The Irish Post Companies100 2015

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COMPANIES 100 www.irishpost.co.uk

WINNING WAYS

s r e y a l Star PThe A-Z of Irish firms in Britain

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How the O’Donovans turned a family business into one of the leading waste management companies in London

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Contents Companies100 2015 Page 4

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Going the Distance Page 5 Companies100 profiles A-G Pages 6-8

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Companies100 profiles G-J Page 10 The Supervet Page 11

Robert Kirby See Page 20

Companies100 profiles J-M Page 12-13 Wetherspoon eyes Irish expansion Page 14 Companies100 profiles M-O Pages 16-17

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Winning ways in waste Pages 18-19 Companies100 profiles P-Z Pages 20-21

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Kylemore Services Ltd Specialist Building Services

Kylemore leading the way in understanding the needs of clients to achieve the best possible engineering solutions on major projects in London and the South East.

We have undertaken mechanical and plumbing expertise on many high profile projects such as The Shard, Westfield Stratford and The Olympic Stadium and are currently involved with Battersea Power Station redevelopment and West Ham redevelopment.

Client satisfaction is the measure of our success and we aim to provide a first-class service, at the right price and on time.

Address: Kylemore Services Limited Heron House 109 Wembley Hill Road Wembley, Middlesex HA9 8DA Contact: Michael Quinn or Eamon Lynam michaelq@kylemore.co.uk eamonl@kylemore.co.uk

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The Irish Post Companies100 2015

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Addison Lee Alexander Mann Solutions Ardent Tide Ltd Adludio

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The Barbara Stanley Gallery Barhale PLC Bennett Construction Brady Mallalieu Architects Ltd Brilliant Inc Ltd Byrne Group

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Cappagh Group Cara Stationery Ltd Carey Group Plc Charles Street Buildings Group The Clancy Group Clifford Devlin Coffey Group The Color Company The Comer Group (N/E) Conneely Group Ltd (N/E)

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Danny Sullivan Group Doveguard Construction Ltd The Doyle Collection

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Enjoy Travel Eulogy Ltd Evans Mockler Ltd Exclusive Magazines Ltd

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Fitzpatrick Referrals

Gallagher Group Ltd The Galldris Group (N/E) Galvin Restaurants Green & Fortune Ltd Greencoats Ltd Ground Construction Ltd (GCL) Grosvenor Cleaning Services Ltd

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Heritage Collection Hogan (Holdings) Ltd

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Instalcom Ltd The Irish Post

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J Browne Group JB Riney & Co Ltd JD Wetherspoon Plc John Reilly Civil Engineering Ltd John Sisk & Son Ltd JRL Group Ltd

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Kelly Group Holdings Ltd Keltbray Group Kelliher Insurance Group Kiely Bros Ltd Kiernan Construction Ltd Killoughery Ltd K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd Kylemore Services Ltd

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Laing O‘Rourke L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd London Irish (London Irish Holdings Plc) Louise Kennedy

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Masterson Holdings Ltd Manguard Plus Ltd (N/E) The McAleer & Rushe Group McGrath Bros (Waste Control) Ltd McGuigan’s Gym Ltd McNicholas Construction (Holdings) Ltd MGF (Trench Construction Systems) Ltd MP Moran & Sons Ltd Murphy Group

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OB Business Solutions Ltd (N/E) O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd O’Halloran O’Brien Ltd O’Kane Irish Foods Orla Kiely (Kiely Rowan Plc) Ovation Ltd

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Paul Costelloe Design Ltd Pauric Sweeney Ltd Peyton and Byrne Ltd PF Cusack (Tool Supplies) Ltd P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd PHD Modular Access Services Ltd Philip Treacy Ltd Pimlico Plumbers Ltd PJ Keary Ltd Powerday Plc Powerscourt Ltd Primark Stores Ltd

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Quinn London Ltd

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Realex Payments Richard Corrigan Restaurants Ltd Robert Kirby London Ltd (N/E) Rochford Construction Ltd

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The Shannon Group (N/E) Simone Rocha (SR Studio Ltd) (N/E)

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Telegreen Ltd Total Plant Hire Ltd Toureen Group Ltd Trailfinders Ltd Tullow Oil Plc

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VGC Group

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RISH firms have been doing business in Britain for centuries, with many still going strong today.

As we celebrate the 100 firms included in our Irish Post Companies100 2015 list, we pay special attention to those which have truly gone the distance over the years.

While 2015 marks 45 years in business for The Irish Post, and we observe, with pride, our own significant milestone, we highlight, specifically, the Irish firms who have also been operating in Britain for 45 years or more as our Green Star Companies.

There are 22 such companies in this year’s list, ranging from the more traditional construction firms

– such as Laing O’Rourke, which boasts origins in 1848, and Bennett Construction, which was founded in 1917 – to a wide range of industries where the Irish have held their own in Britain for decades.

From sporting organisations to travel agents and cleaning services, there are Irish companies found across the board who have provided a backbone to life in Britain and its infrastructure for so many years that they are now a part of the fabric of the country adopted by their founders upon leaving Ireland.

In honour of this achievement, we’ve awarded them all with our ‘Green Star Company’ accolade in 2015, as we publish the third instalment of the Irish Post Companies100 list.

Green Star Companies Year founded Laing O’Rourke 1848 London Irish 1898 Bennett Construction 1917 McNicholas Construction Ltd 1949 Kiely Bros Ltd 1950s Murphy Group 1951 Killoughery Ltd 1957 The Clancy Group 1958 Grosvenor Cleaning Services Ltd 1959 O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd 1959 VGC Group 1960 Charles Street Buildings (Leicester) Ltd 1961 Clifford Devlin 1962 The Doyle Collection 1964 Hogan Holdings 1964 The McAleer & Rushe Group 1967 Byrne Group Plc 1969 Carey Group Plc 1969 Primark Stores Ltd 1969 Kiernan Construction Ltd 1970 The Irish Post 1970 Trailfinders Ltd 1970

This year’s list also boasts eight new entries, including property developers and real estate investors The Comer Group, Dublin-born celebrity hairdresser Robert Kirby, who has opened his first salon in London, and fashion designer Simone Rocha, who launched her first standalone store in the capital over the summer.

There are also five ‘Star Performers’in the list – Fitzpatrick Referrals and Galvin Restaurants, who are both celebrating 10 years in business with exciting new projects, O’Donovan Waste Disposal and Primark, who are also both Green Star Companies, and JD Wetherspoon Plc, which has spent the past year expanding its interests in Ireland.

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Addison Lee SECTOR: Transport/Minicabs CEO: Liam Griffin FOUNDED: 1975 STAFF: 900 plus 4,500 self-employed drivers TURNOVER: N/A From humble beginnings in 1975, when it operated just one car, today there are more than 4,500 vehicles within the Addison Lee fleet. The unmistakable black minicab firm counts 73 FTSE-100 companies among its clients and is

the largest of its kind in the capital. Addison Lee cars carry more than 10million passengers and courier 1million deliveries every year and in 2015 are continuing to hold their own despite the growth of the Uber taxi service in Britain.

