Frank Holly, President Ennis Chamber

Best known as the owner of Holly’s Pharmacy in Abbey Street Ennis, Frank Holly has broad business interests as the owner or co-owner of five community pharmacies in Clare, Galway and Offaly. He also serves on the board of Vital Pharmacies and is co-owner of the Clare Echo newspaper.

Frank took on the role of President of Ennis Chamber, from outgoing President, Diarmuid McMahon in early September, 2026.

Looking forward to the year ahead, Frank said, “Ennis Chamber will continue to lobby for infrastructure initiatives including the delivery of residential housing for workers, the delivery of a train-stop at Crusheen on the Ennis to Galway route and a rail spur to Shannon Airport, off the main Ennis to Limerick railway line at Cratloe. We will also continue to support the development of Offshore Wind Energy off County Clare’s west coast, linked to development of supporting infrastructure on the Shannon Estuary.

With the cost of doing business crippling many SME’s, especially the increase in energy and labour costs, we will also advocate strongly for supports for struggling businesses.”

As a town centre-based pharmacist and retailer, Frank is also determined to raise awareness around issues including safety, vacancy and dereliction.

Ennis Chamber will celebrate its centenary in 2027, and Frank looks forward to working with Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O’Brien and the team at Ennis Chamber on the delivery of an ambitious programme of events to celebrate that milestone.