L-R: Sean Meally, Ei Electronics (sponsor) and Edmund Cassidy, CESCO (Special Recognition Award). AWARDED: Special Recognition EDMUND CASSIDY - CESCO
Holding a mic to the trade, the dynamic duo of Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan dazzled the panel with their unique and very useful service. Their podcast reaches out across the industry to give a voice to different perspectives and solutions, while tackling topical issues and challenges from mental health and disability support to women in the trade. Testimonials, from people just starting out in the industry to seasoned electricians, all ranked the podcast as their go-to source of information. One nominee described Stephen and Keith as a “great pair of lads putting a spotlight on the stuff we actually find important and interesting”. Hailed as a podcast which is doing wonders for the trade community with lots of tips and tricks of the trade, the fun format aims to inspire the next generation of apprentices. Stephen and Keith believe the podcast is bringing the community together and getting people talking. They also hope it will inspire a new generation of school leavers to listen in, and make the right decision about which apprenticeship is right for them. The podcast is a great weekly source of information for all tradespeople, with Stephen and Keith welcoming anyone to join the podcast and share their insights. L-R: Stephen Buckley, Sean Meally, Ei Electronics (sponsor) and Keith Delahan, INSIGHT Stripped Back Podcast (Special Recognition Award). AWARDED: Special Recognition STEPHEN BUCKLEY AND KEITH DELAHAN – INSIGHT: THE STRIPPED BACK PODCAST KINDLY SPONSORED BY: EI ELECTRONICS
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A well-known figure across Ireland’s electrical industry, Edmund Cassidy made an indelible impression on the panel of judges with his expansive career, bold moves to open up new supplier partnerships, and business acumen. Starting out in the mid-1960s, by 20 years of age, Edmund was buying, selling and distributing electrical products throughout Ireland. Together with his father Frank and brother Maurice, he owned and operated Irish Industrial Supplies on Mountjoy Square and then CESCO on Vicar Street in Dublin. Edmund stayed with Irish Industrial Supplies when the business was sold in 1973, leaving in 1980 to set up CESCO with Frank and Maurice. Starting out with brands such as Tamlite, Geyer, Tenby, Winterwarm and Kaadan, to name a few, CESCO quickly became a key supplier to the electrical wholesale industry in Ireland. Edmund has been instrumental in CESCO’s growth into a leading wholesaler, pioneering imports from China and establishing contracts with suppliers in Taiwan, India, South Africa and Turkey, not to mention Spain, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK and more. Since 2007, Edmund and his son Brian have been sole owners of CESCO. Edmund has worked remotely since the pandemic, but remains a key force in the firm.
INSIGHT: The Stripped Back Podcast is available to listen to on most streaming sites, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Facebook.
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