Question 1

Daniel Whelan Engineering

Accepted Answer

The Whelan family have been in business in Borris since 1928 and for over 50 years Daniel Whelan Engineering Works Limited has been an industry leader in the manufacturing and fabrication of architectural metal work, balconies, fencing solutions and waste handling materials, supplying products for some of the largest developments across Ireland.

The company vision is founded on quality, value innovation and seeking continuous improvement. A team of highly experienced engineers, fabricators, estimators, and project managers work together in the combined office/workshop environment to ensure excellent communication, high attention to detail and quality management.
Daniel Whelan Engineering Works Ltd is committed to providing excellence and value in architectural metal work. The investment in leading-edge technology for design and fabrication ensures the team maximises efficiencies whilst providing uncompromised quality resulting in high customer satisfaction.
Website:  https://danielwhelanengineering.ie/
Email:      info@dwew.ie
Number:  059- 977 3178
Eircode:   R95 XN56
Social Media Handles:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DanWhelanEngineering/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dwewltd
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2778412/

Question 2

Grass Technology

Accepted Answer

Grass Technology is a thriving manufacturer of agricultural machinery specialising in zero grazers and slurry.

Grass Technology has fast become a market disruptor; in a few short years of trading it has established itself as Europe’s largest producer of zero grazers, and has been creating new standards in in slurry handling systems, competing strongly against brand which have been trading for decades. Based in Borris, Co Carlow, the state of the art factory creates high-quality farm machinery and distributes globally, with a mission to enable farmers to cut their costs and grow their margins by utilising the most grass per acre. A range of machinery is produced, with upgrades and innovations constantly being developed. Grass Technology is one to watch!
Contact Details
 
Email:     info@grasstech.ie
Website: http://www.grasstech.ie
Grass Technology
Borris Business Park
Borris, Co Carlow
R95 E032
Social media links
http://www.facebook.com/grasstechnology
http://www.instagram.com/grasstechnology
http://www.twitter.com/grasstechnology
https://www.youtube.com/c/grasstechnology

Question 3

Keenan

Accepted Answer

Established in 1978, KEENAN is a respected leader in profitable farming solutions and has earned a particularly strong reputation for manufacturing quality diet feeders for the agriculture sector.
 
KEENAN manufacture diet feeders from scratch at their production facility in Borris. KEENAN, a member of the Alltech family of companies since April 2016, feeds and interprets data from more than 300,000 cows from close to 2,000 farms in 25 countries around the world, representing one of the world’s largest field databases on dairy feed efficiency.
KEENAN prides themselves on continuous investment into new technology for the benefit of their customers globally. The company has evolved throughout the years, combining cutting-edge technological developments with breakthrough nutritional expertise.
A keen advocate for environmental sustainability, KEENAN has developed a range of solutions to enable farmers to overcome agricultural production challenges, improve rumen health and feed efficiency.
Contact details:
 
Tel: 059 977 1200
Email: keenaninfo@alltech.com
Website: www.alltech.com/keenan 
Address: KEENAN (Alltech Farming Solutions Ltd.), Clonagoose Road, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 K223

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KEENANGlobal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KEENANsystem

Question 4

Michael O'Dowd Insurances Ltd

Accepted Answer

Michael O'Dowd Insurances Ltd was founded in 1994 and opened its office in Main St, Borris.
The business is an insurance brokerage, quoting for cars, Jeeps, vans, homes, offices, farms and employers & public liability insurances.
 
Contact Details:
 
Email:   odowdmichael@eircom.net
Phone: 059-9773673 or 059-9773674

Question 5

O'Shea's Hardware

Accepted Answer

O’Shea’s Hardware is in business since 1934 when Michael O’Shea established a General Merchant business in Borris. 
 
Much has changed over the past 80 years but O’Shea’s Hardware continues to provide a service to the local community.  We carry a broad range of hardware, building materials, agri, DIY products, garden and household items.  Included in these are plumbing and electrical fittings, fixings of all sorts, tools, Dulux paints, cement, timber and dog foods.  We also stock a range of garden items which include garden tools, compost, flower + veg seeds (seasonal) and potted flowers (seasonal).  We also stock a wide range of fuels, including a variety of coals, timber, gas and peat briquettes.
We are located in the Centra car park area on Main Street, Borris.
Contact us on (059) 9773106 or email accounts@osheasofborris.ie. 
Postal address: Main Street, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 C92R.

Question 6

The Store Craft Shop

Accepted Answer

The Store Craft Shop is a local arts and crafts shop located in the Gate Lodge of Borris House.
 
Borris and its surroundings are home to a number of artists and craftspeople. If you’d like a taste of what they have to offer, head to The Store Craft Shop. This small but selectively stocked craft shop is run by jeweller Emma Jane Champley and feltmaker Leiko Uchiyama, both of whom share a passion for championing local makers.
Contact Details
 
Email:      emmajanechampley@gmail.com
Phone:    Emma 085 1325590 
Web:       http://www.thestoreborris.com
Address: The Store, The Gate Lodge,  Borris House, Borris, County Carlow, R95Y2T1
Social media
https://www.facebook.com/thestoreatborrishouse
https://instagram.com/thestoreborris

Question 7

Style Seekers Unisex Hair Salon

Accepted Answer

Style Seekers Unisex Hair salon, on Main Street in Borris, Co.Carlow, is owned by Carol Dowling.
 
Carol is very passionate about her job and is always looking for a challenge. She has 10 years experience, specialising in colour cutting and styling.

Contact:
 
Tel: 083 0292697
Email: caroldowling73@gmail.com
Facebook: @StyleSeekersHairSalon

Question 8

Torc Candles

Accepted Answer

Ireland's largest candle manufacturer, based in Borris, Co. Carlow.
Creating amazing candles with our unique fragrances.

Torc Candles are based in the south east of Ireland in the picturesque village of Borris in Co Carlow. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Leinster.
it all started by hand pouring their maiden range and now they are Ireland’s largest candle manufacturer, that did not happen overnight, they have been on quite the journey designing and making luxury fragranced candles for over 50 years.
Using a unique blend of natural waxes and innovative fragrances sourced from around the world as their passion and company ethos is to create the perfect burning experience for their customers.
They are committed to lead and continue to be at the forefront of all changing trends in fragrance and design with absolutely no compromise on quality.
 
Contact Details
Email: sales@torccandles.com
Website: http://www.torccandles.com
Fenagh Road, Borris, Co. Carlow R95 YV56
Social media links
https://www.facebook.com/torccandles
https://www.instagram.com/torc_candles/

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