Indeed CEO Liam Griffin, son of Mayo man John Griffin, a former Irish Post Award winner, who set the company up 40 years ago, claims “It would be wrong to say Uber is not having an impact, because it is, but it’s all about quality of service - we’re not competing with the back-street booking services”.

Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin Alexander Mann Solutions SECTOR: Recruitment FOUNDER & CEO: Rosaleen Blair FOUNDED: 1996 STAFF: 3,000 TURNOVER: N/A Operating in 80 countries, with a presence in every continent, Alexander Mann Solutions is widely held as the world’s leading provider of talent acquisition and management services. An Irish Post Company of the Year award winner in 2013, the company began in 1996 when founder Rosaleen Blair left her home in Dublin to further her career in London. In an interview with Forbes magazine in April of this year Ms Blair claimed she created the firm after “struggling to come across people who were proud to be n recruitment”. Today the company counts the likes of Citibank, Statoil and Rolls Royce amongst its clients.

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The Barbara Stanley Gallery SECTOR: Visual Arts FOUNDER: Barbara Stanley FOUNDED: 2001 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Since Barbara Stanley established her gallery in London in 2001 she has provided a valuable platform for many Irish artists hoping to make an entrance in the British market.

Every year a range of new and established names are showcased through exhibitions held at the popular venue, the most recent of which was a solo exhibition by Magaret Egan.

Ardent Tide Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTOR: Dermot O’Grady FOUNDED: 2010 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A For more than 25 years contracting solutions company Ardent Tide has been advising construction businesses on tax and legal issues; with its senior management team all professional accountants from tax and construction backgrounds.

Directors Dermot O’Grady, David Power and Brian Byrne are responsible for client relationships and new business development, operations and compliance and financial control respectively, supported by six heads of operational departments within the north London company.

Barhale Plc SECTOR: Civil Engineering CHAIRMAN: Dennis Curran MANAGING DIRECTOR: Andy Flowerday FOUNDED: 1985 STAFF: 575 TURNOVER: £120million After more than 30 years in business Barhale remains a privately owned company working across Britain in the water, transport and energy sectors. Formed in 1980 as a specialist tunnelling contractor, Barhale grew initially through the successful delivery of projects in the water sector, developing mechanical and electrical capabilities and a fabrication and supply subsidiary, alongside traditional tunnelling, civil engineering and utilities skills.

The company has since become one of the leading privately owned civil engineering businesses in Britain, which this year launched its Be Safe App - a health and safety mobile app for Barhale staff, suppliers, contractors and clients to reinforce the company’s messages about working safely.

Adludio SECTOR: Advertising Technology CO-FOUNDER & CEO: Howard Kingston FOUNDED: 2012 STAFF: 13 TURNOVER: N/A Adludio (formerly Future Ad Labs) is an advertising technology business, founded in 2012, which works with some of the world’s largest brands and websites to bring design, innovation and security into the 21st century. While trading as Future Ad Labs the company successfully launched the PlayCaptcha, providing an entertaining alternative to the more common website security features. This year, as Adludio, the firm is focused on its Sensory Ad Science platform – which they claim “redefines mobile advertising” with a technique that makes brands more memorable.

Bennett Construction SECTOR: Construction CHAIRMAN: Christopher Bennett FOUNDED: 1917 STAFF: 80+ TURNOVER: Over £50million Bennett Construction is an international family-owned construction services company with offices and projects in London, Dublin and Germany.

Founded in 1917 in Mullingar, Bennett first entered the British and particularly the London market in the mid 1980’s. Working across a range of sectors, including residential, restoration, hospitality, commercial and healthcare, projects in Britain have included the £13.6million Artisan Court in north London, which was part-funded by the Greater London Authority. This year the firm began work on a new build construction project in London’s Charlotte Street, comprising a basement restaurant and four high-end flats within the upper four storeys.

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Brady Mallalieu Architects SECTOR: Architectural and Design Services FOUNDERS: Robin Mallalieu and Angela Brady FOUNDED: 1987 STAFF: 6 TURNOVER: N/A Since it was founded more than 25 years ago, the RIBA chartered Brady Mallalieu practice has been winning contracts, awards and plaudits for its high quality projects that lead on sustainability.

Based in north London, husband and wife duo Robin Mallalieu and Dublin-born Angela Brady are directors of the medium-size firm, which prides itself on its versatility – taking on all types of projects, from new build and refurbishment work to interior design and master-planning. This year highlights among the firm’s projects have included work on the Murphy Group’s new headquarters in London and the fitout of the Brown Rudnik legal firm’s office in Mayfair.

Brilliant Inc Ltd SECTOR: Jewellery FOUNDERS: Emma Canning and Dervla Cogan FOUNDED: 2007 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A When Cork sisters Emma Canning and Dervla Cogan founded Brilliant Inc the pair were determined to create beautiful yet accessible fine jewellery that would please diamond lovers everywhere. More than eight years later, the energetic pair continue to design and sell fine accesories made with simulated, laboratory-grown diamonds from their Sloane Square boutique and online stores.

Byrne Group Plc SECTOR: Construction Services & Project Management CEO: Michael Byrne FOUNDED: 1969 STAFF: 1,500+ TURNOVER: N/A Founded by brothers Patsy and Johnny Byrne in 1969, Byrne Bros (Formwork) is the largest member of the dynamic Byrne Group. With head offices in Teddington, the group provides a complete integrated construction service, ranging from major concrete frame construction solutions to top quality refurbishment, joinery manufacture, interior fitting out and plant hire.

Working in multiple sectors – from commercial, education and healthcare to residential, retail and sport – the firm has completed projects on Canary Wharf, the Emirates Stadium, the O2 Arena and The Shard over the years.

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Cappagh Group SECTOR: Construction MANGAING DIRECTOR: Michael Ferncombe FOUNDED: 1973 STAFF: 300+ TURNOVER: £45million The family-owned Cappagh Group civil engineering and waste management firm was established over 40 years ago. MD Michael Ferncombe is the son of the businesses founder Thomas Ferncombe and has been in the business all his life.

In August the company began work on its latest project – a five year contract with Portsmouth Water, worth £24million, which will see them renew 22km of potable water mains every year and install 5,000 new water meters for the water company.

Sons Ltd, The Clancy Group has since established itself as one of the most successful privately-owned family construction businesses in Britain. Michael’s sons Dermot and Kevin are co-chairmen, while their sister Mary has retired from the day-to-day business but still acts as an advisor.

The group’s main limb, Clancy Docwra, has successfully developed from a ground works, drainage and road works contractor into a national construction company with a strong base in the water sector, as well as a significant presence in the gas, electricity, rail, highways, new build and refurbishment industries.

