Clonmel duo aim to make cancer treatments easier

Sharon Cunningham of Shorla Pharma Picture: Julien Behal

Inspired by their experience working together at Eirgen Pharma, Sharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan set up Shorla Pharma in Co Tipperary in December 2017.

Just 18 months on, the Clonmel-based start-up has already raised €2 million in funding.

A niche pharmaceutical venture, Shorla is developing new oncology products focused primarily on cancer treatments for women and children.

Cunningham and Ryan decided to set up the venture following Eirgen’s 2015 acquisition by US drug ...