Our Nursery Team
The whole team at Caragh Nurseries are passionate about growing trees and plants and like nothing better than assisting you find the right trees, plants and hedging for your garden.
Jo McGarry
SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Jo heads up the team that answer your emails, telephone calls and giving you all the information and advice needed with your gardens and designs. Planning and designing new stock items . Rarely getting the opportunity to get her hands dirty these days but still has the love and passion for gardens that she hopes to pass on to their next generation.
Ian Mcgarry
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ian’s love of all things trees and gardens is evident immediately and his passion but practicality when it comes to designing gardens is what sets him apart. A graduate of Warrenstown Horticultural College and a wealth of invaluable experience when it comes to growing, designing and planting. As the team grows, Ian’s knowledge of Producing Quality Plants on the nursery is being shared and passed on.
David Hearne
Operations Manager
David focuses mainly on our off-site activities and his team of plantspeople and landscape contractors a team of guys who all share his great can-do attitude but carry it out with great attention to detail and always with a friendly and calm disposition. Again with plenty of experience, don’t be afraid to ask for his advice or suggestions on how to get the most out of your plants and garden.
Andrii Marynch
Containerised Nursery Manager
Andrii is our master pruner and topiary extraordinaire. We are very lucky to have such an expert with many years experience to keep our Trees, plants and specimens looking just perfect. Andrii is originally from Ukraine and he lives in Kildare with his family, in his spare time he creates miniature bonsai forms and they’re really spectacular.
Borja Jerez Marin
Dispatch Manager
Borja is a horticulture graduate from the Alicante region of Spain, he came here originally for his final year at college to carry out work experience and returned for his finals but soon found he missed us and the Irish weather that he returned. Borja manages the despatch department and picks and prepares all the trees and plants for deliveries and Planting , having all the trucks ready every day is a task indeed.
Oliver Cochini
Production Interim Manager
Olivier is the Production Manager at Caragh Nurseries, where he oversees plant production and the day-to-day operations that keep the nursery running smoothly. From managing our production tunnels and coordinating rootball tree harvesting to ensuring plants are well cared for and ready for sale, he leads the team responsible for maintaining the high standards our customers expect. Outside of work, Olivier enjoys spending time with his daughter and has a passion for horses.
Darren Egan
Landscape Centre Foreman
Darren has been with Caragh Nurseries for over 5 years and in that time he has planted and built hundreds of gardens. His knowledge of trees and plants is extensive so do feel free to pick his brains. Darren is a real family man and his young children are the centre of his world. A local Clane man and a lover of horse racing.
Derek O' Connor
Landscape Centre Manager
Derek is the Landscape Centre Manager at Caragh Nurseries, where he oversees our dedicated landscape centre and helps customers find everything they need to complete their outdoor projects. From stone and paving to timber, fencing, sheds, bark mulch, artificial grass, and turf, Derek is always on hand with expert advice and product knowledge. Outside of work, Derek enjoys keep fit, spending time with his family, and is well known around the nursery for his great sense of humour.
Helen Heffernan
Dispatch & Build Coordinator
Helen is based in our office in Caragh, she is our dIspatch, build and design co-ordinator ensuring that all the orders leave the nursery are picked, labelled and on the right trucks, to the right place every day. She also works with our garden build and design team making sure that all the consultations and plans all work as they should do and the landscape teams know what they are doing and when and all our trusting clients have the information they need. She's a dynamite and keeps all the cogs moving in the right directions.
MIKITA RAMTRI
CUSTOMER SERVICE & FINANCE ASSISTANT
Mikita is our bookkeeper for the nursery manages all the day to day finances, she has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She also holds a diploma in Financial Modelling and Valuation from the Corporate Finance Institute in her home country of India. Mikita lives in Newbridge with her husband and has a very keen interest in travelling around Europe but does always enjoy going back to India to see her family.
Lauren Shaw
Customer Service & Sales Team
Lauren is a valued member of the Customer Service and Office team at Caragh Nurseries, where she helps customers over the phone and by email with any questions or queries they may have. She also assists customers by providing photos and information on plants, trees, and garden furniture to help them shop with confidence. Outside of work, Lauren is a devoted animal lover who enjoys spending time with her dogs and cats.
Jenny Mc Kenna
Sales & Admin Manager
Jenny sees herself as a equally at home helping as a plant & tree specialist out on the nursery and as part of the customer service team offering amazing advice to her clients. We see her as a Godsend, thats rare to find. Jenny is also part of Stock team ensuring that what you see on the website and available through our online portals is exactly correct. Jenny is a keen horsewoman and animal lover, which is good with all our dogs.
Bridget Danagher
Sales Team
Bridget is a member of the Sales team at Caragh Nurseries, where she helps customers find the perfect trees, plants, pots, and garden furniture for their outdoor spaces. Alongside assisting customers, she also helps with the day-to-day care and maintenance of the nursery, from watering to plant care. Outside of work, Bridget enjoys spending quality time with her family after a busy day at the nursery.
ROISIN ROSSITER
Sales Team Leader
Roisin loves her garden and her plants and it shows in everything she does, she loves nothing more than to guide and help you to build your perfect garden through the trees, plants and pots. Roisin winds down from a busy day on the nursery by going home and tending her own garden. A keen runner and a busy family life, she's somewhat of a superwoman. You can book a consultation with Roisin over on our Garden Curator Page
Juliet McGarry
CUSTOMER SERVICE & Sales team
Juliet is a member of the Customer Service and Office team at Caragh Nurseries, where she assists customers over the phone and by email with any questions they may have. She also helps customers by providing photos and information on plants, trees, and garden furniture to make shopping as easy as possible. Currently studying at UCD, Juliet enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her horse, Ted.
Kevin Kelly
Marketing Manager
Kevin is the Marketing Manager at Caragh Nurseries, where he manages email campaigns, blogs, and social media, while also working with magazines and industry partners on advertising and marketing initiatives. A graduate of Maynooth University with a BA in English and Chinese, Kevin enjoys travelling and has a passion for storytelling. Outside of work, he is an aspiring author.
Siyal Suresh
Stock Administrator
Siyal is the Stock Administrator at Caragh Nurseries, where he manages stock updates for the website and helps ensure inventory remains accurate through regular stock checks across the nursery. He also coordinates incoming delivery information, making sure new stock is added promptly and correctly. Known for his positive attitude and great sense of humour, Siyaal helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Chisom Rachael
ecommerce manager
Chisom oversees the day-to-day running of the website at Caragh Nurseries, ensuring customers enjoy a smooth experience from browsing to checkout. She also keeps the website fresh with regular updates and manages stock accuracy across our online store. A graduate of the University of Galway with a master's degree, Chisom enjoys travelling and spending time with friends.
