report that business is still healthy. “Ladders are a thing of the past and scaffolding is both dangerous and labourintensive,” he notes. “Of course, the economy is not ideal at present but in business you can always adapt to various changes in the market.” Frank’s second business venture is La Spa Therapie, which now has salons in both Drogheda and Malahide. La Spa Therapie is unique in the north east and was voted in the Top Five day spas in Ireland, combining the best in holistic therapies and beauty treatment. Treatments range from relaxing facials and massages to holistic healing treatments including reiki and cranio-sacral therapy. All therapists are highly experienced and professional, guaranteeing a relaxing and enjoyable visit. “I set the Drogheda business up six years ago and then opened the salon in Malahide three years ago,” Frank explains. “La Spa Therapie provides a wide range of wellbeing treatments. I was always interested in general wellbeing and at the end of the day running a business is the same whether you are selling cups, body treatments or cherry pickers. I took the experience I had gathered from running Cherry Picker and exported it into this business. “The treatments we offer include massage, sports massage, seaweed baths (for detoxifying the body), facials and many, many more. The treatments are aimed at both men and women and both premises are doing very well. We offer high-end treatments at an affordable price. Our treatments are luxurious but affordable and we are very well-established at this stage. “La Spa Therapie is a one-stop shop for wellbeing treatments, in lavish surroundings, and we get a lot of volume through the doors, which allows us to keep our prices down.” Are men likely to visit such an establishment, though? “Yes, we are seeing more and more men coming in. They are more likely to opt for something for stress relief – acupuncture, reflexology or a back massage. Something to help them relax and to keep the blood pressure down... The treatments are very effective and we have something to suit everybody.” Between the three businesses, the former GAA star provides gainful employment to a team of 32, which is a massive responsibility – as well as providing a priceless boost to the local economy. As a hands-on owner, Frank admits that sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day: “It’s hard to find time,” he concludes. “Malahide is open seven days a week and you are on call around the clock. I
Everything possible is done to promote relaxation at La Spa Therapie, Drogheda
The tranquil reception area at La Spa Therapie, Malahide
Twin seaweed baths - just the job after a hard weeks work!
like to run a tight ship and to stand over all the services, so I have to be there in person as much as possible. Drogheda will be opening seven days a week in the New Year as well, so we’ll be getting a little busier.” Frank Brannigan has never been afraid of hard work. As a pioneering entrepreneur, he is now taking that to the next level!
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