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Contents

Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce Yearbook 2013 is published by Ashville Media Group, on behalf of the Fingal Dublin Chamber

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Tel: (01) 890 0977 Fax: (01) 890 0990 Email: info@fingaldublinchamber.ie Web: www.fingaldublinchamber.ie Material printed in this journal is not necessarily endorsed by the Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce or by Ashville Media Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means in whole or in part without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. © 2013 Editor: Joseph O’Connor Managing Editor: Mary Connaughton Contributors: Conor Forrest, Colm Gorey, Daniel Griffin, Sarah Kavanagh, Kevin McElligott.

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05 A Message from Chamber CEO Tony Lambert 07 A Message from Fingal County Manager David O’Connor

24 Creating Alliances Acting as a conduit between Ireland and the world, Dublin Airport is a hub for many of the planet’s leading airlines, writes Conor Forrest.

8 Chamber Membership Services 12 Quantum Leap Glen Dimplex’s new Quantum energy system has been heralded as the future in home heating solutions.

13 Ahead of the Phlok There is a new app in the Fingal area and it is helping local businesses market their brands and local consumers save money, as Phlok founder Paul Graham explains.

15 Development in Action Communities in Africa are not the only ones benefitting from the work of Action Ireland Trust, writes Joseph O’Connor.

16 Gateway to Europe 2013 A new industry-led initiative is bringing Corporate Ireland to the US and highlighting the unique advantages Ireland offers as a gateway to Europe.

18 Model Behaviour The Fingal Schools Model has revolutionised how school planning can transform communities for young and old alike, as Colm Gorey discovered.

22 A Gift Giving Business Seeing business grow from strength to strength over the years, The

Fingal Dublin Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the north County Leader and Fintan Clarke Photography for permission to reproduce pictures in this publication.

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Gift Voucher Shop is now using its knowledge and innovation to help provide for communities both locally and internationally, writes Kevin McElligott.

28 Bringing the Castle Back to Life having recently reopened its doors to the public after undergoing a massive renovation, Malahide Castle and Gardens has much to offer in the way of public and private functions, as it seeks to augment Malahide’s reputation as a popular tourist attraction. Kevin McElligott reports.

30 Growing with the Times Tradition, innovation and knowledge are just a few words associated with the agrifoods sector of north Dublin. With commerce now an essential component of agriculture, we look at three companies that have evolved to meet the needs of today’s economy.

35 PayPal means Business As PayPal looks to fill positions at its new centre in Dundalk, there will be a positive knock-on effect for the company’s Dublin headquarters and the wider economy, writes Joseph O’Connor.

46 Chamber Events 84 Fingal Dublin Chamber Buyer’s Guide 87 Fingal Dublin Chamber Directory

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Siobhan Moore | Fingal Dublin Chamber

Message from the President Dear Member, It is a great honour to serve as President of the Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce and to be part of the largest business organisation in the Fingal/north Dublin region. We should be very proud that our Chamber is widely recognised as one of the leading Chambers of Commerce in the country.

Over the past year the Chamber has been continuing to work hard on your behalf to promote a business climate in which growth can be supported and assisted in every possible way.

The Chamber Council represents a wide range of business sectors and is drawn from many different industries across the Fingal Region.

We meet monthly to support the executive in developing a strategic plan for the future of the Chamber and to ensure the proper corporate governance procedures are in place.

On your behalf, I would like to thank the members of the Council for their time and commitment to the Chamber which has resulted in such an excellent new organisational structure.

As members, business women and men can participate in the many networking events and seminars the Chamber organises each year to meet, discuss and influence the issues which affect business at local, regional and national level. Members also have the opportunities to broaden their business relationships with valuable new business contacts at all Chamber events.

The Chamber continues to encourage and support a strong enterprise led recovery to the present economic difficulties. Economic development is the key to creating more jobs, bringing about an improved quality of life for the people who live and work in the area. This will demand innovation and a clear strategic vision at every level and with all stakeholders for the future growth of prosperity in the coming years.

Through the Fingal Business Excellence Awards and the Fingal Dublin Corporate

Responsibility network, the Chamber promotes high standards of customer care and a strong commitment to excellence and corporate governance in all our businesses.

past year and I look forward to meeting and working with you in the year ahead.

Best wishes,

This directory is essential in developing stronger business links with other Chamber Members and in encouraging business colleagues, clients/customers to join the Chamber to make the voice of business even stronger and more influential.

On behalf of the Fingal Dublin Chamber and its Council, I would like to thank you the Members for your support during the

Siobhan Moore President

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Fingal Dublin Chamber | Council Members

Fingal Dublin Chamber Officers, Council, Staff & Presidents Chamber Officers: Siobhan Moore (President), External Communications Officer, Dublin Airport Authority

Siobhan Kinsella (Deputy President) Director, Nifast

Guy Thompson, (Vice-President) General Manager, Castleknock Hotel & Country Club

David Donnelly, (Director), Manager, Bank of Ireland Blanchardstown

Maura Cassidy, (Treasurer) Manager Community Affairs, Dublin Airport Authority

Tony Lambert, (Company Secretary) Chief Executive Fingal Dublin Chamber

Ian Hunter Centre Director, Pavilions Shopping Centre

Jennifer McKenna, Sales & Marketing Director, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown

Jock Jordan Group Sales Director, Gift Voucher Shop

Tom O’Malley Atkins Ireland Ltd

Chamber Council: Sarah Bohan Managing Director, Engage Ireland John Connolly, Senior Director Supply Chain, Symantec Gerry Fitzmaurice Editor, North County Leader Joe Gavin, General Manager, Blanchardstown Centre

Michael Kennedy Director Michael Kennedy Insurances

Martina Hilliard Director, O2 Swords

Mary Meany President Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown

Bryan Hourigan Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Swords

Terry McCoy Proprietor, Red Bank Restaurant & Guest House,

Lucia O'Riordan Branch Manager, AIB Swords Tara Shortall Managing Director, Home Instead Senior Care Alan Spain Managing Director, S&S Office Interiors Robbie Whelan Marketing & Sales Manager, National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown

Chamber Staff: Tony Lambert Chief Executive Officer

Freda Farrell Office Administrator,

Maureen Lambert Development Coordinator

Chamber Presidents Siobhan Moore Andrew O’Neill Francis Whelan Declan Monaghan

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2010-Present 2008-2010 2006-2008 2005-2006

Catriona O’Leary Pat McNamara Helen Dunne Vincent Shannon

2004-2005 2001-2004 2000-2001 1999-2000

Pat McNamara David Donnelly Tony Lambert

1998-1999 1996-1998 1994-1996

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CEO’s Message | Fingal Dublin Chamber

Dear Member, Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce delivers value to our members through a variety of opportunities to network, connect and engage. As the region's largest business organisation, we also provide advice, support, referrals and representation to help your business grow.

The Fingal Region is home to over 270,000 people and is a great place to do business.

The area is renowned for strong business leadership and inspiring innovation in technology, manufacturing, aviation, financial services, logistics and distribution, quality of food and tourism and hospitality.

the provision of skills training for the workforce. We are also planning, in conjunction with the business community, local government and education providers, to develop a shared vision of the needs of tomorrow's workforce in order to keep pace with innovation, technology and future skill needs.

I would like to thank you our Members for your support over the past year and look forward to meeting you at the many events and social functions that the Chamber will be organising in the coming year.

Fingal is a 'can do' place with a strong local economy and an outstanding quality of work life balance which creates the ideal location to start, grow or relocate a business.

Fingal is also home to some of the best and most outstanding companies from across the world that have chosen this region to invest in and to create jobs for the highly educated and skilled workforce in what is Ireland’s fastest growing local authority area with the youngest population. Companies such as Aramex, Astellas, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment, eBay, Guidewire, hertz Europe Service Centre, IBM, Ingersoll Rand International, Liberty Insurance, Mallinckrott Medical Imaging, MSD, PayPal, Qlogic, Regus Ireland, Rottapharm, SanDisk International, Siemens Ireland, Sonopress t/a Arvato Digital Services, Symantec Ireland and many more have established successful operations in Fingal and are deeply committed to the community.

Tony Lambert Chief Executive Fingal Dublin Chamber

The team at Fingal Dublin Chamber is recognised as one of the best in the country and stand ready to help you and your business. We invite you to use the resources of the Chamber office and our website (www.fingaldublinchamber.ie) to learn more about how the chamber works to promote and sustain business.

As a Chamber we collaborate with the public and private sectors to support

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Message from Fingal County Council | Fingal Dublin Chamber

Dear Chamber Member, I am grateful to the Fingal Chamber for the opportunity to address business in Fingal and to share my thoughts on the strength of the area and its social and economic potential. I feel fortunate to have a partnership with Fingal Chamber through which I can learn and respond to the real concerns of business and communicate what I believe to be the strategic opportunities for the region.

Those of us who are fortunate to both work and/or live in Fingal are only too well aware of what an exceptional location it is. The quality of life based on the physical assets of land, coast and being an engine of the national capital through the location of the airport, not to mention the young talented population, is unparalleled in the country. The job of the region's population, not least your Council, is to broadcast these assets to the wider world, as well as to our immediate neighbours across the wider city region, so we can develop these assets to their full potential.

The Council welcomes the initiative of Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil hogan, to focus and strengthen the role of local authorities in enterprise development, as outlined in his policy publication 'Putting People First'. Fingal County Council offices were used to launch the first Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in our atrium.

This joint initiative between Minister hogan and Minister Richard Bruton, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, builds on the success of the County Enterprise Boards and opens connections to the existing enterprise development work of the Council.

Our investment in infrastructure is the focus for relatively underdeveloped areas with much work now underway such as the recent high quality link between the n2 and n3 that provides vital western access to the airport campus and makes it possible to travel across Fingal east/

west with greater ease. A new reservoir has come into operation in Balbriggan and upgrade on our water supply and disposal is ongoing.

Meanwhile, we have recognised the pressure on business due to the economic downturn and since 2009 have reduced our 'rate' by over 14 per cent - the highest reduction of any local authority. Fingal business rates are significantly lower than those of the three Dublin counties, all of which have undergone the painful experience of 'revaluation', with Dublin City soon to follow.

When assessing the work of service providers, such as a local authority, it is all too easy to view them as a cost and ignore the extent to which their service provision is woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Most of the revenue raised is spent locally in one form or another and in the case of your local Council we believe we go that bit further and, through innovative initiatives, provide more than might otherwise be judged possible. Your hard-working Councillors never fail to raise local issues for resolution. Our staff are your neigh-

bours, your customers and their loyalty and dedication to servicing their community are what make us successful. We have devised a structure, unique to Fingal, that provides a more focussed local and citizen-centred service that has marked a step-change in service.

I have a mantra that I often repeat to staff regarding change and improvement - “it never ends” - and this is to raise awareness of the need for continuous improvement and to make tangible the personal reward that innovative improvements bring. I believe we are working to serve our area like this, but I would never be complacent enough to suggest that we are always right or that we can’t improve. We rely on developing relationships with business and enterprise. We can’t improve if we don’t know something needs improving. I encourage you to view us as your Council with a clear stakehold in our success as that is how we view your business in return.

David O’Connor Fingal County Manager

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Fingal Dublin Chamber | Chamber Membership Services

Chamber Membership Services chaMber hr WhAT IS ChAMBER hR? Chamber hR is a tailor-made solution provided by the Chamber in partnership with Peninsula Business Services, the largest employment law consultancy in Ireland. The service is tailored to suit individual members’ needs in the increasingly difficult business area of human resources management which has a proven approach to protect you, your livelihood and your business.

Chamber hR’s primary objective is the prevention of problems in the hRM area, including breaking down and explaining the often difficult-to-understand world of employment legislation and business protection.

hOW DOES IT hELP BUSInESSES?  24-hour a day, 365-days a year advice line  An indemnification against the negative financial costs of resisting a claim in the Employment Appeals Tribunal or Labour Relations Commission as well as an indemnification against having to pay possible unfair dismissal awards that can be made against the respondent  Continuous updates on new EU and Government legislation in the area of hR  A full face-to-face consultation service providing staff contracts of employment, employee handbooks for all staff, employers’ reference manuals and all recording documentation, as well as full training for the nominated users of the system  Management control systems  Employment contracts and handbooks  Recording and documentation systems  Legislation updates  Discount for Chamber Members For more information call 1890 252 923

chaMber eXPort docuMentation & certiFication SerViceS ExPORT DOCUMEnTATIOn SERVICES Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce is a leading provider of Export Documentation Services to companies in the Fingal and Greater Dublin Region. The Chamber is licenced by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation and Chambers Ireland to issue and certify Certificates of Origin (EU Certs & Arab-Irish Certs) as well as providing other certification services for companies including: invoices and other company documents.

The Chamber’s Export Documentation Services Department provides companies with an efficient and cost effective service through our office in Swords. The Chamber also provides a secure online digital documentation certification system through TradeCert which allows for certificates of origin, invoices and any other documents to be digitally certified online in a cost effective and speedy manner.

DOCUMEnTATIOn CERTIFICATIOn SERVICES Fingal Dublin Chamber provides a service for documents to be notarised by a notary Public and Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Chamber also provides a legalisation service for documents with embassies of countries from around the world.

CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIn A Certificate of Origin is a document required to confirm that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country (country of origin) and facilitates the movement of goods/shipments through customs.

EUROPEAn CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIn (EU CERT) European Certificates of Origin (EU Certs) are normally required for all countries except Arab League countries.

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ARAB IRISh ChAMBER CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIn (AICC CERT) The Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce works alongside the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce and relevant Embassies to make arrangements for the certification and legalisation of Certificates of Origin for Arab League Countries.

For further information or to avail of this service and to purchase Certs of Origin, please contact Freda Farrell in the Chamber office on: T: 8900977 or Email: freda@fingaldublinchamber.ie.

Fingal dublin chaMber PartnerShiP with reguS Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce a new business partnership with global workspace provider Regus, bringing the benefits of flexible working to its members.

Whether you work from home, on the road or while travelling, Regus provides chamber members with access to over 1500 Regus Business Lounges worldwide with a 12 month Businessworld Preferred membership.

In Ireland, there are four centres in Dublin situated on Pembroke Street and harcourt Road, in Ballsbridge and in Santry, and one centre in Mahon, Cork.

Designed to help businesses remain productive and stay connected - wherever you are - Businessworld Preferred membership offers:  10 visits to 1500 Regus Business Lounges with business-class WiFi and complimentary refreshments  Access to printing, faxing and scanning facilities and on-hand administrative support  10 per cent discount on Regus Meeting Rooms, Day Offices and Videoconference bookings

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Plus upon activating your Businessworld Preferred membership, you will also receive:  Dedicated discounted prices on a fully equipped office in any Regus centre with a minimum 12 month term  Dedicated discounted prices on any virtual office program with a minimum 12 month term  Access to great discounts on our partner products and services and regular product offers specific to your usage  Two complimentary business lounge guest passes, to bring a friend or colleague to any Regus Business Lounge globally The Chamber welcomes this very beneficial and exciting strategic partnership with Regus who are a world-renowned brand with a strong reputation for excellence and a great vision for the support of business communities into the future.

To activate your complimentary membership contact the Chamber office on 8900977 or tony@fingaldublinchamber.ie.

VAT Reclaim Service Do you conduct business in the EU and are you aware of your VAT entitlements in relation to foreign VAT incurred by your company whilst conducting this business?

It is estimated that d8 - d10 Billion in VAT is unclaimed every year by companies who conduct business in the EU. This is as a result of several factors (a) a lack of awareness of their entitlements (b) lack of time or capacity to resource the reclaim.

Benefits to members who avail of the service are:  An initial free consultation with Global Tax Reclaim limited to discuss your entitlements  It is a hassle free and cost effective way of bringing money back to Chamber members  A discounted rate.  It is based on a no refund/no fee basis.

Global Tax Reclaim Limited, a 100 per cent Irish owned and managed company, are experts in cross-border foreign VAT reclaim.

Established in 2003, GTR offer the most cost effective, efficient and personal VAT Reclaim service on the market. Based in Dublin, Ireland with offices in New York, Zurich, and Zagreb, we work with many multi-national, large and SME companies globally.

Our industry experience in international VAT laws, as well as the specific rules and regulations of each individual country allow us to discover every possible retrieval opportunity on behalf of our clients. Our team of dedicated account managers will ensure that the required invoices are retrieved for seamless processing and minimal distribution to your day to day operations.

FINGAL DUBLIN CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY NETWORK FORUM The main objective of the Fingal Dublin Corporate Responsibility Network Forum is to have a vibrant, self financing, business networking community in the Fingal Region with the stated aim of providing a structured and properly funded support scheme for contributing to and supporting individuals, groups, communities, events and/or organisations at local, regional and national levels.

Patrons PayPal was the founding Patron of the Forum and has been joined by DAA, Blanchardstown Centre, Fingal County Council and Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown who are committed to developing corporate responsibility programmes that will benefit the local area in human and environmental terms.

Next Step If you are interested in participating in this forum please indicate your interest by contacting Tony in Fingal Chamber of Commerce on tony@fingaldublinchamber.ie or T: 8900977.

Some examples of recoverable foreign VAT expenditure are hotel / accommodation costs, meals, car hire, fuel, exhibition costs and representative office expenses.

If this service can be of use to you and your company or if you have valuable funds tied up in unrecovered foreign VAT and would like more information and to receive a discounted rate call 01 4587460 and mention the Chamber VAT Reclaim Service.

With this in mind, Fingal Dublin Chamber is delighted to offer a VAT Reclaim Service in conjunction with Chamber Member, Global Tax Reclaim Limited. This is a service for Chamber Members who conduct business in Europe. Our aim is to assist local companies to recover the VAT that they are entitled to from expenses incurred while conducting business abroad.

The VAT Reclaim Service will address the gap by providing a complete outsourced VAT recovery solution.

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Feature | Glen Dimplex

Quantum Leap Glen Dimplex’s new Quantum energy system has been heralded as the future in home heating solutions.

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outed as one of the most significant developments in the history of Irish-based electrical goods firm Glen Dimplex, the new Quantum home heat storage system is designed to make use of renewable wind energy generation, and has the potential to reduce Ireland’s dependence on oil and gas, and reduce fuel poverty. The Quantum energy system is a three pronged one; revolving around the Heater, Cylinder and Hub, each working to complement one another. The system is designed to draw the vast majority of its running costs from off-peak tariffs, and is fully controllable and customisable, featuring user controls which can be tailored to fit your own situation. The heater, for example, will intelligently monitor weather and usage patterns, and will learn to adapt accordingly. The hub, which functions as the system manager, overseeing operations, also allows for two-way communication between the Quantum appliances and the energy supply and as it is fully automated, requires no user input. Everything adds up to highly controllable heating, and low running costs.

(energy). Under a pilot scheme supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Fingal County Council in association with Glen Dimplex carried out the replacement of electric storage heaters in 73 units in Blanchardstown. “The new generation of highly efficient Quantum storage heaters were designed and developed

by Glen Dimplex which are connected to the electricity grid, and can take excess wind energy when it’s available and store it to be released later as heat as the occupier requires. This wind energy would otherwise be unused,” says Ann Marie Farrelly, Director of Housing at Fingal County Council. “The project addresses two major energy issues - storing wind energy so that it is available when the wind isn't blowing and reducing end-use energy consumption, particularly in domestic dwellings. It is hoped that this project will deliver significant savings in home heating costs and that significant environmental benefits will also be derived, including progress towards Ireland’s 2020 target of having 40 per cent of electricity produced from renewable

sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports. The Project was supported by SEAI and Glen Dimplex at no cost to Fingal County Council. The project also involved a voluntary housing body – Tuath – and Dublin City Council.”

Mr Ronan King, Chairman of The Green Way said: "The advantages to the end consumer of using Quantum are fantastic.

Quantum gives greater efficiency and comfort control with potential energy savings of 20 per cent and cost efficiencies of 30 per cent plus when compared to older storage heaters.

Our aim is to support the transformation of the Irish economy into a sustainable green economy. We see our involvement in this project as validation of The Green Way's role as a deployment platform for innovative clean technologies at a municipal scale.

The goal of The Green Way is to facilitate sustainable employment opportunities and position Dublin as a smart city-region where the public and private sectors can work in partnership to solve energy and environmental challenges."

Glen Dimplex Chairman and Chief Executive Sean O'Driscoll said: "Almost half of all Irish homes are fuelled by imported oil and so this new system will give the ordinary homeowners and organisations like housing associations a very attractive option that will reduce fuel bills, especially to lower income families and the elderly, and may help remove them from fuel poverty. Overall, the project has the potential to become a major new industry supporting many hundreds of new jobs at the Group's locations in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland."

A pilot project is already underway utilising 140 homes in Dublin in partnership with The Green Way, a Cleantech cluster organisation in Dublin. This project has already shown that the Quantum system has the potential to deliver homeowners savings in the region of 30 per cent (economical) and 15 per cent

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Sean O’Driscoll, CEO and Chairman, with Martin Naughton, Founder, Glen Dimplex.

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Phlok | Feature

Ahead of the Phlok There is a new app in the Fingal area and it is helping local businesses market their brands and local consumers save money, as Phlok founder Paul Graham explains.

Can you explain the concept behind Phlok, how it works and what motivated you to create it?

I was trying to use Facebook (and Twitter) for my other businesses and found that it just didn’t work. We couldn’t get people to like our page or follow us on twitter and discovered lots of businesses had the same problem. On top of that, the few people with whom we were successful always seemed to live far outside our geographic market.

Phlok connects local businesses to local people and incentivises them to purchase (and follow and check in using Phlok).

These actions publicise the local business to their Phlok followers and their Facebook connections should they decide to be connected with Facebook. Phlok uses a virtual currency to incentivise these actions.

Phlok points are worth real money and can be collected or spent in any store or business on Phlok. The business gets access to a dashboard which shows who is following, checking in and spending with them and gives the ability to target market exclusive promotions to their followers, both personally and privately.

Phlok takes the pain out of building an audience online and brings those people into the Main Street again. Phlok is ideal for making ‘Shop Local’ campaigns meaningful.

How can local retailers benefit from using the service?

By using our platform, retailers can build their Phlok quickly without having to focus energy on it. They instead focus on promoting their business on our public activity feed, which is visible to all Phlok users, and through their targeted promotions with their followers. It is incentivising people to come into their shop or business without having to give the shirt off their back. Phlok makes sense of social networks because people endorse businesses to their friends when they make purchases – this is priceless! We provide

Paul Graham, Phlok Founder.

ongoing training and support so that every business can get value from Phlok.

What areas does it currently cover and are there plans to expand Phlok’s reach?

We are very visible in North Dublin, but are now moving into the City Centre and West.

We have just employed another 11 local people and are growing all the time to scale Phlok through Leinster, and over the next 12 months, throughout Ireland.

What are your ultimate goals to achieve with Phlok?

As we scale out Ireland, we are already making plans for international expansion. We have already had interest in Russia and UAE (and obviously the UK) to take Phlok there.

Beyond that, any English speaking nation is of interest to us, including the US.

The problems we are trying to solve are deep rooted. We cannot just ask people to shop local and hope they feel guilty enough to do that. We need to make it worth their while without it costing the earth. As local businesses, we cannot afford to ignore what is going on online. We cannot stop the multiples doing what they do - but we can fight back. Phlok is the ammunition. The businesses on Phlok have my pledge that we are there to help and support and enable them to get the best out of our platform.

What we want them to do is continue to have pride in offering the products and services they do, and together we can save Main Street.

To find out more about how we can help go to www.phlok.com and register your business.

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Development in Action Communities in Africa are not the only ones benefitting from the work of Action Ireland Trust, writes Joseph O’ Connor.

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lthough only officially established in 2011, Portmarnock-based charity organisation, Action Ireland Trust, has been sowing its seeds in Africa for eight years now. Last year, the group delivered over s500,000 worth of medical and educational resources and equipment to the tiny African country of Lesotho. For a charity still in its infancy, an aid package on that scale is no mean feat.

Niall Fitzgerald, who has been teaching at Portmarnock Community School for 29 years, is the brainchild behind the project.

