Fingal Yearbook 2019

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER

YEARBOOK

& BUSINESS DIRECTORY

2019

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Supporting Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive Paul Reid congratulates the Fingal Dublin Chamber

Chief Executive of Fingal County Council Paul Reid congratulates Fingal Dublin Chamber on behalf of his colleagues at Fingal County Council:

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Fingal County Council is proud to support Fingal Dublin Chamber’s work in networking, connecting and engaging with the diverse and active business community across Fingal. We offer the Chamber and all its members our sincere congratulations and good wishes for continued work on behalf of Fingal’s business community.

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Fingal – At the heart of Ireland’s economic recovery ■ 8,200 businesses based in Fingal ■ Lowest commercial rates in the Dublin city region ■ Substantial land bank of serviced industrial and commercial premises ■ At the edge of Dublin City – gateway to Europe ■ Home to Dublin International Airport

Fingal - An unrivalled location ■ Direct access to the road and rail transport networks in Ireland and Europe ■ Young, highly educated and motivated workforce ■ Direct access to six Universities and four Institutes of Technology ■ Affordable housing, excellent schools, outstanding natural and sporting amenities ■ Full range of shopping, services and leisure opportunities ■ Scenic coastline, traditional seaside villages and a rural hinterland

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL – SUPPORTING YOUR INVESTMENT For more information contact: Emer O’Gorman Director of Services Fingal County Council County Hall, Swords Fingal, Co. Dublin Eircode: K67 X8Y2 www.fingal.ie

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CONTENTS

Contents TABLE OF

Editor: Sinéad Moore Editorial Contributors: Saffron O’Sullivan Conor Forrest Tiernan Cannon Creative Director: Jane Matthews Design: Alan McArthur Production Manager: Jane Matthews Production Executive: Claire Kiernan Sales Director: Diarmaid Lennon Managing Director: Gerry Tynan Chairman: Diarmaid Lennon Cover Image: Alec Elliott (Irish Aviation Authority)

Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce Yearbook 2019 is published by Ashville Media Group, on behalf of the Fingal Dublin Chamber Ashville Media Group, Unit 55, Park West Road, Park West, Dublin 12 Tel: +353 1 432 2200 Email: info@ashville.com Web: www.ashville.com Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin Tel: (01) 890 0977 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. © 2019

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Message from the CEO

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Message from the President

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Message from Fingal County Council

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Your Fingal Dublin Chamber

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Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet Network

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Fingal Business News

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CONNECTING FINGAL Anthony Cooney talks about the current business landscape in Fingal and the initiatives in place to ensure the county’s continued success.

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FINGAL ENTREPRENEURS We chat to three successful entrepreneurs operating in Fingal, including Businessperson of the Year, Stephen Malone.

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FINGAL’S FINEST Fingal’s finest tourist offerings and plans for 2019.

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THE ART OF BUSINESS TRAVEL Advice on making life easier for the businessperson regularly on the road.

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RENAISSANCE NATION An extract from economist David McWilliams’ latest book.

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BLAZING A TRAIL We catch up with two small businesses in Fingal, blazing a trail with innovative products and services.

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NEW ROUTES We hear the latest news from daa following a year of record passenger numbers.

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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A round-up of the Fingal Business Excellence & Corporate Responsibility Awards

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Liam Brennan, founder of GT Global Tracker, tells us more about the app transforming business travel.

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GT GLOBAL TRACKER

Buyer’s Guide

Business Directory

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

MESSAGE FROM

The CEO

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ore than one year into my tenure as CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, I am heartened by the progress being made across the county. Increasing optimism among the business community is a sure sign that the economy has indeed turned a corner.

The increasing numbers of businesses setting up and increasing employment numbers in Fingal is again another positive sign that the economy is in good shape. Dublin Airport has just reported that passenger numbers going through the airport have surpassed 30 million for the first time ever. However, despite this massive and growing number, all passengers going through Dublin Airport enter or exit the airport by motor vehicle of some description which is a major issue constraining growth.

With a new runway being developed, the lack of any form of rail transport servicing Dublin Airport is a major worry and displays a lack of strategic planning on behalf of successive governments over the years. The provision of a rail link, which is a vital piece of infrastructure that will allow the airport and the local and national economy to grow and prosper, is a “must have” project for the good of the country and the good of the greater Dublin region.

Despite the overall air of optimism, there are challenges that lie ahead. Employee retention and recruitment remains a significant issue. Providing accommodation and essential services for our workforce is key if we are to build sustainable local communities. To this end, I am happy to note that Fingal County Council is playing a leading role in resolving this issue, rezoning lands, granting planning approvals and developing affordable housing. In this regard, our local authority is 68% ahead of government imposed targets, which is a remarkable achievement,

and the team at Fingal County Council deserve great credit for their efforts in this area.

As an organisation, we’re anxious to foster close ties with other chambers with a singular purpose in mind – to represent to the optimum, the interests of the business community in the greater Fingal region.

The challenges posed by Brexit will exercise the minds of our businesses in the months and years ahead. Even at this late stage in the process, there is ongoing uncertainty as to what Brexit will eventually look like and, more importantly, what it will mean for Ireland. While the indicators at this stage point to a hard Brexit, the business community of Fingal has to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. In the meantime, we must do everything possible to ensure that our business models are resilient and Brexit-proofed.

On a more positive note, Fingal is experiencing strong and sustainable growth levels across all our business sectors. A key driver of this is the success that Fingal has had in attracting and retaining Foreign Direct Investment.

Here at Fingal Dublin Chamber, we have been making solid progress in implementing several positive measures. Recent achievements include the launch of a new website and CRM system. Furthermore, our appointment as a key partner for Skillnet Ireland is a vital step on the path to us being a vibrant and progressive chamber providing more relevance to our members.

Finally, I would like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2019 and look forward to meeting with you over the course of the year ahead.

Kind Regards, Anthony Cooney Chief Executive Officer

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

MESSAGE FROM

The President

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t has been a pleasure and an honour to serve as President of Fingal Dublin Chamber in 2018 and I am looking forward to continuing in the role for one more year in 2019.

Last year’s appointment of our new CEO Anthony Cooney has brought a fresh impetus and sense of innovation to the Chamber.

Over the course of my tenure, I intend to ensure that Fingal Dublin Chamber represents the county as a vibrant and growing region across the various business sectors such as industry, agriculture, commerce and tourism.

Tourism alone in Fingal sustains more than 20,000 jobs, which equates to some 25% of all employment in the region. Our biggest economic entity underpinning tourism in Fingal is, of course, Dublin Airport, which supports and facilitates almost 20,000 direct jobs on the airport’s campus. When the airport is doing well it has a positive ripple effect throughout the region.

There are a number of high-profile tourism initiatives currently underway through the offices of Fingal County Council. These include the refurbishment of Bremore Castle, the Broadmeadow cycleway, the Baldoyle to Portmarnock cycleway, the all new Tree House Café at Malahide Castle, and the development of Swords Cultural Quarter. More recently, major investment has been confirmed for Balbriggan, one of the fastest growing towns in the country.

Combined, all these initiatives will have an extremely positive impact on Fingal as a place to visit, live and work.

We will continue to work closely with Fingal County Council to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the county.

This is hugely important in strengthening

and developing employment opportunities in the region.

Brexit and its yet undetermined impact is top of the agenda for many businesses. Exports of agricultural produce from Fingal has a most beneficial effect on the area. I can assure you that Fingal Dublin Chamber will be to the forefront of the decision-making process, leading the way as the strong voice representing businesses at local, national and European levels.

The presidency of Fingal Dublin Chamber continues to present me with an exciting and challenging role. Working with the Chamber board, council and all its members, is a responsibility that I take seriously.

As 2019 approaches, I am looking forward to continuing to work with our CEO Anthony Cooney, with Paul Reid, CEO of Fingal County Council and all of our members as well as all the various Government bodies and associations. Together, we will strive to make the Fingal region a key destination for business and tourism.

It would be remiss of me not to mention that one of my predecessors at the Chamber, Siobhán Kinsella, has been elected President of Chambers Ireland. This is a great honour, not only for Siobhán, but also for Fingal Dublin Chamber.

Finally, I would like to thank my company, One4All, and my CEO, Michael Dawson, for supporting me as I continue to carry out this role. I look forward to meeting with you all in the year ahead.

Jock Jordan President

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MESSAGE FROM THE COUNCIL

MESSAGE FROM

Fingal County Council

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conomic activity within Fingal continues to underpin the growth and job creation of the Dublin regional economy.

Fingal is home to 95,000 jobs and we in Fingal County Council are endeavouring to ensure that this grows sustainably in order to meet the rising population of the county.

In 2019 we will continue to work closely with state agencies such as the IDA in promoting Fingal as a prime location for inward investment, while also ensuring that the necessary conditions exist for new and scaling indigenous companies to thrive.

This includes working with other agencies and bodies on the delivery of sufficient infrastructure and services. Continued investment in the Dublin Enterprise Zone - which employs 20,000 people - and Stephenstown will be central to this. In parallel, our Local Enterprise Office will continue to support local enterprises and entrepreneurs through its wide range of hard and soft supports. During 2018, a818,098 in primary grant funding was approved to 31 client companies, creating employment and supporting capacity building.

Overall in 2019, Fingal County Council will have a total direct spend of a330 million, including capital investment of a187 million. This will result in a total impact of Council spending of a572 million and combined with the income of 1,469 direct employees and the indirect support of 4,611 local jobs, the Council will be a significant stimulant on the local economy again this year.

Over the previous months, much evidence has been presented showing that Brexit and supply side capacity constraints on skills and accommodation are the primary threats to continued economic prosperity. To this end, Fingal County Council has taken numerous steps to address these issues in Fingal.

Our Economic, Enterprise and Tourism

Development Department continue to ensure that there is sufficient serviced land available in the county to capitalise on investment opportunities arising from companies relocating in advance of Brexit while our Local Enterprise Office is running a number of initiatives and programmes aimed at ensuring Fingal businesses are as prepared as possible for any eventual outcome.

With regard to housing, the Council is working actively to deliver houses across all tenure mixes. During 2018, we spent a100 million delivering 1,637 homes, exceeding the highest delivery target in the country, and are fully committed to continuing this in 2019.

Private sector planning activity is also strong, with a year-on-year increase in the number of planning applications received in 2018, while there are currently 72 active private development sites in the county, delivering 12,000 residential units.

The aforementioned strong job growth in the region has resulted in identified skills shortages in certain areas. We are fortunate to have the highest labour force participation rate in the country, as well as a young, diversified and well-educated population, with over 50% of third-level graduates in Fingal coming from the STEM discipline.

Furthermore, the recently launched Fingal Skills Strategy has brought industry, academia and the public sector together to consolidate this, and to ensure a sufficient pipeline of skills to meet the requirements of both replacement and expansion demand over the next seven years.

Fingal County Council are looking forward to continuing our work with statutory agencies, representative bodies, such as the Fingal Dublin Chamber, the third-level sector, businesses, community groups and others to promote the county and deliver on the potential of the county in 2019 and beyond.

Paul Reid Chief Executive Fingal County Council

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FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER 2019

Your Chamber FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER’S PRESIDENTS PAST AND PRESENT, OFFICERS, COUNCIL AND STAFF

CHAMBER COUNCIL BRIAN CASEY

CONOR LOUGHRAN

ULSTER BANK

CPL INSTITUTE

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER PRESIDENTS 1994 – 2019

TONY DOYLE

TERRY MCCOY

2019-2020...............................................JOCK JORDAN

COUNTRY CREST

RED BANK RESTAURANT & GUEST HOUSE

2018-2019...............................................JOCK JORDAN

CONOR DUNNE

ANDREA MOLLOY

GFP GROUP

MALDRON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT

2016-2017..........................................GUY THOMPSON

RONAN GALLIGAN

ADELINE O’BRIEN

MICHAEL JF WRIGHT HOSPITALITY GROUP

EMPOWER FINGAL PAT O’CONNOR

2012-2013..................................SIOBHÁN O’DONNELL

JOE GAVIN

BLANCHARDSTOWN CENTRE

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BLANCHARDSTOWN

2011-2012..................................SIOBHÁN O’DONNELL 2010-2011..................................SIOBHÁN O’DONNELL

SHANE HENRY

JONNIE SCANLAN

AIB

BANK OF IRELAND

2009-2010........................................ANDREW O’NEILL

IAN HUNTER

KEVIN SMITH

SWORDS PAVILIONS SHOPPING CENTRE

FUJITSU IRELAND ALAN SPAIN

2006-2007.......................................FRANCIS WHELAN

MICHAEL KENNEDY

S & S OFFICE INTERIORS

2005-2006..................................DECLAN MONAGHAN

2014-2016.....................................SIOBHÁN KINSELLA 2013-2014.....................................SIOBHÁN KINSELLA

2008-2009........................................ANDREW O’NEILL 2007-2008.......................................FRANCIS WHELAN

MICHAEL KENNEDY INSURANCE GROUP

2004-2005.....................................CATRIONA O’LEARY 2003-2004..........................................PAT MCNAMARA

CHAMBER STAFF

CHAMBER OFFICERS

2002-2003..........................................PAT MCNAMARA

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2001-2002..........................................PAT MCNAMARA

MAURA CASSIDY - DAA Treasurer & Director

2000-2001............................................. HELEN DUNNE

ANTHONY COONEY - FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER Company Secretary & Chief Executive

1999-2000.................................... VINCENT SHANNON

JOCK JORDAN - ONE4ALL President

1998-1999..........................................PAT MCNAMARA 1997-1998........................................ DAVID DONNELLY

BILL KEARNEY - IBM IRELAND Vice-President

1996-1997........................................ DAVID DONNELLY

SIOBHÁN O’DONNELL - DAA Director

1995-1996........................................... TONY LAMBERT

GUY THOMPSON - CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL Director & Past President

ANTHONY COONEY

COMPANY SECRETARY & CHIEF EXECUTIVE

DAVID BRANAGAN

EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

1994-1995........................................... TONY LAMBERT

AGATA KUSAK-THION

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

FREDA FARRELL

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

NOREEN FITZPATRICK

SKILLNET MANAGER

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BUSINESS SERVICES

PREMIUM EXPORT Documentation Services FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF EXPORT DOCUMENT SERVICES IN THE COUNTRY, OFFERING A SPECIAL ONE-STOP SHOP SERVICE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF LEADING PHARMA, MACHINERY, FOOD AND IT EXPORTING COMPANIES. IT PROVIDES AN ONLINE, POSTAL, COURIER AND COUNTER SERVICE WITH SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS.

CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN A Certificate of Origin is a document required to confirm that goods in a particular export shipment are obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country (country of orgin).

WHY ARE CERTS OF ORIGIN REQUIRED? • To meet foreign customs requirements in the importing country • As required by a customer (consignee) • To meet quota requirements imposed by the importing country • To comply with banking requirements/letters of credit • For other official and commercial reasons EU CERTS An EU Certificate of Origin is used for all goods being exported outside the EU Single Market and is the most commonly used Cert of Origin.

ARAB-IRISH CHAMBER CERTS (AICC CERTS) Arab-Irish Certs are issued jointly with the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce and have to be certified, and in some cases legalised, by the embassy of the importing country following

certification by the local Chambers i.e. Fingal Dublin Chamber and the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce. Arab-Irish Certs are required for all Arab countries except Egypt.

COMPANY DOCUMENTS, INVOICES, HEALTH CERTIFICATES & OTHER DOCUMENTS A full certification and legalisation service is provided for all company documents including invoices, packing slips, health certificates and other documents required to satisfy importing countries, customs and/or overseas banks.

PUBLIC NOTARY AND APOSTILLE SERVICE The Chamber also provides a Notary Public and Apostile (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) service for company documents where required. The Chamber can also provide a translation service upon request.

ONLINE DIGITAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEM The Chamber provides a secure online digital certification service for EU Certs and other company documents. This service, provided through essCert, is fast, efficient, flexible, easy to use, ensures compliance and saves time.

Fingal Dublin Chamber is officially registered by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Employment and Chambers Ireland to issue and certify export documentation including Certificates of Origin (EU Certs & Arab-Irish Certs), invoices, company documents and any other additional documentation.

For further information on Certs of Origin and /or membership contact the Chamber office on 8900977 or email info@fingaldublinchamber.ie

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SKILLNET LEARNING NETWORK

SUBSIDISED BESPOKE TRAINING FOR ENTERPRISES IN THE FINGAL REGION A SKILLNET NETWORK IS A COLLECTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES THAT COLLABORATE TO ADDRESS SKILLS NEEDS WITHIN THEIR SECTOR OR REGION.

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ingal Dublin Chamber has successfully secured funding to establish a Skillnet Learning Network for companies of all sizes and sectors based within the Fingal region. The Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet will work collaboratively with member companies to respond directly to their specific skills needs and identify the skills required to make their businesses more competitive.

The recent launch of the Fingal Skills Strategy has highlighted a gap in the provision of training to support workforce development. To address both this challenge and opportunity, the Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet will support local businesses through the provision of relevant and flexible shared training solutions, that are accessible, affordable and ultimately, more effective at meeting their needs.

The Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet is an enterprise-led initiative, addressing both technical and non-technical skills. Membership of the network is open to private enterprises and commercial semi-state organisations based in the Fingal region. Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet is promoted

by Fingal Dublin Chamber and co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies.

Skillnet Ireland is funded from National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.

Noreen Fitzpatrick, Network Manager, Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet Noreen Fitzpatrick has recently been appointed as the Network Manager for Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet. Noreen has worked in Skillnet Ireland for over 12 years as a Programme Manager and has provided support to a portfolio of networks from multiple sectors, including ICT, agri-food, space, and design. She has also led the development of new networks in key strategic areas. Within her role at Fingal Dublin Chamber Skillnet, Noreen will be reaching out to local companies to assist them in identifying and addressing their skills needs, to develop new talent, and retain existing employees by providing flexible training programmes tailored to their needs. Please contact Noreen at skillnet@fingaldublinchamber.ie

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CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER CATCH UP A ROUND UP OF NEWS FROM FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER OVER THE PAST YEAR

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER DISAPPOINTED WITH

INCREASE TO HOSPITALITY VAT RATE During Budget 2019, Minister for Finance, Pascal O’ Donohoe, announced that the hospitality VAT rate would be increased from 9% to 13.5%.

In effect since January 2019, the increase affects businesses including hotels, spas, leisure centres, salons and cafés. In addition, it will most likely have a knock-on effect on consumers in terms of increased costs and create extra stress for SMEs, with those who are just beginning to find their feet in the Irish market being particularly affected.

Since the government introduced the 9% VAT rate, over 65,000 jobs have been created in the tourism industry and an estimated a2 billion in taxes delivered to the exchequer. However, raising the VAT rate will most likely have the opposite effect as many Irish SMEs, especially those operating off tight profit margins, will have to increase their prices in order to cater for this 50% elevation.

The increase in minimum wage and the government’s failure to properly address punitive insurance costs will also serve as further challenges to Irish SMEs, incentivising businesses to increase prices, which could damage sales for domestic business in the future. With Brexit looming on the horizon, Fingal Chamber warns that it appears to be a counterproductive action, one which may have long term effects on SME development both in Fingal and nationwide.

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CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER CATCH UP A ROUND UP OF NEWS FROM FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER OVER THE PAST YEAR

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER DISAPPOINTED WITH

INCREASE TO HOSPITALITY VAT RATE During Budget 2019, Minister for Finance, Pascal O’ Donohoe, announced that the hospitality VAT rate would be increased from 9% to 13.5%.

In effect since January 2019, the increase affects businesses including hotels, spas, leisure centres, salons and cafés. In addition, it will most likely have a knock-on effect on consumers in terms of increased costs and create extra stress for SMEs, with those who are just beginning to find their feet in the Irish market being particularly affected.

Since the government introduced the 9% VAT rate, over 65,000 jobs have been created in the tourism industry and an estimated a2 billion in taxes delivered to the exchequer. However, raising the VAT rate will most likely have the opposite effect as many Irish SMEs, especially those operating off tight profit margins, will have to increase their prices in order to cater for this 50% elevation.

The increase in minimum wage and the government’s failure to properly address punitive insurance costs will also serve as further challenges to Irish SMEs, incentivising businesses to increase prices, which could damage sales for domestic business in the future. With Brexit looming on the horizon, Fingal Chamber warns that it appears to be a counterproductive action, one which may have long term effects on SME development both in Fingal and nationwide.

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CHAMBER NEWS

MARQETTE NAMED WORLD’S

BEST AIRPORT FOOD HALL

Marqette at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 has been named the Airport Food Hall of the Year at the Moodie Davitt Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Awards for the second year in a row. Marqette Chief Executive Michael Wright said winning the award was “a terrific achievement considering the calibre of nominees in this category.” Marqette opened in September 2015 and is modelled on an outdoor food market. It caters for over 260 people and opens with breakfast from 5am with service continuing until the last flight.

A4 MILLION

PROJECT IRELAND 2040 LAUNCHES FUNDS OF A4 BILLION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, URBAN REGENERATION, CLIMATE ACTION AND INNOVATION.

APPLE PULLS ATHENRY DATA CENTRE PLANS

Apple has decided not to go ahead with a proposed a850m investment in the development of a data centre in Athenry, due to delays in planning. Although the multinational has announced it will remain enthusiastic about future business ventures in Ireland, Fingal Dublin Chamber has expressed disappointment with the decision.

Chief executive, Anthony Cooney, added, “Apple’s confirmation that they remain fully committed to their existing operations in Ireland is greatly appreciated.” However Cooney realises that “delays in planning undermine our national competitiveness.”

He continues, “At a time when we face great uncertainty from issues outside our control, such as Brexit and a worrying growth in protectionist measures, it is vital that we act to improve areas within our control particularly as we embark on the vitally important Ireland 2040 programme.”

FINGAL

19 IN STATS

THE NUMBER OF NEW ROUTES BEING LAUNCHED BY DUBLIN AIRPORT IN 2019.

DUBLIN AIRPORT SETS NEW PASSENGER RECORD Dublin airport has set a new passenger record in 2018 with a total of 31.5 million flyers passing through the doors of the airport, marking a 6% increase from 2017. This increased traffic is a result of multiple factors such as higher numbers of passengers on transatlantic and other longhaul flights, consistent growth in continental European traffic, and a a16m investment in a dedicated transfer facility, which is hoped to promote Dublin airport as a hub between North America and Europe. Looking to maintain this growth, the airport is welcoming 19 new routes in 2019. In addition, the daa is currently involved in discussions in relation to a major capital investment scheme, which will see the airport develop new boarding gate areas, aircraft parking stands, repair and maintenance investments and the creation of revenue generating projects. This initiative will come at no cost to the customer or the tax-payer, as the daa have already stated that airport charges will remain at the current flat rate during the upcoming regulatory period.

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CHAMBER NEWS

SURPLUS MUST NOT

DISTRACT FROM SUSTAINABILITY The final exchequer returns of 2018 revealed a surplus, exceeding expectations for the deficit that had been budgeted. Commenting on the news, Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, stated “The a100m surplus recorded in today’s final Exchequer Returns of 2018, deserves to be commended”. However, he also warned that the challenges in the current business environment must not be ignored and that there is “still huge uncertainty in global markets for the year ahead and the Brexit deadline is ever closer”. In addition, he warned that although the returns revealed a surplus, this figure came mainly from corporate tax receipts.

Cooney commented, “we must be mindful, that these receipts are unpredictable and not guaranteed in the future. Any future increases in state expenditure must come from sustainable revenue resources.”

FINGAL IN STATS

€100m THE SURPLUS RECORDED IN THE FINAL EXCHEQUER RETURNS OF 2018 - THE FIRST SURPLUS SINCE THE CRASH IN 2008.

CHAMBER WELCOMES LABOUR FORCE GROWTH,

BUT COMPETITIVENESS STILL KEY

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER WELCOMES THE LAUNCH

OF PROJECT IRELAND 2040 FUNDS In May last year, it was announced that funding of a4bn would be injected into the Project Ireland 2040 initiative for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and innovation. These funds are to be used in order to engage rural and urban areas and promote innovative and collaborative ways to solve important issues currently facing the country.

