SECTOR F OCUS
J o h n P a u l C o n s t r u c t i o n gives its support to two crucial Irish charities In line with its CSR policy of supporting charities and community groups in the areas where it is working, John Paul Construction recently provided support to the Irish Wheelchair Association in Dublin and Penny Dinners in Cork.
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rish Wheelchair Association (IWA) recently celebrated the refurbishment of its facilities in the Dr Oliver Murphy Sports Centre, Clontarf, Dublin. The refurbishment was completed by John Paul Construction and gave the interior of the ground floor space a much-needed new look. The work included installing a new reception area, new flooring and a paint upgrade of the interior area. The sports centre at its national headquarters, which also houses the head office of IWA Sports, offers IWA members and the local community a variety of services, including an accessible gym, a full-sized sports hall for a wide range of wheelchair sports and other sports clubs. The new look gives a warm welcome to everyone who visits. Commenting on the refurbishment, Rosemary Keogh, CEO, IWA, said: “We at IWA are delighted that John Paul Construction came on board and completed this much-needed work at our sports centre. Fitness is a key aspect of our members’ lives, and this work will make the centre far more accessible for them. No doubt our members will like the changes.” John Moran, Construction Director, John Paul Construction, commented: “John Paul Construction is delighted to have had the opportunity to work on this upgrade project with the IWA, which provides such a fantastic service to their members and the community. We are proud of what we and our supply partners have achieved in delivering this project, which will have a positive impact for all members and visitors to the sports centre in Clontarf. A big thanks must go out to all of our supply partners who assisted with the project; MCA Architects, Kirby Electrical, Timlin Demolition, Aston Crean Flooring, Ian Forde Painting
(L to r): Paralympian Kerrie Leonard; John Moran, Construction Director, John Paul Construction; Adrian O’ Donoghue, IWA Sport Board Member; Rosemary Keogh CEO, Irish Wheelchair Association; Paralympian Britney Arendse; and Nicky Hamill, Director of Sport, IWA Sport; during the IWA sports centre launch at IWA headquarters in Clontarf, Dublin.
Pictured at John Paul Construction’s Broga House student accommodation site, Washington Street, Cork (L to r): Colin Crowley, Associate Director, John Paul Construction; Caitriona Twomey, Cork Penny Dinners; and Niall O’Connor, Construction Director, John Paul Construction. Contractors, Geraghty Joinery, Errigal Contracts and McKee Carpentry.” Nicky Hamill, Director of Sport, IWA Sport, said: “The Dr Oliver Murphy Sports Centre is a well-established sports facility in north Dublin that has played home to so many of our sports and activities for many years. I’d like to sincerely thank the team at John Paul Construction for supporting us with this much-needed upgrade and facelift.”
PENNY DINNERS
Based close to John Paul Construction’s latest Cork project Broga House student accommodation, Cork Penny Dinners is one of Cork’s oldest caring charitable organisations. Embracing the spirit of giving back to the local community, John Paul Construction donated a substantial sum to Cork Penny Dinners. With the charity’s base located just a stone’s throw from Broga House’s Washington Street site, John Paul Construction felt it appropriate to mark
the excellent work carried out by their neighbours through the contribution. Speaking on the company’s decision to support one of Cork’s most high profile charities, Niall O’Connor, Construction Director, John Paul Construction, said: “We were aware of the amazing work carried out by Catriona Twomey and the team at Penny Dinners, so it was a no brainer for us to show our appreciation by giving back in some small way to the community they care for 365 days a year.” Located adjacent to Penny Dinners’ headquarters on Little Hanover Street, Broga House is one of John Paul Construction’s most high-profile projects in Cork. The project will see the transformation of the former Square Deal site into a 280-bed student accommodation and mixed-use building. The project has created an estimated 200 jobs and is set to be completed in time for the kick-off of the 2022/23 college year.
irishconstructionnews 53 December 2021