He was inspired by a similar initiative run

by Belvedere College in South Africa. Back when he sat on the Board of Management at Belvedere, he travelled to South Africa where he observed the development work being carried out. “I felt we, as a school, could do it just as good - if not, even better. I brought the idea to the Board of Management here in Portmarnock Community School and they had the vision and the foresight to go with it,” explains Fitzgerald.

This initial experience led to Fitzgerald, along with pupils and some parents, beginning volunteer work in South Africa with Marian

Finucane’s charity ‘Friends in Ireland’ in 2005. It was through working with this organisation that Fitzgerald learned the skills required for charity work in Africa. He reflects on the benefits of the experience. “We worked with Marian Finucane’s charity and I suppose we cut our teeth on that in South Africa. We saw the problems and the difficulties, and having an NGO like that certainly gives you a structure that you need to have going into any of these places.” The group spent five years working with Friends in Ireland, who in 2010, had been working on an exit strategy.

Fitzgerald saw this as an opportunity, and so, Action Ireland Trust was born.

The move into Lesotho came about somewhat accidentally, but proved to be a welcome set of circumstances, as Fitzgerald explains. “Lesotho came about accidently in some respects in that we had a container that local people had contributed to, but we were having great difficulty trying to get it into South Africa and in the end the Lesotho Embassy said they would take it from us without any incurring costs. So we struck up a relationship with the embassy here in Ireland and we saw opportunities there, which proved very successful.”

Portmarnock CS principal Pat O’Riordan helps distribute school text books in Lesotho.

The organisation is now based at two locations in Lesotho, a country made up mostly of highlands where many of the villages can be reached only on horseback, by foot or light aircraft. One location is focused on education, while the other is on medical. This year, the group built a school administration block, while the base for a science block was constructed and a market garden cultivated.

On the medical front, the local hospital has been reroofed, with wards and corridors redecorated and refurbished. All this has been made achievable through local fundraising, as well as the support of the Lesotho Government, Fingal County Council and companies such as Tayto, Cadbury, Country Crest, the DAA, DHL and Electric Ireland Aid. It is not only the African communities that benefit from the charity work. Each February, Portmarnock Community School sends more than 60 transition year students, parents, teachers and friends to engage in the programme. Fitzgerald highlights the skills the pupils develop from their involvement in the project. “There are probably three things they gain from it. The first one is confidence.

To just undertake it is quite a challenge. It is not for the faint-hearted. Even just in terms of raising funds, getting the vaccinations and preparing themselves physically and psychologically. So there’s a big confidence factor in that. The next thing is leadership. It helps them demonstrate leadership and out of the confidence they develop a leadership and enterprise skill. The third thing is that they become much more responsible.”

Now that Fitzgerald’s vision has come to fruition, what does the future hold for the Portmarnock-based charity? He appears determined to build on the current success.

“We would like to elevate Action Ireland Trust into a fully registered charity and put it on the national scale and I think we have strong enough people to do it. I never dreamed it would get to this stage but I think it can deliver significantly in other countries, but time will tell.”

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Feature | Gateway to Europe

Gateway to Europe 2013 A new industry-led initiative is bringing Corporate Ireland to the US and highlighting the unique advantages Ireland offers as a gateway to Europe.

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ast April, Irish business leaders travelled to the US as part of Ireland: Gateway to Europe 2013, a privately funded and organised foreign direct investment collaboration established to attract, encourage and support US companies to establish operations in Ireland, and to highlight the unique advantages Ireland offers as a gateway to Europe.

Adrian McGennis, Ireland: Gateway To Europe Co-Founder believes that Ireland remains one of the most effective, attractive and competitive countries in the world to do business for foreign entities. He says: “Whether it is for our impressive track record, talent, tax system or technology - or a combination of all of these things - Ireland, as home to many of the world’s largest multinationals, is now the global base of choice for businesses of all sizes embarking on an internationalisation strategy.”

McGennis continues: “As it stands, it is estimated that two to four US companies

Whether it is for our impressive track record, talent, tax system or technology - Ireland, as home to many of the world’s largest multinationals, is now the global base of choice for businesses of all sizes embarking on an internationalisation strategy.”

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PJ Howell, Fingal County Council, Gerry Staunton, Irish Consul and Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO, at a reception in the Counsulate in San Francisco.

visit Ireland every week with a view to setting up business, which equates to between one and two hundred companies a year. By bringing Ireland to the US, this privately funded, non-commercial, collaborate event attracted over four hundred companies across four cities. We are turning traditional FDI on its head by bringing Ireland to the US rather than waiting for the US to come to Ireland.

The opportunities are out there, it is our collective responsibility to capitalise on them.”

Following the success of the inaugural Ireland: Gateway to Europe Expo, which took place last year in Boston, this year Ireland: Gateway to Europe 2013 has grown exponentially with three more events having taken place in New York, San Francisco and Santa Clara, as well as Boston, for one week from Monday April 15 to Friday April 19. Attendees included CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, financiers, accountants, legal advisors, VCs, advisory boards and tax attorneys.

Ireland: Gateway to Europe represents a

broad sample of the best of the Irish service sector covering banking, legal, recruitment, engineering, accountancy and tax amongst others. Participating companies include: MKO Partners, Sigmar Recruitment, The FKM Group, Byrne Wallace, Fingal Dublin Chamber, PlanNet21, AIB, Ulster Bank, Vodafone, Mazars, VHI Healthcare, IFG, Capstone, Danske Bank, Contracting Plus, Tomkins, 2Flow, The HR Company, Invesco, Ethos Engineering, Osborne Recruitment, Reddy Architecture + Urbanish, Gardiner & Theobold, ConnectIreland, BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, Beauchamps and Fingal County Council. George Hook and Newstalk radio broadcast live from the four events during the week.

PJ Howell, Director of Services with Fingal County Council and Tony Lambert, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, participated in what was a great opportunity to meet many executives from companies across the United States. “We were delighted to be able to inform the many US business people who attended the events that there was a warm welcome for

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Gateway to Europe | Feature

Irish attendees at the Gateway event in the World Trade Centre in Boston.

This initiative has managed to capture the spirit of collegiality that exists in this country, but is not always obvious in the competitive business world. The preparations and joint effort from all the participants are the reason that this works so well and is such a worthwhile initiative.”

work and a great challenge, but based on last year’s success, it’s a great use of our time.”

this works so well and is such a worthwhile initiative.”

Commenting on the collaborative approach of the participants, Keane says: “This initiative has managed to capture the spirit of collegiality that exists in this country, but is not always obvious in the competitive business world.

The preparations and joint effort from all the participants are the reason that

them when they landed at Dublin Airport in the heart of Fingal,” says Howell.

“The Gateway to Europe initiative provides a new model where US businesses and their advisors can attain the 'know how' they need to take their next step using less resources than normal,” says co-founder Frank Keane, who is Partner at MKO Partners. “Visiting four cities on both coasts and meeting over 1,000 people in a week was intense, hard

Adrian McGennis, Sigmar Recruitment, Frank Keane, MKO Partners, Gerry Staunton, Consul General of Ireland, Paul McGennis, Byrne Wallace, Deirdre Moran, IDA Ireland and Matt Mohan, The FKM Group.

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Feature | Fingal Schools Model

Model behaviour Born out of a time when Ireland’s young population was booming, the Fingal Schools Model revolutionised how school planning could transform communities for young and old alike. Colm Gorey spoke to Fingal County Manager, David O’Connor, about the secrets to its success.

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s one of the youngest councils in Dublin, Fingal County Council found that the information coming from the 1996 and 2001 censuses showed a huge boom in the number of children in the county. This meant an enormous investment in schools was needed if the council was to meet the demands placed on the existing school system of that time. Following the establishment of the cross-sectoral Fingal County Development Board, a collection of representatives of the local authority, local development agencies, state agencies and the social partners including an Garda Síochána, the Department of Education and the Department of Social Welfare, prioritised addressing this as an immediate priority.

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Fingal County Manager, David O’Connor, says it was the case that the process of how schools were funded was in need of serious change: “In the past, an area would have been formed into a Catholic parish and the parish priest appointed then petitioned the Department of Education for a school. Because of the rapid expansion of population, plus the breakdown of that model, that was not now going to succeed and our councillors recognised that. They agreed that if we didn’t do something to get that moving quickly, we’re going to have a very serious crisis on our hands.”

To answer this concern, the council looked to international models for guidance and successful adaptations. After research, the Dutch model of city development was considered a world-leader in planning, as O’Connor explains: “We were observing the Dutch in particular who were experts in dealing with the modelling of expansion of Amsterdam city. When they went about expanding the cities and towns near Amsterdam – rather than allowing the city to spill into the hinterland, they decided to place the school in the heart of new

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communities because they identified that the school would be the centre of community life. Differing faiths would share the same campus, which is where our idea came from. We identified that they were able to provide much better community facilities by combining the gymnastic and non-classroom schoolrooms in one place so they get much better critical mass that could be used by the wider community.”

We were observing the Dutch in particular who were experts in dealing with the modelling of expansion of Amsterdam city.”

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Feature | Fingal Schools Model

Starting the process With the basis of the model formed, the council went to the Department of Education and discussed the possibility of taking on the Fingal Schools Model.

The Minister for Education at the time, Noel Dempsey, began to look into the considerations for the Fingal Schools Model but came across one particularly large stumbling block that was typical of Dublin and its surrounding areas before 2008; inflated land prices. Similarly for Minister Dempsey at the time, it became clear that to achieve what the Department had hoped for in school developments, all of the allocated budget would be needed to purchase the land leaving nothing left for the actual development of the facilities. With this in mind, the first discussions of the Fingal Schools Model began with his successor, Minister Mary Hanafin in 2004 and Fingal County Council about the possibility of the council taking up the responsibility of purchasing the land for the schools.

Holywell School and Community Centre, Swords.

Formulating the model As O’Connor explains, the model was there to take advantage of the council’s understanding of the local area: “We deal with developers all the time so we could use the planning process to persuade people to give us land for less than what the government might pay for it – afterall, it was assembling a better place to live - but if we did this, we wanted something back. So we made a deal that for every euro we saved them in the cost of land, we wanted 50 cents

...the facilities in the school are better than those in some of the best feepaying schools in the city. Several are used by national sports bodies to train their Olympic team; they’re just superb fully-equipped places and they can be used for everything.”

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back and we would use that to put in much better community facilities in the schools.”

With this plan, Fingal County Council envisaged a move away from the history of poorly maintained community centres that were commonplace in the past: “I used to work in Dublin City Council and the history of community facilities was, as they were built in isolation – 'a box in a field' - with very basic facilities and vulnerable to neglect as communities aged.

Population would grow, the facility becomes damaged, un-owned and un-loved because the community had moved on. However, if you put it as an integral part of a school, give the facility entirely to the school for the duration of school hours, you end up with a completely sustainable model. We identified 13 different schools, eight delivered to date, and we have delivered far more community facilities to those schools than would ever have been possible before. They’re distributed in the newer communities around Fingal including Blanchardstown, Swords, Balbriggan and one coming up in Lusk.”

The community centres that have been built are considered some of the highest standards in the country and are used throughout the year leaving no time to fall into disuse. This

is achieved by having the centre run by the schools during school hours and by either the Vocational Education Committee (VEC) or a management company outside of school hours and during the summer months. The model’s success has gained notoriety for the top-class standard facilities it has produced which, O’Connor believes, is something Fingal County Council is proud to have achieved: “They’re all excellent. One local Minister observed recently that the facilities in the school are better than those in some of the best fee-paying schools in the city.

Several are used by national sports bodies to train their Olympic team; they’re just superb fully-equipped places and they can be used for everything from drama to soccer and a lot of them would have all weather pitches around them as well. At the weekends, people can come and have a social centre for themselves.”

As the primary schools were developed to suit the growing demand of young children, now the time has come to provide for these children as they progress to secondary education. This is now the next step in the model’s development and by using the Fingal Schools Model, it is hoped that its success can be repeated again for the benefit of everyone living in the communities around Fingal for years to come.

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Feature ||The Feature Blanchardstown Gift Voucher Shop Shopping Centre

A Gift Giving Business Seeing business grow from strength to strength over the years, The Gift Voucher Shop is now using its knowledge and innovation to help provide for communities both locally and internationally, writes Kevin McElligott.

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or a company just over ten years in existence, the Gift Voucher Shop has achieved much in its short life.

Established by Michael Dawson in 2002 in partnership with An Post, their mission was to pioneer the multi-retailer gift card. With over 550 retailers participating in the scheme, consumers were no longer required to travel to a particular store or shopping centre to buy a gift voucher; they now have the widest choice available to them at their local post office through the One4All gift card. Since then, the multi-award winning company has gone from strength to strength with over 1,000 retailers now featured and an expansion of operations overseas. Jock Jordan, Group Sales Director, explains, “We’ve branched out to the UK market which is a much bigger market than Ireland so we’ve been seeing exponential growth over the last few years.”

With all the growth and expansion going on, CEO Michael Dawson made sure not to lose focus of the organisation’s corporate social responsibilities. “Michael was an Ernst and Young entrepreneur finalist in 2007 and as part of that project, a group of entrepreneurs went

out to Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, and an initiative was set up by that group called the ‘Soul of Haiti Foundation’ and we’ve have been fundraising for them ever since,” explains Jordan.

are four starting points; Dublin, Cork, Carlow and Sligo and there’ll be over 300 cyclists taking part. We hope to raise s400,000 for the Soul of Haiti Foundation, so it’s grown tenfold in four years.”

Dawson has combined several ventures that he is involved in to raise money for the Soul of Haiti Foundation, culminating in the Cycle4Haiti event which takes place every May bank holiday weekend.

Inviting their own business contacts to get involved in the cycle, several of the company’s corporate clients assemble teams to compete, a testament to the enthusiasm surrounding the event. Jordan views the cycle as not only a great cause but also “a great way to network with our customers and work with our clients.

There’s a synergy between our gift voucher business and our bikes4work business.”

The idea for the cycle emerged from the Bikes4work scheme, a scheme championed by the Gift Voucher Shop, which helps employees take advantage of a government initiative that uses tax incentives to encourage people to cycle to and from work. What started out as a fun idea to raise money soon escalated into a massive fundraising event as Jordan recalls, “It was basically just a few people here at the office that were availing of the Bikes4work scheme and we decided to do something. So we came up with the idea of a cycle in aid of Haiti.

The cycle started at the GPO in Dublin and finished in Galway and the first year we did it in 2010, we had 36 cyclists. This year there

With its main offices based in Swords, the company hires 56 employees, predominantly from the Fingal area, taking on double that amount around the Christmas period which is a significantly busy period for them. It’s around this time of year that the company looks to give back locally too, affiliating itself with various charitable efforts. “Christmas FM tries to raise money for a specific cause each year and last year it was ISPCC Childline. We were involved in helping them to raise s100,000 that year. We also recently ran a promotion with An Post where we donated s1 for every gift card sold to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

We raised just over s26,000 over the course of a month. So our CSR approach has two streams; our international charity which is the Soul of Haiti Fund and then our national charity causes. So we’re both international and local in our efforts.”

“It was basically just a few people here at the office that were availing of the bikes4work scheme and we decided to do something so we came up with the idea of a cycle in aid of Haiti.”

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Feature | Creating Alliances

Forging Alliances acting as a conduit between ireland and the world, dublin airport is a hub for many of the planet’s leading airlines, writes Conor Forrest.

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he leading global airline network, with the highest number of daily flights, members and destinations, the Star Alliance network was first established in 1997, its main aim to improve the travel experience for flyers. The Alliance acts as a global network for travellers, bringing together 27 member airlines who provide over 21,900 flights each day to more than 194 countries around the globe. With route maps and airport information, mobile apps and Star Alliance Connection Centres, travelling can become less of a hassle. “Star Alliance is the largest airline alliance flying into Ireland, with eight airlines flying over 100 nonstop flights each week from Dublin, Shannon and Belfast. For the Irish based business or leisure traveller, Star Alliance gives you a global reach,” said Alan Sparling, Chairman of Star Alliance in Ireland. “The member airlines of the Star Alliance network are among the most respected in the world. In order to become members, all airlines must comply with the highest industry standards of customer service, security and technical infrastructure.”

ScandinaVian airlineS As a founding member of the STAR Alliance, SAS – Scandinavia’s largest airline – is one of the eight airlines with over 100 flights leaving Ireland each week. This year Scandinavian Airlines celebrates 47 years flying into Dublin Aiport and offers 26 nonstop flights a week linking Dublin to the capitals of the Scandinavian countries - Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. At the beginning of June, SAS – which operates from Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport – introduced a new and innovative concept whereby they ‘drop’ the traditional Business class, Economy Extra and Economy service, instead introducing a new service concept which is aimed towards the modern traveller across Europe – SAS Go (‘A Great Deal’) and SAS Plus (‘A Great Deal More’). SAS Go is aimed towards leisure customers which combines low fares and additional service elements such as a free check-in bag, free onboard coffee and tea, as

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well as free newspapers. SAS Plus is aimed towards the more time-conscious frequent traveller with a need for lounge access, flexible tickets, fast track security and other features.

For those travelling a little further afield, SAS Business is still available on long-haul flights.

continental connectionS One of the Alliance’s oldest members, having joined in 1997, Lufthansa is among the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines. Last year the airline celebrated its 40th birthday at Dublin Airport. Lufthansa first launched a bi-weekly service between Dublin and Manchester on April 1st 1972, and over 40 years later, the Dublin operation is going from strength to strength. As passenger figures grow year on year, Lufthansa has consistently increased capacity on routes such as DublinFrankfurt and Dublin-Munich. “Dublin Airport has had a four decade long partnership with Lufthansa and we look forward to continuing to work closely together in the years ahead,” said Cormac O’Connell, head of Aviation Business Development at Dublin Airport Authority. In 2001, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) was formed from the

expansion of Swissair subsidiary Crossair, and joined the Star Alliance in 2006. now a member of the Lufthansa Group, the carrier operates a domestic and regional network within Switzerland and Europe as well as international services to Asia, north America and Africa, flying to 74 desintations in 38 countries across the world, and has been flying to Ireland since 2003 under the SWISS brand.

turKiSh delight Another more recent member of the Alliance, Turkish Airlines is the country’s national airline and its largest operator, based at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.

The airline, which operates a network of services throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa, north and South America and Asia, joined the Star Alliance in 2008. The airline’s successful Dublin-Istanbul service has doubled to twice daily flights, three times a week since March while it is also adding extra flights from Dublin to the country’s largest city during summer 2013. “We have been working closely with Turkish Airlines for several years and this extra frequency will offer passengers additional choice and

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Creating Alliances | Feature

The member airlines of the Star Alliance Network are among the most respected in the world. In order to become members, all airlines must comply with the highest industry standards of customer service, security and technical infrastructure.” convenience,” said Cormac O’Connell on the airline’s decision to significantly expand its Dublin service.

the aMerican connection Based across the Atlantic Ocean, United Airlines has been in operation in Dublin for several years. United was a founding member of the Star Alliance in May 1997 and operates a route linking Dublin with Washington DC. The airline, which merged with Continental Airlines in 2010, has also offered nonstop flights between Dublin and its new York hub at newark since 1998.

“We monitor demand in all the markets we serve and review potential new-route opportunities on an ongoing basis. Ireland and the US have a long history and there is a great deal of travel between the two nations,” says Yvonne Muldoon, Sales Manager Ireland and northern Ireland. “We offer customers from Ireland the ability to connect to destinations across the United States. We work closely with the DAA to ensure that our customers have a quality experience when using the airport. Dublin Airport’s pre clearance facilities are a great advantage to our customers. We have also recently signed an agreement with Aer Lingus on airport lounge access, granting United BusinessFirst customers – departing on United flights from Dublin to new York/newark and Washington/Dulles – access to Aer Lingus’ Gold Circle Lounge at Dublin Airport.”

United States next summer than Gatwick or Manchester airports,” said Vincent harrison, DAA Strategy Director previously. In total there will be 224 flights per week between Dublin and north America, underlining the importance of connectivity between the two. “north America is a key market for Ireland, as we are the largest recipient of US foreign direct investment and Irish firms are huge investors in the US,” said Robert hilliard, DAA Chief Operations Officer.

“Both the United States and Canada are also important sources of inbound tourism so it’s also pleasing to see a strong growth in seat numbers from north America in 2013 as we celebrate The Gathering.”

Though it may be a little early to be considering the impact the Gathering has had on traffic numbers, United Airlines remains positive and optimistic. “We are pleased with the performance of our Ireland services.

While it is our company policy not to publish traffic data for individual routes, passenger

load factors on our Ireland services are broadly in line with those for our transatlantic routes as a whole – 82.8 per cent in May 2013,” says Yvonne Muldoon. “We are proud to be celebrating 15 years of serving Dublin. With non-stop flights to new York/newark and Washington/Dulles, customers not only have access to important business and tourism destinations but can conveniently connect to destinations throughout the United States, the Caribbean and across the Americas.”

the gathering In 2013, of course, the big issue is tourism, with The Gathering 2013 tourist initiative well underway. And having large international airlines regularly flying the routes between north America and Dublin in particular plays a huge role in Ireland’s tourism figures – the north American market can deliver up to one million visitors each year, a market which is distinguished from others both by the average length of stay and also the likelihood that these visitors will tour extensively around the

Total additional capacity means that throughout this summer, Dublin Airport will have 12 daily scheduled flights to nine different airports in the US. “Dublin Airport will have better connectivity to the

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Dublin Airport | Feature

island. The United States alone is the second largest market for Irish tourism – 855,000 tourists from the US visited here in 2011, while roughly 114,000 Canadians arrived on our shores in the same year.

What is clear is that in 2013, Irish tourism has experienced a strong first few months.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have indicated the best first quarter north American performance experienced since 2004. Overall numbers grew by 7.4 per cent between January and March and niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, particularly welcomed the 16.7 per cent rise in visitors from north America. “It is encouraging to see growth from all market areas,” he said. “This year we believe that north America and mainland Europe hold the key to tourism growth. Last year was one of the strongest years for visitors from the

US to Ireland (after 2007) and these figures suggest we could be on course to achieve the best year ever from north America – when we hope to welcome over one million American visitors, spending about US$1 billion.”

air canada While services to and from America, and a proliferation of American airlines, have long been the norm at Dublin Airport, things haven’t been the same with regard to Canada, its Irish credentials and history notwithstanding. newfoundland in Canada has been described as “the most Irish place in the world outside of Ireland,” by historical author Tim Pat Coogan, such is the prevalence of Irish family names, music and even accents from a history of migration - much of it seasonal or temporary. IrishCanadians are the fourth largest ethnic group in Canada with 4,354,155 identifying

as Irish or of Irish descent, around 13 per cent of the total population. Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has recently welcomed the decision by Air Canada to build on their summer service between Dublin and Toronto – operating since 2002 – and launch a year round route between the two

countries from May 2014 with the new Air Canada rouge brand. “Air Canada’s decision to operate a year-round service to Dublin from next May is excellent news for both business and leisure travelers and underscores the strong links between Ireland and Canada,” said Vincent harrison.

“Ireland is the fifth largest recipient of

Canadian investment, and there are strong historical and cultural connections between the two countries.” Like Lufthansa, Air Canada is a long-standing member of the Star Alliance, having also joined in 1997.

The service to Dublin will be the first yearlong route between Ireland and Canada, and is the fourth European destination for the new brand, which will begin operations this July. “Air Canada has been serving Ireland since its predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines, first flew to Shannon in 1947. Today, there is a very strong market for both leisure customers and visiting friends and relatives, so this is an ideal market for our new leisure carrier, Air Canada rouge, to operate more cost effectively on a year-round basis,” added Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.

While we remain only halfway through 2013, our relations with other countries around the globe is certainly strengthening. With flight routes between Ireland and a variety of countries across the world on the increase, connectivity between Ireland and abroad has never been higher. And, in a year in which developing links and relationships with current and potential partners abroad is high on the agenda, this has never been more important.

The Star Alliance is certainly doing its bit.

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Feature | Malahide Castle & Gardens

Bringing the

Castle Back Life to

Having recently reopened its doors to the public after undergoing a massive renovation, Malahide Castle and Gardens has much to offer in the way of public and private functions, as it seeks to augment Malahide’s reputation as a popular tourist attraction. Kevin McElligott reports.

