Background
Collins, Bernard was born on May 26, 1942 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Jeremiah and Bridget Collins.
manufacturing company executive
Collins, Bernard was born on May 26, 1942 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Jeremiah and Bridget Collins.
Accountant, Limerick Shoes Ltd., 1960-1968; finance director, Tuf Shoes Ltd., Killarney, Ireland, 1968-1985; finance director, Ridgeview Ltd., Tralee, Ireland, 1985-1988; managing director, Ridgeview Ltd., Tralee, Ireland, since 1988. Committee member Irish Business and Employers Confederation Regional Executive, Kerry, Ireland, since 1994.
Chairman trustees Muckross House, Killarney, since 1994. Director Kerry Mental Health Association, Killarney, Ross Products, Killarney. Member Tralee Chamber of Commerce, Killarney Lions Club (treasurer 1992-1993), Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.
Married Patricia Collins, May 10, 1968. Children: Jane, Ian, Lynda, Neil.