WHITES PHARMACY - Key Persons


Ellie Keenan

Ellie graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2004 and has been working as a pharmacist for Whites Pharmacy since January 2022. Since joining our Whites Pharmacy, Carlow team, Ellie has been committed to providing exceptional care and expert advice to our patients. She has a passion for helping people achieve optimal health and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care. Ellie is our vaccinating pharmacist at Whites Pharmacy Carlow and administers both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Her extensive knowledge of vaccines and immunizations, combined with her compassionate approach to patient care, makes her the perfect person to help you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Marc Jacobs

Job Titles:
  • Boss

Micheal Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Orlagh Brennan

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Supervising Pharmacist
Orlagh Brennan is the Supervising Pharmacist and manages the day to day operations of the business. Orlagh graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1997 and returned to her native Carlow to work in Kennedys Chemist Hacketstown. In 2007 Orlagh started working in Whites Pharmacy alongside Paul and is always on hand to offer expert advice on medications and treatments. Her caring personality makes her perfectly suited to looking after you and your family. Since December 2020 Orlagh has taken on the supervising Pharmacist role at Whites and continues to maintain the ethos and culture of the business created by the White family.

Philip Cooney

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Philip graduated from UCC in 2018 and completed a Masters Degree in the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) in 2019, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a passion for pharmacy. He joined the Whites Pharmacy team in October 2021, and he has been a vital part of our team ever since. A native of Kilkenny, Philip is especially pleased to serve as the Supervising Pharmacist for his own community. His connection to Kilkenny enhances his commitment to providing exceptional care and personalised service to our customers. As a vaccinating pharmacist, Philip has been actively involved in administering annual COVID-19 and influenza vaccine clinics in our Kilkenny store. Philip's passion for patient health and wellbeing is evident in everything he does. He is dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible advice and treatment.