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ollowing a s10.5 million redevelopment project, Malahide Castle and Gardens has recently reopened to the public. Co-funded by Fingal County Council and Fáilte Ireland, the Castle expects a busy summer ahead as it plans various corporate and ticketed events.

Appointed by Fingal County Council to

operate the centre, Shannon Heritage has brought its expertise in customer service and event organisation, reinvigorating the experience for visitors. With over 50 years of experience in the management of tourist attractions, Shannon Heritage, with Chief Executive John Ruddle at the helm, are delighted to be taking on the operation of

Malahide Castle and Gardens, which is a natural fit with their existing portfolio of day visitor attractions and evening entertainment venues around the Shannon region. Joanne Pollard, Sales and Marketing Executive for Malahide Castle and Gardens, describes what is on offer to visitors: “Our experienced tour guides, hosts and admission agents deliver an interactive, personal experience of the Castle’s history and the social life of the Talbot family who lived there for 800 years.

There has been so much documented about the Talbots and a new Castle exhibition on the ground floor interprets and relays these stories. When visitors purchase their tickets, they get access to the exhibition area prior to going on their guided tour which provides a complete experience for domestic and overseas tourists, gardening and special interest groups.”

Corporate Use Aside from serving its daytime visitors, Malahide Castle and Gardens also caters for the corporate community, having specific business-orientated rooms to accommodate presentations, meetings and conferences.

All corporate bookings at Malahide Castle and Gardens take place in either the ‘Project

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Malahide Castle’s West Lawn & Walled Gardens.

Pictured at a corporate evening in Malahide Castle & Gardens were Austin McCabe, Symantec, David O’Connor, Fingal County Manager, Maurice Meade, DHL Global Forwarding and Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO.

Our experienced tour guides, hosts and admission agents deliver an interactive, personal experience of the Castle’s history.”

Room’ or the ‘Loft Room’. The Project Room, based on the ground floor of the visitor centre, can take up to 80 people theatre-style and is fully equipped with AV, interpretation units and Wi-Fi capabilities.

Specially designed in a bright and wellventilated area, the room emanates an invigorating ambiance. Pollard identifies the diverse range of events held there: “We’ve had a number of different functions and events, from launches to Heritage Council meetings with delegates coming from across Europe, so there’s huge versatility with these rooms.” The Loft Room is a smaller space, located on the first floor of the courtyard building. With wooden beams and white floors, it has been described as a tranquil space useful for various board meetings and conferences on a smaller scale. These facilities may also become available to private customers in the future, as Pollard explains.

“We are exploring the possibility of private entertainment and dining events at the

Castle but we’re still at the planning stage.

Currently all entertainment and parties take place in the garden venues, which boast huge potential for future events.”

Garden Potential Within the 260-acre demesne, the Talbot Botanic Gardens boast almost 5,000 plant species including a fine collection of Australasian and Chilean plants; the most important collection of its kind after Kew Gardens in London. A visit to Malahide Castle and Gardens now includes a garden tour of the Botanical Gardens, the courtyard, a purpose-built retail section and an Avoca Café, which caters to the needs of group visits and corporate events. There are two designated areas for such gatherings – The West Lawn and the Walled Garden.

Organisers hope that the summer will see great use of these gardens as Pollard explains: “There is huge potential with the gardens in terms of holding events, from having garden parties and marquees to different entertainments in the Walled Garden and also in the West Lawn, which is quite a large area at 22 acres.”

Organised picnics, as well as outdoor theatre and music events are expected to attract the masses over the summer and the Castle has already catered for different groups, tailoring the service to match the needs of incoming clients. The Castle works in co-operation with local hotels to provide evening activities and dining for visiting conference groups

and in the summer these can include the use of the gardens for barbeques, marquee events or musical entertainment which can all be arranged with Shannon Heritage. It is hoped that corporate and charity bodies will see the benefits of reserving such a venue.

Incorporating the Village While the Castle has numerous attractions on offer, the day visitor centre remains its biggest operation. With an influx of visitors to the Castle, Pollard feels that Malahide is now a focal point in North County Dublin for tourism. “A lot of the work that we do is attracting coaches and groups out from various tour operators where they would incorporate Malahide Castle and Gardens into their itinerary, so that’s really where our core business is – providing a world-class visitor attraction for both domestic and overseas tourists, filling up our daily schedule tours and showcasing Malahide Castle and Gardens.” Pollard says one of the aims of Fingal County Council and Fáilte Ireland, when planning the Castle’s redevelopment was “to reintroduce Malahide as a destination.” So the project has incorporated the village as well. “There’s a new walkway that has been opened up between the Castle and the village which has shortened the time it takes to get between the two. So maybe it will take two hours to see the Castle and Gardens but why not spend a half day and go to visit Malahide Village and enjoy the shops, restaurants and boutiques there along with the scenic walks?” After more than 800 years of being admired, it seems that Malahide Castle, and indeed Malahide itself, will be attracting admirers for years to come.

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Feature | Agrifoods

Growing With The Times

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Tradition, innovation and knowledge are just a few words associated with the agrifoods sector of North Dublin.

With commerce now an essential component of agriculture, we look at three companies – Donnelly, Keelings and Country Crest – and how they have evolved to meet the needs of today’s economy.

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ne of Ireland's most important indigenous industries, the agrifoods sector employs tens of thousands and incorporates the produce of over one hundred thousand farms all over the country.

The Fingal area of North Dublin is the main agricultural area in the county and is home to some of the country's major companies specialising in horticulture and fruit and veg production. The expertise in growing, sourcing, marketing and selling that has advanced over time has seen small family businesses and farms in North Dublin evolve into major companies with established brands and distribution channels such as Keelings and Donnelly. Family tradition has meant that succeeding generations have acquired expertise and combined it with modern and innovative techniques of nurturing and cultivating the land. The image of the impoverished farmer gradually faded as Ireland's economy grew and, realising the benefits of agriculture, some of these companies like Country Crest are taking their knowledge overseas to help third world economies to blossom in their own right.

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Donnelly Keeping It Fresh As Donnelly Fresh Foods continue to produce the finest quality fruit and vegetables, their latest investments are keeping their retail partners at the forefront of convenience retailing.

Based in St. Margaret's amidst the fertile fields of North County Dublin, and employing approximately 200 people, Donnelly Fresh Foods are purveyors of the freshest seasonal fruit and vegetables and are 100 per cent Irish owned. In more than 30 years in business, Donnelly have built their reputation on the quality of the fresh produce they source, the highest level of service they provide to their customers, and on their constant innovation and growth.

There are many strands to the Donnelly business; Donnelly Fruit and Veg go to great lengths to select only the finest quality fruit and vegetables through a network of Irish growers and specially selected growers worldwide. They pack, prepare and deliver to stores nationwide every day. At Donnelly Food Service they

produce great tasting deli salads, ready to eat salad leaves, and prepared vegetables. Creating great food is at the heart of everything Donnelly does. It requires super ingredients prepared with care and a touch of imagination. Glan Arís is Donnelly's crate-washing operation, providing almost 10 million reusable crates for the food industry every year, saving unquantifiable amounts of cardboard and trees annually.

In April 2012, Donnelly Chilled Foods Distribution commenced its partnership with BWG Foods (owners of the Spar, Eurospar and Mace Brands in the Republic of Ireland) and supplies a range of fresh and raw meats, poultry and dairy to all BWG Stores nationwide.

Operating out of the old Dublin-Meath Growers Facility at Kilshane Cross, The Ward, Co Dublin, Donnelly’s Chilled Foods Distribution Centre manages the supply of chilled and fresh produce to approximately 900 Spar, Eurospar, Mace and XL stores across Ireland.

Speaking at the opening of the Distribution Centre, Willie O’Byrne, Managing Director of

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BWG Foods said, “our exclusive arrangement with Donnelly means we now have established a consolidated chilled food supply chain, delivering over 900 fresh lines to our retailers right across the country. These significant investments are designed to keep our retailers at the forefront of convenience retailing, ensuring they continue to meet and exceed the expectations of customers. Our new nationwide chilled supply chain will allow us to deliver the freshest produce in a timely and consistent manner and we’re pleased that two Irish-owned and operated companies can partner to provide a market-leading logistics solution.”

Donnelly also have their own label under which they sell their fruit, vegetables and salads. Their beautiful distinctive trucks and vans are likely to be familiar to everybody in the Fingal area and surrounds! The Donnelly Fresh Foods brand initially focuses on two ranges – ‘in-season’ fresh fruit and vegetables from Ireland and around the world, and a range of fresh bagged salads. Both ranges are on-shelf and are available nationwide.

Ciarán Donnelly, Managing Director of Donnelly Fruit & Veg, said the new brand marks the start of a significant new phase for the company. “We are very excited about introducing a consumer branded fresh produce range to the market, particularly a range with a unique selling point – all the produce will always be in season,” he said. “Our new trucks and vans have created quite a ‘wow’ on the roads and the reaction to our new bagged fresh salad range has been great. So as we continue to add to the range with our new in season produce, we are looking forward to increased sales.”

Keelings – Delivering Quality Keelings are one agrifoods business that infuses passion into every facet of their work and it is this devotion to quality that David Keeling with Irish rugby star Tommy Bowe

Donnelly delivery vehicle.

The image of the impoverished farmer gradually faded as Ireland’s economy grew and, realising the benefits of agriculture.” drives the company forward. Their current line of produce, aptly known as the ‘Love to Grow’ product range, focuses primarily on Irish grown produce and includes fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples and cherries; Salads and lettuces such as romaine hearts, romaine heads, Chinese leaves, iceberg, peppers, aubergines and pumpkins; and flowers, mainly lillies and sunflowers.

Headquartered in St. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin, the company grows most of their produce there, although their lettuces, flowers and pumpkins are grown in their

farm in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth. “We’ve approximately 500 acres, with over 15 hectares of glasshouse for our strawberries, peppers and aubergines,” explains David Keeling, Managing Director of Retail at Keelings.

“My grandparents, William and Christina Keeling started the business, growing a range of fresh produce. They built it from nothing into a substantial business in the 1960s with a turnover of s100k per annum,” explains Keeling. Having established their existing farm in 1926, they have gradually expanded on their range of produce over time. Rhubarb was an important crop for the family in the early days until strawberries became a prime focus in the mid-thirties and by 1950 bramley’s apples were another core component of the Keelings success.

With berries today being prime produce, the decades between 1960 and 2000 were pivotal years in terms of innovation. Investment in the construction of greenhouses between 1960 and 1990 allowed Keelings to improve the quality of homegrown fruit and tomatoes. It was later on, with the introduction of more technologically advanced greenhouses, that Keelings were able to extend growing season from March to December which really boosted their reputation as leaders in soft fruit production.“We’re constantly assessing the market for innovative ideas. We believe innovation to be key in driving consumption of healthy fresh produce. We’re trialling 27 strawberry varieties to find even sweeter and tastier strawberries than we already grow,” explains Keeling.

The company has, along with their range of produce, grown in size and scope. The seventies

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We are very excited about introducing a consumer branded fresh produce range to the market, particularly a range with a unique selling point.”

Tony Doyle of Country Crest with Haitian Farm staff

and eighties saw ambitious efforts to ship, source and distribute produce from around the world into Ireland, Britain and other European markets. Although innovative practices have allowed them to extend the growing season when supply runs short, Keelings import from fellow growers internationally. Keeling explains the high standards that the company maintain, “We’ve strict guidelines on who we work with and we visit our growers on a regular basis to ensure the high quality of the fruit we supply under the Keelings brand.” Today, working with over 2,000 people around the world, the Irishowned family business maintain a supply base in 42 countries spread over six continents, not bad for a family business that started tilling the soil on a farm in Donabate over a century ago.

Country Crest Cultivating Knowledge With a vast history in agriculture and farming, some enterprises in North Dublin, such as Country Crest, are passing on their knowledge and expertise to developing countries around the world

of family tradition that has evolved to suit today’s economy. Fourth generation growers, Michael and Gabriel Hoey originally set up Country Crest to grow and pre-pack fresh potatoes for the retail sector. Since then, they have grown into one of the biggest suppliers of fresh vegetables and are a leading manufacturer and supplier of vegetable accompaniments and prepared wholesome meals.

Recognising the importance of agriculture within a developing community is what led the Hoey brothers to commit to various corporate social responsibilities in recent years as commercial manager Tony Doyle points out, “I suppose the overriding reason why we got involved was the fact that Michael and Gabriel have been involved in agriculture and food production their whole lives, they’ve had reasonably good lives out of it and they wanted to give something back.”

Favourable climatic conditions and fertile soil have led generations of farmers to produce the crops that have become synonymous with Irish culture; potatoes, cabbage, onions, carrots, the list goes on. Agriculture saw the nation gradually evolve from an impoverished colony struggling to subsist to an affluent republic with abundant resources. This change saw farming become a major industry on to itself.

Recognising the growing context of commerce within agriculture, Country Crest was formed.

The first project came about due to the 2007/2008 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year scheme. Michael Hoey was a finalist and part of a team which was invited to go out to the impoverished Caribbean country of Haiti with a mission of finding a business approach towards solving developmental problems. A project was engineered, revolving around Country Crest’s area of expertise; a small developmental farm was set up in coordination with the Soul of Haiti Foundation where agricultural equipment, technology and expertise were supplied to enable native farmers to grow vegetables and bring them to market.

Established by the Hoey brothers in 1994, the company is a product of almost 100 years

Doyle explains the importance of the project for the Haitian community, “Our aim is to

educate the locals, enabling them to grow food in a sustainable, economic manner.

We’ve employed local agronomists and local university graduates to maintain and manage the farm unit so it’s all about community involvement, empowering them to make decisions, allowing us to observe their progress and offer guidance when they want it.”

After the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the project is back on course to meet its targets. “We’re growing and marketing bell peppers, chili peppers, tomatoes, water melons, cabbage, carrots and maize, so farmers are earning money for their produce and are able to reinvest back into the farm and in the community,” explains Doyle.

Another project which Country Crest is involved with was initially brought to their attention by the Fingal Dublin Chamber and the Lesotho Embassy in Dublin, as Tony Doyle recalls, “We were asked to go out to look at potato production in the highlands in Lesotho and give some learning and expertise to small potato farmers and vegetable growers.”

Both projects are experiencing great levels of success thanks to Country Crest’s commitment to community development as Doyle explains, “Our feelings were that we’re in a good position here in Ireland, let’s give some of this expertise and knowledge to those who need it, who will use it and grow with it.”

The ultimate goal of both projects is for Country Crest to be satisfied with the economic and community development that their efforts have contributed to and that they and their partners can gradually step aside.

Doyle says, “By then the communities will have developed to a stage where they will be able to take the project over themselves, run it themselves and get on with it and we’ll be able to bow out gracefully.”

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Interview | Feature

PayPal

means business As PayPal looks to fill 1,050 positions at its new centre in Dundalk, there will be a positive knock-on effect for the company’s Dublin headquarters and the wider economy, writes Joseph O’ Connor.

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ouise Phelan has had a busy twelve months. As PayPal’s Vice President of Global Operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Phelan has been at the heart of both securing and recruiting 1,050 positions at PayPal’s new centre of excellence in Dundalk, County Louth. The global online payments company has been in Ireland for the past ten years operating from its state-ofthe-art facility in Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown. Its recent expansion into Dundalk is an indication of its commitment to its presence in Ireland and its confidence in Ireland’s workforce.

Founded in 1998, PayPal has 23 million active registered accounts, is available in 190 markets and supports payments in 25 currencies. PayPal states its aim is to create a better shopping experience and works to transform the way people think about e-commerce. Phelan outlines the significance of the company’s latest expansion: “It has been fundamental to ensuring the success of our business. We had so many talented team-mates move from our Dublin site to Dundalk which inevitably set us up for success. We have welcomed our eBay colleagues into the building which allows us to work more closely with them to achieve our goal of connected commerce and ensuring that we continue to lead the world of payments.”

Phelan is conscious to highlight the hard work carried out by PayPal’s existing staff up to now and how it is paying dividends. “Our expansion in Ireland was 100 per cent down to our people. We have so many talented and hardworking team-mates in Dublin and making the decision to open another site in Ireland was a no-brainer. We have full confidence in our people and knew we could make this happen. Our team-mates come from a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets and they all bring something to our business.”

David O’Connor, County Manager, Fingal County Council, Louise Phelan, PayPal, Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber and Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Although the new positions are based in Dundalk, there will undoubtedly be a positive knock-on effect for the Blanchardstown office. The company already employs 1,450 people in Dublin and Phelan describes how the existing staff can benefit. “Our Dundalk site compliments the efforts and hard work of our existing team-mates in Blanchardstown.

We were also able to provide opportunities for team-mates who wanted to progress in their careers and move to Dundalk to provide mentoring roles to our new team-mates.

We have so many excellent processes and procedures in Blanchardstown that it made sense to roll these out in Dundalk. All our team-mates are empowered to make decisions to better our business and in turn improve our customer service.”

Phelan’s hard work in securing the second operations centre has not gone unnoticed. Last October, she became the first woman to receive the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement

Award. Phelan was chosen in recognition of the important role she has played as a business leader during one of the most challenging economic periods in Irish history, and her success in securing significant jobs and investment through PayPal’s operations in Ireland. “I was absolutely honoured to be nominated for this award. When it was announced that I had won, I was speechless,” Phelan says. “It is one of the proudest moments in my career so far and I attribute the success to my team in PayPal. Behind every successful leader is a strong, determined and hardworking team.”

Phelan’s year will continue in much the same way as it began; both exciting and challenging.

She has the task of filling the 1,050 positions at its new centre, but remains focused on the job at hand. “Our main focus is to recruit for the 1,000 jobs in Dundalk. Our business is growing exponentially and we are continuing to innovate, so this year will be an exciting and challenging year.”

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Commercial Profile | Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Linking Academia with Industry The LINC Centre at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown is offering a supportive, safe and dynamic working environment for business start-ups.

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he Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) engages with many industry sectors regionally, nationally and globally, creating new and dynamic partnerships, ensuring the Institute has an economic and civic impact.

These sectors include IT, digital media, telecommunications, service industries, manufacturing and engineering services, horticulture and social care sectors.

The LINC (Learning & Innovation Centre) is ITB’s tangible link between the Institute and industry, making accessible the skills and expertise of the Institute to industry in a professional and cost effective manner.

The Institute through the LINC collaborates with these sectors through:  C ollaborative research projects supporting the Company in the development of its research and development agenda  Bespoke training programmes supporting companies with competence development requirements to meet their own goals  Development and enhancement of existing academic programmes to meet future skills needs of the industry sectors  Supporting start-up companies in the development and realisation of their business plans through facilities and support programmes such as the New Frontiers programme.

Enterprise Support Research shows that many start-ups fail in their early stages due to lack of funding and isolation. Centres such as the LINC offer a supportive, safe and dynamic working environment, where new companies can base themselves as they start out. Companies can access the range of enterprise supports in place from the Institute, while also networking with like-minded entrepreneurs who face similar challenges on a daily basis.

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that the incubation companies and the academic community can foster critical strategic links. One of the key supports delivered through the LINC is the New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland.

This is a one-year three phase enterprise support programme, which enables entrepreneurs to develop their business concept. Participants are provided with a hot desk space in the LINC for the duration of the programme. A range of valuable and relevant supports are also provided as part of the programme, including workshops, peer networking, one-to-one business clinics, management training and development, and introduction to funders and support agencies, such as Enterprise Ireland and the County Enterprise Boards. This programme harnesses the drive and entrepreneurial skills of these participants and combines them with the skills of the partner institutions in key areas such as e-Business, Information Technology, Informatics, Engineering and Communications. Over the last twelve months, the LINC has supported over 80 start-up businesses through the different programmes, seminars, mentoring and drop-in clinics available through the LINC.

Research Research continues to be a core activity in the Institute with the main focus on applied research. Researchers at the Institute work with industry sectors to support the development of commercial projects from an R&D base. Funding for

the research comes from Enterprise Ireland (Innovation partnership scheme, the Commercialisation Fund and Innovation Vouchers), IRCSET Post-Graduate Scholarship and an AIB/ITB seed capital fund. The main research areas being developed at the Institute include:  Computer graphics, machine vision, robotics  Computational and Functional Linguistics  Data Analytics  Network Security and Digital Forensics  Graphics and Gaming  Energy & Environmental Engineering Research (EERG)  Magnetic and Machine Research  eLearning Research  Social Sciences Research  Language Education and Cultural Studies Research

Industry Training and Academic Involvement The Institute works with many companies in the development of bespoke training programmes, and the enhancement of existing academic programmes, to support specific competence development requirements. These include technical courses for Intel and IBM, supervisory and management skills training for Dublin Airport Authority and Citizens Information Services, and skills training for the GAA. The Institute also works through industry groups on specific skills shortages, such as ICT skills, supporting the upskilling and reskilling of people within the region.

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Dublin Airport Authority | Commercial Profile

Taking the trauma out of travel Dublin Airport’s new Airport Genie service is helping travel wishes come true.

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ravelling can be a magical experience, but if travelling through T1 or T2 at Dublin Airport, introduce a little extra magic before you fly with Airport Genie, your very own bundle of benefits.

Airport Genie has been designed and tailored to help take the stress out of travelling, allowing you to fast-track through the Boarding Pass Channel at security and add an additional range of benefits, according to your own personal need. Fancy chilling in the Executive Lounge before your flight for some first class treatment? You’ve got it with Genie Lounge.

Stressing over the thought of getting through the airport with young children, buggies and paraphernalia? Genie Family Care will get you through with a smile.

Need some special assistance? Genie Chaperone will take great care of you or a loved one. Nervous arriving in Dublin for the first time or just need a hand when you land? Genie Welcome will assist and guide you and/or your guests (and your luggage) through the airport in style.

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Booking couldn’t be easier on www.airportgenie.com or telephone 01 944 2020 and let us know how we can help assist you on your journey. Here’s what some of Airport Genie’s customers had to say about the service: “First time to use airport genie and I can honestly say it was 'genius'. Took the stress out of my trip and gave me time to use my coffee voucher and relax. Have recommended it to loads since and I will definitely use again.”

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DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL

“We’re moulding the future of business and management today. We always have done.”

Tony Foley Senior Lecturer, Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship Group, DCU Business School

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DCU Business School | Commercial Profile

Leaders in the business of education dcu business School continues to provide cutting edge programmes to both business and non-business graduates on a full and part time basis.

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t has been an exciting year for both international and executive education in DCU Business School. The Business School has been in the business of education for nearly 30 years. Our mission is to educate business leaders and professionals for the global marketplace. We do this by providing cutting edge programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and produce leading world class research.

to work with some incredibly talented people and apply the learning directly to my business, bringing immediate benefits for my organisation.�

Part-time programme over two years Location: DCU Business School, DCU, Glasnevin Programme Director: Dr John Loonam For more information on the DCU executive MBA visit www.dcu.ie/mba.

Our programmes are open to both business and non-business graduates, on a full and part time basis. We offer programmes covering all aspects of business from accounting, marketing, human resources to finance and a number of specialised programmes including strategic procurement, emergency management and green finance. We also offer customised executive education programmes to suit the specific needs of organisations.

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the internationallyaccredited dcu eXecutiVe Mba At DCU Business School, we have been graduating MBA participants since 1990.

Building on this extensive experience, we have designed our Executive MBA to accommodate the challenges that managers encounter dealing with the often competing demands of enhancing their job performance, moving up the career ladder and meeting personal commitments while trying to maintain a proper work/life balance. It is a two-year part-time programme for executives with ambitions of becoming Senior Managers/CEOs. Stephen Mcnulty, a graduate from the programme says: “Completing the DCU MBA not only provided me with the functional toolkit necessary to lead and grow a business but it has also been a transformative experience both from a personal and professional perspective.

Along the way I have had the opportunity

DCU Business School Centre has recently completed a customised Executive Programme on Entrepreneurship on behalf of the Malaysian Ministry for higher Education.

The project required the delivery of a unique programme to ten lecturers from Malaysian Polytechnics. This customised programme included entrepreneurship modules, digital marketing training, a team-based consulting project with Enterprise Ireland, a series of site visits to companies throughout Ireland and engagements with bodies such as DCU Invent and County Enterprise Boards.

