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Staggering amount raised for the Irish Cancer Society by kind- hearted Kirby employees
Dinner postponed T he Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has taken the difficult decision to postpone its annual dinner scheduled for Friday 23, October, 2020. It has also cancelled all meetings and other social events until further notice. The black tie fund-raising dinner will now take place on Friday 19, March 2021 in the Stuart Suite, Culloden Hotel. The decision was made in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Alfie Watterson, Northern Ireland Regional Manager, ECA, explained to members, “Whilst it is disappointing to have to postpone the dinner, I trust, due to the unprecedented times we are currently in, you fully understand the decision taken.” The branch Chairman, Colin Cherry, and officers of the branch look forward to the continued support from members for the rearranged dinner. T: +44 (0)28 9147 9527 www.eca.co.uk
KirbyGroupmarathon raises €40,000 for IrishCancer Society
T hirty Kirby Group Engineering employees from the Connacht region, ran, jogged and walked a full marathon to raise €40,000 for the Irish Cancer Society. Mikey Ryan, Associate Director/Business Unit Leader Connacht at Kirby, said, “The collapse in funding for charitable organisations has been devastating, requiring urgent support during these challenging times. We decided to join our forces and together with our suppliers, friends and family, we have shown the power of working together, even when apart.
The fundraising event was a huge success and we are grateful to everyone who got involved and supported this initiative.” Rosemary Simmons, Irish Cancer Society Corporate Partnerships Manager, said, “The phenomenal funds raised by Kirby employees through their marathon challenge will help us to continue to provide … vital services for cancer patients, so I would like to say a big well done and massive thanks to all involved.”
T: +353 (0)91 752 860 E: info@kirbygroup.com www.kirbygroup.com
IrwinM&E completes exclusive Londonwaterfront high-rise I rwin M&E recently completed the M&E works at No.3 Canalside Walk, Paddington, London. Located on the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, the project involved the complete M&E installation to a new 13-storey waterfront residential building with basement car parks and roof top terrace. No.3 Canalside Walk lies in the heart of London’s most desirable central canal-side district, an elegant landscaped enclave alive with restaurants, bars and a vibrant year-round calendar of events. Irwin M&E has been operating throughout the UK and Ireland since 1995. Working through a network of offices, including facilities in Northern Ireland and Central London, the company provides mechanical and electrical installation services, ranging from small one-off projects to large multi-million pound projects. T: +44 (0)28 3839 7990 - E: info@irwinm-e.com www.irwinm-e.com
Complete M&E installation carried out by Irwins at No.3 Canalside Walk, Paddington
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