Anthony Cooney, Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive, stated that the project would provide “a real opportunity to engage in important issues at a local and regional level in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.” He adds that the funds are “reflective of the areas that Ireland needs to focus on in order to ensure that improved quality of life, balanced growth and environmental goals are met well into the future.”Cooney believes that the competition generated by the funds allocation should be welcomed, as this kind of healthy rivalry will promote engagement and innovation which in turn will lead to creative and diverse solutions. He adds that Fingal Chamber is encouraging parties to get involved by opening up new dialogues and “collaborating further afield”.

Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomed the results from the CSO Labour Force Survey showing continued employment growth in the Irish economy for the second quarter of 2018. However, Chamber CEO Anthony Cooney said “caution must still be adhered to”, adding “the need for competitiveness of the Irish economy must be front and centre so that we can maintain cost competitiveness and prepare for the uncertainties of a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario.” In its submission ahead of Budget 2019, Fingal Dublin Chamber called for steps to be taken by Government to boost labour market participation, for example through greater investment for early years’ childcare services to minimise the cost of childcare for parents.Cooney added, “A competitive workforce will help Ireland’s economy withstand any future challenges.”

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CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBERS IRELAND WELCOMES GREEN-LIGHT FOR EU-JAPAN TRADE DEAL

A new trade deal between the EU and Japan, for which negotiations have been on-going since 2013, has just been ratified by the European Commission. The approval of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement has demonstrated the EU’s stand against protectionism in world trade and provides assurance to Ireland and EU businesses of the advantages of the Single Market.

During uncertain economic times, this deal advocates for the benefits of the Single Market and closer trading relationships. Commenting on the deal, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot stated, “today’s approval of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement by European member countries at Council is a welcome stand against protectionism, amidst ongoing turbulence in global trade. The conclusion of this trade deal provides steadfast assurances to EU and Irish business of the benefits of the Single Market, and also the opportunities the EU provides for increased trade globally.” This deal will mostly affect businesses in sectors such as agri-food, ICT and life sciences and will be a key strategy in how Ireland prepares for Brexit, according to Talbot.

AER LINGUS INTRODUCES TWO NEW TRANSATLANTIC ROUTES

FINGAL IN STATS

31.5 m THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS THAT PASSED THROUGH DUBLIN AIRPORT DURING 2018, SETTING A NEW RECORD FOR THE AIRPORT.

Aer Lingus will launch two new transatlantic routes from its Dublin Hub with daily direct service to Montreal and MinneapolisSt Paul commencing in summer 2019. The two new destinations will add a quarter of a million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network which already comprises 2.8m seats annually between Ireland and North America. Dublin Airport has been working closely with Aer Lingus since 2014 to grow its North American business and build a substantial transfer business. The expansion in North American connectivity at Dublin Airport has contributed to an increase in visitor numbers from North America to the Republic of Ireland. Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomed the new routes and praised both Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh and Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison for their “high levels of cooperation”.

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CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER MEMBERS ENJOY FINE EVENING AT ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ

GLOBAL IRELAND 2025

Fingal Dublin Chamber held its annual summer BBQ networking event on the 4th of July with a special American theme in The Penthouse @ Wright Venue, Swords. Over 70 Chamber members and guests, along with the Fingal County Council Mayor Anthony Lavin attended the event which marked the wind-down before the summer break. The social occasion brought together many business men and women who enjoyed food from Hogs & Heifers, complimentary wine from California and swing music from Ken Kirwan.

marks an ambitious step in Ireland’s future path

Global Ireland – Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025, was recently launched by an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and an Táinaiste, Simon Coveney. The plan is aimed at improving, renewing and expanding Ireland’s impact globally in terms of trade, tourism, culture, and business. In the wake of Brexit and other economic uncertainty, this strategy will strengthen Ireland’s presence over-seas and provide a platform for the intentional exposure of business, culture and diplomacy. The launch of these initiatives has been welcomed by Fingal Dublin Chamber’s Chief Executive, Anthony Cooney, who commented, “Fingal Dublin Chamber has previously called for various initiatives to safeguard and develop further Ireland’s international trade and diplomatic networks in the wake of Brexit and other international developments, from further investment to our embassies and state agencies abroad to our national bodies for supporting Irish businesses participating in global enterprise.”“The Global Ireland 2025 announcements aim to accomplish these initiatives which will ideally support the diversification of our exports and inward investment to compensate for, and mitigate against, any trade challenges which lie ahead,“ Cooney adds.

KELLOGG’S CHOOSES TO REMAIN IN FINGAL Fingal Dublin Chamber has welcomed the decision of US food company Kellogg’s to remain in Fingal. The company, which employs over 220 people has been and will continue to be a key player in the economic landscape that is Fingal.

Kellogg’s, who are currently based in Swords, had looked at locations in other parts of the Dublin region but ultimately decided to remain in Fingal where they have been situated for the past 10 years.

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CHAMBER NEWS

FINGAL IN STATS

13.5% THE VAT RATE FOR THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR WAS INCREASED FROM 9% TO 13.5% IN BUDGET 2019.

SWIFT NEED FOR REMEDIAL ACTION Ireland dropped six places, from 6th to 12th position, in the IMD Competitiveness Yearbook Rankings 2018. Following the announcement, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Anthony Cooney, commented that it was “a discouraging development for the business community, particularly as we face the uncertainties regarding Brexit and a growth in protectionist measures.” He stressed the importance of improving the situation immediately. He called for the Government to act on its commitment to improving infrastructure in the country and highlighted the importance of streamlining the judicial review of strategic infrastructure projects in order to improve the accuracy of estimated time frames and to solidify Ireland’s reputation as a reliable and cost effective country in which to conduct business. “The issues that led to this fall in competitiveness ranking are within our control and open to improvement. Let’s galvanise ourselves to do the necessary and secure our reputation as a top country in which to do business,” Cooney concluded.

45K BUSINESSES EXPRESS CONCERNS

ON SKILLS SHORTAGES According to the 2019 EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey, an annual assessment of European entrepreneurs’ expectations, based on responses from over 45,000 businesses in 26 countries, European businesses are concerned about access to skilled workers. This concern mirrors previous findings from the European Parliament of Enterprises in 2018, which found that 84% of entrepreneurs are finding it harder now to recruit staff with the correct skills than five years ago. The EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey also found that European businesses expect an even stronger increase in domestic sales this year. The survey also revealed a predicted drop in the growth rate of export sales following the 2015-2018 period and investment and employment figures indicate a weaker growth after a 2013-2018 recovery. The findings showed Brexit is the top challenge for almost twothirds of Irish respondents. President of EUROCHAMBRES, Christoph Leitl, stated, “Our survey underlines how critical skills and labour costs are to SMEs’ competitiveness,” adding, “businesses are open to the EU, so the EU must be open for business.”

CHAMBERS IRELAND WELCOMES

NEW PRESIDENT SIOBHAN KINSELLA

Siobhan Kinsella has been chosen as the new president of Chambers Ireland. She succeeds Niamh Boyle, Managing Director of the Reputations Agency, who served as president since 2016. Chambers Executive, Ian Talbot, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Siobhan as our new president and we look forward to working with her in furthering the goals and objectives of Chambers Ireland and the wider affiliated Chamber Network.” Kinsella joined the board of Chambers Ireland in 2014 and also served as a director of Fingal Dublin Chamber from 2007 to 2017 and president from 2013 to 2015. Currently working as Operations Director of The Noel Group, Kinsella has a background in change management and project delivery. Commenting on her new role she said, “Holding the presidency of Chambers Ireland is an exciting opportunity. I’m proud of the work that chambers do around the county and as president, I look forward to supporting this work in the coming year.”

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CHAMBER NEWS

MARQETTE NAMED WORLD’S

BEST AIRPORT FOOD HALL

Marqette at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 has been named the Airport Food Hall of the Year at the Moodie Davitt Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Awards for the second year in a row. Marqette Chief Executive Michael Wright said winning the award was “a terrific achievement considering the calibre of nominees in this category.” Marqette opened in September 2015 and is modelled on an outdoor food market. It caters for over 260 people and opens with breakfast from 5am with service continuing until the last flight.

A4 MILLION

PROJECT IRELAND 2040 LAUNCHES FUNDS OF A4 BILLION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, URBAN REGENERATION, CLIMATE ACTION AND INNOVATION.

APPLE PULLS ATHENRY DATA CENTRE PLANS

Apple has decided not to go ahead with a proposed a850m investment in the development of a data centre in Athenry, due to delays in planning. Although the multinational has announced it will remain enthusiastic about future business ventures in Ireland, Fingal Dublin Chamber has expressed disappointment with the decision.

Chief executive, Anthony Cooney, added, “Apple’s confirmation that they remain fully committed to their existing operations in Ireland is greatly appreciated.” However Cooney realises that “delays in planning undermine our national competitiveness.”

He continues, “At a time when we face great uncertainty from issues outside our control, such as Brexit and a worrying growth in protectionist measures, it is vital that we act to improve areas within our control particularly as we embark on the vitally important Ireland 2040 programme.”

FINGAL IN STATS

19

THE NUMBER OF NEW ROUTES BEING LAUNCHED BY DUBLIN AIRPORT IN 2019.

DUBLIN AIRPORT SETS NEW PASSENGER RECORD Dublin airport has set a new passenger record in 2018 with a total of 31.5 million flyers passing through the doors of the airport, marking a 6% increase from 2017. This increased traffic is a result of multiple factors such as higher numbers of passengers on transatlantic and other longhaul flights, consistent growth in continental European traffic, and a a16m investment in a dedicated transfer facility, which is hoped to promote Dublin airport as a hub between North America and Europe. Looking to maintain this growth, the airport is welcoming 19 new routes in 2019. In addition, the daa is currently involved in discussions in relation to a major capital investment scheme, which will see the airport develop new boarding gate areas, aircraft parking stands, repair and maintenance investments and the creation of revenue generating projects. This initiative will come at no cost to the customer or the tax-payer, as the daa have already stated that airport charges will remain at the current flat rate during the upcoming regulatory period.

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17/04/2019 15:17

CHAMBER NEWS

SURPLUS MUST NOT

DISTRACT FROM SUSTAINABILITY The final exchequer returns of 2018 revealed a surplus, exceeding expectations for the deficit that had been budgeted. Commenting on the news, Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, stated “The a100m surplus recorded in today’s final Exchequer Returns of 2018, deserves to be commended”. However, he also warned that the challenges in the current business environment must not be ignored and that there is “still huge uncertainty in global markets for the year ahead and the Brexit deadline is ever closer”. In addition, he warned that although the returns revealed a surplus, this figure came mainly from corporate tax receipts.

Cooney commented, “we must be mindful, that these receipts are unpredictable and not guaranteed in the future. Any future increases in state expenditure must come from sustainable revenue resources.”

FINGAL IN STATS

€100m THE SURPLUS RECORDED IN THE FINAL EXCHEQUER RETURNS OF 2018 - THE FIRST SURPLUS SINCE THE CRASH IN 2008.

CHAMBER WELCOMES LABOUR FORCE GROWTH,

BUT COMPETITIVENESS STILL KEY

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER WELCOMES THE LAUNCH

OF PROJECT IRELAND 2040 FUNDS In May last year, it was announced that funding of a4bn would be injected into the Project Ireland 2040 initiative for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and innovation. These funds are to be used in order to engage rural and urban areas and promote innovative and collaborative ways to solve important issues currently facing the country.

Anthony Cooney, Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive, stated that the project would provide “a real opportunity to engage in important issues at a local and regional level in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.” He adds that the funds are “reflective of the areas that Ireland needs to focus on in order to ensure that improved quality of life, balanced growth and environmental goals are met well into the future.”Cooney believes that the competition generated by the funds allocation should be welcomed, as this kind of healthy rivalry will promote engagement and innovation which in turn will lead to creative and diverse solutions. He adds that Fingal Chamber is encouraging parties to get involved by opening up new dialogues and “collaborating further afield”.

Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomed the results from the CSO Labour Force Survey showing continued employment growth in the Irish economy for the second quarter of 2018. However, Chamber CEO Anthony Cooney said “caution must still be adhered to”, adding “the need for competitiveness of the Irish economy must be front and centre so that we can maintain cost competitiveness and prepare for the uncertainties of a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario.” In its submission ahead of Budget 2019, Fingal Dublin Chamber called for steps to be taken by Government to boost labour market participation, for example through greater investment for early years’ childcare services to minimise the cost of childcare for parents.Cooney added, “A competitive workforce will help Ireland’s economy withstand any future challenges.”

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CHAMBERS IRELAND WELCOMES GREEN-LIGHT FOR EU-JAPAN TRADE DEAL

A new trade deal between the EU and Japan, for which negotiations have been on-going since 2013, has just been ratified by the European Commission. The approval of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement has demonstrated the EU’s stand against protectionism in world trade and provides assurance to Ireland and EU businesses of the advantages of the Single Market.

During uncertain economic times, this deal advocates for the benefits of the Single Market and closer trading relationships. Commenting on the deal, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot stated, “today’s approval of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement by European member countries at Council is a welcome stand against protectionism, amidst ongoing turbulence in global trade. The conclusion of this trade deal provides steadfast assurances to EU and Irish business of the benefits of the Single Market, and also the opportunities the EU provides for increased trade globally.” This deal will mostly affect businesses in sectors such as agri-food, ICT and life sciences and will be a key strategy in how Ireland prepares for Brexit, according to Talbot.

AER LINGUS INTRODUCES TWO NEW TRANSATLANTIC ROUTES

FINGAL IN STATS

31.5 m THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS THAT PASSED THROUGH DUBLIN AIRPORT DURING 2018, SETTING A NEW RECORD FOR THE AIRPORT.

Aer Lingus will launch two new transatlantic routes from its Dublin Hub with daily direct service to Montreal and MinneapolisSt Paul commencing in summer 2019. The two new destinations will add a quarter of a million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network which already comprises 2.8m seats annually between Ireland and North America. Dublin Airport has been working closely with Aer Lingus since 2014 to grow its North American business and build a substantial transfer business. The expansion in North American connectivity at Dublin Airport has contributed to an increase in visitor numbers from North America to the Republic of Ireland. Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomed the new routes and praised both Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh and Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison for their “high levels of cooperation”.

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CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER MEMBERS ENJOY FINE EVENING AT ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ

GLOBAL IRELAND 2025

Fingal Dublin Chamber held its annual summer BBQ networking event on the 4th of July with a special American theme in The Penthouse @ Wright Venue, Swords. Over 70 Chamber members and guests, along with the Fingal County Council Mayor Anthony Lavin attended the event which marked the wind-down before the summer break. The social occasion brought together many business men and women who enjoyed food from Hogs & Heifers, complimentary wine from California and swing music from Ken Kirwan.

marks an ambitious step in Ireland’s future path

Global Ireland – Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025, was recently launched by an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and an Táinaiste, Simon Coveney. The plan is aimed at improving, renewing and expanding Ireland’s impact globally in terms of trade, tourism, culture, and business. In the wake of Brexit and other economic uncertainty, this strategy will strengthen Ireland’s presence over-seas and provide a platform for the intentional exposure of business, culture and diplomacy. The launch of these initiatives has been welcomed by Fingal Dublin Chamber’s Chief Executive, Anthony Cooney, who commented, “Fingal Dublin Chamber has previously called for various initiatives to safeguard and develop further Ireland’s international trade and diplomatic networks in the wake of Brexit and other international developments, from further investment to our embassies and state agencies abroad to our national bodies for supporting Irish businesses participating in global enterprise.”“The Global Ireland 2025 announcements aim to accomplish these initiatives which will ideally support the diversification of our exports and inward investment to compensate for, and mitigate against, any trade challenges which lie ahead,“ Cooney adds.

KELLOGG’S CHOOSES TO REMAIN IN FINGAL Fingal Dublin Chamber has welcomed the decision of US food company Kellogg’s to remain in Fingal. The company, which employs over 220 people has been and will continue to be a key player in the economic landscape that is Fingal.

Kellogg’s, who are currently based in Swords, had looked at locations in other parts of the Dublin region but ultimately decided to remain in Fingal where they have been situated for the past 10 years.

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FINGAL IN STATS

13.5% THE VAT RATE FOR THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR WAS INCREASED FROM 9% TO 13.5% IN BUDGET 2019.

SWIFT NEED FOR REMEDIAL ACTION Ireland dropped six places, from 6th to 12th position, in the IMD Competitiveness Yearbook Rankings 2018. Following the announcement, Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Anthony Cooney, commented that it was “a discouraging development for the business community, particularly as we face the uncertainties regarding Brexit and a growth in protectionist measures.” He stressed the importance of improving the situation immediately. He called for the Government to act on its commitment to improving infrastructure in the country and highlighted the importance of streamlining the judicial review of strategic infrastructure projects in order to improve the accuracy of estimated time frames and to solidify Ireland’s reputation as a reliable and cost effective country in which to conduct business. “The issues that led to this fall in competitiveness ranking are within our control and open to improvement. Let’s galvanise ourselves to do the necessary and secure our reputation as a top country in which to do business,” Cooney concluded.

45K BUSINESSES EXPRESS CONCERNS

ON SKILLS SHORTAGES According to the 2019 EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey, an annual assessment of European entrepreneurs’ expectations, based on responses from over 45,000 businesses in 26 countries, European businesses are concerned about access to skilled workers. This concern mirrors previous findings from the European Parliament of Enterprises in 2018, which found that 84% of entrepreneurs are finding it harder now to recruit staff with the correct skills than five years ago. The EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey also found that European businesses expect an even stronger increase in domestic sales this year. The survey also revealed a predicted drop in the growth rate of export sales following the 2015-2018 period and investment and employment figures indicate a weaker growth after a 2013-2018 recovery. The findings showed Brexit is the top challenge for almost twothirds of Irish respondents. President of EUROCHAMBRES, Christoph Leitl, stated, “Our survey underlines how critical skills and labour costs are to SMEs’ competitiveness,” adding, “businesses are open to the EU, so the EU must be open for business.”

CHAMBERS IRELAND WELCOMES

NEW PRESIDENT SIOBHAN KINSELLA

Siobhan Kinsella has been chosen as the new president of Chambers Ireland. She succeeds Niamh Boyle, Managing Director of the Reputations Agency, who served as president since 2016. Chambers Executive, Ian Talbot, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Siobhan as our new president and we look forward to working with her in furthering the goals and objectives of Chambers Ireland and the wider affiliated Chamber Network.” Kinsella joined the board of Chambers Ireland in 2014 and also served as a director of Fingal Dublin Chamber from 2007 to 2017 and president from 2013 to 2015. Currently working as Operations Director of The Noel Group, Kinsella has a background in change management and project delivery. Commenting on her new role she said, “Holding the presidency of Chambers Ireland is an exciting opportunity. I’m proud of the work that chambers do around the county and as president, I look forward to supporting this work in the coming year.”

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Fingal FINGAL CHAMBER CEO ANTHONY COONEY HIGHLIGHTS “EXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURE, A YOUNG WELL EDUCATED WORKFORCE, TWO EXCELLENT THIRD LEVEL EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND A LOCAL COUNCIL THAT IS DYNAMIC AND FORWARD THINKING” AS SOME OF THE KEY ASSETS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE AVAILABLE IN FINGAL, NOT ONLY FOR RESIDENTS, BUT ALSO FOR BUSINESSES. KEEPING FINGAL CONNECTED WILL ENSURE ITS CONTINUED SUCCESS AS A THRIVING COUNTY.

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he latest Dublin Economic Monitor, produced by EYDKM Economic Advisory, indicates that Dublin’s economy as a whole is thriving, with employment figures at a 20 year high, tourism spending surging and residential rents and the construction of new housing continuing on an upward trend.

The report, which is a joint initiative of the four Dublin local authorities, also highlights that Dublin ranks first in the FDI Global Cities of the Future 2018/2019 Index. It features in third place in PWC/ ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate: Europe Ranking, seventh in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, 2018, and 15th on UBS’ Global Cities Ranking 2018.

Fingal’s excellent infrastructure network is one of the key draws for businesses who choose to locate in the region with an excellent road system and bustling Dublin Airport close at hand. It’s been another prosperous year for Dublin Airport with passenger figures reaching a record 31.5 million marking eight consecutive years of growth.

Key to accommodating and sustaining continued growth in Fingal is the Metrolink - a north-south urban railway that will run along the busy corridor between Swords and Sandyford connecting Dublin Airport and surrounding areas with Dublin city centre as well as other rail infrastructure such as LUAS, DART and mainline rail, bringing it into line with other major international airports.

“Metrolink will be the biggest and best project to feature in Fingal’s history and is urgently needed in order to feed the growth ambitions of Dublin Airport and its associated cluster of businesses centred around it,” Cooney explains. “It is crucial in order to allow Dublin Airport, Fingal, Dublin and Ireland to grow and prosper,” he adds.

AnnMarie Farrelly, Director of Planning and Strategic Infrastructure at Fingal County Council highlights the development opportunities the MetroLink project will provide in areas adjoining the route and its planned stops. “Over half of the proposed MetroLink route is in Fingal and, from the moment the first train crosses the county boundary, we will be ready to utilise the opportunity for growth and success in commerce, industry and community,” she says.

The Metro Economic Corridor is already

underway, aimed at harnessing the providers, the policy making sphere and opportunities created by the arrival of the academia to develop an innovative, county new Metrolink. “The Metro Economic specific, skills strategy for Fingal, forecasting Corridor is designed to stimulate investment the skills demands over the next seven years in Fingal and we have already seen and developing a strategy to meet it. The companies decide to stay in the county and study forecasts that 94,000 vacancies will be expand, rather than move elsewhere, having filled in total, with 29% of these being new seen what is, quite literally, coming down jobs resulting from increased investment. the tracks,” Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Approximately 53% of these jobs will be Fingal County Council explains. met by the current supply pipeline. However, Although business sentiment is good the study estimates that each year, there overall, “the dark spectre of the uncertainty will be a supply deficit of approximately concerning Brexit is still a concern,” 7,600 jobs. The strategy contains a series of according to Cooney. However, Ciara specific, targeted actions, committed to by Morley, senior consultant at EY-DKM stakeholders, which are designed to close the Economic Advisory added, “Over the past skills gap that will otherwise emerge over the four years the story for the Dublin economy coming seven years. has been one of strong recovery. We have seen positive trends across almost all key performance indicators especially those relating to the labour market, with talent attraction now a real and growing challenge for firms in Dublin. While the data presented in the report appear to show early signs of stabilisation in Jock Jordan, Chamber President, Brother the Dublin economy Kevin, Capuchin Day Centre, Anthony Cooney, Chamber CEO, Phillly McMahon, Dublin GAA - with headwinds approaching in the form of Brexit and a potentially weakening Cooney encourages members to engage global economy – the overall outlook is still a and interact with the Chamber across a positive one, bolstered by the labour market number of different platforms, from the and consumer expenditure.” yearbook and website, to its specialist In a bid to tackle skills shortages and company documentation secretariat to maintain a skilled and attractive workforce networking events where they can network in the Fingal region amid uncertainty with their counterparts in the greater Fingal and increased competition, Fingal Dublin area. Events such as these encourage the Chamber was recently appointed to the exchange of skills and knowledge.

Skillnet Network organisation and will “By attending our annual Business partner with Skillnet in developing and Excellence & CSR Awards, which is the enhancing the skills requirements of the largest business networking event in the greater Fingal region. A Skillnet Network Fingal region, businesses can enhance their is a collection of private-sector businesses own profile and by entering for an award that collaborate to address skills needs they can be judged against their peers.” within their sector or region. Their focus is Cooney adds that Fingal Dublin Chamber to identify the skills needed to make your is currently in the middle of a major business more competitive. membership drive in order to double In further efforts to boost Fingal’s membership numbers by the end of 2020, attractiveness, Fingal County Council has a move which “will be key to underpinning brought together leaders from education the organisation”.

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SECRETS TO SUCCESS DUBLIN FINGAL CHAMBER CATCHES UP WITH THREE EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS OPERATING IN THE FINGAL REGION TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THEIR PATHS TO SUCCESS.