For more information on how we can develop a customised executive programme for your company, visit www.dcu.ie/dcubs

MSc in inVeStMent, treaSury and banKing DCU's MSc in Investment, Treasury and Banking has been running since 1990 and is aimed at people working in financial services who wish to deepen their knowledge of financial markets and products.

The part-time programme explores the roles of the various participants in the financial markets, the competitive structure of the markets, and the regulatory environment.

It also examines how to price and hedge financial products and measure the risk of such products, both in isolation and in portfolios.

The highly reputable programme attracts motivated students who, on graduation, are much sought after by the industry in Ireland and abroad.

To find out more about how DCU's M.Sc. in Investment, Treasury & Banking can benefit you, please get in touch with the Centre for Executive Programmes at DCU Business School.

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Commercial Profile | Osborne Recruitment

Are you Recruiting?

Then talk to Osborne Recruitment and find the right people for your business.

Their experienced team of consultants have been providing temporary, contract and permanent recruitment solutions to Dublin businesses since 1996.

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pecialising in Accountancy & Finance, Office Support, Temp Staffing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Sales and Management Appointments, the Osborne team are there to help you find the right people for your business.

Finding the most qualified and suitable candidate for a role in your organisation can be time consuming and costly. Osborne Recruitment’s objective is to provide you with superb candidates while saving you time and money. Their passion for what they do is reflected in the exceptional customer service they provide – they promise an efficient, professional, quality orientated and friendly service paying close attention to detail and working to exacting deadlines.

At Osborne, the priority is to understand the needs of both employers and candidates and then utilise all available methodologies – traditional, cost effective, digital and advanced – to ensure that the right person gets the right job every time.

Evolving and Expanding Originally established as an Office Support specialist for Dublin city, the last decade has seen Osborne Recruitment evolve and expand their service significantly. While the primary focus remains on recruitment within Ireland, they now also provide talent sourcing services for international locations such as Australia, Canada, the USA, Norway and the Middle East. Recent years have also seen Osborne Recruitment crowned “Best in Sector – Office & Secretarial” at the prestigious annual National Recruitment Federation Awards and shortlisted for the “Agency of the Year” award.

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An impressive 40 per cent of Osborne’s clients come from client referrals; a testament to the emphasis placed on building strong and open relationships. A June 2013 testimonial by one client reflects the core values of Osborne Recruitment: “the people at Osborne have been fantastic to deal with; they are friendly, supportive, and accommodating. I always get quick, knowledgeable responses to my questions and concerns. They have proven to be flexible, thorough, and sensitive to our specific needs and have worked closely with us to ensure we are finding the right quality candidates. I highly recommend the team at Osborne Recruitment; it has been a pleasure working with them.”

If you have a job vacancy, call the team on (01) 6384400 to speak with a specialist consultant for your industry. Once they have gained a thorough understanding of the role and the type of person best suited to your organisation, Osborne will get to work to supply you with a shortlist of the top candidates to best serve your company.

The final decision will be in your hands but your Osborne consultant will be close by to provide advice and guidance.

Important Milestone ln 2013 Osborne Recruitment reached an important milestone when Shona McManus took over as owner and MD. Together with Shona’s drive, commitment and extensive knowledge of the recruitment industry, the Osborne team look forward to building on their success to date through the rest of 2013 and beyond. Osborne Recruitment undertakes to make available accessible and

Shona McManus, owner and managing director, Osborne Recruitment.

relevant information on the job market and industries they recruit for. MD Shona McManus notes that “a recent survey by Osborne found that 50 per cent of employers anticipate recruiting one to five new staff in the next 12 months whilst 67 per cent envisage salaries and employee benefits remaining static for the foreseeable future.”

For further information on their recruitment services or to discuss how they can be of benefit to your business, call Osborne Recruitment today on (01) 6384400 or email info@osborne.ie. To speak with MD Shona McManus directly, please don’t hesitate to contact her for a confidential discussion on 087 980 4007.

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Commercial Profile

Revolutionising Airport Shopping The Loop at Dublin Airport is making shopping easy for the business traveller.

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he Loop, the name for great value shopping at Dublin and Cork airports, offers everything the business traveller might need – and more.

With an unrivalled selection of leading brands and prices ranging up to 20 per cent below the high street equivalent, the value on offer at The Loop cannot be surpassed.

Convenience is key and stress-free shopping is the ultimate goal, and so The Loop has a range of time saving shopping options ideally suited to the business traveller. The Loop’s Click & Collect service allows you to shop online from the comfort of your own home or office up to 48 hours in advance of travel within the EU. Simply browse the full range of products available on theloop.ie, key in your flight details and your purchases will be waiting for you upon check in at the airport.

Browse, buy and collect – it couldn’t be easier.

Shop & Collect has revolutionised airport shopping, alleviating concerns over baggage restrictions that previously limited the amazing value on offer from The Loop.”

For those traveling light, The Loop’s Shop & Collect service allows you buy at The Loop or theloop.ie and leave your purchases at the airport, collecting them on your return.

Shop & Collect has revolutionised airport shopping, alleviating concerns over carry on baggage restrictions that might previously have limited the option of taking advantage of the amazing value on offer from The Loop.

Irish Whiskey Collection, Terminal 2.

The business trip or indeed any holiday will forever be associated with what gifts you bring back for the family and friends and The Loop has gifting all wrapped up for its customers. So whether you are looking for his or hers favourite fragrance, always at least 20 per cent less than downtown prices; make up; skincare products; the latest fashions or gadgets, look no further than The Loop.

With value you just won’t see on the high street and an unrivalled choice of products, The Loop really has it all, including travel exclusive sets from the world’s leading cosmetic, fragrance and alcohol brands.

The Loop also offers a wonderful selection of food and beverage outlets and whether you are looking for the quick cup of

early morning coffee, the traditional Irish breakfast to fuel you for your journey ahead or a range of international cuisine, you will always find what you are looking for at The Loop.

Why not start your journey early and pay a visit to the Irish Whiskey Collection, which features over 100 different types of Irish whiskeys ranging from premium brands such as Midleton, Jameson, Paddy, Tullamore Dew and Powers to more niche offers such as Knappogue Castle and Inish Turk Beg. To check out the full range of shops, products and food & beverage outlets at The Loop or to make online purchases through Click & Collect visit www.theloop.ie

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Why choose Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists?

We are a 100% Irish owned and family run business established in 1992, employing over 900 staff nationwide Derrycourt offer innovative contract cleaning solutions to the commercial, industrial, retail, educational, manufacturing and hospital sectors, specialising in the healthcare industry.

We Supply Services to...

• Healthcare Sector • Educational Buildings • Commercial Sites • Retail Sector • Public Sector Buildings and Sites • Office & Residential Complexes • Hospitality Sector Award Winning Supplier Offering….

• Daily/regular contract cleaning services • Deep Cleans • Janitorial/Porter Service • Window Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning • Kitchen/Canopy Cleaning

Specialising In...

• Clean Room Solutions • Infection Prevention and Control • Food Handling/Catering Service • Construction/Maintenance Clean Ups Derrycourt are a multi–award winning company with recent accolades including: • IASI Supreme Winners in Healthcare Sectors all years between 2008–2013 • Golden Service Awards Winners 2009–2012 for UK and Ireland • Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) Award Winners between years 2006 and 2012

1992–2013 Market Leaders for over 20 Years Dublin Head Office: Unit 4 B Century Business Park St Margaret’s Road Finglas, Dublin 11 Telephone: 01 8643000 Fax: 01 8643419 www.derrycourt.ie Fingal 13YB_01_45.indd 42

Cork Office: Acorn Business Campus Mahon Industrial Estate Blackrock, Cork.

Telephone: 021 4614281 Fax: 021 4350666 info@derrycourt.ie

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Derrycourt | Commercial Profile

Keeping it Clean Contract cleaning company Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists are receiving accolades at home and abroad in recognition of their high-quality, innovative cleaning solution services.

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he cleaning industry is a lot more complicated and diverse than one might think. There is an ever increasing need for specialist types of cleaning and hygiene control and the idea of a cleaning company simply dispatching employees with a bucket and mop is an old-fashioned, outdated one. It is Derrycourt's recognition of and response to these industry shifts that has seen them weather the economic storm and become recognised as a trailblazer in their industry. It doesn't happen by accident though, and an organisation needs to have a clearly laid-out strategy if it is to grow at a sustainable pace. This is something that Avril McCarthy, General Manager at Derrycourt recognises.

“The main part of my role encompasses customer satisfaction, innovative service delivery, bid management and ensuring as an organisation we are clear of our strategic direction and we are all working in line with the strategic plan for the organisation.”

Derrycourt are afterall the cleaning specialists, and believe that our customers should be able to concentrate on their core area of expertise and we concentrate on ours.”

Derrycourt's strategic plan has seen it grow massively as an organisation as it moves into ancillary services related to cleaning.

Originally set up in 1992 as a family business

by Ann and Martin O'Hanlon, it has now become one of the top contract cleaning companies in the country and provides a range of products and services relating to hygiene including consumables, feminine hygiene, pest control, water cooler services, porters and janitors. They provide these services to every industry, but specialise in the healthcare sector.

The inroads that Derrycourt has made in providing cleaning services to the healthcare sector has seen them recognised both in Ireland and abroad for the quality of service they provide.

As McCarthy says, "We have not only received awards within Ireland, but we have been recognised for our standards of excellence in the UK and Ireland for services provided in Ireland. We were the first Irish company to take the Golden Service 'Healthcare Award' for Ireland and UK out of the UK for our services at the Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street."

Avril McCarthy, General Manager, Derrycourt It is a difficult task to remain successful though, also specialise in the various legislative and and Derrycourt is facing down some stiff documentation requirements that different challenges, including constant competition sectors have so that they can provide clients and undercutting from industry rivals. In an with the service they need. Sometimes this era where everyone is looking to get more involves educating clients around what is service for less money, this can be a particular required for their industry, as McCarthy notes, challenge.

“Derrycourt are afterall the cleaning specialists, and believe that our customers should be able McCarthy isn't just blowing hot air when to concentrate on their core area of expertise she says Derrycourt treat cleaning like a and we concentrate on ours.” science, and they've got the technical, high profile clients to prove it. Derrycourt holds Although Derrycourt has received multiple the contract for crime scene cleaning in the awards and accolades in every area, they are Dublin Metropolitan Region with An Garda Síochána. For these jobs they have a Specialised not getting carried away with expansion.

The business has always grown organically Decontamination Team who is on call 24/7. by increasing client numbers rather than These jobs involve decontamination cleaning absorbing rivals, and this is something that of prison cells, garda vehicles and premises.

McCarthy wants to see continue. “We have Derrycourt's dedicated team responds to gained our clients on recommendation and these scenes of heinous crimes and performs word of mouth; we wish to continue the a thorough clean-up operation to restore expansion of our business in the same way.” the area to its former condition. Derrycourt

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Commercial Feature

Flourishing Firm The dynamic corporate law firm of Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh has been steadily growing over the past 12 months. Fingal Chamber spoke to them about their client-focused ethos and their plans for the future.

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ith almost 40 years’ experience between them, Brian Baily, Mark Homan, Giles G. Smyth and Joe McVeigh have established a successful corporate law firm in just over a year. Having previously worked closely together in a Dublin corporate law firm, they decided to launch their own firm in April 2012. “We decided that there was a point in our careers - and a point in the economy - at which there was an opportunity to take the energies and dynamics we had together and offer it to the business community in Ireland,” says Smyth.

The partners’ philosophy for the firm is one of focus on the client and the client’s objectives, and providing a professional service in an efficient and transparent way.”

The firm's legal services extend across a range of areas – corporate, property, litigation, insolvency and private client – with each partner having their own field of expertise within these. Additionally, the firm has a large and varied client base. “We have a very wide portfolio in terms of business clients including large companies, both domestic and international SMEs, banks and semi-state bodies and we also advise other professionals including engineers, architects, accountants, and medical professionals,” says Homan. “We also have private clients as well, individuals with requirement for legal advice, be it purchasing a house, selling a house or employment or litigation issues in a personal capacity.”

Since the young, vibrant firm opened its doors a year ago, business growth has

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Mark Homan, Giles Smyth, Brian Baily and Joe McVeigh.

been steady and it has been necessary to recruit two new solicitors to help manage the workload and maintain the exemplary service they set out to provide. “We set about looking for and recruiting the calibre of person from the type of firms that we were used to dealing with so that we would have solicitors that would be aligned both in expertise and qualifications, and who would also be a cultural match for the firm,” says Smyth. The partners' philosophy for the firm is one of focus on the client and the client's objectives, and providing a professional service in an efficient and transparent way.

Providing a tailored service is at the core of the partners' client focused ethos. “I like to see our clients in their businesses to help me understand their business,” says Homan.

“The more we understand about their business the better equipped we are to advise if any problems or opportunities arise.” This readiness to visit their clients on home turf has led to the development of a nationwide client base for the firm – an ambition of the partners. “We want to be service providers of choice for professionals and businesses in the whole of Ireland,” says Smyth. “Obviously

we're based in Dublin but we have a client base that spreads the country and that's very important to us.”

This growing client base is also attracted by another distinguishing feature of the firm – big firm, partner based advice at more competitive fee rates. Smyth believes the support they have received from their clients and contacts is largely due to an appreciation of the need for a firm like this.

“They themselves probably saw a need or requirement for other players at a senior level, but maybe not charging such senior rates,” he says. “And I think that is what has clients and contacts saying good things about us because they have had a good experience when they have come here, and that is what we're trying to do.”

Despite their success to date, the partners recognise that this is not a time to rest on their laurels and are conducting a brand review to ensure they continue to grow their client base and business. However, with plans to add at least two more solicitors to the team within the next 12 months, the future is looking bright for Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh.

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Joe Duffy Motor Group | Commercial Profile

Investing in the Customer With the Irish Motor Industry suffering badly in recent years, it’s reassuring to see dealer groups, such as the Joe Duffy Motor Group, not only surviving but flourishing.

Gavin Hydes, CEO, Joe Duffy Motor Group, accepting a Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award this year.

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he Irish motor Industry's most difficult trading conditions since the 1980s sadly resulted in a number of long established dealerships closing their doors with significant job losses in recent years. However, despite the enormous challenges created for the retail motor industry, Joe Duffy Motor Group has continued to expand and develop, becoming the fastest growing motor retail group in Ireland. The group has also been the recipient of a number of accolades along the way; most recently a European Business Award and Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

The Group now has six flagship dealerships in Dublin and is retail partner to some of the most prestigious marques in the motoring world including BMW, MINI, Audi, Mazda, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, SEAT and Volkswagen.

“We believe the foundations of our success lie in the Group’s stringent financial controls, prudent investment strategy and robust business model which has resulted in the business remaining profitable in what is a very challenging economic environment,” explains Gavin Hydes, CEO of Joe Duffy Motor Group. “Whilst the new car market in Ireland is currently 20 per cent behind 2012, we are forecasting our turnover for

the year to be in excess of €100 million - an increase of 25 per cent.”

Investing for Success Making wise investments, the Group has focused on several areas that build on the quality of their service. One such area that they have assigned significant importance to is their manpower.

With the mantra, 'It’s Our People That Make The Difference', the Group continues to invest in additional training and development programmes for their growing workforce of almost 200, aligning them with the Group's culture of customer service while equipping them with the necessary skills to enable career progression within the Joe Duffy Motor Group. “We have dramatically increased the number of training courses available to all staff, and have significantly increased our investment in training and development programmes”, explains Hydes. “It is our belief that engaged people deliver value to our customers, customers bring growth to the business and growth offers opportunities to our people and allows them a career development path that is unmatched in the motor industry.”

Maintaining Loyalty Over the years, Joe Duffy has been making significant efforts to constantly develop and improve their customer satisfaction strategy,

going above and beyond their manufacturing partner's programmes to develop their own group-wide programme that sets them apart from competitors and creates a unique value proposition for their customers. “The underlying concept is to create and maintain customers for life through the development of unique products and services that have the customer experience at their core,” explains Hydes. “By making the customer experience as seamless as possible and increasing interaction between the customer and our brand, our aim is to create engaged customers who regularly provide their feedback to us as we continue to improve. This in turn creates long-standing customer loyalty and repeat business for our Group.”

One such area that they have assigned significant importance to is their manpower.”

Service plans have been engineered to satisfy customers and retain their loyalty by allowing them to spread the costs of servicing their vehicle over a number of years, thus making vehicle ownership more enjoyable and affordable. The service plans represent the culmination of a number of years of planning, research and engagement with customers, gathering feedback on areas where the Group can improve and offer more value.

Hydes explains the significance of innovative service plans for maintaining high customer satisfaction levels: “The Group will be the first in Ireland to roll out individually tailored Dealer Level Service Plans and we believe that this product will help to increase retention levels further in the respective businesses whilst allowing customers to maintain tight control of their own servicing costs.”

Having not only weathered the storm but also expanded to new heights, the Joe Duffy Motor Group has, with better days forecast, worked their way into a strong position.

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Feature | Blanchardstown Chamber Events | The FingalShopping Business Excellence Centre Awards

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ingal Dublin Chamber invited all businesses in the Fingal Region to participate in the Fingal Business Excellence Awards 2012. These annual awards, founded in 2002, celebrate business excellence in the Fingal Region and pay tribute to the talent, drive, innovation and success of the business community in the area. The Awards are organised by the Fingal Dublin Chamber and recognise the efforts of companies to promote excellence in the quality of their products, services and customer care.

“The Fingal Business Excellence Awards are now in their tenth year and continue to be the premier and most prestigious awards event for businesses operating in the Fingal Region. This year’s twenty-one awards celebrated and recognised the best businesses and organisations across all sectors,” says Chamber President Siobhan Moore.

There were twenty awards this year and the competition was open to all businesses/organisations, both big and small, doing business in the Fingal region whether in retail,

manufacturing, services or tourism/hospitality sectors.

Fingal Dublin Chamber’s President Siobhan Moore felt they could not let the year go by without recognising the really superb efforts of Catherine Walsh who won two Paralympic medals in the paracycling event in the London Paralympics. In recognition of this fantastic achievement the Chamber awarded her the Sports Person of the Year Excellence Award.

Mayor Cian O’Callaghan was the Guest of Honour at the prestigious black-tie Gala Awards Presentation Evening sponsored by Fingal County Council and hosted

by RTÉ’s Marty Whelan on Friday 16 November 2012 in the award winning Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood, attended by four hundred and eighty people. This was the largest event ever organised by the Chamber.

Spotcheck, the mystery shopping and business measurement-services company, carried out the judging and shortlisted entries under each award to go forward to the final.

Environment Excellence Award Sponsored by VHI Healthcare

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The Fingal Business Excellence Awards | Chamber Events

JC Savage Fingal Business Person of the Year Excellence Award Sponsored by Dublin Airport Authority

Retail Premises Excellence Award Sponsored by Indie Spice Restaurant

Winner: Caroline Keeling, Keelings, St Margarets

Best Small Business Excellence Award Sponsored by Fingal County Enterprise Board

Winners: Yankees, Blanchardstown Centre

Best Start Up/New Business Excellence Award Sponsored by LINC Centre

Winners: ALS Labelling Solutions

Best Licensed Premises Excellence Award Sponsored by Fingal Independent

Winner: Wrights Venue, Swords

Winner: Agile Networks, Blanchardstown

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C A F É BA R / UPSTA I RS R ESTAU R A N T/ SK Y BA R New England has quietly arrived to Howth’s iconic harbour front Findlater building. Mellow tones of duck egg blues and whites, driftwood, moody lighting and cool jazz. The Head Chef has created a contemporary and modern menu making the most of the fresh local ingredients at the doorstep. Café Bar on ground level, ‘Upstairs’ restaurant on the first floor, great classic cocktails & breath taking views. A perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. That’s the New Findlater Howth.

Fin d l ater Howth Howth, Co Dublin 0 1 832 4488 www.fin d later.ie

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Chamber Events | Fingal Business Excellence Awards

Customer Service Tourism & Hospitality Excellence Award Sponsored by Peninsula Business Services

Sports Person of the Year Excellence Award Sponsored by Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Winner: Catherine Walsh

Smart Technology Excellence Award Sponsored by IBM

Winner: The Waterside House Hotel, Donabate

Customer Service Services Sector Excellence Award Sponsored by The Gift Voucher Shop

Winner: Emydex Innovate Food Solutions, Blanchardstown

Innovation in Business Excellence Award Sponsored by AIB Bank

Winner: Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown

Winner: Nifast, Swords www.fingaldublinchamber.ie

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Feature | Blanchardstown Chamber Events | Fingal Business Shopping Excellence Centre Awards

Clean & Green Business Excellence Award

Sponsored by Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Customer Service Retail Multiple Excellence Award Sponsored by Pavilions Shopping Centre

Winner: Bernard John Jewellers, Swords

Best Sales/Marketing Campaign Excellence Award Sponsored by Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood

Winner: Country Crest, Lusk

Best Restaurant Excellence Award Sponsored by Movies @ Swords

Winner: National Aquatic Centre

Best Business Practice Excellence Award

Sponsored by Blanchardstown Centre

Winner: Essence Bistro, Swords 50

Winner: Paycheck Plus

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Fingal County Ireland’s Prime Investment Location GOOD REASONS TO CONSIDER FINGAL AS YOUR INVESTMENT LOCATION Fingal is on the edge of Dublin city with its 1.2 million consumers Fingal is pro-business and has a proven track record in attracting and supporting foreign direct investment Fingal has very attractive operating costs, rents and the lowest commercial rates in Dublin and is the ideal location to avail of Ireland’s 12.5% corporation tax rate.

Fingal has very advanced industrial infrastructure with the availability of numerous prime industrial development land options Fingal offers investors an economically stable and well-developed English speaking location, which has access to all major world markets through Dublin Airport and two ports Fingal has well-developed road, rail, power and telecommunications networks.

For details on why Fingal is Ireland’s Prime Investment Location contact Fingal County Council, Fingal’s award winning planning and development authority.

Fingal County Council can provide prospective investors with: A full profile of Fingal County and its many advantages A full range of property solutions Introductions to local industry, national development agencies, service providers and research institutions

Fingal has a mobile, highly educated, well-trained and motivated workforce

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, ECONOMIC & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland T +353 (0)1 8906205 F +353 (0)1 8906209 E businessdev@fingalcoco.ie W www.fingalcoco.ie

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Feature | Blanchardstown Chamber Events | Fingal Business Shopping Excellence Centre Awards

Business Growth Excellence Award Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Employer of the Year Excellence Award Sponsored by FBD Hotels

Winner: Malone Engineering

Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Award Sponsored by Fastway Couriers

Winner: PayPal, Blanchardstown

Not-for-Profit Organisation Excellence Award Sponsored by Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport

Winner: Ingersoll Rand, Swords

Customer Service Retail Independent Excellence Award Sponsored by North County Leader

Winner: Outhaus, Santry 52

Winner: Blanchardstown Area Partnership, Blanchardstown

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“Providing solutions is our priority” Flexsource is Ireland’s leading Industrial and Technical Engineering staffing service provider. With a network of 6 branches strategically located across the M50 corridor, we operate under the strategy of providing local staff to local business. We source experienced candidates at all levels across these industries for permanent and temporary vacancies.

We supply the following experienced temporary staff: Forklift Drivers, Production Operatives, Pharmaceutical Technicians, General Operatives, Warehouse Operatives and HGV Drivers.

Our sectors of expertise include: Distribution & Freight, Warehousing & Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG, Hotel and Catering, Office Support, Engineering and Sales.

Flexsource Solutions offer a professional, ethical and fully transparent approach to effective workforce management.

We deliver process efficiencies, innovative workforce models and contract management. Contact us today to deliver the flexible workforce solution your business needs.

Contact Flexsource Today Swords 01-895 5700 - Blanchardstown 01-829 5800

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Chamber Events | Fingal Business Excellence Awards

Rory Keogh, Bracken Court Hotel and Michael Kennedy, Michael Kennedy Insurances.

Tariq Salahuddin, Indie Spice with Sue Griffiths, North

County Leader.

Tara, Geraldine Michael and Philomena Savage.

