DRINAGH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Supervising Pharmacist, Schull
Adrian comes to Schull having worked in pharmacies both in Ireland and New Zealand. He has worked as a support pharmacist in the four Drinagh pharmacies and has taken the opportunity to work fulltime with the excellent team in Drinagh Pharmacy Schull. So, if you are looking for outstanding pharmacy service or advice, or a chat with Adrian about the rugby, come and visit the team in Schull.
Alan is responsible for organizing and supervising all of the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office.
Drinagh Pharmacy Bantry provides prescriptions themed with expert healthcare advice to you and your family, in addition to a range of pharmacy services, such as Blood Glucose Screening, Blood Pressure Check, Emergency Contraception, Smoking Cessation, Asthma Care, Winter Flu Vaccination, Weight Management / BMI, Prescription Texting.
Brian is the manager of Drinagh Skibbereen Hardware.
Brian Johnston is the manager of the Banrty Farm Centre.
David Shiels joined Drinagh in 2012 following the takeover of GW Biggs & J Lyons & Co, having spent 16 years in their sales and marketing division.
David has built up a large customer base and many friends in the entire West Cork and South Kerry area.
David prides himself on having a good working relationship with all of his customers and a good understanding of their requirements therefore ensuring he can provide a quality service at competitive prices.
Denis joined the stores division of Drinagh in 1982. He was appointed manager of Skibbereen Hardware in 2007 and Purchasing manager in 2018.
He has responsibility for the efficient purchasing for the hardware division, ensuring that Drinagh has a range of quality products at competitive prices for our customers.
Job Titles:
- Mill Manager
- Mill / Operations Manager
Donal joined Drinagh Co-op in 1996 as an Agricultural Advisor / Sales Rep after graduating from UCD. In 2001 he was appointed The Feed Mill Manager and he is responsible for overseeing the operations of the entire feed manufacturing and delivery process of Drinagh Mill. He ensures compliance to all department and regulatory quality issues.
Job Titles:
- Head of Pharmacies
- Head of Pharmacies & Supervising Pharmacist, Dunmanway
Eamon qualified from University College Cork with a BPharm in 2009, and was delighted to join Drinagh Pharmacy in Skibbereen in 2011. He acted as a support pharmacist in Skibbereen for 18 months before moving to the new pharmacy in Dunmanway. Eamon is supervising pharmacist and manager, and ensures the pharmacy offers a friendly, professional community service to all its customers.
Responsible for liasing with branches and customers to maintain and reconcile customer accounts. If you have a query on your account transactions or balance please contact Eileen at Drinagh Central Head Office at 028-30800.
Eileen is responsible for liasing with branches and customers to maintain and reconcile customer accounts.
Gavin joined Drinagh Co-op in 2006 and is responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of the finance department, ensuring it is organised and efficient, produces accurate financial and management information, and operates appropriate systems and controls in managing co-op resources.
Gordon is the manager of Drinagh Eurospar Skibbereen.
James is the Manager of Central Hardware and Head of Agri.
John O'Sullivan is the manager of the Drinagh Kilmeen branch.
Julie is the manager of the Castletownbere branch.
Job Titles:
- Supervising Pharmacist, Ballineen
Job Titles:
- Supervising Pharmacist, Skibbereen
Michael qualified from Trinity College Dublin with a B.Sc.(Pharm) in 1993 and joined Drinagh in 1997 to develop the new pharmacy at Skibbereen, which opened in September of that year. Working with pharmacists Sarah McCarthy and Catherine McCarthy, Michael is responsible for ensuring the pharmacy section operates to the highest business and professional standards.
Michael has been recently appointed as Trading Manager. He previously held the position of Purchasing manager from 2007 to 2018 and Manager of Skibbereen Hardware from 1993 to 2007. Michael is responsible for overseeing the agri business and retail divisions of the co-op.
Job Titles:
- Supervising Pharmacist, Bantry
Pauric qualified in 2008 with an MPharm from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He joined Drinagh Pharmacy Bantry as supervising pharmacist in 2013. Pauric works alongside pharmacists, Ger O'Sullivan and John O'Sullivan to provide a caring, friendly and professional service for the Bantry community and beyond.
Richard joined Drinagh's sales team in 2007, having spent the previous ten years working in the stores sector of the co-op. Richard comes from a dairy and beef farm in Kealkil, West Cork, where he still manages the dairy herd. Because of his background he has first hand experience with farming and what is required to sustain a healthy herd.
Richard has developed a large and loyal customer base over the years and is always available to discuss Drinagh's range of feed, fertilizer, grass seed, veterinary and building materials etc., and offers advice and competitive pricing to new and existing customers.
Seamus joined the Society in 1989 as an Agricultural Advisor after graduating from U.C.D. with a B. Agr. Science degree. He was appointed Mill Manager in 1996 and became Dairy Manager in 2000. He was appointed Assistant Chief Executive in 2007 and succeeded Joe O'Sullivan as Chief Executive in 2021.
Tadhg is the manager of the Aughadown Drinagh branch.
Job Titles:
- Dairy & Agri Advisory Manager
Tim joined Drinagh in 2012 graduating from UCD with a B.Agr. Science Degree and a Masters in Agriculture. In 2021 Tim was appointed Dairy Manager. Tim is available to assist in all agricultural matters, from milk quality to financial issues.