DAVID MCKERNAN In 1996, after a trip to San Francisco or a “coffee holiday” as McKernan describes it, the former Bewley’s employee decided he wanted to make the leap to entrepreneur. “I saw a place called Café Roma which was a roastery in a café, and I just said to myself ‘I want one of those.’” In early 1998, after taking a year out to plan the business, he opened his own coffee roastery, Java Republic, first located on the Kylemore Road in Dublin. The venture grew from there and did quite well during the years of the Celtic Tiger. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing as the recession hit soon after McKernan had made the decision to invest 7 million into a new premises in Dublin 15. “All of that success grows the momentum and I put it into a roastery that could’ve killed us, and that was Ballycoolin,” he recalls. Fortunately, the destination café, with stunning glass panelling, an in-house roastery, and an all-day café, was able to withstand the down turn and break-even by the end of its first year in business. McKernan sites his team as his saving grace during that turbulent time. “I coped with it because I had a fantastic team, the same managing director, Grace O’ Shaughnessy, same finance director, Jeffery Long and we had a very good chairman, Jim Coffey and between the four of us we worked extraordinarily hard.” Years later and the Ballycoolin location is still the crown jewel of the company and doing extraordinarily well. “There is a great sense of passion in Ballycoolin. It’s one of the most unique coffee businesses in Ireland, I mean there’s lots of them out there but we do it differently, we live coffee and that’s the fun part of it, it’s a wonderful business!” McKernan beams. “I think the staff is number one for me,” he continues. “They are always smiling, always helpful, the food is great, and we’ve a beautiful environment. You can see and smell coffee roasting and there’s a great buzz in the café”. He also explains that there is a terrific sense of community as the majority of customers are either business owners or working in the area. Although, McKernan has been highly successful he states, “I came to running a business late, but the one thing I did is I believed in the people, so I always had good people around me.” His advice to those contemplating life as an entrepreneur is, “Just do it, stop talking about it and just do it! And if it doesn’t work don’t give up, change direction fast, because there are some people who could really make a go of it. When you’re in business you want to help people and you just sense there are an awful lot of people who could do it but are afraid to take that step.” Last year marked two decades in business for Java Republic, but the company shows no signs of slowing down. Engaging in new collaborations such as their partnership with Café Femenino and an exciting deal with a European airline, it appears that not even the sky is the limit for this coffee connoisseur.

WE LIVE COFFEE AND THAT’S THE FUN PART OF IT, IT’S A WONDERFUL BUSINESS!”

David McKernan

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LORRAINE HESKIN While working in the food and catering business in New York from 2002-2004, co-owner of The Gourmet Food Parlour, Lorraine Heskin, had the idea to set up a deli style restaurant in Dublin. Inspired by some of the new style restaurants and trends that were emerging in New York at that time including The Garden of Eden, which she describes as “a quirky fine food market and deli” and the widely popular Katz’s deli, both she and friend Lorraine Byrne were determined to create a new and unique food experience in Ireland’s capital.

With six locations in the Fingal region alone, a total of 10 restaurants, including one in Galway, as well as a large catering and events offering, both Heskin and Byrne place a strong emphasis on community

and supporting local businesses.

“Starting with just 12 employees in Dun Laoghaire in 2006 to over 250 employees today is one of our proudest achievements”, says Heskin.

“We are constantly striving to ensure that each place remains a pillar in the local community. Freshness, quality, and homemade products are our three key criteria, and about 99 per cent of our food is produced onsite each day, with locally sourced ingredients used where possible”.

Citing the people and the “beautiful coastal towns” as reasons for locating in Fingal, GFP opened its first Swords location in 2008 and “have expanded three times in the same location” as well as its locations in Malahide, Skerries, and Northwood Santry.

Most recently, the pair opened a bespoke catering kitchen in the Fingal area and have “many more plans for

development in the Fingal area in the coming years.”

Presently employing over 150 local staff in Fingal, GFP plays an active role in the community, partaking in local events and charity functions while also sponsoring multiple teams and clubs.

“Our local business community are the hub of our catering and restaurant businesses. We are so thankful to the local communities for their support so we strive to give something to show how much we love operating in such wonderful communities” says Heskin.

Heskin adds, “We are very proud to give something back when we can.”

Over the past two years, Gourmet Food Parlour has seen growth of over 400% with an increase in turnover from 5m in 2015 to 7m in 2016 to over 9m in 2017 to 12m in 2018.

However, with the uncertainty of incoming Brexit policies, the VAT increase in January and chef shortages within in the food industry, it is clear that GFP is no stranger to adversity.

Yet, none of these difficulties seem to be slowing the business down.

Looking to the future, Heskin states, “I always like to keep abreast of any new trends or innovations in food execution and make sure we are changing with the seasons. After opening two new restaurants in 2018, we want to take some time to grow the business in each area. We hope to continue to work on new business development in 2019 and we are always looking at new opportunities so watch this space!”

Her advice to budding entrepreneurs is not to be afraid, “follow your dreams and never compromise on the quality of your product or service. You can’t do it alone so surround yourself with a strong team who you can lean on when the going gets tough. The journey of an entrepreneur is very rewarding but challenging but I would urge anyone with a zest for excitement and courage in your business idea to just go for it – it’s worth it in the end!”

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STEPHEN MALONE Having worked in various engineering roles early in his career, Stephen Malone, a chartered mechanical engineer, set up Malone Group, an engineering and safety, project management business, in 1999.

Years of hard work saw Malone Group develop into an industryleading company managing projects throughout Europe, and Malone himself was named Business Person of the Year at the 2018 Fingal Dublin Chamber Business Excellence & CSR Awards.

Reflecting on the achievement, Malone says, “The winners of this award over the last number of years lead some of the most progressive businesses in Fingal and it’s an honour to be recognised in this context. For me this award reflects on the journey that Malone Group is on and while I am the public face of the company, it acknowledges the hard work, commitment and professionalism of the broader team across all our locations.”

2018, which was the midpoint in Malone Group’s five year strategic plan, was a busy year for Malone and his team and saw the company consolidate its UK presence with acquisitions made in 2017. “From an Irish perspective we extended our Automation & Control offering to our Blanchardstown offices where we are working on factory of future projects encompassing smart devices, data analysis and robotics. 2018 was also the year when we opened an office near Toronto and won our first project in the USA,” Malone reveals.

Despite ongoing growth and expansion, Malone Group faces “specific challenges” in the different markets in which it operates.

According to Malone, “One of the biggest challenges we are faced with in Ireland is the erosion of engineering as a profession of choice. In some countries we operate in, the word ‘engineer’ is a

protected title and something to aspire to. In Ireland there is no such protection and anyone can describe themselves as an engineer without fear of contradiction or sanction.”

“This has had the effect of diluting the value of engineers who are innovators, designers and have a profound impact on our lives.

Engineering can be a fascinating career for those who are inquisitive about the world around them, curious and ambitious. Our challenge is to reach out to young people with this message,” he explains.

However, Malone explains that “Malone Group is at a stage in our development where we have different subject matter experts in different locations and our IT infrastructure allows people in multiple offices collaborate on projects. This model allows us to offer our full suite of services in all locations and be flexible to customers’ needs.”

With an effective model in place

and the title of Business Person of the Year to maintain, Malone has big plans for 2019. “The last number of years were spent building a foundation for growth and in 2019 we move to the next phase in our plans with a focus on our North American business which is in an early stage of development. As engineers we have the opportunity to shape the world around us and with this in mind we are also planning a Dublin-based R&D function to progress some of the great ideas we have.”

Malone encourages any budding business men and women to “concentrate on what you are good at and get help on the areas you are not” urging entrepreneurs to “find a good business coach or mentor”.

“The SME sector has huge potential and this is especially true in Fingal given our central location and proximity to an International Airport and Port,” Malone adds. “As a SME community we have a lot to offer and we should be more ambitious for ourselves and our companies,” he concludes.

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BLAZING TWO THRIVING SMALL BUSINESS OUTLINE HOW THEY BUILT THEIR BUSINESSES, HOW THEY STAND OUT FROM COMPETITION AND HOW BEING PART OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR SUCCESS.

IAN MCKENNA | eLIGHT

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anaging Director, Ian McKenna decided to open his own business, eLight, in the middle of the recession in 2012. McKenna believed there had to be “a way to develop a model that could deliver highly efficient LED fittings which would generate substantial energy savings for businesses.”

“Lighting bills constitute a substantial cost for businesses,” McKenna explains.

“We frequently find old-fashioned light fittings are still being used, even in new buildings. eLight’s Light as a Service model allows companies to reduce costs from day one and to achieve this operational improvement at zero up front cost. In addition to the cost saving, these companies are dramatically reducing their carbon footprint.”

Now leading the revolution in how light is provided to businesses, eLight is Ireland and Europe’s number one solutions expert in the supply, installation and management of fully-guaranteed, energy efficient LED lighting solutions to the commercial business sector in Ireland. “We generate savings for our clients using the best quality products which differentiates us from competitors who focus on selling product,” McKenna explains.

Starting out in the city centre, the company took “the earliest opportunity” to grow the business in Fingal. Based in the heart of Malahide, eLight’s philosophy is that “engaging with the community builds a better place for people to live and work. That in turn makes Fingal a more

attractive place for business to grow and that helps our business.”

McKenna also highlights how eLight has benefitted from engaging with Fingal Chamber, citing the networking opportunities as “a great way for reputations to grow”.

“We are active members of Fingal Chamber of Commerce and have worked with many members of the Chamber who wanted to save money on their energy bills and strengthen their commitment to sustainability”.

In addition, eLight has also worked with numerous schools in the area to help

WE SEE SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE MODEL THAT WE HAVE DEVELOPED IN IRELAND AND EXPAND THROUGH THE UK AND THEN BEYOND.

Ian McKenna, Managing Director, eLight

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DECLAN BRANAGAN | eXpd8

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reduce their energy use by over 63% and gives back to the community by sponsoring projects and events, including the Howth Regatta.

With 40 staff currently employed in the business Mckenna states that, “Most of our Irish based staff are now connected to the Fingal region as a result of the relationships built through business in the area.”

The company had a strong year of growth in 2018 and concluded the year by completing “over 600 lighting upgrade projects, installing over 275,000 LED and saving 150Gw of energy for businesses across Ireland”.

Another achievement for eLight was their merger with a company in the UK, creating Europe’s largest “Light as a Service” company.

“Our expansion into the UK has added significant scale to our business,” according to McKenna, by providing greater access to capital and a largely undeveloped market. “We see significant opportunity to take the model that we have developed in Ireland and expand through the UK and then beyond. We are particularly excited to be building our first client relationships in Northern Ireland”, McKenna adds.

However, as with any business eLight also faces challenges, such as the uncertainty of Brexit. Yet, McKenna is looking at the potential positive impact, stating that it may “ultimately play to our strengths as we can deliver substantial cost reductions for business without up-front capital cost”.

fter working in the music industry for ten years, Declan Branagan decided to take a leap of faith and set up his own IT services and software company, eXpd8, some 34 years ago.

Describing eXpd8 as a “one-man band”, Branagan initially took on each role in the business, acting as a salesperson, operations manager and delivery driver during the company’s infancy.

As the IT sector developed, so too did eXpd8, and in 1999 the company moved into its Swords office, during what Branagan describes as a “key growth period”, having previously been based in the centre of Dublin. “We have clients across Ireland, so for us being in a place where we could grow was the most important factor,” Branagan explains.

The company currently employees 28 staff based in Ireland and an additional five person software development team in Vietnam. Of the staff employed in Ireland, 75% are based in the Fingal region. Small factors including proximity to the M50, shorter commutes and free parking have made “a tangible difference to staff satisfaction,” according to Branagan.

With a personal base in Portmarnock, Branagan describes the business community in Fingal as “very friendly”. “Fingal Chamber has been especially helpful in terms of business courses and educational events,” he adds.

However, as with any business eXpd8 has encountered obstacles, with the uncertainties around Brexit a key challenge. Branagan sees technology as “a constant challenge, as well as an opportunity”, explaining that “the pace of change is so rapid that it takes consistent effort for us to stay ahead of the game”. Competition with larger companies has also been an obstacle to overcome, but Branagan believes that the company’s “personal touch and attention to detail” has given eXpd8 an edge over larger businesses.

Looking to the year ahead, eXpd8 has big plans for international growth.

Launching a new arm of the business - Thread Legal, a global product for the legal sector - the company is looking to expand both in Ireland and abroad. Growing and strengthening the team, particularly in the marketing and support departments, was one of the main focuses of 2018. Branagan says, “these people are really helping to push the company forward and we now have a scalable company structure that can deliver on our ambitious targets for 2019-2020.”

Branagan offers sage words of advice to budding entrepreneurs and encourages anyone thinking of setting up a business to ensure technology is the backbone of their business plan. “As technology continues to change the world of work, this is the only way to protect yourself in the future.”

“You need to have a thick skin, passion and resilience. In difficult times, you just have to get up in the morning, take a deep breath and face the challenges as they come. Starting your own business isn’t easy and I’ve faced many difficulties over the years. However, it’s something that I’m glad I did from such an early age because it’s been 34 years of great fun,” Branagan concludes.

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Breaking Records at

DUBLIN AIRPORT HAD A RECORD YEAR FOR PASSENGER GROWTH IN 2018, WELCOMING 31.5 MILLION PASSENGERS, AN INCREASE OF 1.9 MILLION PASSENGERS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. SHORTHAUL TRAFFIC INCREASED BY 5% TO 26.5 MILLION, WHILE LONG HAUL PASSENGER NUMBERS INCREASED BY 15% TO 5 MILLION. WE CAUGHT UP WITH VINCENT HARRISON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, DUBLIN AIRPORT, TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE AIRPORT’S EIGHT CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF GROWTH AND FUTURE EXPANSION PLANS.

Top 5 destinations

London

AMSTERDAM,

NEW YORK

MANCHESTER, PARIS

31.5 million PASSENGERS IN 2018

Daily average of

640 flights

(233,000 AIRCRAFT LANDINGS AND DEPARTURES IN 2018)

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BUSIEST DAY 116,000 PASSENGERS

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FEATURE Making Connections New routes and a brand new transfer hub have both contributed to Dublin Airport reaching record passenger figures in 2018. In total, there were 16 new routes at Dublin Airport last year, as well as capacity increases on 22 existing services, as airlines added flights and deployed larger aircrafts on some of their Dublin routes. “Launching new direct services from Dublin Airport to Beijing with Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific was significant for the airport,” says Harrison, adding, “We had been chasing direct connections to the Asia Pacific region for some time.”

Dublin Airport continued to strengthen its position as a key gateway between Europe and North America, with transfer passenger numbers increasing by 18% to 1.8 million last year. A new 16m dedicated transfer facility was opened last year, to help expand this business. The new three-story facility comprises airline information desks, boarding card checkpoints, immigration and customs facilities for transfer passengers to complete a one-stop flight connection process within Pier 4. It also accommodates an additional access route for passengers bussed from other areas of the airport. The transfer hub allows the airport to compete for transfer traffic between Europe and North America.

The airport is preparing to welcome 21 new routes and services in 2019 with further passenger growth from these new services expected.

Going for Growth To help cope with continued growth in traffic and to enable the airport to expand to handle 40 million passengers per year, daa is currently consulting on a major capital investment programme.

The centrepiece of the plan is a 900 million capital investment programme to deliver new boarding gate areas, aircraft parking stands and many other significant improvements. The 900m capacity package is part of wider plan which also includes about 200m in airfield works and annual investment of about 120m on repair and maintenance and revenue generating projects.

Separately, the contract for the new 3.1km North Runway has been awarded to a joint venture comprising Irish firm Roadbridge and Spanish infrastructure company FCC

Laying Down ROUTES

Following its busiest year on record, Dublin Airport introduces more routes to its schedule for 2019. Here’s a glance at the 21 new additions for the year ahead.

Vincent Harrison, Managing Director, Dublin Airport

Construcción. The contract includes building 306,000sq m of new runway and taxiways, and 6km of new internal airport roads, as well as installing new drainage and pollution controls, 7.5km of electrical cable, and more than 2,000 new runway and taxiway lights. It is due to be completed in early 2021.

While a potential new terminal at Dublin Airport has been a hot topic this past year, dsa’s key priority is to press ahead with its major programme of investment works to address capacity issues and meet the needs of its airline customers.

“We have consistently said that Dublin Airport needs boarding gates and aircraft parking stands rather than terminal capacity,” Harrison explains. Harrison adds that customers want improvements to the airside areas of the airport as a priority.

“We will need a terminal at some point and we’re happy to have a debate about its location and possible operating model, but we need to get ahead and build facilities that are needed now to help our customers grow,” he concludes.

Dublin Airport is also investing 10 million in a Community Fund that will support a wide range of local initiatives over the next 25 years. Since its launch in June 2017 almost 750,000 has been invested in 132 different local community groups. The activities and programmes supported by the Community Fund are having a hugely positive impact on local communities and Dublin Airport will continue to support this great work in the years ahead.

➤ Norwegian launches a daily yearround service to Toronto Hamilton in March ➤ Aer Lingus launches a daily yearround service to Montreal in August and to Minneapolis St Paul in July ➤ Ryanair launches a new year-round service to London Southend in April ➤ Ryanair launches a twice weekly year-round service to Bordeaux in June ➤ Ryanair launches a four times weekly summer service to Bournemouth in April ➤ Ryanair launches twice weekly summer services to Bodrum, Gothenburg, Kyiv and Thessaloniki in May ➤ Ryanair launches twice weekly summer services to Cagliari and Lourdes in June ➤ Ryanair launches twice weekly summer services to Dubrovnik and Split in March ➤ American Airlines launches a daily summer service to Dallas-Fort Worth in June 2019 ➤ TAP launches a summer service to Lisbon in June 2019 ➤ WestJet launches a daily summer service to Halifax in April 2019 ➤ WestJet launches a three times weekly summer service to Calgary in June 2019 ➤ Sun Express launches a summer weekly service to Izmir at the end of March 2019 ➤ Air Baltic launches a four times weekly summer service to Riga at the end of March ➤ Hainan Airlines launches a twice weekly service to Shenzen in February

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Q&A

Going

PLACES THE GT GLOBAL TRACKER APP SEEKS TO BRING ORDER TO BUSINESS TRAVEL. WE ASKED FOUNDER LIAM BRENNAN TO TELL US MORE ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION TO MANAGING THE COMPLIANCE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BUSINESS TRAVELLERS.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE GT GLOBAL TRACKER APP? We developed the product as a reaction to changes in global taxation and immigration environments. It is now more important than ever that companies know where their business travellers are – and what they are doing in the countries they visit.

WHY DID YOU THINK THERE WAS A GAP IN THE MARKET FOR THIS SERVICE? I have long experience in the business travel and relocation markets and there had never been a significant focus on this business problem as people thought it was ‘too hard’ – we used technology to make it easier.

THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON THIS BUSINESS PROBLEM AS PEOPLE THOUGHT IT WAS ‘TOO HARD’ – WE USED TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE IT EASIER.

gives us immediate access to their client base. We also secured significant investment during 2018 that has allowed us to significantly develop the product.

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY COMPETITION, IF SO HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT? We are a small Irish start-up and our competitors are the established Big 4 accountancy firms – they are quite formidable competition but we concentrate on our niche and do it well – because that is all we do. We are not distracted by a diverse product range.

Liam Brennan, founder, The GT Global Tracker App

WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF GT GLOBAL TRACKER? We help companies remain compliant in an ever changing global landscape in the areas of tax, immigration and duty of care. Using travel data and applying our rules database gives companies information before compliance breaches occur.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR 2019 YOU CAN SHARE WITH US? Only to grow more and more!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD? Our growth has been enhanced by the support of the Fingal LEO and I would recommend any aspiring start-up to engage with them at an early stage.

For more see www.gtglobaltracker.com

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR ‘KEY WINS’ SINCE LAUNCHING GT GLOBAL TRACKER? We ‘white label’ the product and our product is now marketed by some of the largest tax and relocation companies in the world – this

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Fingal’s

Top Fingal FINDS

FINGAL COASTAL VILLAGES

FROM RUGGED COASTLINES TO HISTORICAL HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS, FINGAL HAS IT ALL.

The coast of north county Dublin is dotted with picturesque seaside villages and vibrant urban towns of ancient heritage surrounded by sandy beaches and rugged coastline. All offer excellent accommodation, fun activities, fine restaurants, and friendly pubs. www.visitfingal.ie

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ourism remains a critical sector for the Fingal economy, helping to sustain one in four jobs within the region. The sector is characterised by a large number of SMEs, with 800 businesses within Fingal providing accommodation and catering services.

Guest accommodation supports an estimated 3,000 full-time job equivalents and the catering sector provides a further 2,000 jobs. “Fingal continues to offer a varied mix of tourism attractions,” says Emer O’Gorman, Fingal County Council’s Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development. With tourism in the county heavily dependent on day-trip visitors, particularly to coastal locations and heritage attractions, O’Gorman says the Council will be targeting the ‘culturally curious’ and ‘social energiser’ segments, as identified by Fáilte Ireland, in 2019. “We are fortunate to have a wealth of great attractions – our coastal villages, historic properties, great shopping opportunities and a high-quality local food offering,” she explains. “Fingal is seen by visitors as a welcome, refreshing and alternative visitor experience to the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s city centre”. According to Fingal County Council, visitors to Fingal generate an estimated 500 million spend per annum. A Fingal Visitor Survey completed to end 2018 revealed that America is Fingal’s biggest market, with the British down at number six. Almost half (46%) of visitors were in the 18 – 35 age group - those considered social energisers - and websites remain the main source of promotion. Nearly half of visitors to Fingal arrive by train, particularly supporting Fingal’s coastal villages served by both DART and commuter trains.

“In 2019, the Council will continue to define and improve our tourist offering,” says O’Gorman. “Implementation of the Fingal Statement of Tourism Strategy 2017-2022 is a key priority and in the coming year we will undertake specific actions with regard to promoting food provenance and experiences as well as working to promote Fingal Coastal and Rural Villages to the 1.9 million transfer hub passengers in Dublin Airport. We will also continue to market the county through various means including working closely with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.”

Swords Castle contains over 800 years of history and, as a recent surprising discovery of burials beneath the gatehouse shows, it has yet to give up all of its secrets. It was not a castle in the accepted sense but an Archbishop’s Palace and administrative centre. www.swordscastle.ie

NEWBRIDGE HOUSE AND FARM

From the gently undulating wild flower meadows of the park to the stately grandeur of the Georgian mansion, Newbridge Demesne truly is an experience for all ages and in all seasons. Families adore the 18th century working farm and state of the art adventure playground. Enter the farm via the new visitor centre leading onto the 18th century cobbled courtyard and visit our Shetland and Connemara ponies, pigs and piglets, goats and baby chicks. www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com

ARDGILLAN CASTLE

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is Ireland’s hidden gem. Set in spectacular parklands overlooking the Irish Sea with a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains. As well as the castle, the demesne features a walled and rose garden both of which present an orderly profusion of colour. www.ardgillancastle.ie

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PROFILE

BE OUR GUEST CONFERENCES, CHARITY EVENTS, AWARD CEREMONIES AND EVEN TEAM BONDING EXERCISES, CITYNORTH HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE IN CO MEATH CAN PROVIDE A VENUE FOR ANY OCCASION.

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ityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre offers excellent facilities for conferences, meetings and events within a very accessible location, just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport.

International guests attending an event at the CityNorth can avail of our complimentary shuttle service from Dublin Airport to the hotel. Offering a wide range of meeting rooms, high standards of hospitality and service, as well as our stylish bedrooms, CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre is the leading location for conferences, meetings and events in the north-east.

Offering a large selection of flexible meeting room options with two large scale suites - which combine to accommodate up

to 650 delegates in a theatre setting - plus 12 other meeting rooms, means that the hotel can facilitate functions expecting from as little as two to 150 guests. Its meeting rooms also have a series of built-in features to make your meeting as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Gala Dinners & Team building The Somerville Suites at CityNorth Hotel have played host to many events, including charity fundraisers, private corporate galas, dinner dances and award ceremonies.

