12/03/2026
Kieran White – 25 Years with the Ashley Martin Family 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Kieran, who joined Ashley Martin on the 12th March 2001, as a second year apprentice. At the time the team was around 50 people, and the business was entering an exciting new chapter with the arrival of our first CNC machine, bringing new technology that would change how we produce our work.
Over the years Kieran has progressed from apprentice to joiner, and then senior joiner, and more recently has taken on the role of internal training coordinator, working alongside our senior joiners to help support and guide the next generation of team.
Kieran is widely respected for his skill and craftsmanship, and for the consistently high standard of work he produces across the many projects he has been involved in over the years. He still remembers one of his first projects with us, McElhinney’s Department Store, where he helped deliver a major interior refurbishment across the store.
Since then he has worked on a wide range of projects coming through the workshop, including department stores such as Debenhams, Brown Thomas, Arnotts and Harrods, as well as beauty brands including Lancôme, Clinique, Dior and Clarins, and hundreds of pharmacies throughout Ireland.
One project that stands out for Kieran in recent years was Brown Thomas, where the team delivered a full department store refit. With tight deadlines and high-end bespoke finishes required throughout, it was a project that really showcased the skill and teamwork across the company.
Those who work alongside Kieran will tell you that what really stands out is how supportive he is. He’s always willing to take the time to help others, share advice and pass on his knowledge. Nothing is ever a bother and he’s always ready to lend a hand, while keeping the craic going in the workshop.
Ashley Martin has also seen Kieran’s family spend time working in the business, including his daughter and two sons. Keelan, who works on the CNC, has now been a valued part of the team for seven years.
When asked what has kept him with the company for so long, Kieran put it simply - he enjoys the work, it’s a good company to work for, and it’s the team around him. Over the years he’s built some great friendships and shared plenty of good times along the way.
Kieran, from John, Marie and everyone at Ashley Martin, congratulations on this incredible milestone. Thank you for your dedication, skill and the support you’ve given the company over the years, and here’s to many more years ahead.