Angela Collins O’Mahony is originally from Kilkishen, Co. Clare. Her work with Collins Steeplejacks, Essco Collins Ltd and The Clonlara Golf and Leisure Company led to her being awarded the first ever Veuve Cliquot Business Woman of the Year Award, the Bowmaker Award for Irish Industry and an honorary doctorate bestowed by HETAC. She has now retired and the company, based in Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare, is run by her son, John, and daughter, Susan – Ireland’s second female steeplejack!