The Clarion Hotel Team.

Pat McGonagle, Ann Corrigan and Mary Greene.

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Lucia O’Riordan and Ray Molloy, AIB.

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Fingal Business Excellence Awards | Chamber Events

Mayor Cian O’Callaghan.

Marty Whelan, Tony and Maureen Lambert.

Sarah Bohan, Engage Ireland, Aoife Roche and Jessica

Collins, Waterside House Hotel.

Caroline Keeling, Business Person of the Year, with family members.

Suzanne Carey, Millfield Shopping Centre and Ruth

Cody, Mason, Owen & Lyons.

Cllr Kieran Dennison, Brian Murray, Balbriggan Town Council and Town Cllr. Frank Snow.

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Make the last mile the very best To stay ahead of the pack and really deliver, you need a parcel delivery partner who has the tools and experience to get you over the line

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Award Winning Members | Chamber Events

Award Winning Members Essence Restaurant Essence Bistro won The Just Ask Award for Dublin at the Irish Restaurant Association Awards this year. The Award is judged on restaurants who support and use local produce. This is great recognition for the Fingal region and the high quality of its food.

Roger Harford & Robbie Byrne from Essence receiving their award.

McGee Pharma International Award Win McGee Pharma International won the National Small Business Award in the Services Category for 2013.

AJ Noonan, Minister John Perry T.D., Ann McGee, Stephen Smyth, Jane Lyons from McGee Pharma Intern ational and Alan Brown, Business Director, O2 Telefonica Ireland, sponsor of the Services Category.

Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown award win The annual Hotel Stars Awards were recently held in Dublin for the first time and at this annual event, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recognised hotels and people for their outstanding performance and contribution to the business and the local community in which they operate. The winners are the best performing IHG hotels and individuals across Europe.

At the awards ceremony, Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown was awarded both the Torchbearer Award and more importantly, the Crowne Plaza Hotel of the Year award for the Europe Region. The Torchbearer Award recognises hotels that have achieved the highest levels of excellence through outstanding service. The guests at these hotels have responded with extremely high guest satisfaction scores. The Crowne Plaza

Mary Buckley, Group Operations Director, Tifco Hotel Group; Pius Furlong, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Northwood; Niamh Murphy, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Dundalk; Garret O’Neill, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown; Magda Rybka, Deputy Manager, Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown; Enda O’Meara, Managing Director, Tifco Hotel Group.

Hotel of the Year Award recognises hotels that have achieved outstanding results and have gone the extra mile to exceed

expectations and bring their brand to life when looking after guests, employees and the local community.

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Chamber Events | Fairco

Fairco Windows and Doors Fairco Windows and Doors, who have pioneered high-quality Hamptons timberlook windows in Ireland, have built a permanent ideal homes exhibition where you can experience the world of ‘The Hamptons’ interior design from the insideout in Ireland’s largest indoor showhouse on the Old Airport Road. Fairco have serviced over 10,000 customers in the Dublin area over the past 15 years and they lead the field in manufacturing windows with enhanced resistance to intrusion.

Last March, Chamber President Siobhan Moore opened this special ‘Showhouse’ at a Chamber Network Evening attended by over seventy Chamber members and clients.

Martin Heffron, Fairco Windows & Doors, Chamber President Siobhan Moore Chamber, Fairco Proprietor Jim Toal and CEO Tony Lambert

e Toal, Fairco.

Linda Moloney, The Waterside House Hotel with Tara Maguire, Fairco.

Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO and Brian Doyle, Donnelly’s Fruit & Veg.

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Chamber President, Siobhan Moore and Andrea Cawley, CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston.

Aoibhinn McGee, Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport and Suzann

Brian D. O’Brien, Solicitor, Vinny Convery, WCA Architects and John Gould, Fairco.

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Bridging the Gap | Chamber Events

Bridging the Gap – the Skill Needs of Industry In October, Fingal Dublin Chamber joined forces with Fingal County Enterprise Board and the National Recruitment Federation during Fingal Enterprise Week and Chamber Week to organise Bridging the Gap – the Skill Needs of Industry Breakfast Presentation in the Grand Hotel, Malahide which examined the challenges companies face in attracting the right kind of talent and how academic institutions are engaging with employers to assess their present and future skill needs.

The presentation was chaired by Joe Harford, Chairman of the Fingal County Enterprise Board with contributions from Professor Brian Norton, President of Dublin Institute of Technology and Peter Cosgrove, VicePresident, National Recruitment Federation.

Oisin Geoghehan, Fingal County Enterprise Board, Prof. Brian Norton, DIT, Siobhan Moore, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Peter Cosgrove, NRF, Joe Hatford, Fingal County Enterprise Board and Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Peter Cosgrove, Cpl and National Recruitment Federation.

Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO, Assumpta Harvey, LINC Centre, ITB and Chamber President, Siobhan Moore.

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Chamber Events | Business In Dubai

Doing Business in Dubai Business Briefing The Greater Dublin Chamber was delighted to host a special ‘Doing Business in Dubai’ Business Briefing in the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport in September.

The Business Briefing was organised and sponsored by the Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce (DTCM).

Siobhan Moore, DAA & Fingal Dublin Chamber President welcomed the attendees and spoke of the growing importance of Dubai and the Middle East as a trading partner of Ireland.

Fayha Sultan, Dubai Government Department of Tourism & Co mmerce, Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive, Tony Lambert.

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Fayha Sultan from DTCM gave a wide ranging presentation on all aspects of doing business in Dubai including the growing importance of Dubai as a global business hub for banking, finance, trade, logistics, tourism, aviation and shopping.

The Greater Dublin Chamber represents Fingal Dublin Chamber, South Dublin Chamber & Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber working together to represent and promote business in the Great Dublin Region.

‘Doing Business in Dubai’ Business Briefing was co-sponsored by DAA, Emirates, Aramex and Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport.

Chamber President, Siobhan Moore and David Donnelly, Bank of Ireland.

Hugh Connolly, General Manager, SanDisk, Orla Conroy, SanDisk, and Chamber CEO Tony Lambert.

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Business In Dubai | Chamber Events

Jeff Kennedy and Emma Jane Finnegan, Grafton Employment Group.

Frank Kilbride, Country Manager, Aramex, Michael Meagher, Country Manager, Emirates Sky Cargo.

Jorn Jessen, Project Consultant, Michael McCabe, Michael McCabe Associates, Francis Whelan, Broadmeadow Healthcare, Giles Smyth, Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh Solici tors, Liam Byrne, Broadmeadow Heathcare and Stephen Lam, WCA Architects.

Tommy Kelly, CEO Europe & North America, Aramex, Amer Khatib, Aramex.

Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Fayha Sultan, Dubai Government Department of Tourism & Commerce, Pat Cussen, Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport, Siobhan Moore, DAA & Fingal Dublin Chamber, Hal Ledford, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber, Margaret Shannon, Emirates, Tommy Kelly, Aramex and Peter Byrne, South Dublin Chamber.

Margaret Shannon, Emirates and Fayha Sultan, Dubai Government Department of Tourism and Commerce.

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QLogic are happy to support Fingal Chamber for 2013

Telephone: +353 1 885 7577 Managing Director: Dick Hogan

www.qlogic.com Unit 274 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Phase 2, Ballycoolin, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland

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Chamber Events

Doosan Infracore Construction CSR Project Fingal Dublin Chamber was delighted to support a CSR project undertaken by Doosan Infracore Construction in Balheary, Swords.

Doosan Staff & Management decided to remove graffiti from a wall and changing rooms for Swords Rovers FC in Balheary Sports grounds. The staff re-painted the wall and changing rooms for the club.

The work was undertaken with the support of the staff of Fingal County Council who facilitated the project. The paint was supplied free of charge by Colourtrend, the largest Irish owned paint company who have opened a new showroom and interior design premises in Swords.

Mayor of Fingal Cian O’Callaghan was on hand to congratulate Andrew Bacon and his staff at Doosan and to join with Kevin Haughey, Colourtrend, Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber and parents and children from Swords Rovers FC at the newly re-painted changing rooms.

2012 Excellence in Local Government Awards Fingal County Council was shortlisted for three awards in the Chambers Ireland 2012 Excellence in Local Government Awards in November and won the award for Local Authority Economic Efficiencies.

Mayor Cian O’Callaghan & County Manager David O’Connor and the Fingal Group of attendees at the awards ceremony.

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Hertz is a truly global company – with over 7000 locations and operations in 150 countries. Our European Service Centre is located in Swords, Co Dublin. The Service centre is the hub of our Customer Relations, Accounts, Reservations and Administration Operations. The Centre employs over 800 people from 29 different countries.

Hertz is an equal opportunity employer.

Superb Range of Benefits • Multi-Cultural, Supportive and Friendly Environment • Career Progression • Pension & Health • On-site gym • Free on-site car park • Reward and recognition • Subsidised staff restaurant • Free internet cafe • Training and support • Staff development programme Contact Regional Recruitment Centre Hertz Europe Service Centre Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin

Apply on-line:

www.Hertz.com

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Phlok | Chamber Events

Launch of Phlok Fingal Dublin Chamber were delighted to launch Phlok, the fun local loyalty scheme for discovering great deals and services in your local area, in Gilbert & Wrights Wine Bar in the Plaza, Swords in February. The Chamber is encouraging everyone who lives

and works in the Fingal area to have fun while at the same time support local retailers and businesses. Joining Phlok is a great way to do this. The Wright Bar Group sponsored the evening which was enjoyed by the many Chamber Members and friends who attended.

Connect your business

to local people

Fingal Dublin Chamber President Siobhan Moore and Jerry Harrington, Operations Manager, Wrights CafĂŠ & Bar.

Conor McCabe, McCabe Photography, Celine Bonner, McCabe Photography and Paul Graham, Phlok.

Yulia Zakharova, Phlok, Eva Earley, Empowering Change and Juanita Cahill, Phlok.

Yulia Zakharova and Noel Quinn, Phlok.

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Chamber Events | DBASS

DBASS Chartered Accountants Budget Breakfast

Alan Spain, Managing Director, Fingal County Council; Tony Lambert, Chief Executive, Fingal Dublin Chamber; Cllr Kiernan Dennison, S&S Office Supplies; Michael Byrne, Partner, DBASS; Dermot Brennan, Managing Partner, DBASS; Gerry Keenan, CEO, Irish Life Investment Managers.

In December, the DBASS Chartered Accountants annual Budget Breakfast was attended by over 150 business people from across Meath, Dublin and beyond who came to listen to a summary of the main points in the Budget at the Crowne Plaza in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The Budget Breakfast was organised in association with the Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Feedback from the event was very positive with guests feeling that they had been given a very comprehensive overview of the measures announced in the Budget.

Andy O’Neill & Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Michael Byrne, DBASS, Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber & Paul Horan, Bank of Ireland.

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Chamber Events

Opening of McDonald’s New Premises in Airside

Pictured at the opening of McDonalds in Airside last November were Jacqueline and Morgan McStay, McDonald's, Siobhan Moore, Fingal Dublin President, Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Minister John Perry and Mayor of Fingal Gerry McGuire.

Launch of The Fingal Gathering February 2013 The Fingal Gathering was launched in February in Swords Castle. The Fingal Gathering Steering Gommittee is supporting over twenty community 'Gatherings' around Fingal.

Pictured at the launch were Mayor of Fingal Cian O’Callaghan,Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Shane Power, Seamus Ennis Centre and David O’Connor, County Manager.

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Chamber Events

Audi North Dublin Motor Event

Audi North Dublin launched their Future Now Audi Collection in October supported by Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Pictured at

the special weekend event were Chamber CEO Tony Lambert with Vincent Murphy, Head of Business, Audi North Dublin.

AIB Mortgage Event AIB Bank Swords organised a mortgage presentation evening in the branch in Swords in April.

Tracey O’Reilly, McGonagle Solicitors, Lucia O’Riordan, Branch Manager, AIB Swords, and Pat McGonagle, McGonagle Solicitors.

David O’Shea, AIB, Trish Begley, AIB, Laura McCabe and Michael McCabe.

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Chamber Events | Nifast

Nifast Celebrating 25 Years in Business Nifast, Ireland’s leading training organisation celebrated the tremendous achievement of 25 years in business in October.

“Fingal Dublin Chamber was particularly delighted to be participating in this special celebration and is very proud to have Nifast as a very active member of the Chamber,” said Chamber CEO Tony Lambert.

This well attended event was marked by a

keynote speech from successful entrepreneur and Cpl Group CEO Anne Heraty who gave great insight into current trends in employment and some much appreciated inspiration to the local business community present. “We are, as business people and leaders, committed to contributing to success.

The opportunities our endeavours create helps to give direction, hope and purpose to many and we are, each of us, succeeding in our own way daily. We may live in challenging times,

however each of us here celebrating Nifast’s achievement of 25 years in business has proved we are more than able to meet that challenge and succeed,” said Heraty.

Nifast used the event to also publicise an increase in their service offering to now include professional ‘Continuous Improvement Training’.

Lisa Wilmont, Nifast, Cathal McGrattan, Nifast and Jon Lambert, Print Logistics.

Jock Jordan, One4All and Siobhan Kinsella, Nifast.

Ciaran Corcoran and Stephen Lam, WCA Architects.

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Siobhan Kinsella, Nifast, Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Anne Heraty, Cpl and Gerry Fitzmaurice, North County Leader.

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Chamber Events

Samphire Restaurant Opening The Samphire @ the Waterside Restaurant was officially opened by Ronan Collins from RTE in October.

General Manager Paul Slattery, Mr & Mrs Tony Lambert - Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive.

Nick Munier of RTE2’s Masterchef, Thelma Slattery, Owner, Radio Presenter Ronan Collins and Chris Slattery, Owner.

Electric Ireland – Launch of Special Discount for Chamber Members

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ingal Dublin Chamber teamed up with Electric Ireland to offer Chamber Members discounts on their electricity bills last September.

The exclusive offer allowed members of Fingal Dublin Chamber to avail of a 17 per cent discount off Electric Ireland’s standard unit rates for a year.

Chamber Chief Executive, Tony Lambert, in welcoming this special offer for Chamber Members said, “This Special Discount Affinity Scheme with Electric Ireland offers members of the Chamber an ideal opportunity to lower their energy costs at a time when many businesses are struggling to control costs and anything we can do to ease the situation is to be welcomed.”

Liam Molloy, General Manager Electric Ireland, added “We at Electric Ireland are committed to working with all our business customers to assist them in managing their energy costs in a variety of ways. This offer is part of this process and we look forward to working with Chamber members over the next two years.”

Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland, Liam Molloy, Managing Director, Electric Ireland and Tony Lambert CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber at the launch of the special Electric Ireland discount scheme for Chamber Members in September.

www.fingaldublinchamber.ie

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Michael Kennedy Insurance | Chamber Events

Michael Kennedy Insurance Group - Celebrating 40 years in Business

Gerry Sinnott Ulster Bank, Brian D. O’Brien, Solicitor and Vincent Shannon, Solicitor

Michael Kennedy Insurance Group celebrated their 40th year in business at a special Chamber Network Evening with fellow Chamber members and their many clients and colleagues in the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport in May. Michael Kennedy Insurance Group has been providing high quality insurance broking services to their business and personal clients since 1973.

Chamber CEO Tony Lambert, Chamber President Siobhan Moore and Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy with his family and staff.

Deirdre Kane and Dick Hooper, Permanent TSB

Brian Deane, C-Technology Services and Pat Cussen, Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport.

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Feature | Blanchardstown Chamber Events | Rouge Nightclub Shopping Centre

Rouge Nightclub Event Last September, the Carnegie Court Hotel sponsored a business networking evening in the Rouge Night Club for Chamber members to meet and network in a relaxed and informal setting.

Rouge Night Club in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords has created a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy wonderful wines, great beers, champagnes and cocktails together with eclectic music making it the perfect place for a night out with friends and work colleagues.

Paddy Lonergan, Bank of Ireland, Swords, Mary Grant, Carnegie Court Hotel, Martina Hilliard, O2, Swords and David Grant, Carnegie Hotel.

Don Earley, Webcloud ict, and Anne Marie Elliott, Rouge Nightclub.

Siobhan Moore, Fingal Dublin Chamber President, Tara Sinnott, Rouge Nightclub and Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO.

Robbie Knight, Niamh Knight, Mango Knight and Christy Knight from Mid-Knight Electrical, Swords.

Shane Redmond, Shane Redmond Group, Lisa Nolan, Bernard McGowan and Vincent Shannon, Solicitor.

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Barry & Naomi Gargan, Absolute Office

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McAllister Volkswagen | Chamber Events

McAllister Volkswagen Launch McAllister Volkswagen was delighted to host a Chamber Corporate Network Evening in their showrooms in Airside Motor Park in November where members were able to preview the all-

new 2013 Volkswagen Golf as well as the full range of Volkswagen models. Those attending also were treated to a wonderful presentation by Joe Schimdt, Head Coach with Leinster Rugby.

Pat McGonagle, McGonagle Solicitors, Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber and Brian Doyle, Donnelly Fruit & Veg.

Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Richard McAllister, McAllister Volkswagen, Joe Schmidt, Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce, John Donegan, Volkswagen Ireland, and Alex McAllister, McAllister Volkswagen.

Michael Kennedy, Michael Kennedy Insurance, Joe Schmidt, Head Coach, Leinster Rugby, and Vincent Shannon, Solicitor.

Peter Cashin, Cashin Telecommunications and Don Earley, Webcloud ict.

Michelle Gallagher and Garrett Roche, Flexsource.

Cormac Sarsfield, C & G Logistics and Brian D. O’Brien, Solicitor

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Chamber Events | Digital Media Awards

Digital Media Awards

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he cream of the Irish digital media world gathered at the 11th annual Samsung Digital Media Awards on Friday March 1st. The gala dinner and glittering awards ceremony took place at the iconic Convention Centre Dublin and was hosted by Après Match comedian Barry Murphy.The Digital Media Awards are designed to showcase and celebrate the booming digital media sector in Ireland.

Created in 2003 and now in their 11th year, the awards offer a platform for the innovative work being carried out in the sector here and the impact it is having at both home and abroad. The awards are open to all organisations, businesses, and individuals within the sector – from mobile app and game developers, digital/integrated media marketers to SMEs, non-profit organisations, educational/financial companies, and many more.

Pictured at the Annual Digital Media Awards in the Convention Centre were Martina Hilliard, O2 Swords & Tony Lambert, Fingal Chamber CEO.

Official Opening of The Well @ The Lord Mayors, Swords

Stephen Flynn, Claire Dwyer, Joe Savage and Michael Savage.

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Paddy Hughes, Con Dalton and Dublin Footballer Paul Flynn.

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Michael Barrable Motors | Chamber Events

Michael Barrable Motors Dealership Launch The official launch of Michael Barrable Motors new SEAT Dealership took place in November at a Chamber Members Network Evening in Airside Retail Park, Swords

Sue Griffiths, North County Leader, Linda & Michael Barrable, Michael Barrable Motors and Gerry Fitzmaurice, North County Leader.

Cathal Moore, Cathal Moore Insurances, Vincent Shannon, Shannon Solicitors and Michael Kennedy, Michael Kennedy Insurance Group.

Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Michael Barrable, Linda Barrable and Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Aisling O’Loughlin, TV3, Siobhan Moore, Chamber President and Cllr. Gerry Maguire.

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Feature | Blanchardstown Chamber Events | Christmas Shopping Lunch Centre

Chamber Christmas Lunch 2012 T

he Annual Chamber Christmas Lunch was held in the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport in December with Fingal Business Person of the Year, Caroline Keeling as the guest

speaker.

Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland, Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Mayor Cian O’Callaghan and Guest Speaker, Caroline Keeling, Keeling Group.

Conor Loughran, Sheila Byrne and Sarah Daly, Flexsource.

Hugo Byrne and Eugene Haines, Haines Fleet Management.

Chris Harmon, Country Crest, Tony Doyle, Country Crest, Siobhan Kinsella, Nifast, Julie Curtin, Country Crest and Robert Mullen, Country Crest.

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Christmas Lunch | Chamber Events

Ian Hunter, Pavilions Shopping Centre, Maurice Cregan, Cregan Accountants, Martina Hilliard, O2 Swords and Alan Spain, S&S Office Interiors.

Lynn Cawley, General Manager Clarion Hotel, Siobhan Moore, Chamber President, Tony Lambert, Chamber CEO and Andrea Molloy, Sales & Marketing Manager, Clarion Hotel.

David Donnelly, Bank of Ireland Blanchardstown, Caroline Keeling, Managing Director, Keeling Group, Geraldine and Michael Hoey, Country Crest.

David O’Connor, County Manager, Francis Whelan, Broadmeadow Healthcare and Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Glen Redmond and Seamus Ryan from Rohans.

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Mid Summer Garden Party | Chamber Events

4th July Independence Day BBQ & Rooftop Garden Party Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce was delighted to host a special 4th July Independence Day BBQ & Roof-Top Garden Party in The Wright Venue, South Quarter, Airside, Swords.

The Chamber was celebrating Independence Day to acknowledge the importance and positive contribution of US companies to Fingal and to Ireland. Austin McCabe, Vice President and Managing Director, Symantec Ireland, was the guest speaker. McCabe is a former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in

Ireland and spoke of his first-hand knowledge of the economic benefits that US companies bring to Fingal in providing thousands of high skilled and well-paid jobs, directly and indirectly.

over 130 attendees at the event. Siobhan was also very pleased to welcome Gina Piccardo from SanDisk who is from Silicon Valley in California.

Mayor of Fingal, Kieran Dennison also spoke of the great contribution made by US companies to Ireland and in particular to the local economy in Fingal.

“The attendees enjoyed beautiful barbecue food with a cool drink on a wonderful sunny evening on the stunning panoramic rooftop terrace of the Wright Venue in great company with other business women and men enjoying the social side of business. It proved to be a very positive evening and is something we will be looking at as an annual event,� said Moore.

Chamber President Siobhan Moore thanked Austin McCabe for his thought provoking and informative speech which was enjoyed by

Austin McCabe, VP & Managing Director, Symantec Ireland, Siobhan Moore, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Mayor Kieran Dennison, Fingal County Council and Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Catherine Moran, Staples, and Grainne Farrell, Penthouse Casino.

Orla Conroy, Karl Reynolds and Gina Piccardo, SanDisk International.

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Chamber Events | Mid Summer Garden Party

Conor McDonald, National Aquatic Centre, Robbie Whelan, National Aquatic Centre, and Alan Spain, S & S Office Interiors.

Mayor Kieran Dennison, Karen Lawlor, Regus, and Stephen Peppard, Fingal County Council.

Jerry Harrington, Avril Kelly Carter, The Wright Bar Group and Chamber CEO Tony Lambert.

Gerry Vahey and Mairead Divilly, Mazars with Chamber CEO Tony Lambert.

Jacqueline and Morgan McStay, McDonald’s, Swords.

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Chamber CEO Tony Lambert and Regus Country Manager Karen Lawlor.

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Mid Summer Garden Party | Chamber Events

Peter Carey, Millfield Shopping Centre Balbriggan, Gerry Sinnott, Ulster Bank, and Michael Barrable, Michael Barrable Motors.

Paul Butterly, Irish Farm & Garden Machinery, Maureen Black, MP Black & Co, Gary Troy, Bayview Carpentry, Vincent Shannon, Shannon Solicitors, and Siobhan O’Connor, O’Connor Consulting.

Niamh Courtney, Aoife Brennan and Tara Smart, Colortrend.

Conor McCabe and Celine Bonner, Conor McCabe Photography

Stephen Peppard, Fingal County Council, Peter Carey, Millfield Shopping Centre and Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland.

Paul Thornton, Martina Hilliard and Jan Przlyucki, O2 Swords.

