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10 Sept 2025
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An image of two of the finalists, John O’ Brien and Olive Sloan, both from Newbridge
One of Co. Kildare’s biggest business success stories, Manguard Plus, is once again a major finalist in this year’s OSPA’s (Outstanding Security Performance Awards).
The company, Ireland’s largest privately owned Irish security company, has reached the finalists in multiple categories, in what is the third year of the prestigious awards.
The OSPA’s acknowledge the exceptional achievements of individuals and organisations in the security industry and Manguard Plus is in the final shakedown in six prestigious categories with an impressive 13 finalists.
CEO of Manguard Plus, Sean Hall said, “We are consistently stiving to be the best at what we do and reaching the finals of the OSPA’s in so many categories is a ringing endorsement of our work.I’m particularly proud of the fact that the huge work we do around professional training, upskilling and equipping our team has been recognised.
"This is hugely significant for Manguard Plus as our commitment to excellence, hard work, and continuous improvement is recognised amongst our peers, further embedding our place as leaders and role models in the security industry.
“Our staff are our best asset, our clients have confidence in us because of the excellent professionalism and dedication of our staff, and to see them shortlisted for these important independent industry awards is an incredible but much deserved achievement. I am delighted for them as it is their team effort that has made us what we are today."
The Lifetime Achievement Award will also be announced on the day. CEO of Manguard Plus, Sean Hall, won the inaugural award.
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Steve Coleman – Manguard Plus
John O’Brien – Manguard Plus
Outstanding Security Team
Dublin Port Security Team – Manguard Plus
Workday Team –Manguard Plus
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Manguard Plus
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Manguard Plus & IFPO International
Outstanding Security Officer
Lucia Miklosova
Kamila Rafalska - Jaganaikloo
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Darren Hall—Manguard Plus
Rayssa Rodrigues Vitorio –Manguard Plus
Lucas Simonauskas—Manguard Plus
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