Last month the firm took part in the national Customer Service Week 2015, claiming “looking after our customers is the key to running a successful business”.

Cara Stationary Ltd SECTOR: Office Supplies FOUNDER: Gerry Keany FOUNDED: Late 1990s STAFF: 10+ TURNOVER: N/A Gerry Keany established Cara Stationery in the late 1990s, after giving up a career as a chartered accountant. Today the business keeps other businesses around Britain running smoothly, by providing everything they need from a stationary perspective.

The firm counts numerus Irish companies in London among its clients and also offers printing, secure shredding services, company branding and full office refits.

Clifford Devlin SECTOR: Demolition/Building/Asbestos Management MANAGING DIRECTOR: Tim Clifford FOUNDED: 1962 STAFF: Over 30 TURNOVER: In excess of £10million The private, family owned firm Clifford Devlin has been operating in the construction industry for more than 50 years. With its core business the demolition and dismantling of buildings, it boasts projects ranging from medium-rise office blocks to private residential homes.

The company also operates two other sections - asbestos management and building and special works. In January 2015 they took ownership of a new skip lorry, which is now used to collect and transport waste generated at their demolition sites throughout London. The company also has regional offices in Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow.

Carey Group Plc SECTOR: Demolition/Civil Engineering/Concrete Structures/Building/Environmental Solutions CHAIRMAN: John Carey FOUNDED: 1969 STAFF: 950+ TURNOVER: £310million Brothers John, Pat and Tom Carey, from Ballyporeen in Co. Tipperary, started the Careys company more than 40 years ago.

John Carey now chairs all companies within the Carey Group – which has grown into an award-winning firm, which prides itself on being a leading independently owned multi-disciplinary construction company with a track record in delivering on complex projects.

Charles Street Buildings (Leicester) Ltd SECTOR: Property Development and Investment CHAIRPERSON/CEO: Hugh P Murphy DIRECTORS: Margaret Murphy, Patrick Murphy, Joseph Murphy, Mary Middleton and Freddie Linnett FOUNDED: 1961 NUMBER OF STAFF: 30-70 TURNOVER: £40.4million The Charles Street Buildings Group grew out of Murphy Bros. Ltd, a civil engineering business created by Hughie and Paddy Murphy in 1945.

Now led by Hugh P Murphy, son of Paddy and nephew of Hughie, the business comprises Charles Street Buildings and 10 fully owned subsidiary companies which together own over 6,000,000 sq ft of investment property spread across all sectors and throughout Britain.

Three recent acquisitions include a 16,500SqFt office development for Mediacom in Spinningfields, Manchester, a 40,000SqFt supermarket for Waitrose in Swindon and a 26,000SqFt retail outlet for Next at Home near Maidstone.

The Clancy Group SECTOR: Construction CO-CHAIRMEN: Dermot Clancy, Kevin Clancy Company Secretary: Mary Clancy FOUNDED: 1958 STAFF: 2,500 TURNOVER: £280million Founded in 1958 in Wembley by Michael Clancy as M.J. Clancy &

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Coffey Group SECTOR: Construction DIRECTOR: Patrick Coffey FOUNDED: 1988 STAFF: 500 TURNOVER: £50million+ Coffey Group is one of the market leaders in the building, environmental and civil engineering industry, operating throughout Ireland and Britain.

With offices in Galway, Cork and Meath in Ireland and in London, Manchester and Livingston in Britain, the business has evolved over the years to meet ever changing markets, branching out from traditional civil engineering and expanding into water and wastewater sectors.

In August the firm began work on its Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm project in Lancashire. When completed, the offshore wind farm will be one of the world’s largest, with the extension generating enough energy to power 460,000 homes.

The Color Company (TM) Ltd SECTOR: Print and Publishing DIRECTOR: Elgin Loane FOUNDED: 2003 STAFF: 180 TURNOVER: £17million The Color Company – a leader in reprographics - has enjoyed considerable growth over the last 12 months.

The firm offers all types of printing and creative services – including exhibition graphics, 3d printing and legal printing – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The company is just one in a substantial collection of printing and publishing interests owned

by Elgin Loane, whose various business interests have a common theme of being in either printing or publishing.

Conneely Group Ltd SECTOR: Construction CHAIRMAN & CEO: Eamon Conneely FOUNDED: 1985 NUMBER OF STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Conneely Drylining was established in 1985 by Eamon Conneely, providing drylining, partitioning and plastering services to the construction industry. John Cockerton joined the company in 1992 as a quantity surveyor and worked his way up to the position of Managing Director and partner/shareholder in the business.

Conneely Drylining continued to grow, and as the industry developed more and more clients required a ‘one-stop-shop’ company. In order to meet the requirements of those clients, Conneely Facades was established.

For the past 25 years, under the Conneely Group, Conneely Drylining and Conneely Facades have offered a complete façade and fit-out solution to the construction industry, and have also developed into a highly successful provider of metal stud partitioning, drylining and exterior facades.

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The Comer Group SECTOR: Property Developers/Commercial & Residential Real Estate Investors FOUNDERS AND DIRECTORS: Brian Comer, Luke Comer, Thomas Donnellan FOUNDED: 1984 STAFF: 1,500 TURNOVER: N/A Luke and Brian Comer, who were born in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, were two of eight children in their family. They embarked on their journey into the construction industry in Ireland in the 1970’s when they completed apprenticeships in plastering. Their determination, hard work and exceptional skills ensured that they progressed rapidly in their employment.

They used these skills, along with a wealth of practical “hands-on” construction experience, to establish their own plastering business and quickly developed a countrywide reputation for high quality work.

This resulted in the Comers being awarded major contract work on many of Ireland’s largest construction projects, in both the public and private sectors, before they made the move to London in 1984.

They remained as active as ever in business in Britain, where, in the Comer Group, they created a leading property group with substantial development and investment interests in a number of market sectors, including luxury residential homes, office, retail, hotels, leisure, retirement homes, equestrian property and farm land. The Comer Group has acquired numerous assets and after gaining planning permission has used their established construction team to develop them.

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The Comer Group founders Luke and Brian Comer

Eulogy Ltd SECTOR: Public Relations CEO: Adrian Brady DIRECTORS: Elisabeth Field, Scot Devine, Phil Borge FOUNDED: 1996 STAFF: 48 TURNOVER: £4.8million Eulogy is an independent communications agency, with a proven, award-winning pedigree in consumer, business and corporate PR consultancy.

The firm prides itself on combining big, creative ideas with sound strategy and media nous to help clients gain the attention they need from the audiences they want.

The company, which values the traditional world of media engagement and embraces the influence of citizen journalists, bloggers and vloggers, helps clients create visually interesting and sharable content that drives audience engagement and helps business thrive. Eulogy has twice been named the PRCA Agency of the Year and is the winner of multiple awards.

