Northern Ireland dentist celebrates win

Philip McLorinan, principal dentist and owner of Dunmurry Dental Practice, has won the Lisburn City Business Young Entrepreneur award.

Philip received the award from Kerrie McIlwaine of First Trust Bank, one of the sponsors, during a gala dinner held at Lagan Valley Island Civic Centre on 19 April.

Debbie and Philip McLorinan celebrated their success at the Lisburn City Business Awards gala dinner

The judges overseeing the category of Young Entrepreneur were looking for an outstanding individual who demonstrated exceptional vision and leadership in the establishment and development of an owner-led business.

Dunmurry Dental Practice was also a finalist in the Business Growth category.     

Philip opened Dunmurry Dental Practice in 2004 as a single-surgery practice and since then has grown the business into one of the largest in Northern Ireland, comprising six surgeries and a team of 17 staff.