Meet the Ennis Businesses

Tomás calls himself a visual artist. He's a painter and has, over the past 30 years gained a deserved reputation for excellence. We have all seen his work hanging and more is showcased on his website. Chatting with Ger, Tomás gives us an in sight to his work and his love for what he does. Thanks to Clare County Council for their support in producing these podcasts. 

Gary Collins is an established photographer and just over a year ago he launched Siar Photography. Gary talks to Ger about his interest in  photography, his career to date and how Siar's first year has overcome some challenges. Thanks to Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office for their support of this podcast series. 

The Remembrance Tree in the Market area of Ennis has become a tradition. The initiative is run by the Ennis Lions Club and the proceeds are donated to Cahercalla Hospice. Tom Carey is a long-time member of the Ennis Lions Club and he talks to Ger about the initiative and how people can donate in person or online this year. Thanks to Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare for their assistance with this podcast series.

Club Dangan, on O'Connell Street is one of Ennis' most established businesses. Liam Meaney talks to Ger about the business and its sister store on Lower Market Street, CD2. Thanks to Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare for supporting this podcast. 

Annette Daffy and her sister Sheila run this ladies fashions shop on the Limerick Road. Annette recently celebrated 30 years in the ladies fashion business - for the majority of that time she operated as Annette's Boutique in Clarecastle. Both ladies would be delighted to see you and there is plenty of free parking outside the premises. 

The Old Ground Hotel is one of the most recognisable names in the hospitality sector. Allen Flynn, the owner of the hotel talks about the business, the challenges brought about throughout the year and his hopes for 2021. This podcast is made possible through the support of Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare

Allen Flynn is President of Ennis Chamber of Commerce. During his term as President the businesses in the town have meet many challenges. Allen speaks to Ger about those challenges and about how the business community pulled together to help each other. Lessons have been learned and how will that impact the shopping experience in the future? This podcast is supported by Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare.  

Aideen Farrell operates this essential service and is based on the Gort Road in Ennis. She tells her story here as she chat with Ger. This podcast is supported by Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare. 

One of Clare's best known businesses, Treacy's West County Hotel is an institution and after decades of service it is going strong in 2020. Sales and Marketing Manager Alphie Rogers tells us about this great business. Thanks to Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office for supporting this podcast.

O'Connor's Bakery is a family run business that operates across the county and in Limerick from its Ennis base. The story of this much-loved business is told brilliantly. Thanks to Clare County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Clare for supporting this podcast