Danny Sullivan Group SECTOR: Labour & Civil Engineering FOUNDER: Danny O’Sullivan FOUNDED: 1986 STAFF: 1,700 TURNOVER: £60million+ The Danny Sullivan Group (DSG) has been supplying skilled, professional labour to civil engineering, rail, transportation and construction industries for almost 30 years. With a group turnover in excess of £60million, and a workforce of over 1,700 staff, DSG has grown to become one of the leading experts in providing temporary and permanent staff within the trades and labour, rail, professional and technical and security sectors.

Doveguard Construction Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTOR: Frank O’Hare FOUNDED: 1993 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Founded in 1993, Doveguard Construction is both a main contractor and sub-contractor with contract values ranging from thousands to millions of pounds. Based in north London, the company is highly regarded by industry peers and clients alike and achieves approximately 70 per cent repeat business from its client base. High profile projects completed by the firm to date include the construction of the plinth and fitting of the Sir Bobby Moore Statue outside Wembley Stadium and propping, demolition and structural steel works at County Hall.

The Doyle Collection SECTOR: Hospitality CEO: Pat King FOUNDED: 1964 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Established in 1964, The Doyle Collection is a group of eight luxury hotels located in the most fashionable quarters of five major cities around the world, namely London, Bristol, Dublin, Cork and Washington DC. Originally founded by hotel pioneer PV Doyle, today his daughter Bernadette Gallagher is in place as Chairman, while Patrick King is CEO. In London the group have uber-chic properties located in the fashionable neighbourhoods of Kensington, Marylebone and Bloomsbury, each boasting a unique style and design befitting their location and its heritage.

Eulogy CEO Adrian Brady with Managing Director Elisabeth Field

Enjoy Travel SECTOR: Travel and Tourism DIRECTOR: Gerry Flynn FOUNDED: 1989 STAFF: 12 TURNOVER: N/A Ballina native Gerry Flynn set up Enjoy Travel in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1989. The tour operator – which specialises in hosting music and dance holidays across Europe and America - celebrated its 25 year anniversary last year and Enjoy Travel holidays remain as popular as ever.

Among their annual offerings are a Costa Del Salsa dancing break which takes place in Spain and a Costa Del Folk holiday in Portugal. For the first time in 2016 Enjoy Travel will host a Scottish break – with the Shamrock and Thistle Weekend taking place from March 18-21.

Evans Mockler Ltd SECTOR: Accountancy MANAGING PARTNER: Martin Mockler FOUNDED: 2002 STAFF: 25 TURNOVER: N/A Tax planning expert Martin Mockler is the managing partner of Evans Mockler Ltd, a firm of chartered certified accountants and registered auditors. The London based company delivers a wide range of services for a growing portfolio of clients - the majority of which are first or second generation Irish, who are largely operating in the construction industry as contractors, property developers or investors.

Exclusive Magazines Ltd SECTOR: Publishing CEO: Stella Adams FOUNDED: 2000 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Exclusive Magazines is a luxury lifestyle publishing company with 30 regional titles - spanning local news and events, interiors, arts, food, travel and parenting - out each month, across London, the South East and Ireland. The portfolio includes parenting magazine Baby & Me and Exclusive, which boasts regional editions showcasing the best in local fashion, events, interiors, arts and travel from Buckinghamshire to Dublin. Chief executive Stella Adams is Kilkenny born.

Fitzpatrick Referrals STAR SECTOR: Veterinarian Practice and Hospital PERFORMER FOUNDER: Noel Fitzpatrick FOUNDED: 1997 NUMBER OF STAFF: 170 TURNOVER: N/A Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, originally from Laois, opened Britain’s largest dedicated small animal orthopaedic and neuro-surgical facility in Surrey in 1997 and 2015 marks ten years since Fitzpatrick Referral’s independently owned practice was set up – a milestone the company marked by opening a state of the art cancer hospital for animals in September, which is the first of its kind in Europe.

SEE PAGE 11 Gallagher Group Ltd SECTOR: Construction and Property Development CHAIRMAN: Pat Gallagher FOUNDED: 1973 STAFF: 300 TURNOVER: N/A After 42 years in business the Gallagher Group has established itself as Kent’s premier building, civil engineering, quarrying and property business. Privately owned and family run, the company began as a civil engineering and groundworks contractor, founded by Leitrim native Pat Gallagher in 1973, but expanded over the years into property development, ‘design and build’ contracting, plant and quarrying. In September the firm celebrated 25 years of its quarrying business with the official opening of their new tunnel at Hermitage Quarry which will give them access to another 25 years of quarrying.

The Galldris Group SECTOR: Groundworks/Infrastructure/Rail/Tunnelling OWNERS: Sean O’Driscoll & Donal Gallagher FOUNDED: 1998 STAFF: 580 TURNOVER: £53million Galldris Construction was formed in 1998, specialising in large complex civil engineering and rail projects. The Group operates mainly in London and the Home Counties, with its head office based in Enfield and transport and plant depots located in Enfield and Edmonton. The Galldris Group undertakes projects which involve groundworks, basements and infrastructure as well as large rail projects ranging in value from £750K to £20million.

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Galvin Restaurants STAR SECTOR: Hospitality PERFORMER OWNERS: Chris Galvin and Jeff Galvin FOUNDED: 2005 NUMBER OF STAFF: 300 TURNOVER: N/A In 2015, a decade since the founding of the business, the Galvin restaurant empire boasts seven venues across London and Scotland with more on the way for 2016.

Brothers Jeff and Chris Galvin both began their careers at a small neighbourhood restaurant run by Antony Worrall Thompson. In 2005 they joined forces and opened their first restaurant, Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, in London’s Baker Street.

Since then another six Galvin restaurants have opened, including two in Scotland.

As they celebrated their 10 year anniversary with their loyal customers this year, they announced plans to open two new restaurants in Dubai in 2016, as well as a pub, The Green Man, in Chelmsford next summer.

Galvin Restaurants founders Chris and Jeff Galvin

Green & Fortune Ltd SECTOR: Hospitality FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Nugent FOUNDED: 2008 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A The Green & Fortune owner-operated hospitality company is split into three ventures. The Green & Fortune café in King’s Place, London specialises in honest British food, the Rotunda Bar & Restaurant in King’s Place serves great food in a canal-side location, and King’s Place events, which was named Event Space of the Year and Venue Team of the Year in 2013, completes the trio.

Headed up by John Nugent, the company has gone from strength to strength since it was established in 2008. A regular nominee and finalist for industry awards, the firm’s Green and Fortune Café was recently shortlisted in the Best Independent Operator category in the Lunch Business Awards 2015.

