offering into an eclectic basket of operations

Jack and Theo Kirwan of restaurant chain Sprout & Co. Photograph: Andres Poveda

Inside Track: Jack Kirwan, Sprout & Co

Agribusiness & Food
August 3, 2018, 05:45

‘Being close to our growers is vital so that we can try and get produce that is served within 24 hours of being picked’

Keoghs Crisps managing director Tom Keogh with supplier Michael O’Neill of O’Neills Irish Atlantic Sea Salt of the Beara Peninsula.

Future Proof: Keoghs Crisps managing director Tom Keogh

Agribusiness & Food
July 27, 2018, 05:45

Development of premium snack food brand grew out of decline in demand for potatoes

The O’Malley family, who run Achill Island Sea Salt

The family who hand-harvests Ireland’s most westerly sea salt

Agribusiness & Food
July 20, 2018, 05:45

Inside Track: Marjorie O’Malley, co-founder of Achill Island Sea Salt

Margaret and Leo Farrelly, started their free-range egg business in 1988

Eggs in a bottle – liquid gold for free-range producer

Agribusiness & Food
July 13, 2018, 05:50

Future Proof: Clonarn Clover

John Keohane: “Our primary focus is on growing the business and enjoying the journey for the moment.”

Light-bulb moment led to success for Cork firm Verde LED

Manufacturing
July 6, 2018, 05:45

Inside Track: Verde LED founder and CEO John Keohane

Cashel House Hotel owner Kay McEvilly with her son, Frank.

Cashel House Hotel relies on vibrant community to help it grow its business

Transport & Tourism
June 29, 2018, 05:35

Futureproof: Local produce and repeat visitors are vital to hotel’s future

Robin Maharaj of Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques.

‘I put my heart and soul into the business’

Retail & Services
June 22, 2018, 05:55

Inside Track: Robin Maharaj, founder, Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques

Liam, Frank and Francis Cullen, who run Mercury Security Management

Technology is the way to beat Brexit for Lisburn security company

Retail & Services
June 15, 2018, 05:30

Future Proof: Liam Cullen, Mercury Security Management

Dr Kate James and Rebecca Good of Éirim. “When we started Éirim 15 years ago, our main aim was to provide high-quality educational assessments in a timely manner to schools and parents.”

Inside Track: Rebecca Good & Dr Kate James, Éirim

Health & Pharma
June 8, 2018, 05:27

‘Our business has evolved and grown quite naturally’

Katie and John Markham of ECL. The family-run executive transport company is now entering a new phase through marketing and social media skills

Future Proof: ECL and John Markham

Transport & Tourism
June 1, 2018, 05:00

The executive transport company is growing again after surviving a ‘dire’ recession

Jens Hellberg and Sorcha O’Grady: “There is huge freedom in being able to try new things, and great satisfaction when you can see you are making progress”

Inside Track: Sorcha O’Grady, co-founder of TruckScience

Transport & Tourism
May 25, 2018, 05:47

The company’s apps help hauliers make more informed decisions when buying trucks

John McCann of Willowbrook Foods. “Not one big customer is more than 20% of our business. If you supply a big multiple it could be 80% of your business”

Future Proof: John McCann and Willowbrook Foods

Agribusiness & Food
May 18, 2018, 05:30

‘Supermarket revolution’ kickstarted business for fresh food producer

Sam and Maud Black of Black’s Brewery and Distillery

Inside Track: Maud Black of Black’s Brewery and Distillery, Kinsale

Agribusiness & Food
May 11, 2018, 05:32

‘I gave Sam a beer making kit for Valentine’s Day. What started as a hobby quickly developed into an obsession.’

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