Both of these suites combined cater for a maximum of 450 guests at a seated banquet. CityNorth Hotel can also arrange team-building activities both on and off-site

within, easy reach of the hotel. For activities which are not located at the hotel, transport to the venue can be arranged.

Activities are available for both small and large groups and range from short conference refresher breaks to outdoor team-building challenges and adventures.

As the requirements of different events are varied, it is recommend that you meet with CityNorth Hotel’s events co-ordinator to discuss a tailor-made package to suit your requirements.

For more information contact: meetings@citynorthhotel.com, tel: 01 690 6666 or visit www.citynorthhotel.com

& CONFERENCE CENTRE

& CONFERENCE CENTRE

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The

ART Business of

TIERNAN CANNON SPEAKS WITH TWO TRAVEL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO SEEK THEIR ADVICE ON MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR THE BUSINESSPERSON REGULARLY ON THE ROAD.

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ravelling for business purposes can be a fun and exciting experience, and moreover can lead to building strong client relationships which otherwise would be difficult to achieve through email or over the phone. However, trips of this nature can prove to be stressful and can take a toll on a person’s wellbeing and mental health. If business travellers approach each trip without much thought or preparation, they can be left exhausted, groggy and unhappy.

Research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has suggested a correlation between high rates of business travel and negative health outcomes. According to the study, frequent business travellers are

Travel more likely to smoke, drink excessively and exhibit symptoms of depression and anxiety. Yet business travel is a reality in the modern workplace, and oftentimes cannot be avoided. It is important then to adopt a positive attitude towards business travel and to take advantage of any methods available that can help make it a smooth process.

New technologies have emerged in recent years that have transformed the face of the global travel industry. The rise of cloud technology, the sharing economy and a plethora of travel applications have meant that today, business travellers have more options at their disposal than ever before.

“Technology has had a huge impact on travel for the better,” says Stephen McKenna, CEO of Irish-owned

and managed travel company Atlas Travel. “[There are] a plethora of apps that make travel logistics easier, from itinerary management, expense management, logistical tools around planning a trip, and so much more.”

McKenna’s company has been working within the travel industry for over 50 years, and so is in a strong position to

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DO YOUR RESEARCH

WORK AHEAD

Be aware of the various travel policies, processes and supports available to you. Ensure that you remain within the appropriate budget.

Before a trip, try to get ahead of your work. Better to work in advance than scrambling when you get back.

PREPARE FOR DELAYS

STAY HYDRATED

Delays are inevitable, so it’s best to plan for them. Bring a good novel or download a good tv show onto your device to help pass the time.

To combat symptoms like headache and dry eyes from flying, make sure to drink lots of water. Stay away from coffee, tea and alcohol.

REVIEWS AREN’T SCRIPTURE Try ignoring the top and bottom reviews and see what the people in the middle have to say. Often it’s the middleof-the-road reviewers that have the right idea.

MAKE TIME TO EXPLORE If possible, take some time to soak in the culture around you. This can provide you with the energy or inspiration you need to do some great work.

PACK SMART Make sure you pack the night before your take off.

Get yourself a carry-on bag with different compartments to ensure you slip through security as quickly and easily as possible.

STAY CONNECTED Avoid using business travel occasions as an opportunity to completely check out. Keep in touch with the office to ensure there are no surprises upon your return.

THERE IS ONLY ONE CONSTANT IN A TRAVEL EVENT NOWADAYS  THE TRAVELLER AND THEIR SMARTPHONE.

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offer insight. Atlas Travel’s function is to help companies reduce the cost and complexity of travel management through its service and technology solutions, serving clients who are typically mid to large market companies that, McKenna claims, spend between a250,000 and a2,500,000 in business travel each year.

McKenna himself has worked in the travel business since 1992, meaning he has seen the sector evolve firsthand.

He advises business travellers and their companies to take advantage of the technologies that have emerged and become readily available. “Stay wired,” he says. “Use travel apps to stay informed, manage itineraries or communicate with the travel company while travelling.”

WORKING THROUGH RED TAPE McKenna’s enthusiasm for the manner with which technology has altered the reality of business travel is a sentiment shared by fellow entrepreneur, Liam Brennan, whose tech start-up Relodata helps companies to deal with the administrative burden of managing global expatriates and business travellers.

“Think back to the days of paper tickets and compare that now to the smartphone-holding queue at Dublin or Heathrow airports as they board with a bar code,” says Brennan. “Flight tracking apps help you keep ahead of delays and better plan your trips, while loyalty programmes keep travellers up to the minute on their check-in or upgrade status – a previously laborious task.”

In spite of the benefits that technology

TECHNOLOGY HAS HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON TRAVEL FOR THE BETTER.

has brought to business travel, however, red tape within a given country can still act as a barrier to a smooth trip.

Complying with a destination’s rules and regulations is essential, yet can sometimes prove difficult and laborious.

Non-compliance can lead to an individual being served a barring order from a country, or a company being landed with a hefty tax bill. Therefore, it is crucial that travelling businesses ensure that this does not happen. This is precisely what Brennan set up Relodata to do.

The company has developed software called GT Global Tracker which specialises in duty of care, as Brennan explains. “The GT Global Tracker is a software platform designed to help companies keep track of the compliance obligations of their frequent

business travellers,” he says. “Central to the platform is a rules engine comprising over three million algorithms running checks on tax residency, tax treaties and visa status of travellers while on international or domestic business. Alerts are issued when a specific threshold is reached for a piece of tax or immigration legislation. Companies and individuals can then ensure the correct filings are made to keep within the legislation.”

Brennan suggests that while companies usually provide their travellers with the necessary travel and supporting communication product, they oftentimes don’t manage the data from such trips in order to better manage compliance risks. Doing so, he suggests, supports a company’s compliance objectives.

“Travel compliance can have different meanings for different teams in a company,” says Brennan. “Travel managers are concerned with travellers using the right tools and suppliers, while tax and immigration are concerned with legal compliance. Yet there is only one constant in a travel event nowadays – the traveller and their smartphone. Harness that relationship to feed data to all of the relevant stakeholders in an organisation that need to monitor the downstream impacts of business travel.”

There are various means of ensuring a company approaches business travel the right way, and it is certainly not a process that should be ignored until the last minute. Many external travel companies can help businesses to handle the numerous considerations and, with the right approach, there is no reason why business trips should not prove a fruitful and positive experience.

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MOTORING

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AUDI HAS LAUNCHED THE SECOND GENERATION A7 TO QUITE A BIT OF FANFARE. CONOR FORREST DISCOVERS WHETHER IT’S WORTHALL THE FUSS.

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DEALERS NOT PLUGGED IN Currently, pure-electric cars account for just 0.95 per cent of the Irish car market. Given the push in many quarters for drivers to make the move to electric, it begs the question, why so few?

One study carried out in Scandinavia by scientific journal Nature might paint some of the picture. It found that “dealers were dismissive of electric vehicles and misinformed shoppers about vehicle specifications.” It might be time for electric car manufacturers to provide more comprehensive crash courses to dealers on all things electric.

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ight years ago the Audi A7 arrived to much fanfare, an ambitious four-door fastback that began with a bold face and lost its way by the time you got to the boot. Fast forward to 2018 and the second generation has really upped the stakes.

If you’re to judge this thing on looks alone, the A7 is a winner, from the sculpted doors and 20-inch wheels (that nicely fill the arches) to a floating roofline that draws the eye towards the updated rear end. At first it doesn’t seem drastically different

from the previous version, but when you place them side by side it’s easy to spot the contrasts – sharper lines, a sleeker profile and, at the back, the rear lights have morphed into a continuous, striking taillight first seen on the A8. There’s a much more aggressive feel about this.

Audi expects the 3.0L TDi in the fancier S Line trim will be the main seller in Ireland, and it’s not difficult to understand why. The 3.0L V6 my test model came with is more than capable in any situation, equipped as it is with 286bhp and a very pleasant gurgle (there’s a similarlypowered petrol version if you’re of

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AUDI REALLY DOES KNOW HOW TO MAKE THEM AND THIS IS BESTINCLASS, WITH UTTERLY COMFORTABLE SEATS AND A FABULOUSLY SCULPTED DASHBOARD WITH DESIGN ELEMENTS ECHOED IN THE DOOR PANELS  STYLISH, MODERNBUT MINIMALIST. ”

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that persuasion). Paired to a smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox, it’s capable of rocketing from 0-100km/ h in just 5.7 seconds, which is incredibly fun to test repeatedly.

A wide and low stance, coupled with Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system means the A7 is very planted and it’s almost surprisingly fun to drive on windy roads – not exactly sporty but there’s plenty of grip and it doesn’t wallow in the corners. The steering is balanced and precise, although the A7 is a little prone to understeer.

Drive settings can be tweaked depending on your mood: for the

most fun choose Dynamic and slip the gearbox into Sport for pure aural pleasure.

For a big beast it’s pretty economical too, weighing in at 6.4L/100km or 44mpg. That’s partly thanks to Audi’s mild hybrid system (MHEV) – the engine is paired with a 48v hybrid system with regenerative braking feeding power to a lithium ion battery and a starter motor. Four-wheel steering is another nifty first – the front and rear wheels turn in opposite directions for easier parking, manoeuvring and handling at speeds of up to 60km/h. Beyond that they

turn in the same direction for greater stability. It might cost 2,892 to equip but it’s very handy in a tight spot.

While the new A7 is a big improvement on the model from the outside, the biggest draw of the second generation is its interior. Audi really does know how to make them and this is best-in-class, with utterly comfortable seats and a fabulously sculpted dashboard with design elements echoed in the door panels – stylish, modern but minimalist. One of the standout features is the integrated two-level screen system that results in a much tidier affair without too many buttons.

Audi has made much of the fact that it includes so-called acoustic haptic feedback – there’s an audible and tangible click when you push a digital button. It’s surprisingly satisfying. Top marks for safety, with a range of tools keeping you on the straight and narrow from Audi Pre Sense City (which scans the road for other vehicles and pedestrians) to a system that detects if the driver is ‘inactive’. It’s quite practical too – the A7’s wheelbase has increased by just 10mm but passengers have an extra 21mm inside the cabin, without eating into the boot space.

Prices for the new A7 start from around 78,150 but if you’re already spending that kind of money you’ll be tempted to throw in a few extras too.

If you pick one, opt for the Tech pack (MMI Nav, reversing camera, Audi phonebox with wireless charging and the virtual cockpit) for a cool 2,900.

Overall, It’s a cracking car that looks the business, provides a fun and engaging drive and is packed with as many technological gizmos and safety feature as you could ever need, not to mention your money’s worth in miles per gallon. If this was a restaurant, it’d be Michelin-starred – a success story in the making.

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“ THE RADICAL CENTRE BEGINS WITH THE COMMON MAN OR, INCREASINGLY AND THANKFULLY,

THE COMMON WOMAN. ”

BOOKENDED BY TWO VERY DIFFERENT PAPAL VISITS, ECONOMIST AND COLUMNIST DAVID MCWILLIAMS’ LATEST OFFERING, RENAISSANCE NATION, TRACES HOW A GENERATION OF CHANGE-MAKERS, THE POPE’S CHILDREN – THOSE BORN IN AND AROUND THE POPE’S 1979 VISIT TO IRELAND – HAVE QUIETLY REWRITTEN THE RULES FOR IRELAND THROUGH QUIET REVOLUTION AND, IN TURN, RESHAPED OUR NATIONAL DESTINY.

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he heroes of the great Irish economic transformation are not the wonderful orators, stand-out leaders or messiahs of any hue, but the everyday people who are slow to judge others, who live by their own set of civilised rules, who return lost wallets or mislaid bikes, who pick up their dog’s poo in bags and deposit it in a municipal bin, who do the accounts for the local GAA club, who volunteer at the Mini World Cup and who take it upon themselves to start a small business. These are a nuanced people who, rather than rally around an extreme position, are content to take direction from a Citizens Assembly that tries to find the centre ground, acceptable to most, setting the agenda on a centrist rather than extreme course.

These are the common people who, through their tolerance, respect those around them. They can be found in the

background, beavering away, and are driven by the expectation that tomorrow will be a little bit better than today, and therefore worth getting up for. This relentless effort, put in every day in every small town, every suburb and village in the country, without the need for acclamation or bragging, is the dynamo of the economic miracle.

These are not the radical left, who may have thought that victory over the Cleristocracy would usher in an atheist republic so beloved of Connolly, Larkin, Browne and others. They imagined a completely post-religious state, a Finland with Guinness. They got something else. Nor did the culture war lead to a strengthening of the radical right counter-revolution of the 1980s with its fundamentalist leanings, as has occurred with the rise of the religious right in America. We ended up not on the extremes but somewhere around the middle.

This middle ground is the Radical

Centre, a place of compromise and synthesis. The Radical Centre begins with the common man or, increasingly and thankfully, the common woman. She is the one, tinkering away or revolving ideas in her liberated brain, who makes the difference.

At its core is the respect for the individual which provides the social ballast that prevents lurches to the extremes. The Radical Centre explains why Ireland has arrived in 2018, on the eve of our hundredth birthday, a century after the War of Independence, without any anti-immigration politicians, let alone an anti-immigration movement, no Brexit-style separatist crusade, no Donald Trump figure intent on a nativist agenda. Look around at the rest of the world. Ireland’s combination of an inclusive Radical Centre and a flourishing economy is the precise opposite of what is the norm now in our neighbours,

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THESE ARE THE COMMON PEOPLE WHO, THROUGH THEIR TOLERANCE, RESPECT THOSE AROUND THEM. THEY CAN BE FOUND IN THE BACKGROUND, BEAVERING AWAY, AND ARE DRIVEN BY THE EXPECTATION THAT TOMORROW WILL BE A LITTLE BIT BETTER THAN TODAY, AND THEREFORE WORTH GETTING UP FOR.

This is an extract from ‘Renaissance Nation: How the Pope’s Children Rewrote the Rules for Ireland’ by David McWilliams, reprinted with permission from Gill Books.

It is available in all good bookshops, priced 22.99.

where politics is lurching to the radical right or the radical left, all against the background of faltering economies, local people feeling locked out and threatened by newcomers.

Globally, Ireland appears to be something of an exception.

We don’t have an extreme left with any material support, such as England’s Corbynistas who seem to suffer from Cuba-envy with their undertaking to nationalise UK industry. Nor do we see support for a Le Pen-style white supremacist party intent on kicking out

immigrants and demonising Muslims.

We have no significant anti-EU party like Italy’s present governing coalition. Nor do we have racist, homophobic leaders like in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.

We are in the Radical Centre. I say ‘radical’ because the economy is moving at such a pace, at such tilt, that there is an inbuilt dynamic overturning of the old status quo. We are innovating, changing, surprising ourselves, commuting, opening, closing, trading, buying and selling at a pace unrivalled outside Asia.

I will explore the economic miracle in

the next chapter but suffice it to say that on almost every economic metric, Ireland has outpaced our European neighbours, indeed almost all of the rest of the developed world, by a factor of two in the past 30 years. This has been a quite heroic performance.

The independent citizen, the victor in the great culture war, is the star of the show. Personal motivations of self-improvement drive the economy forward. Most of the time these motivations dwell in our brains, and only come to fruition if they are allowed and encouraged by the rest of us, which is why a society that dignifies commercial efforts tends to grow faster. Once we were liberated and animal spirits were unleashed, our economy took off. Social change came slowly and organically, and because it was slow and democratic, it has generally been accepted. It’s almost as if nobody noticed.

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aving served in the Lebanon and Liberia, Shane Henry left the Irish Defence Forces in 2006 and travelled to Port Au Prince, Haiti, where he established Reconnaissance Group, a security and risk management company.

Reconnaissance has conducted security and crisis management services globally, becoming a company that organisations turn to when operating in an environment challenged by insecurity, civil unrest, political instability or affected by natural disasters. “We have evolved our service offering to incorporate a suite of security risk management and business continuity services built on years of global experience. Our aim is to support our clients with their strategic objectives while empowering them to achieve their organisational mission regardless of the challenges,” Henry explains.

Reconnaissance formed cyber security consultancy Resilient Defence to address the growing cyber threats facing its clients, focusing on demystifying cyber security for SMEs. “Providing physical security alone is no longer enough for organisations – we believe a 360° analysis of risk is essential to adequately protect business assets,” notes Henry.

Reconnaissance has also developed a solution that enables organisations to raise security awareness across their teams. Illuminate Learning offers online awareness training in lessons such as physical security, phishing, GDPR and ransomware in addition to many others.

Illuminate Learning provides data analytics to business owners highlighting weaknesses in their teams’ security awareness. Henry adds, “as business threats evolve rapidly it is quite often the

Shane Henry, founder of Reconnaissance Group

case that an organisation’s employees inadvertently present the highest threat to the business. Education is the best methodology to mitigate this, but it needs to be a simple, engaging and digestible message.”

Illuminate Learning delivers this through engaging animated content created by subject matter experts.

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their strategic objectives– there isn’t a one size fits all when designing a security solution,” according to Henry.

Future Ambition While Reconnaissance has a worldwide footprint, its focus is on creating pragmatic, robust security solutions for clients in Dublin. To facilitate Reconnaissance Group’s Ireland-focused strategy, the company has secured a Private Security Authority licence which it is required to operate. Furthermore, in 2019 Reconnaissance will be accrediting against ISO 18788:2015 Management System for private security operations for its global operations. Henry adds, “our success to date comes from our people, and as we move into our next phase of growth I look forward to building another world class team based in Dublin to service our clients.”

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CYBER SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENT DEFENCE IS PAVING THE WAY FOR DIGITAL DEFENCE

BY PROVIDING TAILOR MADE SECURITY PACKAGES FOR IRISH SMES.

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fter setting up headquarters in Blanchardstown’s Corporate Park, Resilient Defence has become one of the most recent additions to the Fingal Dublin Chamber network. Specialising in cyber safety, Resilient Defence offers digital security solutions to Irish businesses with a focus on cyber protection for SMEs. SMEs According to emerging trends, attackers today are focusing less on large organisations and more on SMEs, as they are usually more vulnerable to threats due to either a lack of preventative measures or adequate digital protection. Currently, the reality is that most Irish SMEs and large corporations face identical levels of risk but unfortunately, SMEs are required to defend their businesses on much tighter budgets and with fewer IT resources.

While many cyber security solution providers in Ireland are often focused solely on larger corporations, Resilient Defence is dedicated to providing solutions for Irish SMEs, to help them to take control, manage risks and protect their business from increasingly complex cyber-attacks.

with many resulting in some financial loss to business owners. As a result, SMEs are now beginning to realise that it is not very prudent business practice to wait until after their business or staff have become targets before implementing preventative measures.

Packages and Training When it comes to cyber protection one of the most common questions businesses ask is ‘where do I start?’ This is where Resilient Defence excels, by helping to demystify cyber security for you and tailoring solutions to cater to your company’s budget and needs.

Resilient Defence provides an SME cyber starter pack - a hybrid risk analysis that includes a technical vulnerability assessment and penetration testing - which combined with an on-site

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Resilient Defence also offers affordable e-learning and training solutions which are tailored to the Irish SME sector.

These cyber training courses are delivered in the form of animated videos, a highly effective solution for businesses who wish to ensure that all staff is aware of the vital importance of cyber security.

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Cyber Threats One of the most common cyber threats facing SMEs today is phishing.

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BUILDING FOR COMMUNITIES FOR 36 YEARS, LIFFEY DEVELOPMENTS HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR MANY LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, PARKS AND SPORT GROUND FACILITIES IN THE FINGAL REGION.

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stablished in 1983, Liffey Developments is a leading civil engineering company that provides a full range of civil engineering and project management services. Over the years the business has built a strong reputation for providing a quality service, delivered on time and at a competitive price. The company’s innovative ideas, value engineering solutions and technical advice have resulted in securing repeat business from its existing clients and increasing its client portfolio.

Traditionally one of the company’s main areas of focus has been in site development works for residential developments. It has built up strong relationships with some of Ireland’s leading property developers completing major site development projects involving distributor roads, quality bus corridors, drainage works, water mains, public utilities, groundworks, hard and

soft landscaping and car parks. Liffey Developments pays high attention to every detail, ensuring that works are completed to the highest standards. This level of dedication to excellence has resulted in a high volume of repeat business from valued clients.

Liffey Developments is delighted to be involved in a number of prime brand new developments of quality family homes, designed and built to the highest standards. Some of the projects the company is currently involved in include Millers Glen, Fairbrook, Parkedge and Belltree Developments for Gannon Homes, Coill Dubh for Bovale Developments and The Forge for Dwyer Nolan Developments.

Liffey Developments is highly experienced in sportsground and parkland developments with previous projects including the multi-award winning Father Collins Park, Donaghmede for Dublin City Council. It has delivered numerous

The Millers Glen development

OVER THE YEARS THE BUSINESS HAS BUILT A STRONG REPUTATION FOR PROVIDING A QUALITY SERVICE, DELIVERED ON TIME AND AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE.

top quality sports ground facilities both in the Fingal area and indeed across the country.

The company is totally committed to running all of its projects to the highest industry standards. Its quality and safety management system has been regularly audited and is certified to recognised international standards by independent professional bodies.

Liffey Developments is proud to have been awarded the highest level of safety compliance in the industry over the past three years.

By choosing Liffey Developments you will not only benefit from its expertise and broad experience but also from its commitment to work closely with you to ensure that it meets or exceeds your expectations and delivers each project to your full satisfaction.

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME BETWEEN THE MALAHIDE AND SWORDS BRANCHES, AIB NOW OFFERS THREE DEDICATED HOMES ADVISORS WHO ARE ON HAND TO GIVE EXPERT ADVICE ON FAIR AND FLEXIBLE RATE MORTGAGES.

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xclusively dedicated to discussing mortgages, AIB’s Dedicated Homes Advisors offer all the help that first time buyers, movers and switchers could want. “On a day to day basis, we meet anyone that walks in the door, they don’t have to have an appointment, they can just walk in and say “I want to discuss a mortgage” or they might even have a mortgage and are maybe thinking of changing the rate or looking at their options,” says Jessica Westphal, one of the dedicated advisors in AIB Swords.

“We offer a full consultation and can deliver Approval in Principle there and then,” she explains.

AIB provides a unique offering in the form of the ‘My Mortgage App’.

This is a new online tool specific to AIB, that helps customers manage their documents and communications throughout their mortgage journey.

AIB’s Approval in Principle will hold for a full year, meaning that customers won’t have to return to the branch in five to six months to get a renewal if they haven’t succeeded in finding their perfect home.

AIB understands that every little helps so they have introduced a no fee policy on their current accounts for the duration of mortgage repayments, provided that customers are choosing to pay their mortgage through a direct debit from their AIB current account.

Other benefits include a payment holiday, meaning that if clients have decided to start a family and have to go on maternity or paternity leave, they have the option of stopping payments for two or three months.

Customers also have the option to defer payments for the first six months

after the mortgage is drawn down so that they can buy furnishings for their new home to get their finances in order.

AIB offers three different variable rates allowing customers to switch between them in accordance with market value. “If your loan to value is less than 50% it’s 2.75%, if your loan to value is between 50 and 80% its 2.95% and if you borrow over 80% it’s 3.15%. But, if you’re a first time buyer and you borrowed 90% and started on a rate of 3.15%, and say in five years time the value of your house has increased, there’s nothing to stop you then going into the lower value band of 2.95%”, says Jessica.

With more and more houses coming on the market, and more and more demand on people’s time, AIB

understands the need to be flexible in how they engage with their customers.

AIB Swords and Malahide, hold annual informative mortgage evenings to provide expertise and advice to customers on their mortgage journey.

And AIB have also teamed up with ‘Lovin Dublin’ to host joint information brunches around the Dublin Area offering expertise and insight about the mortgage market.

Another unique offering from AIB is the Mobile Mortgage Team who are on the road and ready to meet customers at a location and time of their choosing, this is an offering that has proven very popular already across the Fingal area.

Jessica and her colleague Suzanne Gorman are on hand in the Swords branch, Monday to Friday from 9.305pm to offer expert advice.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS COUNTRY CREST IS FIRMLY FOCUSSED ON ITS VISION TO LEAD THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY FOOD INNOVATION.