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Dublin Fingal | Buyer’s Guide

Fingal Dublin Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Accountants/Accountancy Services Accounts Tech Counihan Glynn & Company Cregan Accountants DBASS Chartered Accountants DMN Accountants Frank Lynch & Co Kieran Ryan & Co Mazars McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants MJ McCarthy & Co RFK Spicer, Chartered Accountants Taxassist Accountants

Advertising/Marketing Communitymatters Ltd. Easypen Limited Engage Ireland Fingal Independent MBM Chartered Accountants Richardson Promotional Goods

Agribusiness Donnelly Fruit & Veg Foodcentral Development Keelings Virgoe McEnery Landscaping

Architects/Planning Consultants WCA Architects

Arts/Entertainment Draiocht Limited Penthouse Casino & Card Club

Auto Services Atlas Autoservice Blanchardstown Atlas Autoservice Swords Haines Fleet Management Limited

Aviation/Airport Services Air Canada Dublin Airport Authority Lufthansa Scandinavian Airlines Turkish Airlines Inc. Ireland United Airlines US Airways

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Banks/Banking Services AIB Bank Blanchardstown AIB Bank Santry AIB Bank Swords AIB Business Banking Airside Bank of Ireland - Balbriggan Bank of Ireland - Blanchardstown Bank of Ireland - Coolock Bank of Ireland - Dublin Airport & Collinstown Cross Bank of Ireland - Glasnevin Bank of Ireland - Head of Branches Bank of Ireland - Killester Bank of Ireland - Malahide Bank of Ireland - Marino Bank of Ireland - Northern Cross Bank of Ireland - Phibsboro Bank of Ireland - Raheny Bank of Ireland - Skerries Bank of Ireland - Sutton Bank of Ireland - Swords Bank of Ireland - Whitehall Permanent TSB Bank Ulster Bank - North Dublin & Meath Business Centre

Noonan Nykon Performance Limited One4All Peter O’Brien & Sons (Landscaping) Limited Regus CME Ireland - T/A Regus Ireland The Volunteer Sales Force

Childcare Services Fingal County Childcare Committee Limited

Computer/IT Services Advent Processing Solutions Limited Agile Networks Compub C-technology Services Limited eXpd8 Fleet Connect SanDisk International Ltd. Symantec Ireland

Construction Services Atkins Ireland Limited Fairco Limited RM Breen Associates

Consultancy Services Bar/Restaurant Essence Bistro Gourmet Food Parlour Indie dhaba Restaurant Indie Spice Restaurant Limited Lord Mayors Pub McGowans of Phibsboro Natline Limited t/a McDonalds Raffs on the Corner Star Public House The Cock Tavern Swords The Wright Bar Group Well Café & Grill Wrights Anglers Rest Wrights Café Bar

Business Services/Facilities Acuman Facilities Management Limited Base Enterprise Centre CHC Group Limited Data Ireland Drinan Enterprise Centre Grant Secretarial Services Mid-Knight Electrical Limited

Brook Software Solutions Limited Corr & Associates McGee Pharma International OHSS Limited Peninsula Business Services Portorium Tax & Trade Rocket Fuel

Contract Cleaning Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists

Energy Services Electric Ireland

Engineering Services Ashdown HVAC Controls Limited H.T.E. Enginering Services Limited Liffey Developments (Dublin) Limited Malone Engineering Oliver Russell & Associates Limited - Consultant Engineers Spectrum Engineering

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Buyer’s Guide | Dublin Fingal

Estate Agent/Property Services Active Facilities & Property Management Carvin Property Management & Services Cumisky Real Estate Alliance Fingal Letting & Property Management Limited Flynn & Associates - Castleknock Flynn & Associates - Swords Morton & Flanagan Auctioneers Schnittger Property Management Limited

Event Management Profile Events

Facilities Management Acuman Facilities Management Limited Nykon Performance Limited

Financial Services BRM Financial Services Cregan Kelly Financial Services Global Tax Reclaim Limited National Mortgage Services t/a Red Corner Money Paycheck Plus Payroll Services PayPal Swords & District Credit Union Limited

Funeral Directors & Florists Jennings Funeral Directors Staffords Funeral Home Portmarnock

Government/Semi-State/Public Bodies Fingal County Enterprise Board Fingal LEADER Partnership Co Ltd

Vhi Healthcare

Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Carnegie Court Hotel Castleknock Hotel & Country Club City North Hotel Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport Clontarf Castle Hotel Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Grand Hotel Karen Devine Communications Metro Hotel Dublin Airport National Show Centre Limited Premier Inn Dublin Airport Radisson Blu Hotel - Dublin Airport Red Bank House & Restaurant Temple Bar Hotel The Waterside House Hotel

Insurance Services Alliance Insurance Brokers Fingal Insurance Brokers Limited Liberty Insurance Michael Kennedy Insurance Group Setanta Insurance Services Limited

Internet Services Online Visibility Solutions Phlok

Reconcile Engineering Ltd. Redwood Design Ltd. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited Sonopress Ireland Limited t/a arvato digital services

Market Research Direction Research Group Limited

Medical Services Respicare Limited The Medical Centre

Media/Newspapers/Publishing Abbeyville Communications Media Limited T/A Arab Irish Journal Ashville Media Group Gazette Group Newspapers North County Leader Newspaper Swords Today

Motor Sales Audi North Dublin Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited HB Dennis Volvo & Landrover Hutton & Meade Limited Joe Duffy BMW Joe Duffy Motor Group Joe Duffy Opel Mazda McAllister Volkswagen Michael Barrable Motors Ltd.

Nursing Homes/Convalescent Homes Health & Safety Nifast Health & Safety

Healthcare Services Cloghran Nursing Home Gaye Godkin Nutrition Home Instead Senior Care MacNamara Pharmacy Limited McCabe’s Pharmacy - Ballymun McCabe’s Pharmacy - Blanchardstown McCabe’s Pharmacy - Clarehall SC McCabe’s Pharmacy - Glasnevin McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide SC McCabe’s Pharmacy - Pavilions SC McCabe’s Pharmacy - Ridgewood SC McCabe’s Pharmacy - Swords O’Grady’s Hearing Care Services Limited Prosper Fingal Specsavers Swords Limited St Francis Hospice Dublin

Legal Services Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh Brian D. O’Brien & Co Solicitors Byrne & Company Solicitors Cronin & Co Solicitors Direct Law Solicitors Doyle & Company Solicitors M P Black & Co Solicitors Patrick W. McGonagle Solicitors Shannons Solicitors

Manufacturing Country Crest DionX Air Quality Systems Limited Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment DRB International Franey Hardwood Products Ingersoll-Rand International Limited Java Republic National Plastic Packing Group Limited Qlogic Ireland

Tara Winthrop Private Clinic

Office Supplies Absolute Office Ergo Office Furniture Systems Limited S & S Office Interiors Limited

Pharmaceutical/Chemical Astellas Ireland Co. Limited Bristol-Myers Squibbs - Swords Laboratories KoRa Healthcare Mallinckrodt Medical Imaging Ireland MSD Swords Newport Pharmaceuticals Limited Rottapharm Limited

Photography Conor McCabe Photography Fintan Clarke Photography

Print/Graphic Design Colin Moore Creative Design

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Judita Press Print Logistics Limited

Recruitment/Personnel Services Flexsource Solutions/CPL Swords Flexsource Solutions/CPL Blanchardstown Grafton Employment Group Noel Recruitment Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Limited

Retail/Shopping Blanchardstown Centre Colortrend Fields Jewellers Halpenny Golf - Swords Halpenny Golf - Lucan Inspiring Ideas J.C. Savage Supermarket Limited Jones Garden Centre Limited Millfield Shopping Centre Outhaus Superstore Pavilions Shopping Centre S.F. Manufacturing T/A Baby Elegance Sheridan’s Pharmacy Super Valu Boromhe Shopping Centre SWPP Fashion Ltd. T/A VILA Clothes

Training/Education Services Enterprising People - Daoine Fiontraiocha Institute of Technology Blanchardstown National Learning Network People & Process Limited Priority Management Training Virlingo

Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services Aircoach Aramex Ireland Limited Capital Logistics Ltd. Curtis & Lees Limited Customs Matters DHL Express (Ireland) Limited DHL Global Forwarding Eirebus Limited Europa Worldwide Logistics Fastway Couriers (Ireland) LFL Worldwide Chauffeur Services Nifti North Fingal Rural Transport Panalpina World Transport Ltd Quickpark Quinn Freight Forwarding Limited Sandford Group Transpoco Wells Cargo Logistics Limited

Security Services WDS Security Systems

Shared Services Centre Hertz Europe Service Centre

Sports/Leisure Services Badminton Ireland Barry Power Golf Academy Beaverstown Golf Club Fairyhouse Club Limited Hollywood Lakes Golf Club Malahide Rugby Club Movies@Swords National Aquatic Centre National Sports Campus Development Authority St Finians GAA Club Swords

Voluntary/Charity Blanchardstown Area Partnership Blanchardstown Center for Independent Living Citizens Information Centre Blanchardstown DogsTrust Fingal Citizens Information Service Fingal Genealogy (Swords Historical Society Ltd) The Oratory

Waste Management/Recycling Services Acme Systems Limited

Web Development & Design Services Webcloudict

Wholesale Services Telecom Services Cashin Telecommunications Ltd. Digiweb Limited O2 Main Street Swords

Deli Meat Supplies Dimpco Limited John Doyle Distributors Limited Soleway Wines Limited

Tourism/Travel Services Abbey Travel Cassidy Travel Fingal Tourism Limited Malahide Castle & Gardens Newbridge House and Farm Ltd.

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Fingal Dublin Business Directory Members Guide Abbey Travel Acting Manager: Jacynta Mullen 25 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8403766 F: 8107034 W: www.abbeytravel.ie Tourism/Travel Services

Abbeyville Communications Media Limited T/A Arab Irish Journal Managing Director: Michael O’Driscoll Sales & Marketing Director: Dermot Hogan 127 Grange Hill Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 T: 8063000 F: 8063001 W: www.arabirishjournal.com Media/Newspapers/Publishing

Absolute Office Director: Barry Gargan Director: Naomi Gargan Deanstown Swords Co Dublin T: 8407707 F: 8407702 W: www.absoluteoffice.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

Accounts Tech Director: Nilsson Denver 6 Glen Ellan Grove Swords Co Dublin T: 086 8371819 F: 4811802 W: www.accountstech.com Accountants/Accountancy Services

Drynam Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8900660 F: 8900840 W: www.acmesystems.ie Waste Management/Recycling Services

Active Facilities & Property Management Director: Charlie Costello 62 Lansdowne Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4 T: 2320700 W: www.activemanagement.ie Estate Agents/Property Service

Acuman Facilities Management Limited Managing Director: Kevin Quinn Head of Corporate Strategy: Michelle PeatMorgan Marketing & Bid Manager: Caroline Moynihan Head of Facilities Management: Niamh Lynch Swords Business Campus Balheary Road Swords Co Dublin T: 2412200 F: 2412250 W: www.acuman.ie Business Services/Facilities

Advent Processing Solutions Limited Managing Director: Ray Ryan Sales & Marketing Manager: Sinead Hayes Ashleigh Centre Castleknock Village Dublin 15 T: 8223200 F: 8223037 W: www.advent.ie Computer/IT Services

Agile Networks Acme Systems Limited Managing Director: Terence Moran Sales Manager: Paul Clifford Office Manager: Ruth Grafton Unit 4 Feltrim Business Park

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Managing Director: Darragh Richardson Plaza 256 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8853160

F: 8853161 W: www.agilenetworks.ie Computer/IT Services

AIB Bank Blanchardstown Branch Manager: Geraldine Heskin Retail Manager: Stephen O’Flaherty HR Quality Management Official: Carmel Kelly Investment Advisor: Deirdre Penston West End Retail Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8212566 F: 8214020 W: www.bank.ie.aib/blancharstown.ie Bank/Banking Services

AIB Bank Santry Branch Manager: Des O’Brien Swords Road Santry Dublin 9 T: 8426477 F: 8427151 W: www.aib.ie Bank/Banking Services

AIB Bank Swords Branch Manager: Lucia O’Riordan Retail Manager: Fiona Freyne Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8400687 F: 8404275 W: www.aib.ie Bank/Banking Services

AIB Business Banking Airside Head of Business Centre Dublin North & West: Frank Pierse Relationship Manager: Ray Molloy Lakeview House Airside Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 0818 724001 F: 8400351 W: www.aib.ie Bank/Banking Services

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Air Canada Sales Manager: Eamon Flanagan 7 Herbert Street Dublin 2 T: 6793958 F: 6610752 W: www.aircanada.com Aviation/Airport Services

Aircoach Managing Director: Allen Parker Engineering Director: Ivan Nicholl Customer Service Manager: Brendan Gallagher Operations Manager: Aisling Keeley Airport Business Park Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 8447118 F: 8447119 W: www.aircoach.ie.

Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Alliance Insurance Brokers Managing Director: John D Lyons Director: Val Deasy Director: Ciara King 68 Church Street Skerries Co Dublin T: 8493000 F: 8495550 W: www.allianceinsurance.ie Insurance Services

ALSAA (Aer Lingus Social & Athletic Association) CEO: Maebh Leahy Business Development Executive: Gareth Murphy Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 4880400 F: 8447521 W: www.alsaa.ie Sports/Leisure Services

Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Atlas Autoservice Blanchardstown Ashdown HVAC Controls Limited Director: Seamus McGlade Manager: Susan McGlade Unit 1, Second Floor Damastown Walk Damastown Technology Park Dublin 15 T: 8991812 F: 8991942 W: www.ashdowncontrols.com Engineering Services

Ashquest Limited t/a Kenrite Construction Director: Ger Enright Griffin House 20/21 Lower Gerald Griffin Street Limerick T: 061 419056 F: 061 313522 W: www.kenrite.com Property Development

Ashville Media Group Managing Director: Diarmaid Lennon Sales Director: Paul Clemenson Old Stone Building Blackhall Green Dublin 7 T: 4322200 F: 6727100 W: www.ashville.com Media/Newspapers/Publishing

Astellas Ireland Co. Limited President: Hideka Shima Damastown Industrial Park Damastown Road Mulhuddart Dublin 15 T: 8030800 F: 8030801 W: www.astellas.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

Aramex Ireland Limited CEO Europe & North America: Tommy Kelly Country Manager: Frank Kilbride Operations Manager: David Parsons Financial Manager: Ahmad Alnoeimi Bellinstown Ballyboughal Co Dublin T: 8078000 F: 8078090 W: www.aramex.com

Construction Services

Atkins Ireland Limited Managing Director: Tom O’Malley Marketing Director: Fidelma Lucey Atkins House 150-155 Airside Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8909000 F: 8909001 W: www.atkinsirekand.ie

Director: Michael Stanley Manager: Alex Slorea Coolmine Industrial Estate Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 01 8999899 F: 01 8130907 W: www.atlasautoservice.ie Auto Services

Atlas Autoservice Swords Managers: Brendan O’Leary, Siobhan Roy Balhreary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 8901336 F: 1890 425262 W: www.atlasautoservice.ie Auto Services

Audi North Dublin Head of Business: Vincent Murphy Head of Sales: Geoff Walsh Exit 5, M50 North Road Dublin 11 T: 8502100 F: 8645190 W: www.audinorthdublin.ie Motor Sales

Badminton Ireland CEO: Richard Vaughan Badminton Ireland Grange Road Baldoyle Dublin 13 W: www.badmintonireland.com Sports/Leisure Services

Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh Partner: Giles Smyth 6-7 Harcourt Terrace Dublin 2 T: 4408300 F: 4408301 www.fourlaw.ie Legal Services

Balmoral International Land Limited Development Director - Ireland: David O’Sullivan 29 North Anne Street Dublin 7 T: 8872788 W: www.bilplc.com

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Bank of Ireland Head of Branches: Carla Delaney Collinstown Cross Cloghran Co Dublin T: 2053130 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Balbriggan Branch Manager: Paula Harmon Dublin Street Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8412811 W: www.bankofireland.ie Bank/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Blanchardstown Manager: David Donnelly 15 Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8213588 F: 8218985 W: www.bankofireland.com Bank/Banking Services

Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Killester Branch Manager: Breffni Jackson 189 Howth Road Killester Dublin 3 T: 8332394 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Malahide Manager: Shane O’Brien The Mall Main Street Malahide Co Dublin T: 8452666 F: 8168632 W: www.bankofireland.ie Bank/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Marino Branch Manager: Christine Hamill 26 Marino Mart Marino Dublin 3 T: 8331991 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Coolock Branch Manager: Donnacha Fahey 60 Malahide Road Coolock Dublin 5 T: 8480111 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Dublin Airport & Collinstown Cross Branch Manager: Nuala Gleeson Arrivals Hall Terminal 1 Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 8445188 W: www.bankofireland.ie Bank/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Glasnevin Branch Manager: Glenda Wilson 112 St Mobhi Road Glasnevin Dublin 9 T: 8375178 W: www.bankofireland.ie

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Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Skerries Branch Manager: Chris Costelloe 93 Strand Street Skerries Co Dublin T: 8490716 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Sutton Branch Manager: Mark Beirne Sutton Cross Sutton Dublin 13 T: 8393072 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Swords Branch Manager: Bryan Hourigan Regional Business Manager: Denis Bergin Senior Business Manager: Paul Horan Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8905202 F: 8407492 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Northern Cross Branch Manager: Gary Bird Northern Cross Malahide Road Dublin 17 T: 8710030 F: 8710035 W: www.bankofireland.ie Bank/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Phibsboro Branch Manager: Teresa Gorman 371 North Circular Road Phibsboro Dublin 7 T: 8301799 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Bank of Ireland - Whitehall Branch Manager: Maria Perez 87 Swords Road Whitehall Dublin 9 T: 8373747 W: www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

Barry Power Golf Academy Proprietor: Barry Power Drynam Park Golf Centre Feltrim Road Swords Co. Dublin T: 8084259 W: www.bpg.ie Sports/Leisure Services

Bank of Ireland - Raheny Branch Manager: Andrew Doggett 566 Howth Road Raheny Dublin 5 T: 8318666 W: www.bankofireland.ie

Base Enterprise Centre Operations Manager: Paul Murgatroyd Damastown Road Mulhuddart Dublin 15 T: 8203020

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F: 8209469 W: www.base-centre.com Business Services/Facilities

T: 8221356 F: 8221380 W: www.blanchardstowncentre.com Retail/Shopping

Beaverstown Golf Club Club Administrator: Gillian Harris Office Administrator: Louise Martin Beaverstown Road Donabate Co Dublin T: 8436439 W: www.beaverstown.com Sports/Leisure Services

F: 8624305 W: www.brook.ie Consultancy Services

Byrne & Company Solicitors Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan General Manager: Rory Keogh Sales Executive: Jean Bermingham Bridge Street Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8413333 W: www.brackencourt.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Partner: Patricia Byrne Partner: Brendan Byrne 11 Malahide Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8404346 F: 8405628 W: www.byrnesolicitors.ie Legal Services

Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport General Manager: Ciaran O’Donovan Sales Manager: Criag Kearns Sales Executive: Neil White Stockhole Lane Swords Co Dublin T: 8711000 F: 8711299 W: www.bewleyshotels.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Blanchardstown Area Partnership Employer Liaison Officer: Paula Murray HR Support Kathleen Smith Dillon House Unit 106 Coolmine Industrial Estate Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8209550 F: 8209551 W: www.bap.ie Voluntary/Charity

Blanchardstown Center for Independent Manager: Michael McCabe Unit 7, Block B, Base Enterprise Centre Mulhuddart Dublin 15 T: 8270609 W: www.bcil.ie Voluntary/Charity

Brian D. O’Brien & Co Solicitors Principal: Brian D. O’Brien Solicitor: Sharon Devine 23 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8401447 F: 8407264 W: www.bobsolicitors.ie Legal Services

Bristol-Myers Squibbs - Swords Laboratories Watery Lane Swords Co Dublin T: 8139000 F: 8139191 W: www.bmsireland.ie Pharmaceutical/Chemical

BRM Financial Services Director: Tom Kennedy Director: Cathal Coates Chase House Northern Cross Malahide Road Dublin 17 T: 6873775 F: 6873776 W: www.brm.ie Financial Services

Brook Software Solutions Limited Blanchardstown Centre General Manager: Joe Gavin Marketing Manager: Mercy Prendergast Operations Manager: Pat Fitzgerald Facilities Manager: Annette Davey Management Suite Blanchardstown Dublin 15

Managing Director: Stephanie Davis Development Director: Howard Murphy Technical Director: Tom Shields Unit 5b First Floor St. John’s Court Santry Dublin 9 T: 8624016

Capital Logistics Ltd. Managing Director: John Duff Managing Director: Derrick Doyle Unit 295 Block H Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8623133 W: www.capitallogistics.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Chairman & CEO: Michael Kearney General Manager: Declan Meagher Sales Manager: Eimear Connolly Old Airport Road Cloghran Co Dublin T: 8667500 F: 8623114 W: www.carlton.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Carnegie Court Hotel Proprietor: David Grant Proprietor: Mary Grant General Manager: Allen Harrington Conference & Banqueting Manager: Teresa Long North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8404384 F: 8404505 W: www.carnegiecourthotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Carvin Property Management & Services Owner/Agent: Nicky Carvin Administration/Agent: Jennifer Sadlier 2A Fingal Bay Business Park Balbriggan

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Co Dublin T: 8417102 F: 8417102 W: www.carvinproperty.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 0761075040 Voluntary/Charity

City North Hotel Cashin Telecommunications Ltd. Managing Director: Peter Cashin Technical Manager: Martin Costello Unit 7 Birch House Rosemount Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 11 T: 01 8853000 F: 01 8855001 W: www.cashintelecom.ie Telecom Services

Cassidy Travel Manager: Linda Tyrrell Kiosk 12 Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords Co Dublin T: 8901000 W: www.cassisdytravel.ie Tourism/Travel Services

Castleknock Hotel & Country Club General Manager: Guy Thompson Director Sales & Marketing: Andrew Kavanagh Porterstown Road Castleknock Dublin 15 T: 6406300 F: 6406303 W: www.castleknockhotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CHC Group Limited Managing Director: Keith Poole Operations Manager: John Burke Admin: Anthony Murray Unit B5 Metropoint Business Park Kettles Lane Swords Co Dublin T: 8904923 F: 8079351 W: www.chcltd.ie Business Services/Facilities

Citizens Information Centre Blanchardstown Manager: Michaela Bennasi Westend House

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General Manager: Nigel Craughwell Sales & Marketing Manager: Andrea Cawley Gormanstown Co Meath T: 6906666 F: 6906677 W: www.citynorthhotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport Resident Manager: Lynn Cawley Business Development Manager: Andrea Molloy Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 8080500 F: 01 8446002 W: www.clarionhoteldublinairport.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Cloghran Nursing Home Managing Director: Donagh Higgins c/o Unit 4A Ballalease Mall Portrane Road Donabate Co Dublin T: 8958484 Healthcare Services

Clontarf Castle Hotel General Manager: Mark Long Director of Sales & Marketing: Stephanie Hayes Castle Avenue Clontarf Dublin 3 T: 8332321 W: www.clontarfcastle.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

84 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8903384 F: 8903053 W: www.colortrend.ie Retail/Shopping

Communitymatters Ltd. Marketing & Sales: Yvonne Whelan Financial Director: Vera Lee B117 The LINC - ITB Campus Blanchardstlown Road North Blanchardstowen Dublin 15 W: www.communitymatters.ie Advertising/Marketing

Compub Commercial Director: Darragh Lawlor Store Manager: CĂ­an Donoghue Assistant Manager: Richard McNally Apple Expert Technician: Marcin Mierzejewski Unit 226 Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 5241001 W: www.compub.com Computer/IT Services

Conor McCabe Photography Proprietor: Conor McCabe Studio Manager: Celine Bonner T: 085 7057255 W: www.conormccabe.ie Photographic Services

Corr & Associates Proprietor: Joe Corr 13 Kenure Cresent Park Road Rush Co Dublin T: 087 6815811 Consultancy Services

Colin Moore Creative Design Proprietor: Colin Moore 102 Clonsilla Road Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8210577 W: www.colinmoore.ie Print/Graphic Design

Colortrend Retail Manager: Aoife Brennan

Counihan Glynn & Company Principal: Maurice Counihan No 8, Unit 50 Rosemount Park Drive Ballycoolin Road Dublin 15 T: 8853741 F: 8853738 Accountants/Accountancy Services

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Country Crest Managing Director: Michael Hoey Financial Controller: Chris Harmon Commercial & HR Manager: Tony Doyle Sales & Marketing Manager: Julie Curtin Rathmooney Lusk Co Dublin T: 8437061 F: 8439492 W: www.countrycrest.ie Manufacturing

