Frank Clark Ltd. founded by Mr. Frank Clark Sr. in 1949
with the opening of his first shop on the Grand Parade,
Cork City. Frank Clark Sr. died in 1987. His son Mr Gerard
Clark took over the business and is still very involved in the
day to day running of the business. The company is now
run by Gerard Clark’s son
Grand Parade
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Grand Parade Shop
Grand Parade Shop
One member of staff on the opening day, 18th June 1949
was Mr Con McGowan, who later became a director and is
still involved in the business. Mr Con McGowan’s son
Frank is now also a director of the company
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Sharman Crawford St.
Sharman Crawford Street Showroom and Warehouse
A second Shop and warehouse was opened in 1979 at
Sharman Crawford Street.
Wilton 2007
Wilton Premises
In 2006 Frank Clark Ltd. acquired Cork Power Tools Ltd. a power tool sales and
repair business. Cork Power Tools was started in 1985 as the authorised repair
centre for Black&Decker by Mr. George O’Sullivan. Frank Clark Ltd and Cork
Power Tools Service Centre, relocated to a 23,000sq.ft premises, including
6.500sq.ft showroom in April 2007. The new premises also includes 3,600sq.ft
workshop.