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he Country Crest story is rich with heritage. Michael and Gabriel Hoey’s great grandparents started mixed farming around 1910. Like many of the local farmers at the time, they supplied vegetables to the Dublin markets. This tradition of farming is still firmly in place today. In 1993, brothers Michael and Gabriel established Country Crest to grow and pre-pack fresh potatoes for the Irish retail sector. They built strong relationships with growers and they invested heavily in building a facility for washing and packing potatoes in order to supply the best produce possible to the retail sector.

In 2005 the company revived an almost obsolete onion industry by investing

in a state-of-the-art onion grading and packaging facility. As consumers’ lifestyles changed, they recognised the opportunity to provide quality vegetable side dishes in the marketplace. This ultimately lead to the creation of Ballymaguire Foods, now Ireland’s largest producer of fresh prepared meals.

Their farm shop is now in its fifth year.

It was originally opened as an outlet to sell their Bord Bia Assured beef, which has gained a reputation as some of the best tasting beef in Ireland. This is largely due to the cattle feed - a mix of beans, potatoes and cereals, all grown on their farm - and the excellent animal welfare. The shop also champions a host of local growers and artisan producers.

Underlying the company’s success is their passion for innovation and sustainability.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Country Crest was one of the first members of Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme, and has won awards for its green initiatives; from generating 50% of its own electricity, to water and waste management, as well as improving biodiversity on its farm by introducing bee hives, a wildlife sanctuary and heritage orchard.

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY In addition to employing approximately 350 people, and working with local suppliers where possible, the company is committed to supporting local community initiatives such as fundraising for charities, hosting free family fun days and sponsorship of various sporting clubs. This support extends to developing countries, where they provide funding and expertise to projects in Haiti and Ethiopia to help promote food sustainability.

It can be a difficult industry, faced with many challenges such as adverse weather conditions that hinder growth and the overall quality of the produce and supply.

Michael and Gabriel both appreciate and acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of all the team working alongside them, their growers, the incredible support from their families and the continued loyalty from their customers.

This team effort has helped Country Crest become the successful and sustainable agrifood business that it is today.

Country Crest is looking forward to continued growth throughout its business of farming, producing and distributing fresh, great tasting food in the years to come.

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FRESH FROM FINGAL DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE, INNOVATIVE AND HEALTHY SOLUTIONS, THE DONNELLY GROUP HAS FLOURISHED INTO A VERSATILE QUALITY FOOD AND SERVICE SUPPLIER.

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elebrating its 40th year in business, the Donnelly Group has long established itself as a cornerstone of choice for high quality, fresh, premium foods and superior service. Founded in 1979, the group currently employs over 370 people with sites in Fingal, Co. Kilkenny and Co. Cork.

Originally a fruit and vegetable supplier, Donnelly Group has expanded its range of products and services to encompass four different businesses: Donnelly Fruit & Veg, Wonderfoods, Glan Arís and Donnelly Farms. The group now offers a large range of fresh and prepared foods in addition to services such as food crate washing and pooling.

DONNELLY FRUIT & VEG Building on its roots as a fresh produce stand in Dublin City’s fruit market in Smithfield, Anthony and Brian Donnelly built an organisation based on quality, reliability and customer service, which quickly developed a reputation for excellence.

The business went from strength to strength, and in 2001 it moved from Dublin’s North King Street to a new purpose-built premises at Food Central in Fingal. This move helped to create new opportunities for the business, and from this location Donnelly Fruit & Veg rapidly grew their customer base.

Using only the freshest and best quality fruit and vegetables, the team grade, sort, pack, label and distribute produce throughout the country to many of Ireland’s largest retailers and discounters. As specialists in fresh produce, they are continually striving to enhance and improve their customer’s experience by providing a

superior product range, high quality product & consistent freshness, in addition to using innovative packaging and competitive pricing.

Whilst continuing to maintain strong relations with their dedicated Irish growers, Donnelly Fruit & Veg developed its own growing techniques on its lands in both Fingal and Kilkenny.

Today, Donnelly Fruit and Veg employs over 120 staff and their specialist procurement team source fresh produce growers and fruit producers from Ireland and all around the world.

FRUITBOX One of the latest innovations to come from Donnelly Fruit & Veg is Fruitbox.

In 2018 Donnelly Fruit & Veg launched

its new healthy and nutritious snack.

Donnelly’s recognised that there was a growing demand in the market for a healthy snack option and decided to create a product that would cater for consumers who were passionate about healthy eating in the workplace.

Fruitbox delivers straight to your office, school, factory or shop floor and each box is packed full of fresh fruit for you and your team to enjoy throughout the day, giving you an extra boost of energy at work.

WONDERFOODS Another core offering of The Donnelly Group is Wonderfoods.

During the Celtic Tiger consumerism changed and with high levels of

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employment the need for convenience food grew as busy professionals found it more and more difficult to prepare and cook their own meals. Options were limited, with overly processed and/ or frozen products being the primary choice at the time. The consumer needed more of a selection of healthy and fresh options and with the demand for these options growing, the Donnelly Group saw an opportunity and so established Wonderfoods in 2004.

Specialising in prepared fresh foods and deli salads, Wonderfoods uses only the highest quality products to deliver great tasting, ready to eat meals. The range of products includes, salads, exciting deli meals, bagged leafy lettuce and ready to cook roasting vegetables.

Wonderfoods sources the very best in-season produce from specially selected growers in Europe and worldwide, but are most proud of their very own farm produce harvested from the company’s fertile fields in north Co Dublin.

Starting small, Wonderfoods originally operated from a specially built extension on the Donnelly Fruit & Veg facility in Food Central. However, it rapidly grew in market size and reputation and with success came volume. In 2014 Wonderfoods moved to an independent specialist high care food facility in the IDA Business Park, Blanchardstown.

Produce is delivered daily to their processing facility where fresh ingredients are combined with grains, pulses, proteins, their own in-house dressings

and a little imagination to create a wonderful array of delicious salads and ready to eat vegetables. Wonderfoods takes its inspiration from world cuisine and the very latest trends, turning natural and healthy ingredients into tasty meals for consumers to enjoy – it’s what they love to do. The new site operates 24/7, employing 170 staff.

GLAN ARÍS With food safety a core concern of the Donnelly Group the natural next step for the businesses was establishing packaging methods that ensure the safe storage and transportation of the brand’s products.

The use of traditional wooden boxes and cardboard had long been the stable method of transporting fresh foods.

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However, the use of plastic returnable crates had exploded across Europe and the UK in the late nineties and these materials were proven not only to be safer for the environment, but studies also showed that the use of plastic crates over wood or cardboard significantly improved food safety and also reduced damage and post-harvest produce loss.

Plastic crates also proved to be more cost efficient than single use wooden or cardboard packaging, and this of course was a major benefit to the fresh foods supply chain.

Recognising these benefits, The Donnelly Group established Glan Arís in 2002. Glan Arís, (Irish for “Clean Again”) is the group’s environmental award-winning returnable crate washing and plastic pallet pooling business. It too initially commenced its business within the walls of the Donnelly Fruit and Veg facility at Food Central. Starting small, it provided washed returnable crates to suppliers and retailers across the Irish food industry.

However, as demand for this ‘returnable transit packaging’ (RTP) rapidly grew, the business recognised the need for establishing its own much larger facility. So in 2010 Glan Arís built a state of the art crate washing facility in Food Central, right next door to the Donnelly Fruit & Veg facility.

The new facility is both environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The business recycles its own water through fine filtration systems, harvests its heat from solar panels and heat pumps and also gathers heat from the Donnelly Fruit and Veg refrigerated cooling system. The group’s machinery is also designed to recapture heat from the steam it creates during the washing process and all the facility’s lighting is operated via motion detection sensors.

In addition, there are also ongoing innovative projects being carried out in order to continually improve the machinery to ensure sustainable growth within the industry.

Today Glan Arís is the Irish market leader in this niche industry. Possessing

the only fully automated crate washing machine in the country, Glan Arís handles in excess of 20m RTP trips per annum.

Due to high demand Glan Arís is continually growing and as a result, it opened its second washing facility in Little Island, Co Cork in late 2017.

DONNELLY FARMS Donnelly Farms consists of over 1,000 acres of prime growing land in Fingal and south Co Kilkenny. Whilst the farms concentrate mainly on growing brassicas,

they also utilise their own glasshouse and poly-tunnels for berry growing. Managed by their own agronomist, Donnelly Farms uses only the best contemporary practices to grow and produce a wide variety of Irish vegetables including tenderstem broccoli, cauliflower, white cabbage, baby leaf salads, pumpkins and Irish apples, to name a few.

The farms are utilised to maximum efficiency, rotating to winter cereals during the off-season months and operating their own irrigation systems during the dry summer months.

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THEY RECOGNISED THAT THERE WAS A GROWING DEMAND IN THE MARKET FOR A HEALTHY SNACK OPTION AND DECIDED TO CREATE A PRODUCT THAT WOULD CATER FOR CONSUMERS THAT WERE PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTHY EATING

SECRETS TO SUCCESS Over the past four decades, through consumer research, expertise, innovation and technology, Donnelly Fruit & Veg, Wonderfoods and Glan Arís have won several industry foodquality, business achievement and environmental awards. These awards are a testimony to the great service and quality products provided by their operations as a whole and are central to the Donnelly Group ethos.

The food business in Ireland is very specialised and highly regulated and

only those who are fully compliant can successfully succeed and grow.

Across the supply chain, from field to fork, food safety is paramount.

Donnelly Group is built on two core structures: specialised, experienced management and staff; and stringent procedures, and processes designed to maintain the integrity of the finest products and services. This entails close monitoring, quality inspection, HACCP compliance, BRC accreditation and good manufacturing practice, all of which

are designed with the consumer’s safety at heart.

In conclusion, the Donnelly Group family business, now in its third generation, has grown from humble beginnings in the Dublin Fruit Market 40 years ago, to be a leading and reputable organisation in the Irish fresh foods industry today.

Focusing on healthy food options, environmentally friendly practices, convenient fresh food solutions and a work ethic focused on its people, the Donnelly Group’s journey continues.

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COMMITMENT TO CLASS HAVING RECENTLY ADDED NEWBRIDGE HOUSE AND FARM TO ITS PORTFOLIO, SHANNON HERITAGE IS COMMITTED TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL TOURIST ATTRACTION NESTLED IN RURAL FINGAL.

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n 2018 Shannon Heritage, Ireland’s largest tourist attraction operator, signed an agreement with Fingal County Council to manage the operation of Newbridge House and Farm in Donabate, Dublin.

The agreement also confirms Shannon Heritage will continue to manage Malahide Castle and Gardens for a further five years.

Shannon Heritage has responsibility for the day to day running of Newbridge House with the primary focus being the development of a fully immersive interactive experience at the farm, a corporate offering, a new retail store and the redevelopment of the house.

Shannon Heritage took on the management of Malahide Castle and Gardens in 2012. Since then Malahide Castle has undergone development including the opening of a new Visitor Centre in the old castle courtyard and opening the Botanical Walled Garden to the public for the first time. Since 2012, Malahide Castle and Gardens has grown its visitor numbers to 180,000 and it currently employs 30 staff.

Commenting on the agreement, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Anthony Lavin said, “Shannon Heritage is an excellent partner for Newbridge House and Farm.

As a board member of Malahide Castle and Gardens, I am confident that they will assist Fingal County Council with our goal of growing visitor numbers to Newbridge House and Farm and will continue the excellent work that has been done so far with Malahide Castle.”

Niall O’Callaghan, MD of Shannon Heritage added, “We are delighted to be taking on the operation of Newbridge House and Farm which we see as a natural fit with our existing portfolio of seven attractions nationally where we

have doubled visitor numbers in just four years. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Fingal County Council and growing visitor numbers at Newbridge House and Farm. This perfectly fits with our strategy to develop compelling and stimulating visitor experiences aimed at the target market segments as identified by Fáilte Ireland.”

“Also, we are really excited to be able to continue managing the award winning Malahide Castle and Gardens for a further five years. Thanks to our dedicated staff it has now become one of the most popular visitor attractions in Dublin,” O’Callaghan continued.

“We have ambitious plans to continue developing the visitor experience at Malahide Castle and Gardens in partnership with Fingal County Council.”

Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid concluded, “We are delighted that Shannon Heritage will be managing the operation of Newbridge House and Farm.

Since Shannon Heritage took over the management of Malahide Castle the attraction has undergone several improvements and has seen its visitor numbers increase significantly. With Shannon Heritage’s marketing and management expertise we are really looking forward to exciting times ahead for Newbridge House and Farm and Malahide Castle and Gardens.”

For more information on corporate events and tours visit www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie and visit newbridgehouseandfarm.com for more information.

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KEOGH’S FARM POPS ITS WAY INTO 2019 THE BEES ARE BUZZING AND THE CORN IS POPPING AT KEOGH’S FARM AS THE COMPANY ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF A WHOLE NEW POPCORN LINE.

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018 saw Keogh’s Farm fly the flag for Irish farm produced foods with lots of exciting developments taking place throughout the year. Not only has Keogh’s premium crisp brand grown from strength to strength, but 2018 also saw the brand prepare to pop its way into new snacking territory via the introduction of a whole new popcorn line.

Keogh’s began growing corn on the farm six years ago to kick start their popcorn production plans as well as sourcing high quality wholegrain corn from around the world. High in fibre, gluten free, lactose free, non GMO, vegan and vegetarian friendly, Keogh’s Popcorn is wholegrain and is popped on the farm using the best grade of sunflower oils, premium corn and natural home grown flavours, including honey sourced from their own hives following the recent introduction of their own honey bees to the farm. The bees are not only good for the farm environment and biodiversity but are also great for popcorn. Their new hives have been buzzing away to produce their very own honey for their popcorn and the results will not disappoint.

Keogh’s Popcorn comes in three delicious mouth-watering flavours including Atlantic sea salt, honey & sea salt, and sweet chilli & cherry tomato for those who like spicy flavours.

It is available to buy in shops throughout Ireland, including Tesco, Supervalu and Dunnes Stores, since January 2019.

According to Tom Keogh, “Our popcorn is a very different experience as our pieces are extra large and crunchy so that they carry as much

flavour as possible. People who love a light sweet bite will also love the honey & sea salt variety.”

WORTHY RECOGNITION Team Keogh’s has had a very successful year, picking up awards for the farm boardroom having been awarded eight food awards over the course of the year. Both ‘Crinkle Cut Irish Cheddar & Red Onion’ and ‘Crinkle Cut Atlantic Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar’ were awarded Great Taste Awards, while the brand was named Exporter of the Year at the Food & Drink Business Awards.

Meanwhile Keogh’s experienced a clean sweep across the board at the Blas Na hEireann Awards.

In other exciting news for the company, Keogh’s won a major overseas contract to supply Emirates First Class flights globally with their crisps following a blind tasting up against 15 other brands last April!

Keogh’s finished off the year with great success at the Fingal Awards, picking up three awards. We look forward to seeing what’s to come for Keogh’s in 2019!

Visit www.keoghs.ie for more information.

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THE WHOLE PACKAGE CARLTON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT OFFERS THE WHOLE PACKAGE, MAKING IT THE IDEAL VENUE FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

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arlton Hotel Dublin Airport has established itself as a prominent meeting and event destination in north Dublin. With purpose-built rooms, equipped with all the very latest technology, each boasting natural daylight and high speed internet access, we have everything you need to make your meeting, event or conference in Dublin a success.

With a variety of facilities catering for up to 250 banqueting guests or 380 seminar delegates, our expert conferencing team is on hand to deliver a smooth, professional meeting to support our clients’ success. We

can accommodate a whole range of events from boardroom and breakfast meetings, training courses and seminars to workshops, AGMs, exhibitions and conferences. What’s more, we offer free car parking all day for anyone attending a meeting or event at the hotel.

Choosing the right venue for your event is not just about the location – it’s about delivering an overall package that includes unrivalled service and facilities.

For this reason, our customers choose to come back to meet at Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel again and again.

Whatever the occasion, your event is in safe hands at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport. Our meticulous attention to

detail and consistent high standard of service not only ensures your peace of mind as the organiser but guarantees a successful result at the end of the day.

At Mayfly Restaurant we place a great deal of importance on the provenance and traceability of our food, and on using the finest and freshest ingredients.

We would like to reassure our valued guests that we take our food safety obligations very seriously and expect from our suppliers the highest standards of diligence in product integrity and traceability. We source our ingredients from highly reputable suppliers and we continue to work closely with these suppliers to ensure you may continue to enjoy a consistently excellent dining experience.

Contact Details; www.mayflyrestaurant.com | reservations@mayflyrestaurant.com | 01 8667500

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FINGAL DUBLIN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

& CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AWARDS

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THE 16TH FINGAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AWARDS HONOURED EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LOCAL BUSINESS.

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ver 480 people from throughout the Fingal region celebrated business excellence and corporate social responsibility at the Fingal Dublin Business Excellence & CSR Awards in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport on Friday November 9th 2018.

There were 23 award winners on the night, including Stephen Malone of Malone Group, the recipient of the prestigious Business Person of the Year Award 2018.

Stephen follows in the footsteps of other great entrepreneurs in Fingal who have received the same award including Michael Dawson of One4all (2010), Michael Hoey of Country Crest (2011), Caroline Keeling of Keelings (2012), Michael Wright of the Michael JF Wright Hospitality Group (2013), Louise Phelan of Paypal (2014), Tom Keogh of Keogh’s (2015), Dr David Keenan of Mallinckrodt (2016) and Luke Moriarty of Moriarty Group (2017).

Other winners on the night included Dublin Airport, Fujitsu, Alexion, Java Republic, Country Crest, Kianda Technologies and Keogh’s, the recipients of three awards.

Commenting on the awards, Chamber Chief Executive Anthony Cooney said, “This is the 16th year of these awards, which were set up to recognise and congratulate companies whose drive and ambition continue to set higher and higher standards of excellence, innovation and customer experience. This year, the organisations represented here have once again set a higher standard, not just for the Fingal region, but for the country and beyond. I want to congratulate all shortlisted companies and winners for their excellent work. I would also like to thank the award sponsors for their great support on this special night and indeed throughout the year.”

2018 WINNERS THE PEOPLE AWARDS 1. B USINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Sponsored by the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) Winner: Stephen Malone, Malone Group 2. Y OUNG BUSINESS

PERSON OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Winner: Seamus Tighe, Everest Granola

3. E MPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Blanchardstown Centre Daniel Power, Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

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2018 WINNERS THE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 1. BEST EXPORT Sponsored by Malone Group Winner: Keogh's Crisps​

2. B EST LARGE/CORPORATE BUSINESS Sponsored by McInerney Saunders Winner: Dublin Airport

3. B EST SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS Sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, Fingal Winner: Keogh's Crisps

4. B EST START UP/NEW BUSINESS Sponsored by The LINC @ IT Blanchardstown Winner: Kianda Technologies

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5. BEST PUBLIC SERVICE Sponsored by the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Winner: Fingal Citizens Information Service

6. B EST NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION Sponsored by the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport Winner: Prosper Fingal

7. B EST INNOVATION IN BUSINESS Sponsored by AIB Bank Winner: Ballymaguire Foods

8. BEST MARKETING Sponsored by VHI Healthcare Winner: Java Republic

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2018 WINNERS THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARDS 1. C SR AWARD - BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Sponsored by Country Crest Winner: Fujitsu

2. B EST LARGE/CORPORATE BUSINESS WORKPLACE Sponsored by Bank of Ireland Winner: Country Crest

3. BEST DEVELOPMENT IN PEOPLE Sponsored by Keelings Winner: Alexion

4. B EST SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS WORKPLACE Sponsored by Paypal Winner: Keogh's Crisps

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2018 WINNERS THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 1. B EST PUB Sponsored by the Fingal Independent Winner: Fowlers

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3. B EST PLACE TO EAT Sponsored by Ulster Bank Winner: Indie Spice Grill

4. B EST IN THE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR Sponsored by Aer Lingus Winner: Castleknock Hotel

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6. BEST RETAIL (SINGLE-SITE) Sponsored by One4all Winner: Kilkenny Shop

7. BEST RETAIL (MULTI-SITE) Sponsored by Swords Pavilions Winner: Pandora Swords

8. B EST PRESENTED BUSINESS PREMISES Sponsored by Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport Winner: Gourmet Food Parlour Skerries

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BUYER’S GUIDE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

Brennan & Co Cregan Accountants DBASS Chartered Accountants DMN Accountants Fenero Frank Lynch & Co Icon Accounting Mazars MBM Chartered Accountants McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants PKF-FPM Accountants Limited UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited

AUTO SERVICES RETAIL/SHOPPING Applegreen Swords

AVIATION/AIRPORT SERVICES Aer Lingus daa Dublin Airport

BANKS/BANKING SERVICES

Ballymaguire Foods Country Crest Donnelly Fruit & Veg Foodcentral Development Keelings Keogh’s Crisps Wonderfoods

AIB Bank - Blanchardstown AIB Bank - Malahide AIB Bank - Santry AIB Bank - Skerries AIB Bank - Swords Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland - Business Banking Bank of Ireland - Dublin North Bank of Ireland - Northern Cross Blanchardstown & District Credit Union KBC Bank Ulster Bank Ulster Bank Blanchardstown Ulster Bank Coolock Ulster Bank Dublin Airport Ulster Bank Finglas Ulster Bank Malahide Ulster Bank Raheny Ulster Bank Swords

AGRIBUSINESS/PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

BANKS/BANKING SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

Land Capital Gold Limited

Ulster Bank Ireland DAC

ARCHITECTS/PLANNING CONSULTANTS

BAR/RESTAURANT

ADVERTISING/MARKETING

Athletics Association of Ireland Ltd. Easypen Limited Escalate Digital Marketing Fingal Independent Real One Media

AGRIBUSINESS

WCA Architects

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT Bricks 4 Kidz Fingal & Santry Draiocht Limited Fingal Libraries ODEON Cinemas

AUTO SERVICES

Annesley Williams Ltd Black Earth ltd t/a Texaco Service Station Gowan Leasing Grange Road Motors Haines Fleet Management Limited

AUTO SERVICES CAR SALES Malahide Autos

Bon Appetit Gilbert and Wright Gourmet Food Parlour HMS Host Ireland Hogs & Heifers Lord Mayors Pub Marqette Michael JF Wright Hospitality Group Moudubi Investment Ltd T/A Indie Spice Grill Natline Limited t/a McDonalds The Great Wood, JD Wetherspoon The Old Borough, JD Wetherspoon The Tartan Larder The White House The Wright Venue Well Café & Grill Wrights Anglers Rest Wrights Café Bar

BUSINESS SERVICES BASE Enterprise Centre Digital Office Centre Swords Drinan Enterprise Centre Emmaus Centre European Water Care Ireland Euros Refigeration Limited Fintan Clarke Photography Grant Secretarial Services Ice Water Limited Mid-Knight Electrical Limited Peter O’Brien and Sons Landscaping LTD Plato Dublin Reconnaissance Group Regus CME Ireland The LINC, TU Dublin - Blanchardstown Campus

CAR SALES

Linders Renault & Dacia Chapelizod Linders Renault & Dacia Swords Turvey

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Ardmac Limited Atkins Ireland Limited beproductive.ie BJM Business Advice eLight ESB International Kelly & Co. Auctioneers / Business Mediation Lamnos Consulting Mila OHSS Limited Peninsula Business Services Redlough Landscapes Tiny Bird Services Ltd Tracblast Limited

CONSULTANCY SERVICES IT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MARKETING SERVICES WEB & APP SERVICES ActionCOACH Business Coaching Bright Sky Digital Media

ENERGY SERVICES Electric Ireland

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

CJK Engineering Liffey Developments (Dublin) Limited Malone Group Oliver Russell & Associates (part of the Cronin & Sutton Consulting Group) Reconcile Engineering Ltd.