Greencoats Ltd SECTOR: Hospitality FOUNDER: Finbar Holian FOUNDED: 1996 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Galway native Finbar Holian moved to London when he was 19. He operates three north London pubs under the Greencoats umbrella The Claddagh Ring, established in 1991, The Corrib Rest, which he opened in 1997, and, since 2001, The Quays pub in Holloway Road.

Ground Construction Ltd (GCL) SECTOR: Groundworks & Concrete Frame DIRECTOR: Trevor Diviney FOUNDED: 1997 STAFF: 750 TURNOVER: £78million Operating since 1997, GCL have experienced an exponential but controlled growth over the years. Their continued reinvestment into the business allows advancement and enables GCL to offer a variety of services to suit the needs of their wide client base. This has culminated in GCL being one of the UK’s leading Groundworks and Concrete Frame specialists.

Grosvenor Cleaning Services Ltd SECTOR: Services FOUNDER: John Bernard McCauley FOUNDED: 1959

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STAFF: 5,000+ TURNOVER: N/A After more than 55 years in business, Grosvenor Cleaning Services is an international commercial cleaning company with offices in Britain, Ireland and the US. Established in 1959, it was the brainchild of John Bernard McCauley - who on return to Ireland after a tour with the US Army set out on his bike to clean windows.

With bases now in London, Birmingham and Lincolnshire, Grosvenor Services remains a family-owned and run company, with Ben McCauley as head of British operations.

Heritage Collection SECTOR: Hospitality FOUNDER: Martin McDonagh FOUNDED: 1976 STAFF: 27 TURNOVER: N/A Martin McDonagh’s family emigrated from Carraroe in Connemara in 1947 and settled in Stratford upon Avon.

He returned to Ireland and opened a silverware factory in Waterford, which was sold some years later to Waterford Glass.

He came back to Britain to start Heritage Silverware in 1976 and it has gone on to become a leading manufacturer of luxury silver-plate and stainless steel cutlery in Britain.

Operating from a 30,000 sq ft purpose built factory in heart of Birmingham the business counts The Ritz and Dorchester hotels among its clients.

Hogan Holdings SECTOR: Construction CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Brian Hogan FOUNDED: 1964 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Since 1964 Hogan Holdings, an independent group of companies based in North Wales, have been supplying a wide range of services and products to the construction and building sectors.

Established for more than half a century, the business prides itself on a commitment to quality, sustainability and service.

Under the Hogan Holdings name Hogan Aggregates, Hogan Asphalt, Hogan Concrete and Hogan Construction have together built a reputation as trustworthy organisations that take great pride in acting responsibly and ethically.

Instalcom Ltd SECTOR: Utilities MANAGING DIRECTOR: John McVeigh FOUNDED: 1989 STAFF: 215 TURNOVER: £30million+ With activities spanning the telecoms, electrical and water sectors, Instalcom is at the heart of what makes Britain tick. Based in London but with offices in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and Borehamwood, it supplies utility contract services throughout Britain.

It offers design, planning, project management and installation services that take a holistic approach to each and every client’s project requirements.

The Irish Post SECTOR: Media/Publishing PUBLISHER: Elgin Loane FOUNDED: 1970 STAFF: 15 TURNOVER: N/A The biggest selling newspaper to the Irish in Britain, every week 80,000 loyal readers pick up a copy of The Irish Post, while thousands more log on the daily news website www.irishpost.co.uk. In recent years, with editor Siobhán Breatnach at the helm, the editorial team have taken the newspaper to a whole new online audience, with an impressive 260,000 unique visitors from Britain, Ireland and the US now visiting the website every month for the latest news, interviews and opinion pieces and to read the paper’s unrivalled sports coverage.

As well as the weekly print edition and daily news website, The Irish Post produces a number of glossy magazine supplements every year, profiling the top Irish names in business, as well as hosting high profile events in London, attracting the who’s who of the Irish in Britain. 2015 is a particularly significant year for the brand – which celebrates 45 years in business as the voice of the Irish community in Britain.

J Browne Group SECTOR: Civil Engineering & Utility Contractors CHAIRMAN: Jeremy Browne FOUNDED: 1971 NUMBER OF STAFF: 200+ TURNOVER: £45million J Browne is a family business with a long trading history, which employs a loyal workforce. Jeremy Browne is executive chairman of J Browne and the company’s majority shareholder. With a real passion for health and safety leadership, he sits on both Thames Water’s and Affinity Water’s health and safety leadership teams.

FACTFILE: Fitzpatrick Referrals’ new Oncology and Soft Tissue Centre Architects: Hadfield Cawkell Davidson Main Contractor: Barnwood Construction Size: 19,536ft over two floors Equipment: Highly specialised equipment much of which is normally found in the latest, most up-to-date human surgical hospitals Some of the more specialised equipment includes: Chemotherapy suite – Boasting the latest equipment to ensure safety of user and patient, accuracy of dosing and comfort of the pet. This includes a Bio Pur Air biological safety cabinet and Equashield administration devices Theatres – Four fully functioning and operational, state of the art surgical theatres.

Built to the highest standard with silverimpregnated, anti-bacterial wall coverings, and colour-specific LED surgical lights allowing the team to operate in an infection-free environment, comfortably and with all the necessary equipment to reduce unnecessary surgical time

Cutting the ribbon at the new Oncology unit, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, centre, and Sir Chris Evans

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ITZPATRICK Referrals marked a decade in business this year by opening a state of the art animal hospital which will change the way cancer is treated among our furry friends.

The company, founded by Laois-native Professor Noel Fitzpatrick in 1997, with the independently owned practice established in 2005, proudly unveiled the new addition to its animal offerings in September, with the help of television and radio presenter Chris Evans – who is a close friend of Mr Fitzpatrick’s and also a biotechnology entrepreneur.

Following the launch of Fitzpatrick Referrals’ new Oncology and Soft Tissue Centre, a hospital based in Surrey Research Park in Guildford, which is the first of its kind in Europe, Dr Fitzpatrick told The Irish Post: “While this building will impress and contain the latest equipment, it is the team of people inside that makes it truly outstanding.

“We aim to deliver all of the options to all of the animals all of the time. We will also work with our human colleagues to better inform the treatment of human cancer; after all a cancer cell doesn’t care if you are an animal or human; most human and animal cancers are very similar and we share many of the same diseases.”

He added: “In this way we will bring new ideas to define the treatments of the future. With Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, we will also be the only centre in Europe offering custom-designed

3D-printed limb and joint salvage prostheses”.

Although cancer is the biggest killer of companion animals after trauma, according to Mr Fitzpatrick, with 50 per cent of dogs and a third of cats over 10 years old dying of the disease, no centre existed to research the disease among our household pets anywhere in Europe prior to the opening of his Surrey hospital.

The Irishman, best known for his television series The Bionic Vet on BBC1 and more recently The Supervet on Channel 4, now plans to lead the way on tackling cancer among animals, and if his previous achievements are anything to go by he is more than likely to make an impact in the field.

