Security company, Manguard Plus, which has offices in Waterford as well as throughout the island of Ireland, has reached the finals of the prestigious Guaranteed Irish Awards for the third year in a row! The company, Ireland’s largest privately owned Irish security company, which employs some 1,300 people across offices inWaterford, Naas, Dublin, Belfast and Derry has been shortlisted in two important categories-- Professional Services and Family Run Business.

CEO of Manguard Plus Sean Hall says, “It’s a very special year for our company, given we won the Inaugural ‘Guaranteed Irish Award for ‘Professional Services –Multinational with a Global Impact’ in 2022 and we also took the award in 2023”.

“It’s true recognition for our company and once again I’d like to pay tribute to our hard working and committed co-workers as it is they who make Manguard Plus what it is. A company cannot survive without loyal and professional staff and I’m proud to say we have the absolute best. I’d also like to thank our many clients, so many long standing and so many new, and all of whom trust us with the provision of their very particular security needs”.

“Manguard Plus is now unique in the Irish security sector in that we can provide the entire suite of services to clients from installation to monitoring to maintenance of high spec security systems. This development has come about as a result of our research into best solutions for clients and we are augmenting our services with cutting edge technology which means an even more improved service and cost efficiency for clients. It also means even more back up for our staff. We’re very excited about this development and it augurs well for our future”.  

“We’re looking forward to the finals on the 21st March. Guaranteed Irish is celebrating 50 years in existence, supporting hard working indigenous businesses and offering them unrivalled support and a global platform, so the awards will be all the more anticipated”. 

Brid O’Connell CEO Guaranteed Irish said, “2024 is a little more special for Guaranteed Irish winners as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. The calibre of entries for this year’s awards was remarkable, in terms of quality and numbers. We received at increase of 70% on entries. We look forward to celebrating the incredible contribution Guaranteed Irish businesses make to Ireland and international markets, with the continued support of proud title sponsor of the Awards PTSB for a third consecutive year. Congratulations to all of our finalists”. 

“Our Business Awards to date have been a tremendous success, our nominees and award winners went on to achieve phenomenal success last year, from building brand awareness, to securing investment, and expanding globally. We were delighted to welcome those businesses to the growing membership of the Guaranteed Irish Alumni Community and look forward to what the New Year will bring for our 2024 finalists.”