Cregan Accountants Director: Maurice Cregan Accountant: Rosie Madden Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8903216 F: 8903215 W: www.creganaccountants.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Cregan Kelly Financial Services Director: Colm Kelly Unit 2 Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8700370 F: 8957607 W: www.ckfinancial.ie Financial Services

Cronin & Co Solicitors Principal: Mary Lou Cronin Office Manager: Claire Reynolds Main Street Donabate Co Dublin T: 8958550 F: 8958552 W: www.croninlaw.ie Legal Services

Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown Director of Sales & Marketing: Jennifer McKenna General Manager: Garrett O’Neill The Blanchardstown Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8977777 F: 8707750

W: www.cpireland.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood General Manager: Pius Furlong Director of Sales & Marketing: Eileen Timmons Northwood Park Santry Demesne Santry Dublin 9 T: 8628888 F: 8628800 W: www.cpdublin.crowneplaza.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

C-technology Services Limited Director Business Development: Brian Deane Director - Quality Services & Admin: Paul McDonnell Director - Technology & Product Dev: Sean McDonnell Manager- Finance & Admin: Marian Wynne Sky Busisness Centre Plato Business Park Damastown Dublin 15 T: 6403382 W: www.c-technologyqualityservices.com Computer/IT Services

Cumisky Real Estate Alliance Director: Hugh Cumisky 21 Drogheda Street Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8413000 F: 8415710 W: www.reacumisky.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

Curtis & Lees Limited Managing Director: Norman Wilkinson Commercial Director: William Atkinson Operations: Andrew Wilkinson Accounts: John Atkinson Brendan House 151 Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 T: 8395111 F: 8320653 W: www.curtisandlees.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Customs Matters CEO: Stephen F. Tracey Customs Compliance Manager: Bridget

Canavan Unit 2 St. John’s Court Santry Dublin 9 T: 8428255 F: 8428996 W: www.customsmatters.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Data Ireland Account Director: Morgan Nolan Account Manager: Eileen Guerin Account Manager: Neal Sheridan 1st Floor 19-24 St Andrews Street Dublin 2 T: 8584800 W: www.dataireland.ie Business Services/Facilities

DBASS Chartered Accountants Partner: Dermot Brennan Partner: Michael Byrne Partner: Paul Doran Berkeley House Ballybin Road Ashbourne Co Meath T: 8498800 F: 8498801 W: www.dbass.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Deli Meat Supplies Managing Director: Leo Walsh Sales Director: Martin Walsh Area Sales Manager: Darren Palmer Area Sales Manager: Gerard Casey Unit 66 Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate Ballyfermot Dublin 10 T: 6262646 F: 6262646 W: www.delimeats.ie Wholesale Services

Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists General Manager: Avril McCarthy Office Manager: Susan Spillane Unit 4B&C Century Business Park St Margarets Road Finglas Dublin 11 T: 8643000 F: 8643419

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W: www.derrycourt.ie Contract Cleaning

DHL Express (Ireland) Limited Managing Director: Bernard McCarthy Country Operations Director: Mike Farrell Marketing Manager: Caroline Cannon Unit 3 Elm Road Dublin Airport Logistics Park St Margarets Co Dublin T: 1890 725725 F: 8700701 W: www.dhl.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

62 Clontarf Road Clontarf Dublin 3 T: 8335043 F: 8335283 W: www.daqs.eu Manufacturing

Direct Law Solicitors Principal: Shane Dowling Shenick Lodge Holmpatrick Skerries Co Dublin T: 8494226 F: 8494226 W: www.directlaw.ie Legal Services

DHL Global Forwarding Managing Director: Maurice Meade Pelican House Dublin Airport Logistics Centre St Margarets Co Dublin T: 8161000 F: 8161030 W: www.dhl.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Direction Research Group Limited Director: Brian Cooney Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8901011 F: 8901071 W: www.directionresearchgroup.com Market Research

Digiweb Limited Managing Director: Colm Piercy Corporate Account Manager: Ronan Moylan Blanchardstown College Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 2569200 F: 8242586 W: www.digiweb.ie Telecom Services

DMN Accountants Partner: Stephen McNulty Partner: Linda Nannery Unit A4 Santry Business Park Santry Dublin 9 T: 01 8621000 F: 01 8429629 W: www.dmnaccountants.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Dimpco Limited CEO: Martin Byrne Commercial Director: John Dunne Financial Director: John McGrane Old Airport Road Cloghran Co Dublin T: 8424933 F: 8424943 W: www.dimpco.ie Wholesale Services

DionX Air Quality Systems Limited Managing Director: Jim McNulty Office Manager: Evelyn Harmon Link House

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Food Central St. Margaret’s Swords Co Dublin T: 8908100 F: 8908150 W: www.donnelly.ie Agribusiness

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment Block B Swords Business Campus Swords Co Dublin T: 6502000 F: 6502001 Manufacturing

Doyle & Company Solicitors Solicitor: Niamh Maher 1 Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8200666 F: 8220880 W: www.doyleandcompany.ie Legal Services

Draiocht Limited Director: Emer McGowan General Manager: Teresa McCabe Marketing Manager: Nicola Murphy Front of House Manager: Cliona McNamara The Blanchardstown Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8852622 F: 8243434 W: www.draiocht.ie Arts/Entertainment

DRB International DogsTrust Executive Director: Mark Beazley Head of Marketing Campaigns: Kathrina Bentley Ashbourne Road Finglas Dublin 11 T: 8791000 W: www.dogstrust.ie Voluntary/Charity

Donnelly Fruit & Veg General Manager: Brian Doyle Marketing Manager: Alan Waters Customer Services Manager: Nicola Massey

CEO: Debaprasad Haldar CEO 2: Nayantara Halder 15 Belgree Avenue Tyrellstown Dublin 15 W: www.mydrb.com Manufacturing

Drinan Enterprise Centre Manager: Jackie Fowler Swords Enterprise Centre Feltrim Road Swords Co. Dublin T: 8928000

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F: 8928050 W: www.drinanenterprisecentre.ie Business Services/Facilities

Dublin Airport Authority Communications Director: Paul O’Kane External Communications Officer: Siobhán Moore Manager Community Affairs: Maura Cassidy Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 8141111 F: 8144646 W: www.dublinairport.com Aviation/Airport Services

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa General Manager: Elisabet Diaz Sales Manager: Leonie Thornton Maynooth Road Dunboyne Co Meath T: 8013500 F: 4875218 W: www.dunboynecastlehotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Easypen Limited Managing Director: Damien Heaney Director: Julie Griffin 21 Scholars Walk Lusk Co Dublin T: 8702160 F: 8702161 W: www.easypen.ie Advertising/Marketing

Eirebus Limited Managing Director: Paddy Kavanagh Director: Sinead Kavanagh Corduff Road Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8242626 F: 8242627 W: www.eirbus.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Electric Ireland PR Manager: John Conlon Swift Square Northwood Santry Dublin 9 T: 8934404 W: www.electricireland.ie

Energy Services

Engage Ireland Managing Director: Sarah Bohan Senior Account Manager: Adrienne Ferguson Senior Account Manager: Kerry Graye Unit 12 Keypoint entre Rosemount Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8855162 W: www.engageireland.com Advertising/Marketing

Enterprising People - Daoine Fiontraiocha Principal: Colm O’Maolmhuire 13 The Cloisters Bettystown Co Meath T: 041 9828985 W: www.enterprising-people.ie Training/Education Services

eXpd8 CEO: Declan Branagan Financial Director: Mark Hyland Operations Manager: Suzanne Steveson Marketing Manager: Sabina Branagan Unit 3C Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8704999 F: 8900388 W: www.expd8.com Computer/IT Services

Fairco Limited Director: Jim Toal A4 Howth Junction Business Centre Kilbarrack Co. Dublin T: 8398080 F: 8063943 W: www.fairco.ie Construction Services

Ergo Office Furniture Systems Limited Managing Director: Tom Kierans Interior Designer: Norbert Brady Unit 16 Turvey Business Centre Turvey Avenue Donabate Co Dublin T: 8902501 F: 8902551 W: www.ergofurnituresystems.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

Essence Bistro Head Chef/Proprietor: Robbie Burns Proprietor: Roger Harford Restaurant Manager: Ian Montgomery 75 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8956811 W: www.essencebistro.com Bar/Restaurant

Fairyhouse Club Limited General Manager: Peter Roe Office Manager: Gillian Carey Ratoath Co Meath T: 8256167 F: 8256051 W: www.fairyhouse.ie Sports/Leisure Services

Fastway Couriers (Ireland) CEO: Bobby O’Keeffe Director: Andy Hennessy Director: Gerry Riordan 46 North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8074763 F: 8074766 W: www.fastway.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Europa Worldwide Logistics Director: Dave O’Shaughnessy Unit 9 Rosemount Business Park Rosemount Park Drive Ballycoolin Road Dublin 11 T: 8608500 W: www.europa-worldwide.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Fields Jewellers Manager: Tony Gordon Retail Director: Gerard Bohan Unit G16 Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords Co Dublin T: 8904100 W: www.fields.ie Retail/Shopping

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Fingal Citizens Information Service Development Manager: Andrew McCann Administrator: Frances Halligan Unit 26 The Plaza Main Street Swords Co. Dublin T: 0761 07 7510 F: 01 8409714 W: www.citinfo.ie Voluntary/Charity

Fingal County Childcare Committee Limited Manager: Grainne McKenna Chairman: Denis Brennan ABCO Kovex Building Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8077660 F: 8077669 W: www.fingalcountychildcare.ie Childcare Services

Fingal County Enterprise Board Chief Executive: Oisin Geoghegan Assistant Chief Executive: Keith Brock 23 Mainscourt Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8900800 F: 8139991 W: www.fingalceb.ie Government/Semi State/Public Body

Fingal Genealogy (Swords Historical Society Ltd) Director: Bernadette Marks Director: Geraldine McGovern Carnegie Library North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8400080 W: www.rotsireland.ie Voluntary/Charity

Fingal Independent Editor: Fergal Maddock Advertising Manager: Patricia Caffrey 9 Shop Street Drogheda Co Louth T: 8407107/8

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F: 0419834271 W: www.fingal-independent.ie Advertising/Marketing

Fingal Insurance Brokers Limited Managing Director: Conor McCarthy Director: Andy Martin Director: Jim Collins Account Director: Joe Kenny Unit B5 Airside Enterprise Centre Swords Co Dublin T: 8404012 F: 8404459 W: www.fingalinsurance.ie Insurance Services

Fingal LEADER Partnership Co. Ltd CEO: Jeanne Deegan Administrator: Eileen Dunne ABCO Kovex House Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8077680 F: 8077689 W: www.fingalleaderpartnership.ie Government/Semi State/Public Body

Co. Dublin W: www.fintanclarkephotography.com Photographic Services

Fleet Connect Managing Director: Patrick Cotter Accounts Manager: Brenda Hussey 13B Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1 Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8991070 F: 8991089 W: www.fleetconnect.ie Computer/IT Services

Flexsource Solutions/CPL Managing Director: Garret Roche Account Manager: Michelle Gallagher 5 St Fintans North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8955700 F: 6147476 W: www.flexsource.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

Flexsource Solutions/CPL Fingal Letting & Property Management Limited Director: Sue Brant Director: Annemarie Tobin 52A North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8138733 F: 8956180 W: www.fingalletting.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

Fingal Tourism Limited Manager: Elaine O’Sullivan Mainscourt Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8400077 F: 8404988 W: www.fingaldublin.ie Tourism/Travel Services

Fintan Clarke Photography Proprietor: Fintan Clarke 24 Drynam Avenue Kettle’s Lane Swords

Account Manager: Linda Hickey Operations Manager: Anita Phillips 1 Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8295806 F: 6147476 W: www.flexsource.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

Flynn & Associates Managing Director: James Flynn Castlecourt Castleknock Dublin 15 T: 8211311 F: 8211054 W: www.flynnassociates.ie Estate Agent/Property Services

Flynn & Associates Manager: Carla Murnane 58 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8901141 F: 8400367 W: www.flynnassociates.ie

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Foodcentral Development Managing Director: William Keeling Food Central St Margarets Co Dublin T: 8135941 F: 8135636 W: www.foodcentral.eu Agribusiness

News Reporter: Laura Webb News Reporter: Natile Burke Block 3A Millbank Business Park Lower Road Lucan Co Dublin T: 6010240 W: www.gazettegroup.com Media/Newspapers/Publishing

Global Tax Reclaim Limited Franey Hardwood Products Director: Michael Franey Operation Manager: Mark Birney Unit 56 Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 T: 8390449 F: 8324814 W: www.franeyhardwood.ie Manufacturing

Frank Lynch & Co Senior Partner: Francis Lynch Senior Partner: Kieran Lynch Senior Partner: Tony McBride Office Manager: Alan Martin Unit 2D Fingal Bay Business Park Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8412470 F: 8414852 W: www.flc.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited Director: Tony Gannon Unit 7 Roseville Business Park Donabate Co Dublin T: 8907715 F: 8907738 Motor Sales

Gaye Godkin Nutrition Nutritionist: Gaye Godkin 44 Fairways Donabate Co. Dublin W: www.gayegodkin.ie Healthcare Services

Director: Alan Byrne Sales Manager: Darren Byrne Library Square Rathcoole Co. Dublin T: 4587460 F: 4587456 W: www.globaltaxreclaim.com Financial Services

Gourmet Food Parlour Director: Lorraine Heskin Unit 2 St Fintans North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8971496 W: www.gourmetfoodparlour.com Bar/Restaurant

Grafton Employment Group Branch Manager: Anthony Briody Client Relationship Manager: Emma-Jane Finnegan International Mobility Manager: Jeff Kennedy 5 Cooldriona Court Swords Co Dublin T: 8900190 W: www.grafton-group.com Recruitment/Personnel Services

Grand Hotel Managing Director: Matthew Ryan Director: Al Ryan Sales & Marketing Manager: Paula McCorry Malahide Co Dublin T: 8450000 F: 8450987 W: www.thegrand.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Grant Secretarial Services Gazette Group Newspapers Director: Michael McGovern

Owner: Betty Grant 26 Oaklands Park

Swords Co Dublin T: 8402240 F: 8402240 Business Services/Facilities

H.T.E. Enginering Services Limited Director: Patrick Wood Director: Neal Kirwan Unit 75 Dunboyne Business Park Dundoyne Co Meath T: 8013261 F: 8013262 W: www.hte.ie Engineering Services

Haines Fleet Management Limited Managing Director: Eugene Haines Sales Director: Ian Flood Accounts Business Manager: Carol Keavey Leasing Administrator: Edward Powell Unit D5 Airside Enterprise Centre Swords Co Dublin T: 8907734 F: 8907737 W: www.hainesfleetmanagement.ie Auto Services

Halpenny Golf - Swords Proprietor: John Halpenny Manager: John Casey 1 Columba House Airside Retail Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8079030 W: www.halpennygolf.com Retail/Shopping

Halpenny Golf - Lucan Manager: David O’Toole Manager: Brian Congdon Lucan Retail Park Lucan Co Dublin T: 6216719 W: www.halpennygolf.com Retail/Shopping

HB Dennis Volvo & Landrover General Manager: Dave Matthews Sales Manager: Ciaran Ferguson Airside Motor Park Swords Co. Dublin T: 8701400

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F: 8701400 W: www.hbdennis.ie Motor Sales

Hertz Europe Service Centre Vice President Dublin Ops: Andrew Varley Lead HR Business Partner: Sarah Begley Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8133550 F: 8133417 W: www.hertz.com Shared Services Centre

Hollywood Lakes Golf Club General Manager: Seamus Kelly Ballyboughal Co Dublin T: 8433407 F: 8433002 W: www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com Sports/Leisure Services

Home Instead Senior Care Managing Director & Owner: Tara Shortall Director: Ken O’Brien 2nd Floor Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8950010 F: 8910627 W: www.homeinstead.ie Healthcare Services

ndie Spice Restaurant Limited Director: Tariq Salahuddin General Manager: Azad Khandoker Business Manager: Arnit Mussafi Burgundy House Forster Way Swords Co Dublin T: 8077998 F: 8077535 W: www.indiespice.ie Bar/Restaurant

Ingersoll-Rand International Limited IT: Sylvain Borel Compliance: Janet Walsh Treasury: Chris Donohoe Administration: Simone Bulmer 170-175 Lakeview Drive Airside Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8707000 F: 8707001 W: www.ingersollrand.com Manufacturing

Inspiring Ideas Managing Director: Alma Doyle Unit 417 Retail Park 2 The Blanchardstown Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8219277 W: www.incpiringideas.com Retail/Shopping

Hutton & Meade Limited General Manager: Nigel Brennan Unit 600 Northwest Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8366000 W: www.huttonandmeade-nissan.com Motor Sales

Indie dhaba Restaurant General Manager: Azad Khandoker Director: Tariq Salahuddin Anne’s Lane Anne Street South Dublin 2 T: 7079898 W: www.dhaba.ie Bar/Restaurant

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Institute of Technology Blanchardstown ITB President: Mary Meaney LINC Manager: Assumpta Harvey Marketing Department: Mairead Murphy Blanchardstown Road North Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8851000 F: 8851001 W: www.itb.ie Training/Education Services

J.C. Savage Supermarket Limited Managing Director: Michael Savage Director: Niall Savage Director: Robert Savage Swords Shopping Centre Rathbeale Road Swords

Co Dublin T: 8402884 F: 8403687 W: www.jcsupermarket.ie Retail/Shopping

Java Republic Managing Director: Grace O’Shaughnessy 510 Mitchelstown Road Northwest Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8809300 F: 8809106 W: www.javarepublic.com Manufacturing

Jennings Funeral Directors Funeral Director: John Kennedy Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8218000 Funeral Directors

Jim Donlon (Builders) Limited Managing Director: Jim Donlon 91 Willow Park Grove Glasnevin Dublin 11 T: 087 2569575 F: 8422854 Property Development

Joe Duffy BMW Dealer Principal: Conor Kilduff Sales Manager: Brian Downes Exit 5, M50 Morth Road Dublin 11 T: 8647777 F: 8346597 W: www.joeoduffybmw.ie Motor Sales

Joe Duffy Motor Group Group Fleet Manager: Steve Rayner Group Marketing Manager: Alan Gilligan Exit 5 M50 North Road Dublin 11 T: 8647777 F: 8346597 W: www.joeduffy.ie Motor Sales

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Joe Duffy Opel Mazda Dealer Principal: Gerry Ryan Sales Manager: Barry Ellard Exit 5, M50 North Road Dublin 11 T: 8503939 F: 8645190 W: www.joeduffy.ie Motor Sales

John Doyle Distributors Limited Director: Paul Doyle Administrator: Ann Doyle Unit 506B Northwest Business Park - Phase 2 Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8612253 F: 8612229 W: www.doyledist.com Wholesale Services

Jones Garden Centre Limited Proprietor: Carl Jones Proprietor: Sarah Jones Ballymadrough Donabate Co Dublin T: 8401781 F: 8402705 W: www.jonesgc.com Retail/Shopping

Judita Press Managing Director: Ciaran Brady 136 Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 T: 087 2353160 Print/Graphic Design

Media Enquiries: Laura McDonnell Food Central St Margarets Co Dublin T: 8135600 F: 8135638 W: www.keelings.com Agribusiness

Kieran Ryan & Co Partner: Jonathan Bennett 20 Upper Mount Street Dublin 2 T: 7999700 F: 6614409 W: www.kieranryan.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Karen Devine Communications

Keelings Managing Director Keelings Group: Caroline Keeling Managing Director - Keelings Retail: David Keeling

Lord Mayors Pub Manager: Stephen Flynn Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8409455 Bar/Restaurant

KoRa Healthcare CEO: Margaret Larkin Manufacturing Coordinator Ireland: Alan White Marketing & Sales Ireland: Ingrid Deutrom Customer Service Advisor: Fiona Byrne Unit 2 Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8900406 F: 8903016 W: www.korahealthcare.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

LFL Worldwide Chauffeur Services Managing Director: Myles Flood Key Acount Manager: Lorraine Morrell 6-9 Trinity Street Dublin 2 T: 8200149 W: www.lflcs.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Lufthansa Key Account Manager: Helen Fyfe Room 301 Mezzanine Level Terminal 1 Dublin Airport Co. Dublin T: 8445544 W: www.lufthansa.com Aviation/Airport Services

M P Black & Co Solicitors Principal: Maureen Black 2 Main Street Malahide Co Dublin T: 8450538 F: 8452586 W: www.mpblack-solicitors.com Legal Services

MacNamara Pharmacy Limited Liberty Insurance

Director: Karen Devine 60 Bryanstown Village Dublin Road Drogheda Co Louth T: 041 9830060 W: www.karendevine.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Director: Ann Cooper Director: Teresa Dunne Unit H, Grants Road Greenogue Business Park Rathcoole Dublin 22 T: 4011020 F: 4011760 W: www.liffeydevelopments.com Engineering Services

CEO: Pat O’Brien Regional Development Manager: Chris Hamiliton Head of Commercial Underwriting: David Byrne The Liberty Centre Blanchardstown Retail Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 1890 89 1890 W: www.libertyinsurance.ie Insurance Services

Liffey Developments (Dublin) Limited Director: Dermot Quinlan Director: Dermot Browne

Proprietor: John MacNamara 30 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8401253 F: 8400705 Healthcare Services

Malahide Castle & Gardens Visitor Attractions Manager: Geraldine Brooks Sales & Marketing Executive: Joanne Pollard Sales & Marketing Manager: Marie Slattery Operations Manager: Aodhegan Behan Malahide Castle Malahide Co Dublin

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T: 8666783 W: www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie Tourism/Travel Services

T: 8014124 F: 8014104 W: www.mbmca.com Accountants/Accountancy Services

Dublin 11 T: 8342493 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

Malahide Rugby Club Club President: Peter Reilly Chairman: Pat Hayes Honorary Secretary: Patrick McLoughlin Treasurer: John Melvin Estuary Road Malahide Co. Dublin T: 8400050 W: www.malahiderfc.ie Sports/Leisure Services

McAllister Volkswagen Dealer Principal: Niall Coughlan Sales Manager: David Kinna Airside Motor Park Swords Co. Dublin T: 8700077 W: www.mcallistervolkswagen.ie Motor Sales

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide Mallinckrodt Medical Imaging Ireland Senior Director, Int. Manufacturing Contrast Media: David Keenan Damastown Industrial Park Mulhuddart Dublin 15 T: 8207940 F: 8207948 W: www.mallinckrodt.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

Malone Engineering CEO: Stephen Malone Health & Safety Director: David Gannon HR & Office Manager: Gilliam Parke Engineering: Edward Patterson 238 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8665890 F: 8665893 W: www.malone-eng.com Engineering Services

Mazars Partner: Mairead Divilly Partner: Noel Cunningham Harcourt Centre Block 3 Harcourt Road Dublin 2 T: 4494400 F: 4750042 W: www.mazars.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Pharmacist: Alice Gallagher Unit 2 Yellow Walls Road Malahide Co. Dublin T: 8486146 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

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McCabe’s Pharmacy - Ballymun Manager: Lorraine Fenton Unit 8 College View Ballymun Dublin 11 T: 8577002 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Blanchardstown Supervising Pharmacist: Ciara Murphy Unit 148 Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8222171 F: 8222174 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Swords Supervising Pharmacist: Paul O’Grady JC’s supermarket Rathbeale Road Swords, Co. Dublin T: 8402764 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Clarehall SC Pharmacist: Niamh Murphy Unit 1-2 Clarehall Shopping Centre Malahide Dulbin 17 T: 8473319 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Glasnevin MBM Chartered Accountants

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Ridgewood SC Pharmacist: Eoin Meaney Ridgewood Shopping Centre Forest Road Swords Co. Dublin T: 8900053 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

Managing Supervising Pharmacist: Sarah O’Loughlin 282 Glasnevin Avenue Glasnevin

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide SC Pharmacist: Aine McCabe 1 Malahide Shopping Centre Malahide Co. Dulbin T: 8453898 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Pavilions SC Supervising Pharmacist: Marese O’Brien Manager: Elaine O’Neill Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords Co. Dublin T: 8406555 F: 8903072 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McCabe’s Pharmacy - Malahide Pharmacist: Laure Hogan The Diamond Malahide Co. Dublin T: 8450507 W: www.mccabespharmacy.com Healthcare Services

