Ronan Ginnell from Mullingar, who is competing in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 awards, with his business partner Ian Barrett.

Mullingar man battles for top business award

Published: Wed 12 Oct 2011, 5:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 12 Oct 2011, 5:55 PM

All eyes will be tuned in to RTE One this Thursday night as one of Westmeath's most successful entrepreneurs, Ronan Ginnell, competes for the prestigious title of Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011.Director of Ballyfermot based Joule Solutions, Ronan was selected because his core business which lies in the design and production of copper and stainless steel hot water cylinders and solar thermal heating systems, has been hearalded as innovative, creating employment and succeeding in the wider global economyRonan's business Joule Solutions sees green-tech products manufactured and distributed to over 200 corporate customers nationwide.The 2011 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Yearâ¢ Awards will be screened on RTE One television at 10.40 pm this Thursday October 20.