ESTATE AGENTS/ PROPERTY SERVICES

Corry Estates Ltd Cumisky Real Estate Alliance Dublin Airport Central Fingal Letting & Property Management Limited Flynn & Associates Morton & Flanagan Auctioneers Murphy Moore Property Services Redmond Property Schnittger Bourne Property Services Ltd

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Shelldrake Limited t/a Swords on Ice Whitelight Consulting Ltd.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AIB Business Banking AIB Dublin North AIB Dublin North West Arena Capital Partners and Financial Services Classic Financial Services Cregan Kelly O’Brien Financial Services & Insurances Euro Wealth Financial Member First Credit Union Murphy & Lynch Financial Services t/a Yourbroker New Ireland Assurance North County Estates PayPal

FINANCIAL SERVICES BANKS/BANKING SERVICES Bank of Ireland - Swords

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Jennings Undertakers Staffords Funeral Home Portmarnock

GOVERNMENT/SEMI STATE/ LOCAL BODY Enterprise Ireland Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Fingal County Council Fingal Revenue District Green Party IDA Ireland Independents 4 Change Intreo Office

Labour Party Local Enterprise Office Fingal People Before Profit Sinn Féin Social Democrats Solidarity

HEALTH & SAFETY Advanta Safety Coyle Group Safety Solutions The CPL Institute

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Affidea Bon Secours Hospital Broadmeadow Healthcare Management CareChoice Limited Doorway To Freedom Elite Healthcare Full Health Medical Home Instead Senior Care Home Response & Assistance Limited Hypnotherapy Swords Prosper Fingal St Francis Hospice Swords Dentist Swords Eye Centre Swords Orthodontics Tara Winthrop Limited Vhi Healthcare

HOTELS/CONFERENCING/ CATERING SERVICES

Bracken Court Hotel Campus Residences DCU Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Carnegie Court Hotel Castleknock Hotel City North Hotel Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Hilton Dublin Airport Irish Kennel Club Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport Marine Hotel Metro Hotel Dublin Airport National Show Centre Limited Radisson Blu Hotel - Dublin Airport Red Bank House & Restaurant Roganstown Golf & Country Club The Grand Hotel The Helix Travelodge Hotel Dublin Airport North Travelodge Hotel Dublin Airport South Travelodge Hotel Phoenix Park Travelodge Ireland Waterside House Hotel White Sands Hotel

HOTELS/CONFERENCING/ CATERING SERVICES TOURISM/TRAVEL SERVICES Shannon Heritage

INSURANCE SERVICES

Acorn Life Fingal Insurance Group Limited FM Downes Ltd Insurance Claim Solutions JV Hutton Ltd Michael Kennedy Insurance Group Patrick Quinlan Insurance Property Claims Loss Assessors Ltd Total Health Cover

IT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Amazon Data Services Ireland Ceatechnology Services Limited Dataplex eXpd8 Fujitsu Ireland Grenke Limited IBM Ireland ODoherty.Biz Limited Pimbrook Software Limited Raoof Consultancy Limited Resilient Defence SanDisk International Ltd. Symantec Ltd TechStorm Consulting Ltd Veritas Storage (Ireland) Limited

LEGAL SERVICES

Baily Homan Smyth McVeigh Boland Law Brian D. O’Brien & Co Solicitors Byrne & Company Solicitors Cronin & Co Solicitors Gary Irwin Solicitors Karen O Neill & Associates M P Black & Co Solicitors McMahon Legal Shannons Solicitors

MANUFACTURING

Arvato SCM Ireland Limited Cavium Ireland Doosan Bobcat EMEA Ingersoll Rand International McNally Joinery Orion Windows Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited The Hot Seat Ltd

MANUFACTURING RETAIL/SHOPPING Celtic Candles

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MARKETING SERVICES

Direction Research Group Limited PromoPool

MEDIA/NEWSPAPERS/PUBLISHING Ashville Media Group Business Post Dublin Gazette Newspapers Dublin Live Dublin People Newspapers - Northside People Fora Irish Independent Business Irish Times Business Journal Media Kevin McFeely Photography Local News Near FM Newstalk Phoenix FM 92.5 RTÉ Radio 1 Skerries News Today FM

Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown Ltd. Genvest Rohan Holdings Limited

RECRUITMENT/PERSONNEL SERVICES

Employment Focus - Focus Ireland Flexsource Solutions National Recruitment Federation Nobox Outsourcing Limited Noel Group Osborne Recruitment Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Limited

RETAIL/SHOPPING

Airside Ford Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited Ironplanet Ltd. Michael Barrable Motors Limited

Blanchardstown Centre Carbon Paint Centre Champions Products Europe Limited Colourtrend Flor Affair Frost Couture Harreds Bathroom and Tiles J.C. Savage Supermarket Limited Jimmy’s Bike Shop Jones Garden Centre Limited Jus de Vine Marine Parts Direct Millfield Shopping Centre One4all Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords Super Valu Boroimhe Shopping Centre TC Matthews The Garden House

OFFICE SUPPLIES/FURNITURE

SECURITY SERVICES

MEDICAL SERVICES Respicare Limited

MOTOR SALES

Absolute Office DS Workspace & Interiors Limited Ergo Office Furniture Systems Limited Frank McGowan Paperweight Office Supplies S & S Office Interiors Limited

PHARMACEUTICALS/CHEMICALS Alexion Pharma International Operations UC Astellas Ireland Co. Limited Bristol-Myers Squibb Kora Healthcare Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd MSD Biotech Newport Pharmaceuticals Limited Rottapharm Limited SK biotek

PRINT/GRAPHIC DESIGN Cloud 9 Graphic Solutions Design Minds SignWise Ltd

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Balmoral International Land Limited Blanchardstown Corporate Park

Frontline Security Stitchit Brandit

SPORTS/LEISURE SERVICES

Carr Golf- Corballis Links Golf Club/ Elmgreen Golf Club Fairyhouse Club Limited Malahide Rugby Club Movies@Swords National Sports Campus Skerries Golf Club

TAX CONSULTANTS Andrews Tax Consulting

TELECOM SERVICES 3 Store Swords Viatel Ireland Ltd Virgin Media Business

TOURISM/TRAVEL SERVICES Compare Travel Eirebus FCm Travel Solutions Fingal Tourism Limited Goldstar Chauffeur Drive Irish Centre For Cycling Ltd. Malahide Castle & Gardens

Newbridge House and Farm Ltd. Nifti North Fingal Rural Transport Travel Counsellors

TRAINING/EDUCATION SERVICES DCU Educational Trust DDLETB Adult Education Service Dublin City University Hogan Music Enterprise Ltd t/a Keys & Strings School of Music National Learning Network Oiliuna Limited People & Process Limited Pitman Training Swords Public Speaking Training Technological University Dublin

TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS/ DISTRIBUTION SERVICES Ace Express Freight Aircoach Aramex Ireland Limited Cargocare Limited Customs Matters DHL Global Forwarding Europa Worldwide Logistics Sandford Freigfht Limited Transland Group Wells Cargo Logistics Limited

VOLUNTARY/CHARITY

Action Ireland Trust Citizens Information Centre Blanchardstown Diabetes Ireland DogsTrust Empower Fingal Dublin Chamber (Test Account) Fingal Genealogy (Swords Historical Society Ltd) Remember Us Special Needs Group Snowflakes Autism Support

WASTE MANAGEMENT/ RECYCLING SERVICES

Acme Systems Limited Fostervale T/A Tank & Drain Services Multimetals Recycling Limited

WEB & APP SERVICES The Web Centre

WHOLESALE SERVICES

Celtic Sales Co Ltd. Conaty Catering Supplies Wholesale Delicatessen Meat Supplies Ltd. Glen Dimplex Ireland Hugh Jordan & Co Catering Supplies Java Republic Musgrave MarketPlace Ballymun Pan Euro Foods

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DIRECTORY 3 STORE SWORDS

Owner: Martina Hilliard 62 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 813 1720 www.three.ie Telecom Services

98FM

Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TD60 T: 01 439 8800 www.98fm.com News

ABSOLUTE OFFICE

Directors: Barry & Naomi Gar Deanstown, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 840 7707 www.absoluteoffice.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

ACE EXPRESS FREIGHT Blakes Cross, Lusk, Co. Dublin, K45 WY42 T: 01 870 2600 www.aceexpressgroup.com Transport/Logistics/ Distribution Services

ACME SYSTEMS LIMITED

Managing Director: Terence Moran Unit 4 Feltrim Business Park, Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 890 0660 www.acmesystems.ie Waste Management/Recycling Services

ACORN LIFE

Financial Advisor: Tim Hennessy 12 Rathmore, Aughrim, Wicklow, Y14 WV34 T: 087 1378010 www.acornlife.ie Insurance Services

ACTION IRELAND TRUST

Chairman: Niall FitzGerald 13 Gainsborough Green, Gainsborough, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 086 2885806 www.actionirelandtrust.ie Voluntary/Charity

ACTIONCOACH BUSINESS COACHING

Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Manager: Fiona McGinn Suite 9, Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 842 7186 www.actioncoachireland.com Consultancy Services Training/Education Services

ADVANTA SAFETY

AIB DUBLIN NORTH WEST

AER LINGUS

AIB BANK - SKERRIES

Director: Edel O’Rourke Murtagh Hedgestown Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin, K45 XE93 T: 01 525 3166 www.advantatraining.ie Health & Safety Director of Communications: Ruth Ranson 3rd Floor West Hangar 6, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Co. Dublin www.aerlingus.com Aviation/Airport Services

AFFIDEA

Head of AIB - Dublin West: Ray Lynch Local Market Office - Dublin West, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: 01 451 2811 www.aib.ie/business Financial Services Branch Manager: Vincent Browne 79 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin T: 01 849 1231 aib.ie/branches/northdublin/skerries Banks/Banking Services

Business Development Manager: David Corkery Affidea Ireland, 156 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 HP48 T: 01 667 8888 www.affidea.ie Healthcare Services

AIB BANK - SWORDS

AIB BANK

AIRCOACH

AIB BANK - BLANCHARDSTOWN

AIRSIDE FORD

AIB Business Banking Manager: Paul Keenan Lakeview House, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 772 1788 www.aib.ie Financial Services Business Manager: Padraig Challoner West End Retail Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 821 2566 www.bank.ie.aib/blancharstown.ie Banks/Banking Services

AIB BANK - MALAHIDE

Branch Manager: Eithne McLoughlin Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 845 1166 aib.ie/branches/northdublin/malahide Banks/Banking Services

AIB BANK - SANTRY

Branch Manager: Des O’Brien Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 842 6477 aib.ie/branches/northdublin/santry Banks/Banking Services

AIB DUBLIN NORTH

Head of AIB - Dublin North: Ray Alcock 140 Local Market Office Dublin North, Lower Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 T: 01 772 0464 www.aib.ie/business Financial Services

Branch Manager: Shane Henry Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 840 4001 aib.ie/branches/northdublin/swords Banks/Banking Services Managing Director: Dervla McKay Airport Business Park, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Co. Dublin T: 01 844 7118 www.aircoach.ie.

Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services Director: Damien Smyth Airside Motor Park, Swords, Co.Dublin T: 01 870 8900 www.airsideford.ie Motor Sales

ALEXION PHARMA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS UC Site Operations Coordinator: Julie Carney College Business & Technology Park, Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15, D15 R925 T: 01 254 6400 www.alexion.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

AMAZON DATA SERVICES IRELAND

Senior Manager, AWS Public Policy: John Midgley One Burlington Plaza, Burlington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 www.amazon.com IT & Technology Services

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ANDREWS TAX CONSULTING Managing Partner: Derek Andrews Chase House, City Junction Business Park, Northern Cross, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, D17 AK63 T: 01 697 8012 www.andrewstax.ie Tax Consultants

ANNESLEY WILLIAMS LTD

ASTELLAS IRELAND CO. LIMITED President: Hideki Shima Damastown Industrial Park, Damastown Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 T: 01 803 0800 www.astellas.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND LTD.

Director: Jeff Williams Old Airport Rd, Cloghran, Co. Dublin, K67 XC58, T: 01 842 8855 www.annesleywilliams.ie/ Auto Services

Finance Director: John Holian Unit 19 Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 886 9933 www.athleticsireland.ie Advertising/Marketing

APPLEGREEN SWORDS

ATKINS IRELAND LIMITED

Manager: Brian Geoghan North Street, Townparks, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 W2X6 T: 01 890 2267 www.applegreenstores.com/ Auto Services/Retail/Shopping

Marketing Director: Fidelma Lucey Atkins House, 150 Lakeside Drive, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 V3P4 T: 01 810 8000 atkinsireland.ie/ Construction Services

ARAB IRISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BAILY HOMAN SMYTH MCVEIGH

Secretary General: Ahmad Younis 34 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 T: 01 6624451 www.jaicc.ie Chamber of Commerce

ARAMEX IRELAND LIMITED

Country Manager: Frank Kilbride Bellinstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin T: 01 807 8000 www.aramex.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

ARDMAC LIMITED

Group Marketing Manager: Iris Kavanagh Swords Business Campus, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 D8H0 T: 01 894 8800 www.ardmac.com Construction Services

ARENA CAPITAL PARTNERS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Director: Barry Corcoran 108 Dublin Airport Business Park, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 842 7595 arenacapital.ie Financial Services

ARVATO SCM IRELAND LIMITED Managing Director: Patrick Corbett IDA Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin T: 01 8409000 www.scm.arvato.com.en Manufacturing

ASHVILLE MEDIA GROUP

Managing Director: Gerry Tynan Unit 55, Park West Road, Park West, Dublin 12 T: 01 432 2200 www.ashville.com Publishing/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

Partner: Giles Smyth 6-7 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2 T: 01 440 8300 www.bhsm.ie Legal Services

BALBRIGGAN INFO Editor: Kim McCormack Balbriggan, Co. Dublin www.balbriggan.info

BALLYMAGUIRE FOODS

Managing Director: Edward Spelman Rathmooney, Lusk, Dublin T: 01 843 7061 www.countrycrest.ie Agribusiness

BALMORAL INTERNATIONAL LAND LIMITED Development Director - Ireland: David O’Sullivan 29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7 T: 01 887 2788 www.bilplc.com Property Development

BANK OF IRELAND - BUSINESS BANKING

Marketing Manager: Elaine Rickard 4th Floor New Century House, Lower Mayor Street, Dublin 1 www.boi.com Banks/Banking Services

BANK OF IRELAND - DUBLIN NORTH

Community & Events Manager: Dave Kelly Banks/Banking Services

BANK OF IRELAND

Head of Fingal Territory Dublin North: Helen McNamara Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 087 6661987 www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

BANK OF IRELAND - NORTHERN CROSS

2/3 Burnell Green, Northern Cross, Malahide Road, Dublin 17 T: 01 871 0030 www.bankofireland.ie Banks/Banking Services

BANK OF IRELAND - SWORDS Head of Business Banking: Stephen Kilgallon Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 086 8589585 www.bankofireland.com Financial Services/Banks/ Banking Services

BASE ENTERPRISE CENTRE

Manager: Peter Finnegan Damastown Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 3020 www.base-centre.com Business Services/Facilities

BEPRODUCTIVE.IE

Productivity Consultant: Moira Dunne 15 Gainsborough Crescent, Malahide, Dublin, K36 H268 T: 086 8189719 www.beproductive.ie/ Consultancy Services

BJM BUSINESS ADVICE Principal: Brian Murphy Brookside Gardens, Old Road, Rush, Dublin T: 087 2428074 www.bjmbusinessadvice.com Consultancy Services

BLACK EARTH LTD T/A TEXACO SERVICE STATION Owner: Philip Duffy Coast Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin T: 01 846 2394 Auto Services

BLANCHARDSTOWN & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION

CEO: Brian Conroy Unit 9 Blanchardstown Business Centre, Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 3495 www.blanchardstowncu.ie Banks/Banking Services

BLANCHARDSTOWN CENTRE General Manager: Joe Gavin Management Suite, Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 822 1356 www.blanchardstowncentre.com Retail/Shopping

BLANCHARDSTOWN CORPORATE PARK

Director: Darren Harrison Block 10, Unit 3, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 811 6263 www.channor.com Property Development

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BOLAND LAW

Principal Solicitor: Grace Boland 40 Seacrest, Skerries, Dublin, K34 R973 T: 01 546 1072 www.bolandlaw.ie Legal Services

BON APPETIT

BROADMEADOW HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CEO: Francis Whelan 10 North Street Business Park, North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 895 7229 www.broadmeadow.ie Healthcare Services

Chef/Owner: Oliver Dunne 9 James’s Terrace, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 845 0314 www.bonappetit.ie Bar/Restaurant

BUSINESS PLUS

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL

BUSINESS POST

Hospital Manager: Mike Tonery Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 T: 01 806 5353 www.bonsecours.ie Healthcare Services

BRACKEN COURT HOTEL

General Manager: David Ryan Bridge Street, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 01 841 3333 www.brackencourt.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

BRENNAN & CO

Editor: Nick Mulcahy 30 Morehampton Road, Dublin 4 T: 01 660 8400 bizplus.ie/ News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing Post Publications Limited, Hambleden House, 19/26 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 WV96 T: 01 602 6000 www.businesspost.ie/ News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

BYRNE & COMPANY SOLICITORS Partner: Patricia Byrne 11 Malahide Road, Swords, Dublin T: 01 8404346 www.byrnesolicitors.ie Legal Services

Accounting, Office & IT Manager: James Brennan 9 The Stables, Strand Road, Portmarnock, Dublin T: 01 846 4747 www.brennanandcompany.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

CAMPUS RESIDENCES DCU

BRIAN D. O’BRIEN & CO SOLICITORS

CARBON PAINT CENTRE

Principal: Brian D. O’Brien 23 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 1447 www.bobsolicitors.ie Legal Services

BRICKS 4 KIDZ FINGAL & SANTRY Director: John Hartnett Rookswood, Dublin Road, Malahide, Dublin T: 086 1788554 www.bricks4kidz.ie/fingal-santry Arts/Entertainment

BRIGHT SKY DIGITAL MEDIA

Director: Catherine Crean 24 Castlefield Manor, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 549 8332 www.brightskydigital.com Consultancy Services/IT & Technology Services/Marketing Services/Web & App Services

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

Elizabeth Clery Plaza 254, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

General Manager: John Caffrey Dublin City University, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 T: 01 700 5736 www.dcurooms.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services Branch Manager: Barry Doyle Carbon Paint Centre, Unit 22 Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown Road, Finglas, D11 YX5F T: 01 902 3555 www.carbonpaintcentre.ie Retail/Shopping

CARECHOICE LIMITED

Head of HR: Theresa Connolly First Floor, Block 10-2, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 223 3000 www.carechoice.ie/ Healthcare Services

CARGOCARE LIMITED

Managing Director: Liam Brewer 32/33 Airways Industrial Estate, Cloghran, Dublin, D17 NN62 T: 01 842 4733 www.cargocare.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

CARLTON HOTEL BLANCHARDSTOWN

Head of Commercial Planning & Development: Sophia Weir Church Road, Tyrrelstown, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 827 5600 www.carltonhotelblanchardstown.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CARLTON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT

General Manager: Declan Meagher Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 866 7500 www.carlton.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CARNEGIE COURT HOTEL

Sales & Marketing Manager: Bronagh Mc Namara North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 4384 www.carnegiecourthotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CARR GOLF-CORBALLIS LINKS GOLF CLUB/ ELMGREEN GOLF CLUB Sales & Marketing Manager: Timmy Kenna 12d Joyces Way, Park West Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12 T: 01 822 6662 www.corballislinks.com www.elmgreengolfclub.ie Sports/Leisure Services

CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL

General Manager: Guy Thompson Castleknock Hotel, Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 WNR7 T: 01 640 6300 www.castleknockhotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CAVIUM IRELAND

Finance Manager: Lorraine Merrigan 274 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 T: 01 885 7577 www.qlogic.com Manufacturing

CEATECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED Managing Director: Brian Deane Unit 9A Plato Business Park, Damastown, Dublin 15 T: 01 640 3382 www.ceatechnology.com IT & Technology Services

CELTIC CANDLES

Director: James Stewart BSC Unit 46, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 T: 01 832 4473 celticcandles.ie/ Manufacturing/Retail/Shopping

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CELTIC SALES CO LTD.

CEO: Paddy Byrne 203 Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, K67 A3H7 T: 01 829 3944 www.celticsales.ie/ Wholesale Services

CHAMPIONS PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED

Managing Director: Chris Haggarty Suite 8, Plaza 212, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 899 1910 www.champion-eu.com Retail/Shopping

CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE BLANCHARDSTOWN Manager: Michela Bennasi Westend House,Westend Office Park, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 0761075040 www.citizensinformation.ie Voluntary/Charity

CITY NORTH HOTEL

General Manager: Cyril Laffan Gormanstown, Co. Dublin, K32 W562 T: 01 690 6666 www.citynorthhotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CJK ENGINEERING

Director: Aidan Bird Unit 1 The Business Centre, Stadium Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11 T: 01 882 9700 www.cjkengineering.ie Engineering Services

CLASSIC FINANCIAL SERVICES Director: Stephen McNulty Unit A4 Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 3155 Financial Services

CLAYTON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT

General Manager: Des McCann Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport, Stockhole Lane, Swords, Dublin, K67 X3H5 T: 01 871 1200 www.claytonhoteldublinairport.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CLOUD 9 GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 9 Broomhill Business Complex, Broomhill Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: 01 400 0030 www.cloud9solutions.ie Print/Graphic Design

CLYDE REAL ESTATE BLANCHARDSTOWN LTD.

CEO: Sean Gallagher Clyde House, Blanchardstown Business and Technology Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 087 8293028 www.clyderealestate.com Property Development

COLOURTREND

Retail Manager: Aoife Brennan 84 Main Street, Swords, Dublin, K67 F6Y9 T: 01 890 3384 www.colortrend.ie Retail/Shopping

COMPARE TRAVEL

Founder: Paul Hudson 2 Magenta Hall, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 086 1720034 www.comparetravel.ie Tourism/Travel Services

CONATY CATERING SUPPLIES WHOLESALE Director: Cathal Conaty 41 Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11 T: 01 860 5600 www.conatycatering.com Wholesale Services

CORRY ESTATES LTD

Director: Andrew Corry Unit 3, Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin T: 01 846 1122 www.corryestates.ie/ Estate Agents/Property Services

COUNTRY CREST

Commercial Manager: Tony Doyle Rathmooney, Lusk, Dublin, K45 NP03 T: 01 843 7061 www.countrycrest.ie Agribusiness

COYLE GROUP

CEO: Gavin Coyle The Linc Blanchardstown IT, Blanchardstown Road North, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 903 8450 www.coyle-group.com Health & Safety

CREGAN ACCOUNTANTS

Director: Maurice Cregan Broadmeadow Hall, Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 3216 www.creganaccountants.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

CREGAN KELLY O’BRIEN FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCES Director: Colm Kelly Unit 2 Broadmeadow Hall, Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 870 0370 www.ckob.ie Financial Services

CRONIN & CO SOLICITORS Principal: Mary Lou Cronin Main Street, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 895 8550 www.croninlaw.ie Legal Services

CROWNE PLAZA DUBLIN BLANCHARDSTOWN

General Manager: Magda Dabrowska The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 897 7777 www.cpireland.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CROWNE PLAZA DUBLIN AIRPORT General Manager: Garret O’Neill Northwood Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 8888 www.crowneplazadublin.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

CUMISKY REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE Proprietor: John Cumisky 21 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin T: 01 841 3000 www.reacumisky.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

CUSTOMS MATTERS

Customs & Trade Compliance Director: Bridget Canavan Unit D1 Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 T868 T: 01 842 8255 www.customsmatters.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

DAA

Chief Communications Officer: Paul O’Kane Head Office, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 814 1897 www.dublinairport.com Aviation/Airport Services

DATAPLEX

CEO: Eddie Kilbane Ballycoolin IDA Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin, D15 YN9K T: 01 687 0100 www.dataplex.ie IT & Technology Services

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DBASS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

DIRECTION RESEARCH GROUP LIMITED

DCU EDUCATIONAL TRUST

DMN ACCOUNTANTS

Partner: Dermot Brennan Berkeley House, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne, Co. Meath T: 01 849 8800 www.dbass.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services PA to CEO: Nina Johnson Glasnevin, Dublin 9 T: 01 700 5000 www.dcu.ie Training/Education Services

DDLETB ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE Workplace Education Coordinator: Nuala Nedjati Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 823 6532 www.fingaladulteducation.ie Training/Education Services

DELICATESSEN MEAT SUPPLIES LTD.

