Company led by Laois native shortlisted for Guaranteed Irish Business Awards

A big security company founded by a Laois native has been shortlisted for an inaugural national award that recognised the achievements of Irish business, it has been confirmed.

Manguard Plus (MP) is a finalist in the in the Professional Services section, in the first ever Guaranteed Irish Business Awards (GIBA) 2022, a highly prestigious award featuring companies all over the country.

Manguard is one of 50 overall finalists, whittled down from hundreds of entries, and will compete with four other companies for the award.

Laois native and Manguard's founder and Managing Director, Sean Hall, said he was delighted.

"We are absolutely thrilled to be in the shortlist for this highly coveted award.

"We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values that the new GIBA recognises such as job creation, valuable contribution to the Irish economy and   dedication to ongoing community support," said the man from the Ballybrittas area.

Sean Hall, MD of Manguard Plus

“This nomination is a real endorsement of the service MP provides and I would like to pay tribute to our incredibly hard working team across all sections of MP and our loyal and valued clients: together they have made us what we are," said Mr Hall who is now based in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

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Brid O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, also commented on the announcement, saying: "The calibre of entries for our first-ever awards was exceptional: the awards will recognise and celebrate the very best of local and international businesses that are registered in Ireland which support jobs, contribute to our communities, and showcase Irish provenance with pride."

"The time has come to celebrate the businesses in Ireland that genuinely strive to do the right thing and Guaranteed Irish is proud to champion those that are All Together Better."

Manguard Plus is the largest privately owned Irish security company in Ireland: it employs up to 1,000 people and is based in Newhall in Naas.

Further information about the GIBA can be found by clicking here.