Member Profile - Anthony Ryans

Managing Director of Galway family Drapery Anthony Ryans discusses the retailers highs of the year and hopes for the festive season

The family drapery was founded in 1909 when Anthony Ryan and his wife Katherine set up a family drapery store on Shop Street. From small beginnings, the company established a firm trading position in the heart of Galway. There are four stores in the group including Anthony Ryans on Shop Street, Anthony Ryans Homestore, Remus Uomo and La Femme Lingerie Rooms and Plus Size Boutique. Current Managing Director Anthony Ryan is among the fourth generation of the Ryan family to work in the business, along with his sons Anthony J Ryan and Joseph Ryan. The Galway

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