Director: Leo Walsh Unit 66 Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 T: 01 626 1706 www.delimeats.ie Wholesale Services

DESIGN MINDS

Creative Director: Diarmuid Scollard Creative Dock, Malahide Marina Village, Malahide, Dublin, K36 W540 T: 01 961 0034 designminds.ie/ Print/Graphic Design

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING

Managing Director: Maurice Meade Pelican House Dublin Airport Logistics Centre, St Margarets, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 816 1000 www.dhl.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

DIABETES IRELAND

CEO: Kieran O’Leary 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 087 2034202 www.diabetes.ie Voluntary/Charity

DIGITAL OFFICE CENTRE SWORDS Bridget Murphy Digital Office Centre Swords, Balheary Demense, Balheary Road, Swords, Dublin T: 01 963 0270 www.docentre.com Business Services

Director: Brian Cooney Broadmeadow Hall, Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 1011 www.directionresearchgroup.com Marketing Services Partner: Stephen McNulty Unit A4 Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 1000 www.dmnaccountants.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

DNATA

General Manager: Aidan Power Swords, Co. Dublin T: 086 8274355 www.dnata.com

DOGSTRUST

Executive Director: Suzie Carley Ashbourne Road, Finglas, Dublin, D11 K003 T: 01 879 1000 www.dogstrust.ie Voluntary/Charity

DONNELLY FRUIT & VEG Group Chairman: Brian Doyle Food Central, St. Margaret’s, Swords, Dublin, K67 D651 T: 01 890 8100 www.donnelly.ie Agribusiness

DOORWAY TO FREEDOM

Ms Penelope Toniaccini 2 Allendale Terrace, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 T: 085 7850828 www.doorwaytofreedom.org Healthcare Services

DOOSAN BOBCAT EMEA

Ann Cooney Block B Swords Business Campus, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 650 2000 www.doosan.com Manufacturing

DRAIOCHT LIMITED

Director: Emer McGowan Blanchardstown Town Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 885 2622 www.draiocht.ie Arts/Entertainment

DRINAN ENTERPRISE CENTRE Manager: Aine McEneff Swords Enterprise Centre, Feltrim Road, Swords, Dublin T: 01 892 8000 www.drinanenterprisecentre.ie Business Services/Facilities

DS WORKSPACE & INTERIORS LIMITED Managing Director: David Smith Unit 224 Block C, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 861 2325 www.dswil.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

DUBLIN AIRPORT

External Communications Officer: Siobhan O’Donnell Cloghran House, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 814 4108 www.dublinairport.com Aviation/Airport Services

DUBLIN AIRPORT CENTRAL

Head of Development: Lorcan Tyrrell Dublin Airport Central, Head Office, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin www.dublinairportcentral.com Estate Agents/Property Services Dublin City University

DCU EDUCATIONAL TRUST,

Glasnevin, Dublin 9 T: 01 700 7726 www.dcu.ie/edtrust Training/Education Services/Development Executive

DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS

Managing Director: Michael McGovern 2nd Floor Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 T: 01 601 0240 www.dublingazette.com News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

DUBLIN LIVE

Editor: Aengus O’Hanlon Second Floor, 9a Beckett Way, Park West Industrial Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 12 T: 01 868 8600 News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

DUBLIN PEOPLE NEWSPAPERS NORTHSIDE PEOPLE Group Editor: Tony McCullagh Dublin People Group of Newspapers, 80 - 83 Omni Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 1611 www.dublinpeople.com/ Media/Newspapers/Publishing

DUNBOYNE CASTLE HOTEL & SPA General Manager: Elisabet Diaz Maynooth Road, Dunboyne, Co Meath T: 01 801 3500 www.dunboynecastlehotel.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

EASYPEN LIMITED

Managing Director: Damien Heaney 21 Scholars Walk, Lusk, Dublin T: 01 870 2160 www.easypen.ie Advertising/Marketing

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EIREBUS

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ELECTRIC IRELAND

ESCALATE DIGITAL MARKETING

Group Marketing Executive: Claire Moore Tallent, Corduff Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 824 2626 www.eirebus.ie Tourism/Travel Services Customer Relations Manager Business Markets: Geraldine Moloney Swift Square, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 8300 www.electricireland.com Energy Services

ELIGHT

Project Manager: Aisling McGrath 1-3 The Green, Malahide, Dublin T: 01 845 7100 www.elight.ie Construction Services

ELITE HEALTHCARE

Managing Director: Oliver Brogan One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin, K67XF72 T: 01 703 8000 www.esbinternational.ie Consultancy Services Managing Director: Andy Nolan 40 Dame Street, Dublin 2 T: 01 430 5412 escalate.ie/ Advertising/Marketing

EURO WEALTH FINANCIAL

Principal Director: Alan Quinlan 1 Boroimhe Laurels, Swords, Dublin T: 01 895 8352 www.eurowealthfinancial.ie Financial Services

EUROPA WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

Managing Director: Linda Watters F1 Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords, Dublin, K67 E984 T: 01 890 3932 www.elitehealthcare.ie Healthcare Services

Director: Dave O’Shaughnessy Unit 9 Rosemount Business Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 11 T: 01 860 8500 www.europa-worldwide.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

EMMAUS CENTRE

EUROPEAN WATER CARE IRELAND

Centre Director: Julie Cosden Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Dublin, K67 Y274 T: 01 870 0050 www.emmauscentre.ie Business Services

EMPLOYMENT FOCUS FOCUS IRELAND

Georges Hill, Halston Street, Dublin T: 01 878 6514 www.focusireland.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

EMPOWER

Sales Manager: Colm Fitzpatrick Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath T: 01 801 3942 www.ewcireland.ie Business Services/Facilities

EUROS REFIGERATION LIMITED Business Owner: Peter Wynne Unit D1 North City Business Park, North Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 T: 01 808 1373 www.erg.ie Business Services

Chief Executive: Adeline O’Brien Dillon House Unit 106, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 9550 www.bap.ie Voluntary/Charity

EXPD8

ENTERPRISE IRELAND

Manager: Peter Roe Ratoath, Co Meath T: 01 825 6167 www.fairyhouse.ie Sports/Leisure Services

Chief Executive Officer: Julie Sinnamon The Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin, DO3 E5R6 T: 01 727 2670 www.enterprise-ireland.com Government/Semi State/Local Body

ERGO OFFICE FURNITURE SYSTEMS LIMITED

Managing Director: Tom Kierans Unit 16 Turvey Business Centre, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 890 2501 www.ergofurnituresystems.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

Unit 3C Swords Business Park, Swords, Dublin T: 01 870 4999 www.expd8.com IT & Technology Services

FAIRYHOUSE CLUB LIMITED

FCM TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Sales & Marketing Manager Ireland: Karen Gleeson 30 FCM House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 T: 01 605 3900 www.ie.fcm.travel/ Tourism/Travel Services

FENERO

Managing Director: David O’Reilly 50A Rosemount Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11 T: 01 687 7400 www.fenero.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

FIANNA FÁIL

T: 01 6761551 Government/Semi State/Public Body

FINE GAEL

Senator: James Reilly Co. Dublin T: 01 619 8444 Government/Semi State/Public Body

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL

Chief Executive: Paul Reid County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2 T: 01 890 5000 www.fingalcoco.ie/ Government/Semi State/Public Body

FINGAL DUBLIN CHAMBER

Chief Executive Officer: Anthony Cooney Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 890 0977 www.fingalcoco.ie/ Government/Semi State/Public Body

FINGAL GENEALOGY (SWORDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY LTD) Director: Bernadette Marks Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 0080 www.rotsireland.ie Voluntary/Charity

FINGAL INDEPENDENT

Advertising Manager: Patricia Caffrey 9 Shop Street, Drogheda, Co Louth T: 01 840 7107 www.fingal-independent.ie Advertising/Marketing

FINGAL INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED

Managing Director: Conor McCarthy Unit B5 Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 4012 www.fingalinsurance.ie Insurance Services

FINGAL LETTING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED Director: Sue Brant 52A North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 813 8733 www.fingalletting.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

FINGAL LIBRARIES

County Hall Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 5581 Arts/Entertainment

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FINGAL REVENUE DISTRICT

FRANK LYNCH & CO

FINGAL TOURISM LIMITED

FRANK MCGOWAN

Tom James Block D Ashtowngate, Navan Road, Cabra, Dublin 15 T: 01 827 7000 Government/Semi State/Public Body Manager: Elaine O’Sullivan County Hall Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 5144 www.fingaldublin.ie Tourism/Travel Services

FINTAN CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY Owner: Fintan Clarke 10 Kellys Bay Rise, Skerries, Dublin T: 086 3709498 www.fintanclarkephotography.com Business Services/Facilities

FLEXSOURCE SOLUTIONS

Managing Director: Garret Roche 5 St Fintans, North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 895 5700 www.flexsource.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

FLOR AFFAIR

CEO: Maria Escriva Estuary House, Estuary Road, Malahide, Dublin, K36 Y058 T: 083 4260607 Floraffair.com Retail/Shopping

FLYNN & ASSOCIATES

Director: David Quirke 58 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 1141 www.flynnassociates.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

FM DOWNES LTD

Business Manager: Libby Downes Kandoy House, 2 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3, D03 R8P3 T: 01 855 6666 www.fmdownes.com Insurance Services

FOODCENTRAL DEVELOPMENT Managing Director: William Keeling Food Central, St Margarets, Dublin T: 01 813 5941 www.foodcentral.eu Agribusiness

FORA

Latin Hall - 4th Floor, 8 Golden Lane, Dublin 8 fora.ie/ News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

FOSTERVALE T/A TANK & DRAIN SERVICES

Chief Executive: Jeremy Doyle 35 Longlands, Swords, Dublin T: 01 516 6537 www.tankanddrain.ie Waste Management/Recycling Services

Senior Partner: Francis Lynch Unit 2D Fingal Bay Business Park, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 01 841 2470 www.flc.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services Director: Thomas McGowan Unit 17, Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 870 6100 www.frankmcgowan.com/ Office Supplies/Furniture/Retail/Shopping

FRONTLINE SECURITY

Managing Director: Allan Gannon Unit 4 Swords Business Park, Swords, Dublin T: 087 1333666 Security Services

FROST COUTURE

Ann Costello 62A Grange Close, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13, D13 H5P1 T: 085 771 6318 www.frostcouture.ie/ Retail/Shopping

FUJITSU IRELAND

Head of Presales: Kevin Smith Lakeshore Drive, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 R8X2 T: 01 813 6000 www.fujitsu.com/ie/ IT & Technology Services

FULL HEALTH MEDICAL CEO: Paul McCarthy DBIC 60-63, Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 VY51 www.fullhealthmedical.com Healthcare Services

FUTURE WAYS OF WORKING

Director: Duncan McKenzie 2 Castle Terrace, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 552 2076 futurewows.ie/

GANNON CITY RECOVERY & RECYCLING SERVICES LIMITED Director: Tony Gannon Unit 7 Roseville Business Park, Donabate, Co. Dublin T: 01 890 7715 www.gannonscityrecovery.ie Motor Sales

GARY IRWIN SOLICITORS

Principle: Gary Irwin Suite 1 Portmarnock Town Centre, Portmarnock, Dublin T: 01 845 9100 www.garyirwinsolicitors.ie Legal Services

GENVEST

Director: Michael Howard 4A Windsor Terrace, Malahide, Dublin Property Development

GILBERT AND WRIGHT

1 Ross Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 845 6580 gilbertandwright.ie/ Bar/Restaurant

GLEN DIMPLEX IRELAND

Chief Executive: Johnny Dunne Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 842 4833 www.glendimplexireland.com Wholesale Services

GOLDSTAR CHAUFFEUR DRIVE

Director of Operations: Ailbhe Kelly A1 Metropoint Business Park, Kettles Lane, Swords, Dublin, K67 WF85 T: 01 890 0374 www.chauffeurdublin.com Tourism/Travel Services

GOURMET FOOD PARLOUR

Marketing Manager: Jennifer McDonnell Unit 2 St Fintans, North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 897 1496 www.gourmetfoodparlour.com Bar/Restaurant

GOWAN LEASING

Leasing Manager: Con Gough Ashtown Gate Ashtown Roundabout, Navan Road, Dublin 15 T: 01 868 9000 www.gowanleasing.ie Auto Services

GRANGE ROAD MOTORS

Sales Manager: Alan Walsh Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 T: 01 832 3516 www.grangeroadmotors.ie/ Auto Services

GRANT SECRETARIAL SERVICES Owner: Betty Grant 26 Oaklands Park, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 2240 Business Services/Facilities

GREEN PARTY

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

GRENKE LIMITED

Branch Manager: Orlagh O’Connor Unit 42 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 883 1051 www.grenke.ie IT & Technology Services

HAINES FLEET MANAGEMENT LIMITED Managing Director: Eugene Haines Unit D5 Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords, Dublin, K67 NP82 T: 01 890 7734 www.hainesfleetmanagement.ie Auto Services

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HARREDS BATHROOM AND TILES

IBM IRELAND

IRISH CENTRE FOR CYCLING LTD.

HILTON DUBLIN AIRPORT

ICE WATER LIMITED

IRISH INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

Proprietor: Jacenta Redmond 8-9 Dublin Rd, Nevinstown West, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 807 5167 www.facebook.com/Harreds-BathroomsTiles-Ltd-220875907929770/ Retail/Shopping General Manager: Stuart Nelson Northern Cross, Malahide Road, Dublin 17 T: 01 866 1800 www.hilton.com/dublinairport Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

HMS HOST IRELAND

General Manager: Eoin Forrestal Office 47, Level 4 Terminal 1, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 814 1731 www.hmshost.net Bar/Restaurant

HOGAN MUSIC ENTERPRISE LTD T/A KEYS & STRINGS SCHOOL OF MUSIC Managing Director: Gerry Hogan 41 Upper Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin www.keysandstrings.ie Training/Education Services

HOGS & HEIFERS

Director Dublin Lab & Campus: Bill Kearney IBM House, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NP20 T: 01 815 4000 www.ibm.com/ie-en/ IT & Technology Services Business Owner: Peter Wynne Unit D1 North City Business Park, North Road, Dublin 11 T: 01 808 1373 www.icewater.ie Business Services

ICON ACCOUNTING

Managing Director: Gerard Kiernan Columba House Airside, Swords, Dublin T: 01 807 7106 www.iconaccounting.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

IDA IRELAND

Regional Manager Mid East & Dublin: Conor Simpson Wilton Park House Wilton Place, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 T: 01 603 4000 www.idaireland.com Government/Semi State/Local Body

General Manager: Robin Baber South Quarter, Airside, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 890 2523 hogsandheifers.ie/ Bar/Restaurant

INDEPENDENT PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

Managing Director & Owner: Tara Shortall 2nd Floor Broadmeadow Hall, Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 895 0010 www.homeinstead.ie Healthcare Services

HOME RESPONSE & ASSISTANCE LIMITED

Director: Annette Malone Sanmore House IDA Business Park, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 T: 01 836 6453 www.homeresponse.ie Healthcare Services

HUGH JORDAN & CO CATERING SUPPLIES

Managing Director: Conor Mc Kenna Unit 4, Airways Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 17 T: 01 862 7200 www.hughjordan.com/en/ Wholesale Services

HYPNOTHERAPY SWORDS

Hypnotherapist: Gerry Bowers Office 8, unit 2 The Office Suite, Holywell, Swords, Dublin, K67 NF40 T: 086 1789405 hypnotherapyswords.ie/ Healthcare Services

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

INDEPENDENTS 4 CHANGE INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL

Customs & Trade Analyst: Richard Palmer 170/175 Lakeview Drive, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 870 7125 www.ingersollrand.com Manufacturing

INSURANCE CLAIM SOLUTIONS Owner: Trevor Kelly Golf Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, K56 E261 T: 086 3571713 www.insuranceclaimsolutions.ie Insurance Services

INTREO OFFICE

Employer Engagement: Yvonne Elebert Northside Civic Centre Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 T: 087 6784655 www.intreo.ie Government/Semi State/Public Body

CEO: Mick Breen North Lodge Malahide Castle, Malahide Road, Malahide, Dublin, K36 XK66 T: 01 816 8580 www.irishcentreforcycling.ie Tourism/Travel Services

Independent House, 27 - 32 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 T: 01 705 5333 News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

IRISH KENNEL CLUB

Chief Executive: Kieran Moloney Fottrell House Harolds Cross Bridge, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6 T: 01 453 3300 www.ikc.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

IRISH TIMES BUSINESS

PO Box 74, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2 www.irishtimes.com/business News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

IRONPLANET LTD.

Inspection Services Administrator: Colm Moran Unit A, Aerodrome Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin 24 T: 01 860 5000 www.ironplanet.com Motor Sales

J.C. SAVAGE SUPERMARKET LIMITED

Managing Director: Michael Savage JC’s Supermarket Swords Shopping Centre, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 2884 www.jcsupermarket.ie Retail/Shopping

JAVA REPUBLIC

Digital Marketing Executive: Liana Clifford 510 Mitchelstown Road, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 T: 01 880 9300 www.javarepublic.com Wholesale Services

JENNINGS UNDERTAKERS Funeral Director: John Kennedy Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 821 8000 www.jennings.ie Funeral Directors

JIMMY’S BIKE SHOP Owner: James Kelly Strand Rd, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, D13 E5C2 T: 01 8061557 jimmysbikeshop.ie/ Retail/Shopping

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JONES GARDEN CENTRE LIMITED

KEVIN MCFEELY PHOTOGRAPHY

Proprietor: Carl Jones Swords Road, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 840 1781 www.jonesgc.com Retail/Shopping

Owner: Kevin McFeely 16 Lioscian, Murrough Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 HD60 T: 087 2460115 www.mcfeelyphotography.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

JOURNAL MEDIA

KORA HEALTHCARE

LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE FINGAL

Head of Enterprise: Oisin Geoghegan First Floor, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 6800 www.localenterprise.ie/fingal Government/Semi State/Public Body

CEO: Conor O’Daly Unit 2 Swords Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 840 1443 www.korahealthcare.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

LOCAL NEWS

JCI Fingal President: Aisling Brady Swords, Co. Dublin www.jciireland.ie/branches/jci-fingal/5/

LABOUR PARTY

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 9455 Bar/Restaurant

JUS DE VINE

LAMNOS CONSULTING

M P BLACK & CO SOLICITORS

Latin Hall - 4th Floor, 8 Golden Lane, Dublin 8 www.thejournal.ie News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL (JCI)

Managing Director: Tommy Cullen Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin T: 01 846 1192 www.jusdevine.ie/ Retail/Shopping

JV HUTTON LTD

Mr Dara Lawlor 5, Mountfield Park, Seamount Road, Malahide, Dublin T: 086 7950638 www.lamnosconsulting.com Consultancy Services

Mr Ronan Farrell Corner House, Main Street, Blanchardstown T: 086 6001383 Jvhutton.com Insurance Services

LAND CAPITAL GOLD LIMITED

KAREN O’NEILL & ASSOCIATES

LANDMARK INSURANCE

Karen O’Neill 1 Main Street, Malahide, Co.Dublin T: 01 845 3344 www.oneillassociates.ie/ Legal Services

KBC BANK

Hub Manager: Mark Gallagher 47 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 513 1000 www.kbc.ie Banks/Banking Services

KEELINGS

CEO - Keelings Group: Caroline Keeling FoodCentral, St Margarets, Co. Dublin T: 01 813 5600 www.keelings.com Agribusiness

KELLY & CO. AUCTIONEERS/ BUSINESS MEDIATION Managing Director: Shea Kelly College Court Strand Street, Skerries, Dublin T: 01 849 1155 www.kellyco.ie Consultancy Services

KEOGH’S CRISPS

Managing Director: Tom Keogh Westpalstown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, A45 RD 98 T: 01 843 3175 www.keoghs.ie Agribusiness

Proprietor: Neil Dermott Beechpark House, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 T: 086 259 6166 Agribusiness/Property Development Managing Director: Mark Pringle Unit 4, Block 5, Port Tunnel Business Park, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 T: 01 802 2201 www.landmarkinsurance.ie

LIFFEY DEVELOPMENTS (DUBLIN) LIMITED Director: Dermot Quinlan Unit H Grants Road, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin 22 T: 01 401 1020 www.liffeydevelopments.com Engineering Services

LINDERS RENAULT & DACIA CHAPELIZOD

Sales Manager: Alan Furlong 20 Chapelizod Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 T: 01 629 9600 www.linders.ie Car Sales

LINDERS RENAULT & DACIA SWORDS TURVEY Sales Manager: Martin Hegarty Turvey Business Centre, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 890 9801 www.linders.ie Car Sales

Editor: Frank Bambrick T: 01 453 4011 www.localnews.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

LORD MAYORS PUB

Principal: Maureen Black 2 Main Street, Malahide, Dublin T: 01 845 0538 www.mpblack-solicitors.com Legal Services

MALAHIDE AUTOS

Director: Darren Gaughran Unit 95A, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Coolock, Dublin 17 T: 01 867 4679 www.malahideautos.ie Auto Services Car Sales

MALAHIDE CASTLE & GARDENS Sales & Marketing Manager: Joanne Pollard Malahide Castle, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 866 6784 www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie Tourism/Travel Services

MALAHIDE RUGBY CLUB

Honorary Secretary: Nigel Drummond Estuary Road, Malahide, Dublin T: 01 840 0050 www.malahiderfc.ie Sports/Leisure Services

MALDRON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT

Sales & Marketing Manager: Andrea Molloy Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 808 0500 www.maldronhotels.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LTD Executive PA to VP & MD: Ann Duggan College Business & Technology Park, Cruiserath Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 TX2V, T: 01 696 0000 www.mallinckrodt.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

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MALONE GROUP

Managing Director: David Gannon 239 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin, D15 KV21 T: 01 866 5890 www.malonegroup.com Engineering Services

MARINE HOTEL

Operations Manager: David O’Neill 13 Sutton Cross, Dublin, D13 P3Y8 T: 01 839 0000 www.marinehotel.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

MARINE PARTS DIRECT

Owner: Colm Smith Unit 7 N1 Business Park, Old Airport Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 HT91 T: 01 807 5144 marineparts.ie/ Retail/Shopping

MARQETTE

General Manager: Michael Thornton Terminal One, Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin www.marqettedublinairport.com Bar/Restaurant

MAZARS

Partner - Compliance & Outsourcing: Mairead Divilly Block 3 Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2 T: 01 449 4426 www.mazars.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

MBM CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Managing Partner: Ray Mulligan Bracetown Business Park, Dublin 15 T: 01 801 4124 www.mbmca.com Accountants/Accountancy Services

MCINERNEY SAUNDERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Managing Partner: Owen Sheehy 38 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 4029 www.mcinerneysaunders.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

MCMAHON LEGAL

Solicitor: Paul McMahon 57 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 T: 01 853 7323 mcmahonlegal.ie Legal Services

MCNALLY JOINERY

Managing Director: Grace Irvine Walshestown, Lusk, Dublin, K45 CC93, T: 01 843 3022 www.mcnallyjoinery.ie Manufacturing

MEMBER FIRST CREDIT UNION CEO: Fiona Cunningham North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 851 3400 www.mfcu.ie Financial Services

METRO HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT General Manager: Mark Williams Santry Cross Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 T: 01 866 9500 www.metrohoteldublinairport.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

MICHAEL BARRABLE MOTORS LIMITED

Director: Linda Barrable Airside Motor Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 883 3300 www.mbmotors.ie Motor Sales

MICHAEL JF WRIGHT HOSPITALITY GROUP

Head of HR & Risk: Ronan Galligan Unit 7G Swords Business Park, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 8350 www.michaeljfwright.com Bar/Restaurant

MICHAEL KENNEDY INSURANCE GROUP

Director: Michael Kennedy Innovation House, 3 Feltrim Estate, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 C5X2 T: 01 890 2277 www.mkig.ie Insurance Services

MID-KNIGHT ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Director: Robbie Knight 44 The Plaza Cresent, Broadmeadow, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 840 7083 www.midknightelectrical.com Business Services/Facilities

MILA

Finance Director: Conor O’Shea Kilbarrack Industrial Estate, Kilbarrack Parade Upper, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 T: 01 839 0402 mila.ie/ Construction Services

MILLFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE Centre Manager: Peter Carey Naul Road, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 01 841 6499 www.millfield.ie Retail/Shopping

MORTON & FLANAGAN AUCTIONEERS

Director: Joseph Morton 59 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 4011 www.mandf.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

MOUDUBI INVESTMENT LTD T/A INDIE SPICE GRILL Tariq Salahuddin Burgundy House Forster Way, Swords, Dublin T: 01 807 7999 www.indiespice.ie Bar/Restaurant

MOVIES@SWORDS

General Manager: Patrick Chitokwe Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, Dublin T: 01 870 3600 www.movies-at.ie Sports/Leisure Services

MSD BIOTECH

Director Operations: Niall Sugrue PO Box 2857 Drynam Road, Barrysparks, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 807 4100 www.msd.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

MULTIMETALS RECYCLING LIMITED

Director: Steve Cullen Bollarney The Murrough, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow T: 0404 64934 www.multimetals.ie Waste Management/Recycling Services

MURPHY & LYNCH FINANCIAL SERVICES T/A YOURBROKER Director: Declan Murphy Unit K3 Drinan Enterprise Centre, Feltrim Road, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 541 7267 www.yourbroker.ie Financial Services

MURPHY MOORE PROPERTY SERVICES

Senior Negotiator: Jill McStay Office 2 Block 15, Malahide Marina Village, Malahide, Dublin T: 01 845 4325 www.murphymoore.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

MUSGRAVE MARKET PLACE BALLYMUN

General Manager: Brian Staunton Musgrave Cash & Carry, St Margarets Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 T: 01 883 5155 www.musgravemarketplace.ie Wholesale Services

NATIONAL LEARNING NETWORK Area Manager: John Costello Balheary Industrial Park Castlefarm, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 4120 www.nln.ie Training/Education Services

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NATIONAL RECRUITMENT FEDERATION Chief Executive: Geraldine King Unit 5A Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 816 8754 www.nrf.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services Consultancy Services

NATIONAL SHOW CENTRE LIMITED

Kieran Moloney c/o Irish Kennel Club Fottrell House, Harolds Cross Bridge, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6 T: 01 453 3300 www.ikc.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

NATIONAL SPORTS CAMPUS

Marketing Manager: Aidan McDevitt National Indoor Arena Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 646 4323 www.nationalsportscampus.ie Sports/Leisure Services

NATLINE LIMITED T/A MCDONALDS

Owner/Operator: Morgan McStay Unit 17 Swords Plaza, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 3006 Bar/Restaurant

NEAR FM

Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 T: 01 867 1190 nearfm.ie News/Media/Newspapers/Publishing

NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE

Area Manager: Tom Murphy Unit 6 St. Johns Court, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 841 5957 www.newireland.ie Financial Services

NEWBRIDGE HOUSE AND FARM LTD.