Both of his previous television shows focused on the ground-breaking medical methods and techniques conceived and developed by the vet to treat his patients — including synthetic cartilage transplants, limb salvage prosthesis and limb deformity correction, custom 3D printed joint replacement and spinal disc and fusion systems.

Regarding the new centre, Professor Fitzpatrick added: “Whilst we want to inspire and deliver the most innovative and advanced ‘traditional’ model of care, don’t be surprised if some things never change, for example, our deep love for our animal patients whom we treat as our own – written on the glass kennel doors, which we introduced for the first time in the UK 10 years ago, you’re still just as likely to see ‘likes ear scratches and cuddles’ alongside the clinicians chemo care brief!”

Spotlight: Professor Noel Fitzpatrick PROFESSOR Noel Fitzpatrick is the founder and managing director of Fitzpatrick Referrals and a world leader in veterinary neuro-orthopaedics.

Fitzpatrick Referrals was launched in 2005 and this year celebrates 10 years of world class medicine, thought leadership, innovation, compassion and care.

The specialist veterinary referral hospital now employs more than 170 staff in Surrey and Professor Fitzpatrick has now attained boarded specialist status by examination in both the USA and the UK, with the degrees of ACVSMR, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and DSAS (Orth),

the Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics).

Over the years Professor Fitzpatrick has conceived and developed a number of world-first initiatives, such as synthetic cartilage transplant, limb salvage prostheses, limb deformity correction and custom 3D printed joint replacement.

In 2010 a BBC documentary entitled The Bionic Vet saw him develop new methods and techniques, while in 2014 Channel 4 commissioned a new series with his team at Fitzpatrick Referrals entitled The Supervet — which has run for three series and is currently filming a fourth.

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is now recognised and respected globally as a true thought leader in his field of expertise and has become a trusted source of knowledge and information, who inspires others with his leadership, his life enhancing treatments, his teaching and his passion for superlative care and rehabilitation. Professor Fitzpatrick has sponsored and inspired more than 50 fellowships, internships, residencies and PhDs in Europe and the USA and has delivered more than 600 lectures internationally in the last 10 years.

Over those years the Irishman has also founded the veterinary engineering company Fitzbionics, to conceive, design, develop, manufacture, test and implement new implants for the alleviation of pain and suffering in animals, the Fitzpatrick Learning Academy and the

Anaesthesia – In addition to a team of specially-trained nurses and vets, the hospital carries a full range of the latest technology to measure heart-rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation, to ensure the safest anaesthesia Imaging– The hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, state-of-the-art Toshiba ultrasound and 160 slice CT machine. This ensures that the internal images necessary for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of pets is made quickly and accurately Patient Wards– Kennels and cat units accommodate 87 hospitalised patients. The wards are made to the highest standards and adhere to the no-bars principle of Fitzpatrick Referrals. The wards are lined with a silver-impregnated antibacterial wall covering Location- The hospital is surrounded by research and technology businesses, is close to the Veterinary School and the human medical oncologists at the Royal Surrey Country Hospital

Fitzpatrick Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Centre.

In 2013 he founded The Humanimal Trust as a registered charity in Britain to fund scholarships, fellowships, internships, residencies and training programs that will facilitate proactive collaboration between vets, human doctors, bioengineers and scientists of all kinds for the benefit of all living creatures.

Professor Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine and the foundation Professor of Orthopaedics for the new Veterinary School at The University of Surrey, which he helped inspire and which officially opened in October 2015. He has also received a Doctorate from The University of Surrey for his contribution to medical science.

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JB Riney & Co Ltd SECTOR: Civil Engineering and Highway Maintenance Contractors MANAGING DIRECTOR: Brendan Riney MBE FOUNDED: 1978 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A JB Riney & Co Ltd is one of the few fully independent civil engineering companies left in London. Based in east London for over 30 years, the company is primarily involved in civil engineering contracting.

Brendan Riney, founder and fellow of the Institute of Directors, is described as a hands-on director and still holds the position of chairman and managing director.

J D Wetherspoon Plc STAR SECTOR: Pub/Services PERFORMER CHAIRMAN: Tim Martin FOUNDED: 1979 STAFF: 37,000+ TURNOVER: £1.5billion J D Wetherspoon opened its first pub in Muswell Hill in north London in 1979, when founder and chairman Tim Martin was just 24 years old. Martin has overseen huge growth for the company, with 2015 a significant year for the firm’s expansion into Ireland – which began with the opening of two pubs in 2014 but saw thee more added so far this year.

The latest venues are found across Dublin and Cork, but many more are to come – with watering holes in Carlow and Waterford on the way in the near future.

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JRL Group Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTORS: John James Reddington, Ronan Gleeson, Kevin William Keegan and Peter Jude Moran FOUNDED: 1996 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: £180million Over nearly 20 years in business the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in sub and superstructure packages to a business with six separate companies undertaking projects large and small, with an annual turnover in excess of £180million.

Founded by John Reddington in 1996, the firm is committed to promoting safety in the workplace - whether working 60metres below ground or 150metres high in London’s skyline. In order to achieve their “zero accidents” target the firm published their Plan Safe Work Safe initiative earlier this year.

John Reilly Civil Engineering Ltd SECTOR: Construction CHAIRMAN: John Reilly DIRECTORS: David Reilly, Michael Reilly, Jamie Austin, Rob Jones, Graham O’Neill and Yip Lieu FOUNDED: 1986 STAFF: 100 TURNOVER: £40million Established by three brothers in 1986 as a civil engineering and groundworks company, over the years John Reilly Civil Engineering has grown and developed from its Hampshire and Dorset base across Kent, East and West Sussex, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Middlesex.

The company prides itself on staff retention, with most employees boasting over a decade of service with the firm.

Kelly Group Holdings Ltd SECTOR: Telecommunications/Utilities/Transportation FOUNDER: Tim Kelly FOUNDED: 1985 STAFF: 2700+ TURNOVER: N/A Kelly Communications was founded over 30 years ago by company chairman Tim Kelly, initially focusing on opportunities within the emerging cable television market across Britain.

Kelly Communications has since grown into one of the country’s largest telecommunications, utility and transportation service providers. Kellys now operate from a national network of over 45 operational centres, engage almost 3,000 personnel and operate a national fleet of over 2,200 vehicles.

The firm has also scooped a range of industry awards, including the Considerate Contractors Gold Award, for their work within the City of London, and the National Fleet Manager of The Year award.

John Sisk & Son Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Stephen Bowcott DIRECTORS: Frank Quirk, John Dennehy, Mike Higgins, Guy Fowler, Paraic Keogh, Pat Lucey, Wayne Metcalfe, Maura Toles and Carl Hendry FOUNDED: 1984 NUMBER OF STAFF: 1,300 TURNOVER: £1billion The Sisk Group reported an impressive turnover of £1billion for 2014 and in 2015 boasts a 1,300 strong workforce. The construction company’s history goes back 150 years, when the family business was set up by John Sisk, but its British subsidiary was set up in 1984.

