Our Staff
We are delighted to introduce our experienced and energetic sales team below. Please feel free to contact any of us.
Bernard Gallagher - Managing Director
Bernard established BJ Marine in 1975 as a yacht building company which built yachts until 1990. He has been a Beneteau agent and SeaRay dealer for 25 years. His passion and experience in the boating world is unbeatable. Today with his expert and knowlegable team he is the steady hand on the helm of Ireland and the Mediterranean's foremost boat sales and service company. If you're looking to get on the water there's no one more experienced to guide you through the process whether it be sail or power.
James Kirwan - Sales, Dublin
Mobile: +353 87 771 2223
James is a qualified ISA sailing instructor and a member of Royal St. George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire where he is a prominent member of the sailing scene for many years. James says he has been ‘around boats all his life’ and feels his experience allows him identify what is needed by the customer to satisfy their boating requirements. James works to make getting on the water easy for everyone.
Paul Bowen - Sales, Cork
Mobile: +353 87 771 2224
Paul is a native of Monkstown Bay, Cork City and has spent ten years working in the private super yacht industry where his experience was vast ranging from mate/engineer to skipper. Paul’s career has been mainly based in the marine industry from dinghy instructor to retail manager at a large chandlery. Paul feels he is well equipped to help his customers find the right boat to suit their needs.
Paddy Graham - Sales, Bangor
Mobile: +44 7854 905 351
Paddy was born into a boating family, spent his childhood afloat in Strangford Lough and is a member of Quoile Yacht Club where he has joined the fleet of Squibs. His career began in the hospitality industry and then he worked as an auctioneer. Paddy says he is passionate about boats of all descriptions and is delighted to be part of the team in Ireland’s number one new boat dealership and brokerage.