Property Manager: Daniel Butterly Newbridge Demesne Hearse Road, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 843 6534 www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com Tourism/Travel Services

NEWPORT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED General Manager: Alan Johns A4 Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 516 4115 www.newportpharmaceuticals.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

NEWSTALK

Managing Editor: Patricia Monahan Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2 T: 01 644 5100 www.newstalk.com Media/Newspapers/Publishing

NIFTI NORTH FINGAL RURAL TRANSPORT Manager: Eric Bentley Security House, Main Street, Ballyboughal, Dublin T: 01 807 8855 www.nifti.ie Tourism/Travel Services

NOBOX OUTSOURCING LIMITED General Manager: Andrew Swan 19 Grange Parade, Baldoyle Industraial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 T: 01 253 0795 www.nobox.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

NOEL GROUP

Operations Director: Siobhan Kinsella Unit 10 Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 3141 noelgroup.ie/ Recruitment/Personnel Services

NORTH COUNTY ESTATES Owner: John Douglas Bramble Lodge Tyrrelstown, Lusk, Dublin www.insuranceagent.ie Financial Services

ODEON CINEMAS

Manager: Katherine Argue Stillorgan Plaza Kilmacud Road Lower, Blanchardstown, Dublin15 T: 01 8222 624 www.odeoncinemas.ie Arts/Entertainment

O’DOHERTY.BIZ LIMITED

Managing Director: Eóin O’Doherty 21 Abbeyvale View, Swords Manor, Swords, K67 C1H2 T: 01 960 3220 www.odoherty.biz IT & Technology Services

OHSS LIMITED

Managing Director: Paul Foran Unit 2 BEAT Centre, Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 01 690 5907 www.ohss.ie Consultancy Services

OILIUNA LIMITED

General Manager: Keith O Nuallain Suite 1 & 2, Plaza 212, Corporate Park 2, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 651 0360 www.oiliuna.ie Training/Education Services

OLIVER RUSSELL & ASSOCIATES (PART OF THE CRONIN & SUTTON CONSULTING GROUP)

ONE4ALL

Group CEO: Michael Dawson Unit 2 Swords Business Park, Swords, Dublin, K67 PX82 T: 01 870 8100 www.one4all.ie Retail/Shopping

ORION WINDOWS

Managing Director: Mark McFadden 3 Lime Kiln (The Quarry), Upper Carrickhill Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin T: 01 846 4111 www.orionwindows.ie/ Manufacturing

OSBORNE RECRUITMENT

CEO: Shona McManus Unit 3 Brehon House, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 598 4334 www.osborne.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

PAN EURO FOODS

Export Executive: Anna Banas Block 43B Yeats Way, Parkwest Business Park, Park West, Dublin 12 T: 01 630 1490 www.paneurofoods.com Wholesale Services

PAPERWEIGHT OFFICE SUPPLIES

Director: Sean Doyle 2 Main Street, Malahide, Dublin, K36 X757 T: 01 845 3393 www.paperweight.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

PATRICK QUINLAN INSURANCE

Proprietor: Patrick Quinlan Europa House Unit 9, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 T: 01 882 9044 Insurance Services

PAVILIONS SHOPPING CENTRE SWORDS Centre Director: Ian Hunter Malahide Road, Swords Demesne, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 4580 www.pavilions.ie Retail/Shopping

PAYPAL

VP Global Operations EMEA: Maeve Dorman Ballycoolin Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 www.paypal.ie Financial Services

Managing Director: Oliver Russell Palmerstown Lodge, Oldtown, Dublin, A45 FV56 T: 01 835 0988 www.csconsulting.ie Engineering Services

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PENINSULA BUSINESS SERVICES Business Development Manager: Avril Donnelly Block W East Point Business Park, Alfie Byrne Road, East Wall, Dublin, D03 Y564 T: 01 855 4861 www.peninsula-ie.com Consultancy Services

PENINSULA STONE LTD

Owner General Manager: Jonathan Cooke 68 Main Street, Howth, Dublin T: 086 820 6556 www.peninsulastone.ie

PEOPLE & PROCESS LIMITED

Managing Director: Brian Gallagher Dun Aoibhinn, New Road, Donabate, Dublin T: 01 685 4404 www.peopleandprocess.ie Training/Education Services

PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

Balbriggan Councillor: Barry Martin Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

PETER O’BRIEN AND SONS LANDSCAPING LTD Director: Ciaran O’Brien Unit 2B, Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords Dublin 13 T: 01 840 4580 www.obrienlandscaping.com Business Services/Facilities

PHOENIX FM 92.5

Chairperson: Rachel Devlin Blanchardstown Town Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 TY31 T: 01 822 7222 www.phoenixfm.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

PIMBROOK SOFTWARE LIMITED Managing Director: Stephanie Davis Unit 56, First Floor, St. Johns Court, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 4016 www.pimbrook.ie IT & Technology Services

PITMAN TRAINING SWORDS Owner: Maria Lalor Chamber Buildings, North St, Swords, Co. Dublin, T: 01 840 4075 www.pitmantrainingswords.ie Training/Education Services

PKF-FPM ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Director: Michael Farrell Unit 5B & Unit 5H, Fingal Bay Business Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin T: 01 691 3500 www.pkffpm.com Accountants/Accountancy Services

PLATO DUBLIN

RECONCILE ENGINEERING LTD.

PORTMARNOCK HOTEL & GOLF LINKS

RECONNAISSANCE GROUP

Regional Manager: Marion Walshe Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylor’s Lane, Dublin 8 T: 086 8234309 www.platodublin.ie Business Services/Facilities

Director of Sales & Marketing: Sandra Russell Strand Road, Portmarnock, Dublin, D13 V2X7 T: 01 846 0611 www.portmarnock.com

PROMOPOOL

Founder / Technical Director: Robin Webster DCU Alpha Innovation Campus, Old Finglas Road, Dublin 11 T: 01 254 2509 www.promopool.ie Marketing Services

PROPERTY CLAIMS LOSS ASSESSORS LTD

Associate Director: Dean McLoughlin Unit 15 Redleaf Business Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin T: 01 562 0082 www.pcla.ie Insurance Services

PROSPER FINGAL

Financial Controller: James Duggan Strand Street, Skerries, Dublin, K34 TD61 T: 01 849 3600 www.prosperfingal.ie Healthcare Services

PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING Director: Dermot Goode 8 South Strand, Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin T: 086 3890560 www.publicspeakingtraining.ie Training/Education Services

RADISSON BLU HOTEL - DUBLIN AIRPORT

John Timmins Dublin Airport, Cloghran, Dublin T: 01 844 6000 www.radissonblu.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

RAOOF CONSULTANCY LIMITED Shokri Raoof 9 Stockton Drive, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15Y32P T: 01 820 9099 www.raoofconsultancy.com IT & Technology Services

REAL ONE MEDIA

Head of Production: John Hyland 2 Cherry Avenue, Rathingle, Swords, Co. Dublin www.realonemedia.ie Advertising/Marketing

Director: Tom Campbell Unit B9 Santry Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 862 4732 www.reconcileengineering.com Engineering Services

Head of Strategic Planning: Siobhán O’Toole Suite 5, Providence House, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1, Dublin 15, D15 XPT9 T: 01 2914525 www.reconnaissancegroup.com/ Business Services

RED BANK HOUSE & RESTAURANT

Proprietor: Terry McCoy 5 - 7 Church Street, Skerries, Dublin, K34 V585 T: 01 849 1005 www.redbank.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

REDLOUGH LANDSCAPES Business Development Manager: Aaron Redmond Belgee Hollystown, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 7033 www.redloughlandscapes.ie Construction Services

REDMOND PROPERTY

Managing Director: Morgan Redmond 54-56 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 840 1944 www.redmondproperty.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

REGUS CME IRELAND

Area Manager: Michelle Queally The Crescent Building, Northwood Santry, Dublin 10 T: 01 893 4141 www.regus.ie Business Services/Facilities

REMEMBER US SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP

Founder / Co-Ordinator: Nora Roban Sarasfield Business Centre Mill Street, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 086 0457003 www.rememberus.ie Voluntary/Charity

RESILIENT DEFENCE

Suite 5, Providence House, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1, Dublin 15, D15 XPT9 T: 01 291 4525 www.resilientdefence.com IT & Technology Services

RESPICARE LIMITED

Managing Director: David Marshall 6 Medical Centre, Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 4020 www.respicare.ie Medical Services www.fingaldublinchamber.ie | 77

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ROGANSTOWN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Managing Director: Ian McGuinness Naul Road, Roganstown, Swords, Dublin T: 01 843 3118 www.roganstown.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

ROHAN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Managing Director: Jamie Rohan 4th Floor, Block 2, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 T: 01 662 4455 www.rohanholdings.ie Property Development

ROTTAPHARM LIMITED

Managing Director: Pat Garrahy Damastown Industrial Park, Damastown Road, Macetown South, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, D15 XD71 T: 01 885 2710 www.rotta.com Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

RTÉ RADIO 1

Presenter: The Business: Richard Curran RTÉ Radio 1, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 T: 01 208 3111 www.rte.ie/radio1/the-business/ Media/Newspapers/Publishing

S & S OFFICE INTERIORS LIMITED Managing Director: Alan Spain Unit J4/H10 Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords, Dublin, K67 KN53 T: 01 535 3881 www.ssofficeinteriors.ie Office Supplies/Furniture

SAFETY SOLUTIONS

Proprietor: Ciaran McEvoy Unit 2 Lyncon Court, Snugborough Business and Technology Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 835 4084 www.safetysolutions.ie Health & Safety

SANDFORD FREIGFHT LIMITED

Managing Director: Brian Falvey Units P1 & P2 North Ring Business Park, Swords Road, Cloghran, Dublin 9 T: 01 816 2700 www.sandford.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

SANDISK INTERNATIONAL LTD.

General Manager: Hugh Connolly 2nd Floor South Block, The Concourse Building, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 895 3012 www.sandisk.com IT & Technology Services

SCHNITTGER BOURNE PROPERTY SERVICES LTD Managing Director: Steven Bourne 10 Bullford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow, A63 TP65 T: 01 287 0121 www.businessparkmanagement.ie Estate Agents/Property Services

SHANNON HERITAGE

General Manager: John Donoghue Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Bunratty, Co. Clare T: 061 711222 www.shannonheritage.com Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services/ Tourism/Travel Services

SHANNONS SOLICITORS Partner: Vincent Shannon 29 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 1780 www.shannons.ie Legal Services

SHELLDRAKE LIMITED T/A SWORDS ON ICE Director: Annie Arshak 3300 Lakedrive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 T: 01 524 2322 www.swordsonice.ie Event Management

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURING LIMITED Managing Director: Fred O’Brien Chapel Lane, Swords, Dublin, K67 AT86 T: 01 813 2222 www.siemens.com/healthcare Manufacturing

SIGMAR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Director: Barry Rudden 13 Hume Street, Dublin 2, D02 F861 T: 01 474 4600 www.sigmar.ie Recruitment/Personnel Services

SIGNWISE LTD

Managing Director: Paul Lennon Unit 1 St Annes, Cloghran, Co. Dublin, K67 F2R4 T: 01 842 9840 signwise.ie/ Print/Graphic Design

SINN FÉIN

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

SK BIOTEK

Aisling Keogh Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 813 9000 www.skbiotek.ie Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

SKERRIES GOLF CLUB

Hacketstown,Skerries,Dublin T: 01 849 1567 www.skerriesgolfclub.ie Sports/Leisure Services

SKERRIES NEWS

Editors: David and Emily Diebold 18 Thomas Hand St, Skerries, Co. Dublin skerriesnews.ie Media/Newspapers/Publishing

SNOWFLAKES AUTISM SUPPORT Interim Chairperson: Emer Ni Ceallaigh Holywell Community Centre, Holywell, Swords, Dublin T: 01 524 1544 www.snowflakes.ie Voluntary/Charity

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

SOLIDARITY

Co. Dublin Government/Semi State/Public Body

ST FRANCIS HOSPICE

Chief Executive Officer: Fintan Fagan Blanchardstown,Dublin 15 T: 01 829 4000 www.sfh.ie Healthcare Services

STAFFORDS FUNERAL HOME PORTMARNOCK

Managing Director: Jonathan Stafford Strand Road, Portmarnock, Dublin T: 01 846 2620 www.staffords.ie Funeral Directors

STITCHIT BRANDIT

Susan Crawford Unit 3, Inch business park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin T: 087 6892928 www.stitchitbrandit.com Security Services

SUPER VALU BOROIMHE SHOPPING CENTRE Owner: Donal O’Ciobhain Baroimhe Shopping Centre, Forest Road, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 5560 Retail/Shopping

SWORDS DENTIST

Principal: Orla McGeary St Brendans Seatown West, Swords, Dublin T: 01 840 2971 www.swordsdentist.ie Healthcare Services

SWORDS EYE CENTRE Marie O’Sullivan The Plaza, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 890 3040 Healthcare Services

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SWORDS ORTHODONTICS

THE GARDEN HOUSE

SYMANTEC LTD

THE GRAND HOTEL

Orthodontist: Stephen Murray 2nd Floor,18 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 810 7622 www.swordsortho.com Healthcare Services Accounts Payable Ballycoolin Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Grange, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 803 5400 www.symantec.com IT & Technology Services

TARA WINTHROP LIMITED

Managing Director: Mary McCormack Nevinstown Lane, Pinnock Hill, Swords, Dublin T: 01 807 9631 www.tara-winthrop.com Healthcare Services

TC MATTHEWS

Manager: Niall Morgan McAllisters Corner, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 H394 T: 01 460 0152 www.tcmatthews.ie Retail/Shopping

TEC SUPPORT

Group Marketing Manager: Siobhan Calpin Unit K4, Drinan Enterprise Centre, Swords Enterprise Park, Feltrim Road, Swords, Dublin, K67 PV44 T: 01 554 5980 www.tecsupport.com

TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY DUBLIN Blanchardstown Campus, Finance Department, Blanchardstown Road North, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 YV78 T: 01 885 1000 www.itb.ie Training/Education Services

TECHSTORM CONSULTING LTD

Managing Director: Kesava Gollapalli Base Enterprise Centre Damastown Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 T: 01 962 9946 www.techstorm.ie IT & Technology Services

THE CPL INSTITUTE

Operations Manager: Conor Loughran 5 St Fintans, North Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 895 5755 www.thecplinstitute.ie Health & Safety

Manager: Val Staunton Mabestown, Backroad, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 531 2020 thegardenhouse.ie/ Retail/Shopping

Sales & Marketing Manager: Sharon Joyce Grove Road, Malahide, Dublin T: 01 845 0000 www.thegrand.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

THE GREAT WOOD - JD WETHERSPOON

Pub Manager: Dan Foster Westend Retail Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 826 2496 www.jdwetherspoon.com/all-pubs/ republic-of-ireland Bar/Restaurant

THE HELIX

Conference & Events Sales Manager: Elaine White DCU, Collins Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9 T: 01 700 7115 www.thehelix.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

THE HOT SEAT LTD

Managing Director: Mark Coleman Crescent Road Rogerstown, Rush, Dublin www.thehotseat.ie Manufacturing

THE LINC, TU DUBLIN BLANCHARDSTOWN CAMPUS

Learning & Innovation Centre Manager: Claire Mac Namee The LINC, TU Dublin - Blanchardstown Campus, Blanchardstown Road North, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15VPT3 www.thelinc.ie Business Services

THE OLD BOROUGH - JD WETHERSPOON

Manager: Nicolle O’Reilly 72 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 808 4103 www.jdwetherspoon.com/all-pubs/ republic-of-ireland Bar/Restaurant

THE TARTAN LARDER

Owner: Paul Clemenson No 16 Banking Hall, Swords Plaza, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin, K67 YW61 T: 086 3987060 www.tartanlarder.ie/ Bar/Restaurant

THE WEB CENTRE

Executive: Don Earley The Web Centre Ltd., Unit 16 Old Quarry Business Campus, Ballycoolin, Dublin, D15 PVOH T: 01 880 9117 www.thewebcentre.ie Web & App Services

THE WHITE HOUSE

Director: Ray Meehan Main Street, Baldoyle Village, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 T: 01 832 2323 www.thewhitehousebarandfood.com Bar/Restaurant

TINY BIRD SERVICES LTD

Owner: John Keogh 80 Boroimhe Beech, Swords, Co. Dublin, www.painter4aday.ie Construction Services

TODAY FM

Presenter: Conall Ó Móráin, Sunday Business Show Today FM, Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2 www.todayfm.com Media/Newspapers/Publishing

TOTAL HEALTH COVER

Director: Dermot Goode 8 South Strand, Convent Lane, Rush, Dublin T: 01 087 9402771 www.totalhealthcover.ie Insurance Services

TRACBLAST LIMITED

Director: Patrick Boardman Rathmooney Lusk, Dublin T: 01 843 0981 www.tracblast.com Construction Services

TRANSLAND GROUP

Sales Director: Mandy Spain Unit 200, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 T: 01 829 3222 www.translandgroup.com Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS

Owner: Karen Wright 1 Church Road, The Diamond, Malahide, Co. Dublin T: 01 846 4476 www.travelcounsellors.ie/karen.wright Tourism/Travel Services

TRAVELODGE HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT NORTH

Assistant Manger: Nina Kessler Pinnock Hill, Swords, Dublin T: 01 807 9400 www.travelodge.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

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TRAVELODGE HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT SOUTH

General Manager - Dublin Airport South: Fergal Ocanain Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 11 T: 01 842 2000 www.travelodge.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

TRAVELODGE HOTEL PHOENIX PARK

General Manager - Travelodge Phoenix Park: Geraldine McGillivary Auburn Avenue Roundabout, Navan Road, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 2626 www.travelodge.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

TRAVELODGE IRELAND

National Sales Manager: Cathal McGlinchey Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 11 T: 01 852 4539 www.travelodge.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

UHY FARRELLY DAWE WHITE LIMITED

Director: Richard Berney Unit 4A Fingal Bay Business Park, Balbriggan, Dublin T: 01 849 1633 www.fdw.ie Accountants/Accountancy Services

ULSTER BANK

Service Delivery Manager: Amanda O’Hara 3rd Floor Columba House, Airside Retail Park, Swords, Dublin T: 01 702 8386 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK BLANCHARDSTOWN

ULSTER BANK DUBLIN AIRPORT Branch Manager: Declan Hore Cloghran, Dublin digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK FINGLAS

Branch Manager: Justine O’Sullivan Charlestown Shopping Centre, St Margarets Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK MALAHIDE Branch Manager: Gary Prior Main Street, Malahide, Dublin digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK RAHENY

Branch Manager: Ciaran Cummins Raheny Shopping Centre, Raheny, Dublin 5 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK SWORDS

Branch Manager: Jennifer Burns 60 Main Street, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 0588 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

VERITAS STORAGE (IRELAND) LIMITED

Manager Supply Chain: John Murphy Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 803 5400 www.veritas.com IT & Technology Services

VHI HEALTHCARE

Branch Manager: Tom Roddy Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 820 0102 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

Corporate Account Manager: Declan Power 2nd Floor VHI House, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 T: 1890 444444 www.vhi.ie Healthcare Services

ULSTER BANK COOLOCK

VIATEL IRELAND LTD

Branch Manager: Mark Smithers Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services

ULSTER BANK IRELAND DAC Relationship Director: Brian Casey 3rd Floor Columba House, Airside Retail Park, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 1620 digital.ulsterbank.ie Banks/Banking Services Financial Services

Director of Sales & Marketing: Damien McCann 1 College Business& Tech Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 256 9200 www.viatel.com Telecom Services

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Head of Business Division, Business Sales: Aidan Darcy Unit P2 East Point Business Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 T: 01 245 8168 www.virginmediabusiness.ie Telecom Services

WATERSIDE HOUSE HOTEL

General Manager: Lisa O’Shea Donabate on the Beach, Donabate, Co. Dublin T: 01 843 6153 www.watersidehousehotel.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

WCA ARCHITECTS

Director: Ciaran Corcoran Broadmeadow Hall Applewood Village, Swords, Dublin T: 01 890 9550 www.wcaarchitects.com Architects/Planning Consultants

WELL CAFÉ & GRILL

Manager: Joe Savage Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin T: 01 808 4631 Bar/Restaurant

WELLS CARGO LOGISTICS LIMITED

Managing Director: Tom Thornton 4 Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 T: 01 861 2790 www.wellscargo.ie Transport/Logistics/Distribution Services

WHITE SANDS HOTEL

Revenue Consultant: Catherine Breslin Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, D13 W7X2 T: 01 866 6000 www.whitesandshotel.ie Hotels/Conferencing/Catering Services

WHITELIGHT CONSULTING LTD. Director: Karen Devine 60 Bryanstown Village, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 X00N T: 041 9830142 www.wlc.ie Event Management

WONDERFOODS

General Manager: Ann Bolger IDA Business & Technology Park, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 T: 01 890 8160 www.wonderfoods.ie Agribusiness

WRIGHTS ANGLERS REST Manager: Oliver Flynn The Strawberry Beds, Chapelizod, Dublin 15 T: 01 890 8361 www.theanglersrest.ie Bar/Restaurant

WRIGHTS CAFÉ BAR

Operations Manager: Mark Foley The Plaza, Swords, Dublin, T: 01 840 6760 www.wrightscafebar.ie Bar/Restaurant

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