Meet the Team

At Le Chocolat, our team has been carefully selected based on experience and expertise. We are committed to ensure our standards remain high by continuously training our team both in-salon and courses and seminars throughout Ireland and abroad.

  • Katie Sugrue – Senior Stylist and Joint Salon Manager

Katie is the Senior Stylist at Le Chocolat and heads the bridal specialist team.

Katie has vast experience with fashion events, photographic sessions, bridal and catwalk fashion. Her portfolio includes styling Miss Ireland in conjunction with Cormac Byrne, styling the cast on the tv series Killnaskully and  involved with the BT Fashion Show and Mac Seminar.

  • Dennis O Connell

Has 25 years experience. He is qualified in all aspects of hair but he specialises in sharp short edgy cuts for the braver ladies. Hr has a lot of offers in this industry and will be a great asset to Le chocolat Hair Salon.

  • Trish Flynn – Senior Colourist and Stylist

Trish is a senior colourist and stylist for Le Chocolat with 15 years experience. She brings a wealth of expertise to the salon. Trish has completed numerous courses with Wella Professional and is also trained on up styling.

  • John Ryan

John has nearly 30 years experience in HARD and has trained and worked in London, as well as Limerick and Dublin. Specialising in all aspects of hair: cutting, colouring and colour correction. John is an extremely valued member of  the Le Chocolat team.

  • Carmel Kiely

Carmel joined Liberty Hair school in 2002 and immediately became a great asset to the salon. She is trained in all aspects of colour and is very creative with her ideas. Carmel also specialises in curly blow dry’s and GHD Curls which can really show off a good colour.

  • Liane Cherry – Senior Colour Technician

10 years experience. Liane has completed all Wella advanced training courses and was also a finalist in the prestigious Wella Trend Vision awards 2009. Specialises in blondes and colour correction.

  • Jennifer Bourke – Assistant

Jennifer is our invaluable assistant in the salon. She is an expert in blowdrying and currently training in all aspects of hairdressing. Jennifer was awarded 3rd place in the Wella Trend Vision Awards 2010 in the young talent category which was on in CHQ Dlublin and was one of 24 finalists.

  • Yvonne Ryan – Nail Specialist

Yvonne is one of our nail specialists at the salon. Having trained with Star Nail and Nail and Beauty Systems, Yvonne specialises in gel and acrylic nails. She will advise you on nail care and keep you informed of all the up and coming nail trends.

  • Martin Kiely – Proprietor and Director of Le Chocolat Hairdressing and Liberty Hair Salon

Having 25 years experience in the business and established Liberty Hair Salon over 14 years ago, Martin is recognised as one of the leading experts in the hairdressing industry in Limerick. Complimentary consultations are available with Martin, just call us at Le Chocolat to arrange an appointment.