About Northwood

Security is all about feeling safe and being free from worry — a priceless gift in the modern world. Since 2003, Northwood has been the name to count on for making you feel protected. We have become a trusted name in the Irish security industry by listening to clients’ needs and driving technological innovation. We thrive on your peace of mind.

With two branches in Dublin and Cork, Northwood Technology Ltd is Ireland’s most progressive distributor of CCTV Systems, IP systems, number plate recognition, remote monitoring, video analytics, thermal imaging, access control, gate automation, intruder alarms, and fire alarms. Whether you need one product or a whole security system, we’re ready to offer you a tailored solution — in the commercial, residential, government, aviation, retail, and traffic sectors.


We have a vast range of products at our Dublin warehouse, and we keep our clients up-to-date with the latest technological developments at our in-house demonstration room and trade counter. We also believe that knowledge should be passed on — we run regular free courses from our training suite in Glasnevin. Together we can all make Ireland a more secure place.

Meet the Team

Padraic D Cafferty
Padraic D Cafferty
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
A co-founder of Northwood, Padraic has been at the forefront of management in the security Industry in Ireland since 1970.
Paul Hennessy
Paul Hennessy
MANAGING DIRECTOR
After gaining qualifications in Management and Electronics, Northwood co-founder Paul has established a reputable career in the security systems distribution business over the past 18 years.
Colm Hayden
Colm Hayden
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Colm has 25 years’ experience in the security industry, specialising in innovative project design for cutting-edge security systems.
VJ Ringel
VJ Ringel
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Technology and process-oriented manager with 12 years of security industry experience.
Responsible for designing and implementing procedures and policies as well as heading our Automation division.
Anne Whitehead
Anne Whitehead
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Anne looks after our customer accounts needs, and she has developed many lasting professional relationships with our valued clients and customers, through her personal touch and knack for offering support.
Mark Coughlan
Mark Coughlan
INTERNAL SALES & KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Mark has 15 years’ experience in the electrical and security industry — and he’s also the owner of way too many gadgets.
Ray Farrell
Ray Farrell
INTERNAL SALES & KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Ray joined the Northwood team in 2019 as Account Manager. Besides being an expert with figures, his interests include motorsports and listening to Prince.
Ross O'Connell
Ross O’Connell
INTERNAL SALES & KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Ross has 11 years of experience in retail customer service, and now over four years in the security industry. Ross looks forward to helping you find a security solution.
Keith McCarthy
Keith McCarthy
TRADE COUNTER MANAGER
Keith has 18 years’ experience in the security and Electrical industry and is looking forward to providing you with excellent service with all your logistical needs.
Alan Lynch
Alan Lynch
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Alan is our warehouse supervisor.
His job is to make sure your order gets dispatched in timely fashion.
Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch
INVENTORY/WAREHOUSE MANAGER
With over 10 years’ experience in security and safety, Kevin is a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is driven by results.
Svetlana Zahharova
Svetlana Zahharova
Accounts Assistant
Svetlana provides excellent administrative support to our accountants and bakes the best cinnamon swirls!
Andrew Plant
Andrew Plant
Technical Support
Andrew has been working at Northwood since 2014 and leads the technical department. He brings broad knowledge on a variety of security systems including Avigilion, Dahua and Zerowire among others.
Sean McSweeney
Sean McSweeney
Trade Counter Sales.
Sean joined the team in 2019 from a background in Electronic Security Installation with over 25 years experience.

Sean enjoys the hustle and bustle of the Cork branch.
Paudie Corkery
Paudie Corkery
Cork Branch Manager
Paudie has over 15 years’ experience. in the Security Distribution industry.

Paudie has managed the Northwood Cork Branch since its opening in 2016.