Sisk started his career as an apprentice plasterer at the age of 22, before setting up the business in 1859.

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Keltbray Group SECTOR: Specialist Engineering and Construction OWNER & CEO: Brendan Kerr FOUNDED: 1976 STAFF: 1,000 TURNOVER: £216million Keltbray was formed as a groundwork civil engineering contractor company in 1976.

Since then it has expanded from operating mainly in the London commercial market to become a UK-wide specialist engineering, construction, decommissioning and environmental services business.

The company is owned by Brendan Kerr, who joined the firm in 1989 and became the sole shareholder in 2003.

Kelliher Insurance Group SECTOR: Insurance Brokers FOUNDERS: Joe Kelliher, Lifetime President FOUNDED: 1986 STAFF: 150 TURNOVER: N/A Kelliher Insurance Group is an independent insurance brokers consisting of two businesses - Kerry London Ltd, a commercial lines insurance broker servicing clients ranging from small businesses to FTSE100 companies, and Trade Direct Insurance, a commercial lines insurance broker for tradesmen and professional services. Lifetime President Joe Kelliher, the son of a Kerryman, came from the west of Ireland to start his career in London in 1965. He went on to set up Kerry London in 1986 from his front room in New Malden. In 2014 Joe rebranded his business from KL Group to Kelliher Insurance Group.

Kiely Bros Ltd SECTOR: Surface Treatment DIRECTOR: Mike Kiely FOUNDED: 1950s STAFF: 250-500 TURNOVER: N/A Established in the West Midlands in the late 1950’s by current owner Mike Kiely’s parents, Kiely Bros now operates across England, Scotland and Wales. The family-run firm boasts one of the largest and newest fleets of surface treatments plants and equipment in the country, but its expansion and development over the years have played a part in Kiely’s success too. In 2003 it acquired Tarmac Johnston Material Services. This acquisition introduced the firm to a wider customer base and, more importantly, it brought on board a team of talented and highly experienced managers, engineers and operatives.

Kiernan Construction Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Patrick Kiernan FOUNDED: 1970 STAFF: 90 TURNOVER: £25million Established in 1970 in Preston, Kiernan Construction Ltd has become a successful construction and civil engineering contractor, boasting an annual turnover of £25million. Family owned and led, the company is still headquartered in Preston, but operates both on a regional and national scale.

2015 marks 45 years that Kiernan Construction has been in business in Britain, of their milestone the company said: “We are proud of the reputation we have gained over the past 45 years for completing projects in a professional manner and have developed strong and successful partnerships with a number of the major contractors and blue chip clients.”

Killoughery Ltd SECTOR: Demolition and Waste DIRECTORS: Eamonn Killoughery, Paul Killoughery, Maura Doran and George Joseph Killoughery FOUNDED: 1957 STAFF: 80 TURNOVER: N/A Founded as a haulage company by George Killoughery, the Killoughery Group has diversified into waste management, plant hire, skip hire, demolition, groundworks, ready mix and road construction.

Based in Purfleet, Essex, it is still owned and run by the Killoughery family, but now has depots located throughout the south of England and is one of the largest privately owned companies in its industry.

K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd SECTOR: Civil Engineers Managing Director: Kevin Rouse FOUNDED: 1995 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Established 20 years ago this year, K Rouse has developed into a top civil engineering firm operating in Yorkshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Humberside and the Midlands.

Their brands include Rouse Homes, European Plant Services and Greenacre Burial Solutions. Under managing director Kevin Rouse, the company prides itself on its motivated and experienced workforce, all of whom hold CSCS or CPCS cards for their relevant roles.

Kylemore Services Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTORS: Eamon Lynam and Michael Quinn FOUNDED: 1996 NUMBER OF STAFF: 54 TURNOVER: £5.5million Privately owned Kylemore Services Ltd was founded in 1996 by Eamon Lynam and Michael Quinn. Operating primarily in the building and engineering services sector of the construction industry, they are based in Wembley, Middlesex.

In recent years their more prestigious projects in both London and the South East have included work on the Olympic stadium, The Shard and the development of St Pancras train station.

Laing O’Rourke SECTOR: Construction FOUNDER: John Laing, Ray O’Rourke and Des O’Rourke FOUNDED: 1848 STAFF: 11,208 (Europe) TURNOVER: £5.6billion (Europe) The John Laing construction business was founded in 1848.

On June 26, 1978, Ray O’Rourke and Des O’Rourke founded R O’Rourke and Son, beginning a journey that would see their company grow from a regionally based formwork and concrete specialist into an international construction and engineering business operating in Canada, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Australia. 2001 marked the formation of Laing O’Rourke, Britain’s largest privately owned construction company, following the transformational acquisition of the construction arm of John Laing Plc by R O’Rourke & Son. Today, Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, with 164 years of experience, which has delivered some of the most iconic construction projects in the world.

L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Liam Lynch DIRECTORS: Merrill Lynch and Robert Lynch FOUNDED: 1986 NUMBER OF STAFF: 100 TURNOVER: £34million Lynch Plant Hire has been established for more than 30 years and is a leading specialist in plant hire.

The company prides itself on offering the latest plant hire machines and technology, including mini/midi excavators, wheeled excavators, dumpers, dozers, forklifts, rollers and other attachments.

2015 saw the firm fit all of their excavators, telehandlers and dozers with 360 degree vision cameras to improve heavy plant safety among their fleet.

Louise Kennedy SECTOR: Fashion Design/Retail CEO: Louise Kennedy FOUNDED: 1983 STAFF: 50 TURNOVER: N/A Louise Kennedy is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s most successful fashion designers. Her very first collection was bought by Ireland’s flagship luxury department store, Brown Thomas, which continues to stock the brand 32 years later. In October 2014 Louise was the recipient of The Irish Post Company of the Year Award and in November of that year she was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Last December the designer was appointed as an ambassador for the GREAT Britain campaign by Prime Minister David Cameron in recognition of her personal support and contribution to the UK’s most ambitious international promotional campaign ever.

London Irish (London Irish Holdings Plc) Sector: Professional Sport President: Mick Crossan Chief Executive: Bob Casey Founded: 1898 Staff : 85 Turnover: N/A London Irish is now based at Hazelwood in Sunbury-onThames, where it has a 63 acre training and administration complex that ranks among the best in the country. The state-of-the-art complex is home to the club’s professional, Academy and amateur operations.

Hazelwood is also used by other sporting organisations including the GAA, the NFL and Rugby World Cup teams Fiji and Wales, and is available to community sporting organisations.

The London Irish professional team continues to compete in the Aviva Premiership, the top of club rugby in this country, while its senior amateur team, the Wild Geese, plays in National League 3 – London and SE Division.