McGee Pharma International Managing Director: Ann McGee Operations Manager: Jane Lyons

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Suite 2, First Floor Stafford House Strand Road Portmarnock Co Dublin T: 8464742 F: 8464898 W: www.mcgeepharma.com Consultancy Services

McGowans of Phibsboro Proprietor: Paddy McGowan 18 Phibsboro Road Phibsborough Dublin 7 T: 8606606 F: 8306606 www.mcgowans.ie Bar/Restaurant

McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants Partner: Gerard McInerney Partner: Cathal Saunders Partner: Neal Morrison Partner: Susan McKitterick Partner: Donagh Waters 38 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8404029 F: 8407496 W: www.mcinerneysaunders.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Metro Hotel Dublin Airport General Manager: Mark Williams Santry Cross Ballymun Road Dublin 9 T: 8669500 F: 8559501 W: www.metrohoteldublinairport.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Michael Barrable Motors Ltd. Director: Michael Barrable Director: Linda Barrable Airside Motor Park Swords Co. Dublin T: 8833300 F: 8833355 W: www.linda@mbmotors.ie Motor Sales

Michael Kennedy Insurance Group

Director: Michael Kennedy Director: Fergal Kennedy Insurance Executive: Ciara Kennedy The Plaza Forster Way Swords Co Dublin T: 8902277 F: 8902296 W: www.mkig.ie Insurance Services

Mid-Knight Electrical Limited Director: Robbie Knight Manager: Julie-Ann Knight 44 The Plaza Cresent Swords Co Dublin T: 8407083 F: 8409486 W: www.midknightelectrical.com Business Services/Facilities

Millfield Shopping Centre Centre Manager: Peter Carey Naul Road Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8416499 W: www.millfield.ie Retail/Shopping

MJ McCarthy & Co Principal: Michael McCarthy 5 Bridge Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8971710 W: www.swords-accounts.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords Co Dublin T: 8703600 W: www.movies-at.ie Sports/Leisure Services

MSD Swords AVP Plant Manager: Tony Pusic Head of Human Resources: Les Richards Head of Planning: Brendan McGrath Head of Finance: Padraic Minton PO Box 2857 Drynam Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8074100 F: 8074101 W: www.msd.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

National Aquatic Centre Marketing & Sales Manager Robbie Whelan Snugborough Road Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 646430 F: 6464369 W: www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie Sports/Leisure Services

National Learning Network Area Manager: John Costello Balheary Industrial Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8404120 F: 8408175 W: www.nln.ie Training/Education Services

Morton & Flanagan Auctioneers Director: Joseph Morton Manager: James Morton 59 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8404011 F: 8403623 W: www.mandf.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

Movies@Swords House Manager: Darren Crampton Manager: Kennedy Onu Manager: Dave Malone Manager: David Peavoy

National Mortgage Services t/a Red Corner Money Managing Partner: Eamon Atkinson Managing Partner: Tommy Costelloe Managing Partner: Shay Atkinson Managing Partner: Barry Corcoran Unit 5 The Maieston Santry Cross Ballymun Road Dublin 11 T: 8335555 W: www.redcornermoney.com Financial Services

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National Plastic Packing Group Limited Managing Director: David Duffy Commercial Director: Ken Martin Sales Director: Eoin McDonagh Operations Director: Dermot Dooley Unit 509 Mitchelstown Road Northwest Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8809299 F: 8809298 W: www.npp.ie Manufacturing

National Show Centre Limited Director/Secretary: Tony O’Neill c/o Irish Kennel Club Fottrell House Harolds Cross Bridge Dublin 6 T: 4533300 F: 4533237 Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

National Sports Campus Development Authority CEO: Barry O’Brien Development Manager: David Conway I.I.S. Building National Sports Campus Abbotstown Dublin 15 T: 8097300 W: www.nscda.ie Sports/Leisure Services

Natline Limited t/a McDonalds Director: Morgan McStay Director: Jacqueline McStay Unit 17 Swords Plaza Swords Co Dublin T: 8903006 Bar/Restaurant

Newbridge House and Farm Ltd. Property Manager: Benda Comerford Assistant Property Manager: Daniel Butterly Hearse Road Donabate Co. Dublin T: 8436534 F: 8436535 W: www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com Tourism/Travel Services

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Newport Pharmaceuticals Limited General Manager: Alan Johns Finance Manager: Marina Reilly A4 Swords Enterprise Park Drynam Road Swords Co Dublin T: 5164115 F: 8971773 W: www.newport-pharma.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

Nifast Director: Siobhan Kinsella Sales & Marketing Manager: Conor Loughran 5 St Fintans House North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8955755 F: 6147276 W: www.nifast.ie Health & Safety

Nifti North Fingal Rural Transport General Manager: Eric Bentley Acting Chairperson: Stephanie O’Brien Security House Main Street Ballyboughal Co Dublin T: 8078855 F: 8078125 W: wwww.nifti.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Noel Recruitment Commercial Director: Mark Staunton Group General Manager: Frank Ferguson Citiwest Ltd. St. John’s House Tallaght Village Dublin 24 T: 4610740 F: 4610870 W: www.noelrecruit.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

Noonan Group CEO: John O’Donoghue Group Facilities Director: John MacInnes Corporate Development Director: Fintan Connolly Sales & Marketing Director: Fintan Lawler Hilton House Unit 3 Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8839800

F: 8839894 W: www.noonan.ie Business Services/Facilities

North County Leader Newspaper Editor: Gerry Fitzmaurice Production Director: Sean Fitzmaurice Advertising Sales Manager: Susan Griffiths General Manager: Mubashar Hafeez Leader House North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8400200 F: 8400550 W: www.northcountyleader.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

Nykon Performance Limited Managing Director: John Monaghan Unit 280 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8665860 W: www.nykon.ie Business Services/Facilities

O2 Main Street Swords Director: Martina Hilliard Sales Executive: Jan Przylucki Sales Executive: Paul Thorburn 62 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8131720 W: 8131718 www.o2retailswords@02.com Telecom Services

O’Grady’s Hearing Care Services Limited Managing Director: Gerard O’Grady Administrator: Wendy Nolan Aisling House Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8025911 W: www.hearingaidservices.ie Healthcare Services

OHSS Limited Managing Director: Paul Foran Unit 2 BEAT Centre Stephenstown Industrial Estate Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 6905907

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F: 8020439 W: www.ohss.ie Consultancy Services

Oliver Russell & Associates Limited Consultant Engineers Managing Director: Oliver Russell Architect: Margaret Mikula Donnelly Palmerstown Lodge Oldtown Co Dublin T: 8350988 F: 8353385 Engineering Services

One4All Group Chief Executive Officer: Michael Dawson Group Sales Director: Jock Jordan Group Marketing Manager: Aoife Davey Group Finance Director: Paul Larkin Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8708100 F: 8074311 W: www.one4all.ie Business Services/Facilities

Dublin 15 T: 8976900 F: 8976901 W: www.panalpina.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Patrick W. McGonagle Solicitors Principal: Pat McGonagle Solicitor: Tracey O’Reilly 3 North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8404697 F: 8401616 W: www.mcgonaglesolicitors.ie Legal Services

Pavilions Shopping Centre Centre Director: Ian Hunter Marketing Manager: Deirdre King Duty Manager: Joe O’Donnell Facilities Manager: Ger Clarke Malahide Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8904580 F: 8904586 W: www.pavilions.ie Retail/Shopping

Online Visibility Solutions Director: Chris Wanger 34 Griffith Avenue Drumcondra Dublin 9 T: 086 0281700 W: www.visibility.ie Internet Services

Outhaus Superstore General Manager: Keith O’Sullivan Unit 26 Airways Industrial Estate Santry Dublin 17 T: 8441200 W: www.outhaus.ie Retail/Shopping

Panalpina World Transport Ltd Business Unit Manager Dublin: Edwina White Busines Unit Sales Dublin: Colin Brennan Business Unit Manager Shannon: Tom Doherty Business Unit Sales Shannon: Fiona Fahy Unit 6 Northwest Business Park Ballycoolin

Paycheck Plus Payroll Services Managing Director: Anne Reilly Business Development Manager: Niamh Collins Financial Controller: Suzanne Quinn Suite 1232 77 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay Dublin 2 T: 6401889 F: 6620365 W: www.paycheckplus.ie Financial Services

PayPal VP Global Operationa EMEA: Louise Phelan Ballycoolin Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 4369794 F: 4369526 W: www.paypal.ie Financial Services

Peninsula Business Services Head of New Business: Tony Kerins Events & Marketing Manager: Olwen Smith Business Development Manager: Avril

Donnelly Business Development Manager: Ivan Woodford Unit 3, Block S East Point Business Park Clontarf Dublin 3 T: 8506050 F: 6535364 W: www.peninsula-ie.com Consultancy Services

Penthouse Casino & Card Club Marketing Manasger: Gráinne Farrell Wright Venue Complex Airside Retail Park Swords Co. Dublin T: 8900007 W: www.penthousecasino.ie Arts/Entertainment

People & Process Limited Managing Director: Brian Gallagher Finance Manager: Fiona Baxter 9 The Links Donabate Co. Dublin T: 6854404 W: www.peopleandprocess.ie Training/Education Services

Permanent TSB Bank Manager: Dick Hooper 33 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8403823 F: 8408945 W: www.permanenttsb.ie Bank/Banking Services

Peter O’Brien & Sons (Landscaping) Limited Director: Peter O’Brien Director: Ciaran O’Brien Director: Peter O’Toole Director: Helen O’Brien Streamstown Malahide Co Dublin T: 8452555 F: 8453281 W: www.obrienlandscaping.com Business Services/Facilities

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Phlok CEO: Paul Graham Unit 14 Kinsealy Business Park Malahide Co. Dublin W: www.phlok.com Internet Services

Portorium Tax & Trade Director: Chris Byrne Director: Tom Brennan Dromgora House Darcystown Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8417250 F: 8417373 W: www.portoriumtax.eu Consultancy Services

Premier Inn Dublin Airport General Manager: Helen Devlin Airside Retail Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8957777 F: 8457700 W: www.premierinn.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Print Logistics Limited Managing Director: Jon Lambert Unit 16 Old Quarry Business Campus Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8809110 F: 8612906 W: www.printlogistics.ie Print/Graphic Design

Priority Management Training Managing Director: Dermot Rice Office Manager: Laura O’Neill 9 The Hawthorns Ashbourne Co. Meath T: 01 8359946 W:www.prioritymanagementeurope.com/ireland Training/Education Services

Harcourt Road Dublin 2 T: 4773456 W: www.profileevents.ie Event Management

Prosper Fingal Director of Services: Pat Reen Financial Controller: James Duggan Operations Manager: Geraldine Doyle Manager: Karen Tyrrell Strand Street Skerries Co Dublin T: 8490915 F: 8494314 W: www.prosperfingal.ie Healthcare Services

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Rafts on the Corner Proprietor: Jim Rafferty 65 Strand Street Skerries Co. Dublin T: 8105650 W: www.raffsonthecorner.com Bar/Restaurant

Reconcile Engineering Ltd. Qlogic Ireland Managing Director: Dick Hogan 274 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Phase 2, Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8857577 F: 8857533 W: www.qlogic.com Manufacturing

Director: Tom Campbell Director: Des Farrelly Unit B9 Santry Business Park Santry Dublin 9 T: 8624732 F: 8624781 W: www.reconcileengineering.com Manufacturing

Red Bank House & Restaurant Quickpark Manager: AnneSmith Cloghran Old Airport Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8621977 F: 8621981 W: www.quickpark.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Quinn Freight Forwarding Limited Director: Eoin Quinn Director: Eimear McBrien General Manager: Alan Roe Seatown Road Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 5253195 F: 5252273 W: www.quinnfreight.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Profile Events Director: Derek Yeates Block 4 Harcourt Centre

Meeting & Events Sales Manager: Estefania Garcia Dublin Airport Co Dublin T: 8446000 F: 8127265 W: www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-dublinairport Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Radisson Blu Hotel - Dublin Airport General Manager: Pat Cussen Director of Sales: Ann Marie Murray

Proprietor: Terry McCoy 5-7 Church Street Skerries Co DubliLin T: 8491005 F: 8491598 W: www.redbank.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

Redwood Design Ltd. Managing Director: John Kinahan Office Secretary: Mary Thomas Unit 3 & 4 Ashcroft Ashbourne Industrial Estate Ashbourne Co. Meath T: 8357577 F: 8357578 W: www.redwood-design.com Manufacturing

Regus CME Ireland - T/A Regus Ireland Country Manager: Karen Lawlor Commecial Manager: Altheae Federlein General Manager Dublin Airport: Sandra Tuffy General Manager Ballsbridge: Shaun Saurin 28-32 Pembroke Street

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Dublin 2 T: 2342424 F: 2342400 W: www.regus.ie Business Services/Facilities

Respicare Limited Managing Director: David Marshall Commercial Manager: Gabriel Marshall Office Administrator: Doreen Kelly Medical Centre Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8904020 F: 8904021 W: www.respicare.ie Medical Services

RFK Spicer, Chartered Accountants Partner: Robert Kelly Partner: David Kennedy 3 Burgundy Court Forster Way Swords Co Dublin T: 8400671 F: 8402860 W: www.rfkspicer.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

Davina Greene Unit F8 Royal Canal Court Royal Canal Way Ashtown Dublin 15 T: 087 9058402 W: www.purerocketfuel.com Consultancy Services

Rohan Holdings Limited Company Secretary: Monica Daly Senior Project Manager: Seamus Ryan PA to Managing Director: Clodagh Gavin 4th Floor, Block 2, Harcourt Centre Harcourt Street Dublin 2 T: 6624455 F: 6765404 W: www.rohanholdings.ie Property Development

Rottapharm Limited Managing Director: Pat Garrahy Damastown Industrial Park Mulhuddart Dublin 15 T: 8852710 F: 8852714 W: www.rotta.com Pharmaceutical/Chemical

Richardson Promotional Goods Proprietor: Ian Richardson Unit 15 Balbriggan Business Park Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 6911848 F: 6911771 W: www.promotionalgoods.ie Advertising/Marketing

RM Breen Associates Managing Director: Rory Breen Managing Director: Emmett Breen Senior Cad Engineer: Mark Breen Electrical Engineer: Mark Doyle Unit F8 Swords Enterprise Park Feltrim Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8904316 F: 4430794 W: www.rmbreen.ie Construction Services

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S & S Office Interiors Limited Director: Alan Spain Marketing Execuive: Camille Bernard Office Administrator: Terje Sikkel Unit J4 Swords Enterprise Park Feltrim Road Swords Co Dublin T: 5353881 W: www.ssofficeinteriors.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

S.F. Manufacturing T/A Baby Elegance Managing Director: Tim Costello Sales & Marketing: Louise Costello Accounts Manager: Yvonne Smyth Unit 31J Rosemount Park Drive Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8203333 F: 8203369 W: www.babyelegance.com Retail/Shopping

Sandford Group Managing Director: Brian Falvey Director of Sales: Padraig Cahill Operations Director: Linda Canavan Units P1 & P2 North Ring Business Park Cloghran Dublin 9 T: 8162700 F: 8162701 W: www.sandford.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

SanDisk International Ltd. General Manager: Hugh Connolly Legal Counsel: Anna Cosi Senior Financial Analyst: Karl Reynolds Manager Logistics EMEA: Orla Conroy Unit 100 Airside Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8953011 F: 8953100 W: www.sandisk.com Computer/IT Services

Scandinavian Airlines Managing Director: Alan Sparling C/O ASM Airline Sales & Marketing 84 Strand Street Skerries Co. Dublin W: www.flysas.ie Aviation/Airport Services

Schnittger Property Management Limited Managing Director: Wolfgang Schnittger 5 Watson & Johnson Centre Greystones Co Wicklow T: 2870121 F: 2870712 W: www.businessparkmanagement.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

Setanta Insurance Services Limited General Manager: John Beatty Human Resources Manager: Emer Jordan Suite 6, Plaza 255 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 0818 255255 F: 8976301 W: www.setantainsurance.com Insurance Services

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Shannons Solicitors Partner: Vincent Shannon 29 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8401780 F: 8405066 W: www.shannons.ie Legal Services

Sheridan’s Pharmacy Proprietor: Desmond Sheridan Unit 0 Roselawn Shopping Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 6405740 W: www.sheridanspharmacy.ie Retail/Shopping

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited Managing Director: Patrick Redmond Chapel Lane Swords Co Dublin T: 8132222 F: 8132111 Manufacturing

IDA Industrial Estate Balbriggan Co Dublin T: 8409000 F: 8415513 W: www.sonopress.ie Manufacturing

Specsavers Swords Limited Optometrist - Director: Sean Douglas Dispensing Optician – Director: Matthew Richards Unit G Swords Central at the Pavilions Swords Co Dublin T: 8945000 F: 8903502 W: www.specsavers.ie/stores/swords Healthcare Services

Spectrum Engineering Director: Gordon Balbour Unit 6 117 Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 T: 8398994 F: 8398381 Engineering Services

Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Limited CEO: Adrian McGennis Director: Frank Farrelly Director: Robert MacGiolla Phadraig Associate Director: Barry Rudden 13 Hume Street Dublin 2 T: 4744644 F: 4744641 W: www.sigmarrecruitment.com Recruitment/Personnel Services

Soleway Wines Limited Director: Salvatore Palminteri Kettles Lane Cloghran Swords Co Dublin T: 8903114 F: 8903110 Wholesale Services

Sonopress Ireland Limited t/a arvato digital services Operations Director: Tom Kelly HR & Security Manager: Linda Coughlan PA to MD: Cecilia Coogan

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St Finians GAA Club Swords Chairman: Robbie Calanan Secretary: Frank Egan St Finians Clubhouse River Valley Swords Co Dublin T: 8132656 W: www.stfinians.com Sports/Leisure Services

St Francis Hospice Dublin Chief Executive Officer: Ethel McKenna PA to CEO: Angela Coughlan Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8327535 F: 8327635 www.sfh.ie Healthcare Services

Staffords Funeral Home Portmarnock Managing Director: Jonathan Stafford Manager: Richard Elliott Strand Road Portmarnock

Co Dublin T: 8462620 F: 8169589 W: www.staffords.ie Funeral Directors

Star Public House Director: Maria Taylor Manager: Michael Hanaway Assistant Manager: Robert Taylor Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8401027 F: 8901454 W: www.starpublichouse.com Bar/Restaurant

Super Valu Boromhe Shopping Centre Director: Donal O’Ciobhain Manager: Noreen Matthews Forest Road Swords Co Dublin T: 8405560 F: 8138500 Retail/Shopping

Swords & District Credit Union Limited Manager: Fiona Cunningham North Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8400002 F: 8400365 W: www.swordscu.ie Financial Services

Swords Today Managing Editor: Brian Foley Sales & Marketing Director: Sinead Morris Unit K3, Drinan Enterprise Centre Swords Enterprise Park Swords Co. Dublin T: 8928002 W: www.swordstoday.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

SWPP Fashion Ltd. T/A VILA Clothes Managing Director: Jason Byrne Unit 4 28 Main Sreet Swords Co. Dublin T: 8138397 F: 8138513

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The Oratory Symantec Ireland Senior Director Supply Chain: John Connolly Ballycoolin Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8617377 F: 6405924 W: www.symantec.com Computer/IT Services

Tara Winthrop Private Clinic Managing Director: Mary McCormack HR/Safety Director: Rena Galvin Nevinstown Lane Pinnock Hill Swords Co Dublin T: 8079631 F: 8902384 W: www.tara-wintrop.com Nursing Homes/Convalescent Homes

Taxassist Accountants Director: Derek Christian 68 Main Street Swords Co. Dublin T: 9011191 F: 9011192 W: www.taxassist.i.e/swords Accountants/Accountancy Services

Temple Bar Hotel General Manager: Guy Thompson Deputy General Manager: Joan Dillon Sales & Marketing Manager: Katie Dempsey Fleet Street Temple Bar Dublin 2 T: 6773333 F: 6773088 W: www.templebarhotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

The Cock Tavern Swords Director: Noel Smyth Personal Assistant Sandra Hunt 31 Main Street Swords Co Dublin T: 8405366 F: 8408861 W: www.cocktavernswords.com

Chaplain: Fr Dan-Joe O’Mahony The Blanchardstown Centre Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8200915 W: www.theoratory.org Voluntary/Charity

Turkish Airlines Inc. Ireland General Manager: Murat Balandi Office 303/304 Dublin International Airport Terminal 1 Mezzanine Level Swords Co. Dublin T: 8447520 F: 8447835 W: www.turkishairlines.com Aviation/Airport Services

The Volunteer Sales Force Partner: Pat Gilna Partner: Janette McNamara 1 Highfield Green Swords Co Dublin T: 087 2597525 W: www.tvsf.ie Business Services/Facilities

The Waterside House Hotel General Manager: Paul Slattery Financial Controller: John Flynn Front of House Manager: Aoife Roche Donabate‌.on the Beach Donabate Co Dublin T: 8436153 F: 8436111 W: www.watersidehousehotel.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

The Wright Bar Group Managing Director: Michael Wright PA: Laura Cooke Unit 7G Swords Business Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8908351 F: 8908361 W: www.thewrightvenue.ie Bar/Restaurant

Transpoco Managing Director: Andrew Fleury Director: Barry Cronin Director: John Harrington Drinan Enterprise Centre Swords Enterprise Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8928025 F: 8928085 W: www.transpoco.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Ulster Bank - North Dublin & Meath Business Centre Regional Director: Karl Daly Manager: Gerry Sinnott Manager: Neil Kinsella Manager: Angela Megan Manager: Sean Gleeson 3rd Floor Columba House Airside Retail Park Swords Co Dublin T: 8901620 F: 8902588 W: www.ulsterbank.com Bank/Banking Services

United Airlines Sales Manager Ireland & Northern Ireland: Yvonne Muldoon 61A South William Street Dublin 2 T: 1890 925252 F: 6727099 W: www.united.com Aviation/Airport Services

US Airways Corporate Account Manager: Catriona Toner Terminal 2 Dublin Airport Co. Dublin W: www.usairways.com Aviation/Airport Services

Vhi Healthcare 2nd Floor VHI House Lower Abbey Street Dublin 1 T: 8871723 F: 6097475 W: www.vhi.ie Healthcare Services

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Virgoe McEnery Landscaping Director: Michael McEnery Fairways Balheary Road Swords Co. Dublin T: 8407674 F: 8407674 W: www.vmce.ie Agribusiness

Virlingo Managing Director: Gavin Kelleher 49 The Dunes Portmarnock Co. Dublin T: 8461478 F: 8461478 W: www.virlingo.com Training/Education Services

WCA Architects Director: Stephen Lam Director: Ciaran Corcoran Director: Francis Whelan Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village Swords Co Dublin T: 8909550 F: 8408275 W: www.wcaarchitects.com Architects/Planning Consultants

WDS Security Systems

Swords Co Dublin T: 84009455 Bar/Restaurant

Wells Cargo Logistics Limited Managing Director: Tom Thornton General Manager: Patricia Harrison Business Development Executive: David Howell 10 Primeside Park Northwest Business Park Ballycoolin Dublin 15 T: 8612750 F: 8809124 W: www.wellscargo.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

Wrights Anglers Rest Manager: Oliver Flynn The Strawberry Beds Chapelizod Dublin 15 T: 8204351 F: 8908361 W: www.theanglersrest.ie Bar/Restaurant

Wrights CafĂŠ Bar Operations Manager: Jerry Harrington The Plaza Swords Co Dublin T: 8406760 W: www.wrightscafebar.ie Bar/Restaurant

Director: William Dillon Director: Peter Dillon 6 Forest View Swords Co Dublin T: 8404874 Security Services

Webcloudict Director: Don Earley Unit 16 Old Quarry Business Campus Blanchardstown Dublin 15 T: 8809117 W: www.webcloudict.com Web Development & Design Services

Well CafĂŠ & Grill Manager: Joe Savage Main Street

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