A Tralee man has received a major accolade from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
John O'Connell, Managing Director of CW Applied Technology (Shannon) Ltd, was named the All-Star Clare Business Person of the Year for 2021.
The award recognises his contribution to the development and design of the Mux-X UV Room Steriliser, which helps businesses make their premises safer from COVID-19.
John O'Connell says the award is a fantastic reward for the team at CW Applied Technology, who have worked tirelessly throughout the past 15 months.
He has also been included in the All-Ireland Business Foundation's Register of Irish Business Excellence, to recognise his track record in establishing a global business from his Clare base.