About Sheahan's Pharmacy

Since 1953, Sheahan’s Pharmacy Killarney has been located on 34 Main Street and has provided the people of the town with all of their pharmaceutical needs, caring for their health and wellbeing in the process. Founded by the late Donal (Donie) Sheahan MPSI his late wife Carmel (nee Dowling) who lived over the pharmacy for many years. Simpler times but many called it a South Doc before it’s time where people would knock on their door in the middle of the night or on a Sunday and Donie always looked after them. The running of the pharmacy was interwoven with the daily life of the Sheahan family, and it was no surprise when their son Liam joined the family business in later years developing the ethos of Family, Tradition & Care.

In late 2018, Pharmadirect.ie was launched as the online pharmacy that never closes. It brought our business online serving customers throughout Ireland with the same ethos that exists when people visit us instore. Following an extensive renovation in 2023, the store now offers an expanded and improved offering of over-the-counter medications, vitamins, first aid, footcare, dental, haircare, fragrances, cosmetics, electrical and much more in addition to the highly specialised dispensing services we have always offered such as dispensing General Medical Services (GMS), Drug Payment Scheme (DPS) and Long Term Illness (LTI) scheme prescriptions. In the same year Liam and his son William Sheahan also celebrated 70 successful years in business.

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The late Donie Sheahan with his son Liam & staff members Thecla Murphy who has worked at the pharmacy since 1991 & Joanne O’Shea who worked at the pharmacy from 1991 to 1999.

Meet the Team

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Liam Sheahan

Pharmacist & Director

Liam began working with his Dad and Aunt for many years having qualified from University College Dublin. He is currently the Superintendent Pharmacist & has built a reputation of providing a personal service and continues to look after the people of Killarney’s healthcare needs.

Outside of work Liam has a keen interest in Horse Racing & following Kerry GAA & Dr Crokes.

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William Sheahan

Founder Pharmadirect.ie & Director

William is the third generation to work at Sheahan’s Pharmacy & has been responsible for setting up Pharmadirect.ie – An Online Pharmacy formed in 2018 & Killarney Town Centre Vaccination Clinic throughout the pandemic.

He is now Head of Business Operations & Online having graduated from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2018 and holds a Business Degree from the Technological University Dublin (TUD).

When not working he has a keen interest in horse racing and spending time in the outdoors of Killarney National Park or beyond!

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Deirdre Hanifin

Pharmacist

A native of Castleisland, Deirdre is our Supervising Pharmacist having graduated from the University of Sunderland.

She has recently taken up golf & enjoys spending time with her family & friends when not working.

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Catherine McCarthy

Qualified Pharmaceutical Assistant

Catherine is a qualified Pharmaceutical Assistant and has 38 years experience where 35 of those years are with Sheahan's Pharmacy, Killarney.

Catherine enjoys walking, supporting Killarney Legion & cooking in her spare time.

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Vera Murphy

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Vera is a Senior Pharmacy Technician and has been working at Sheahan’s Pharmacy for over 30 years which is a great testament to both the employer and employee.

In her spare time Vera enjoys hiking and the outdoors, GAA and spending time with her family.

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Madeline Griffin

Senior Pharmacy Technician

She is a Pharmacy Technician for over 15 years, where 6 of those years have been with Sheahan's Pharmacy Killarney. She has previously worked with Boots while she studied to become a Pharmacy Technician.

Madeline enjoys Running, Working Out, Cooking & Socialising.

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Ellen Collins

Pharmacy Technician

Ellen qualified as a Pharmacy Technician at Munster Technological University (MTU).

In her spare time she enjoys playing with her local club Scartaglin Ladies GAA & socialising with friends.

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Aine McGillicuddy

Pharmacy Technician

Aine recently qualified as a Pharmacy Technician having studied with the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) having served her time at the pharmacy.

Outside of work Aine likes to keep fit and spend time in the outdoors.

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Daria Bilotserkivska

Dispensary & Store Operations

Daria is in fact a Ukranian Pharmacist with vast experience of working in this industry. She has been supporting our business since 2022 & is such an asset to our business. Daria speaks both Ukranian & English.

Фактично Дарія є українським фармацевтом з великим досвідом роботи в цій галузі. Вона підтримує наш бізнес з 2022 року і є таким активом для нашого бізнесу. Дарія володіє українською та англійською мовами

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Noreen O'Donoghue

Senior Sales Assistant

Noreen has worked at Sheahan’s Pharmacy Killarney for over 30 years and is a well-known face to customers.

When not working Noreen enjoys walking and spending time with her family.

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Thecla Murphy

Senior Sales Assistant

Thecla is a familiar face to customers and has worked at the pharmacy for over 30 years.

In her spare time Thelca like spending time with her family.

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Joan O'Brien

Senior Sales Assistant

Joan has worked at the pharmacy since 2001 and is a well-known face to many of our regular customers.

In her spare time Joan likes spending time with her Grandchildren & Family or loves a day shopping.

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Ivana Hromin

Senior Sales Assistant

Ivana is originally from Croatia and in her spare time she enjoys yoga and spending time with her family. Ivana speaks Croatian & English.

Ivana je porijeklom iz Hrvatske, au slobodno vrijeme uživa u jogi i druženju s obitelji. Ivana govori hrvatski i engleski.

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Eleanor Joy

Online & Marketing Co-Ordinator

Eleanor holds a Marketing Degree from Munster Technological University (MTU) and loves all things digital & eCommerce having worked with Pharmadirect.ie from the outset.

In her spare time, she likes nothing more than going for a walk with her son.

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Gabriela Drygajlo

Online & Purchasing Co-ordinator

Gabi has a background in retail management having worked in management roles for Lidl & the Arcadia Group. She is now the Online & Purchasing Co-Ordinator for both Pharmadirect.ie & Sheahan’s Pharmacy, Killarney. Gabi speaks both Polish & English.

In her spare time, she likes upcycling furniture, spending time with her dogs.

Gabi ma doświadczenie w zarządzaniu handlem detalicznym, pracowała na stanowiskach kierowniczych w Lidl i Grupie Arcadia. Obecnie jest koordynatorką ds. zakupów internetowych i zakupów w Pharmadirect.ie i Sheahan’s Pharmacy w Killarney. Gabi mówi po polsku i angielsku.

W wolnym czasie lubi odnawiać meble i spędzać czas ze swoimi psami.

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Lisa Hanzhara

Online & Sales Assistant

Lisa is in fact a Ukranian GP with vast experience of working in healthcare. She is supporting our online customers since 2024 & speaks both Ukranian & English.

Насправді Ліза є українським лікарем загальної практики з великим досвідом роботи в галузі охорони здоров’я. Вона підтримує наших онлайн-клієнтів з 2024 року та розмовляє як українською, так і англійською.

What our customers
have to say

Jules Hall-WeakleyAugust 2018

William and the team are amazing, always friendly and always helpful, Sheahan's Killarney have my vote every time

Jason WalshFebruary 2021

Always helpful. Discreet and professional.

Gemma GrantJune 2021

Five stars . Efficient and great value , will definitely recommend this service

Mary DanielJune 2021

Very efficient service,easy to use website. Never had a problem with any order.

Debbie KennyJune 2021

Very good service, prompt delivery. Would reccomend to anyone. Will purchase again.

Karen MJune 2021

Great prices and selection of product. Quick delivery and well packaged. I'll be ordering again as it's very convenient.

Dan McGillicuddyMay 2020

One of the best chemists in town

Pawel KaminskiJune 2021

Sensibly priced quality product, very timely delivery, sooner than expected. Thanks