CHARITY NEWS
Unsung Hero takes on latest challenge
CEF Ireland West Group Manager Dermot Gilmartin has embarked on his sixth Warriors Run, taking on the 15k Sligo mountain run to raise funds for North West Hospice. North West Hospice provides palliative care services for
Kirby Way Series 2026.
Kirby hosts fifth annual fundraiser
More than 260 employees, suppliers, clients, family and friends of Kirby Group Engineering took part in the Kirby Way Series 2026 in aid of The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) Foundation and Galway Hospice Foundation on August 21. The fifth annual Kirby Way Series saw participants complete either a 10km fun run, 50km cycle or 100km ride, setting off from Kirby’s off-site manufacturing facility in Portlaoise, Co Laois. The NMH Foundation was nominated by Kirby colleague Anita, whose daughter
Síofra was born in the hospital at just 25 weeks, weighing 650g. It focuses on advancing women’s and neonatal health through investment in research, innovation and excellence in care. Galway Hospice Foundation provides specialist palliative care across Galway, helping people with life-limiting illnesses and their families to live as well as possible through expert care and support. Kirby Group Engineering is a leading M&E engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. www.kirbygroup.com
Dermot Gilmartin, Group Manager at CEF Ireland West Group.
people with life-limiting illnesses at home or in nursing homes, hospital or hospice in Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan. This year’s Warriors Run marks the latest in a series of fundraising efforts by Dermot, who was named Unsung Hero at Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2026. He has led the CEF team at IEBA-fundraiser Dash of the Derg on several occasions, as well as taking on the ring of Kerry, Dublin to Sligo, Tyrone to Sligo and the Doddie Weir Trust 170km from Rosslare to Dublin. Through participating in the Warriors Run on five previous occasions, he has raised €20,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Pieta House and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Donate at: https://lnkd.in/dcb_P5PK
Ei Electronics hosts Charity Run
Ei Electronics recently hosted a Charity Run on site in support of Cliona’s Foundation, following last year’s successful event supporting prostate cancer awareness and services. Cliona’s Foundation provides practical financial assistance to families caring for children with life-limiting illnesses or complex care needs, helping to ease some of the financial pressures they face during incredibly challenging times. The Charity Run is among a series of community events supported by the provider of life safety products, which is one of the biggest employers in Shannon. Ei Electronics also recently held a Family Fun Day for employees and their families. And the return of its annual Battle of the Bays Five-a-Side tournament brought together teams from across its Shannon
Ei Electronics’ on-site Charity Run supporting Cliona’s Foundation
campus to compete at Ei Electronics’ on-site astro turf pitches, with the Stores Team ultimately triumphing over the Office Team in the final match.
Ei Electronics’ Shannon campus features an on-site gym, subsidised restaurant and active sports and social club. www.eielectronics.com
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