Masterson Holdings Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Michael Masterson DIRECTORS: Keith Masterson, Sean Masterson and Michael Masterson FOUNDED: 2001 STAFF: 800 TURNOVER: £150million Masterson Holdings consists of three subsidiary companies providing a variety of services to the construction industry across London and the Home Counties. The first two – Getjar Ltd and Atlantic Contracts – both established by the group’s managing director and owner Michael Masterson, specialise in reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, carpentry and joinery. The third subsidiary – Glencoe Plant Services – specialises in the hiring of plant and equipment. The family business is still run by its founder Michael Masterson with the support of his sons. In the past year the firm reported a £150million turnover, a significant increase on the previous year, and added 300 members of staff to its workforce.

Manguard Plus Ltd SECTOR: Security Services FOUNDED: 1996 NUMBER OF STAFF: 650+ TURNOVER: €18.5M Manguard Plus is a privately-owned security company and a market leader in the provision of security services. Employing over 650 staff on nationwide contracts, Manguard has 22 patrol and alarm response vehicles and an annualised turnover of approximately €16 million. With offices in Kildare and Belfast, the firm has focused itself on winning contracts in Britain in more recent years.

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The McAleer & Rushe Group SECTOR: Property Design/Development/ Construction CHAIRMAN: Seamus McAleer CEO: Eamon Laverty FOUNDED: 1967 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: £250million From its regional offices in central London The McAleer & Rushe Group operates throughout Britain and Ireland and has undertaken projects in most major cities including London, Belfast and Dublin. Established in 1967 in Cookstown, by founder and current chairman Seamus McAleer, it now boasts an impressive property portfolio valued in the region of £750million. The company has over 45 years’experience in acquisition, design, development and construction, specialising in the hotel and office sectors.

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LTHOUGH well known as a British pub chain – with its bars a staple on the high streets of cities across the country – JD Wetherspoon has spent 2015 focusing on Ireland.

That may be no surprise when you learn that the industry giant was founded by the son a Guinness employee who grew up in Dungannon, Derry and Belfast. Tim Martin opened his first JD Wetherspoon pub in Muswell Hill in North London in 1979.

He spent the following decades growing the brand, which has become synonymous with cut price food and drinks and now has more than 920 establishments across Britain which continue to pull in the punters with their value for money appeal. But for the past few years Mr Martin has been focusing more on his homeland – where his parents hail from Dungannon in Co. Tyrone – although more specifically on bringing the JD Wetherspoon offering to the south of the island.

And after waiting for the prime moment to launch, the chain now has five branches operating in the Republic and plans to open scores more in the years to come. Despite some years of planning, the past 18 months have been the most significant to date in Mr Martin’s Irish masterplan - with JD Wetherspoon branches finally opening in Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Blanchardstown and Swords in Dublin and in Paul Street Plaza in Cork city.

Mr Martin discussed the expansion with Fiona Audley, as plans for openings in counties Waterford and Carlow got underway.

JD WETHERSPOON HAS EXPANDED INTO IRELAND, WHY NOW? At this stage the company has gotten quite big in the UK and if you are thinking of going overseas or into another jurisdiction then Ireland seems a logical enough place to start. It has the same language and the same pub going culture for a start. But as far as our expansion went it was really that a few venues came up and we thought it might be an attractive time. We had looked at Ireland a dozen years previously and bought one site back then, but property prices were going up so much at the time that we thought it was impossible to move beyond that. So 2015 has been a significant year for the expansion. We opened our first bar in Ireland in July 2014 and have opened an additional four, three of which opened there this year, so it’s very significant indeed.

HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO KEEP JD WETHERSPOON PRICES SO LOW? Not that many pub companies in England, let alone Ireland, provide the prices that we do. It’s partly just the fact that we have developed a business which relies on relatively low margins and being able to find a way of making that work for us. Historically pubs have charged quite a lot for what they sell, we charge a bit less and it’s just something that we have been able to do, it’s just the business that we have developed.

UNDERCUTTING PRICES IS LIKELY TO IMPACT ON PUBS LOCATED NEAR YOUR BRANCHES, DO YOU BELIEVE THERE IS ROOM FOR ALL? If you take London, which has similarities with Dublin as a major cosmopolitan city, where we have opened 150 pubs over the years, previously dominant family brewers such as Young’s and Fuller’s have gone from strength to strength since we have been there. I think they genuinely believe that they have benefited

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from our presence. That’s not to say that individual pubs that haven’t invested enough, or are overcharging, won’t suffer some commercial pressure because I think they probably will in reality.

HOW HAVE IRISH PUB GOERS TAKEN TO THE ARRIVAL OF YOUR CHAIN? From the people in Ireland I think generally we have had a good welcome. We have also found quite serious antipathy there to the stranglehold that a few major suppliers seem to have on the market. I think they are ready to pay better prices for their food and drink.

THE DESIGN OF YOUR IRISH PUBS SEEMS DIFFERENT TO YOUR LONDON ESTABLISHMENTS, WHY SO? We haven’t opened many new pubs in London in the last 15 years but our pubs in Ireland reflect what we have learnt over the years. They are more like the pubs we are opening across Britain, which tend to be a bit bigger and they often have beer gardens or outdoor drinking facilities. We are only too aware having only just arrived in Ireland that we have to put our best foot forward so we have told our designers to pull out all the stops. Of course design is a fraught area. It can be too formulaic. It has to be individual and there is a certain pub atmosphere you have to create that is different from a cafe or a restaurant. It’s quite an art to create a pub which has atmosphere.

WITH FIVE IRISH BRANCHES NOW UP AND RUNNING, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE IN IRELAND? Further expansion is definitely in our plans, but as with any business it’s very much subject to how the first few pubs go over a few years. However, we are optimistic that we could have 30 or 40 good pubs in Ireland over the next few years.

AND YOU’RE AN IRISHMAN YOURSELF, AREN’T YOU? I am, my parents come from Dungannon in Northern Ireland and both my brothers were born in Belfast. I was born in England but went to school in Dungannon, Derry and Belfast. As a teenager I went to New Zealand as my old man worked for Guinness and when I was there my nickname was ‘Irish’. Although at 15, when I came back to Ireland, because of my accent I was considered a ‘kiwi’. Both those things have worked quite well for me. I hit the road then in 1973 and apart from trips back to Ireland to see family and so on I have been living in England ever since.

JD Wetherspoon… the Irish expansion July 2014: JD Wetherspoon opens its first pub in the south of Ireland. The Three Tun Tavern in Blackrock, Dublin. The company spent €2.38million developing the venue, located on the site of the former Tonic Bar, which created 60 new jobs in Blackrock when it opened on July 8.

December 2014: The Forty Foot pub opens bringing 60 new jobs to Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. JD Wetherspoon spent another €2.38million developing its second opening in southern Ireland, based in the Pavilion Theatre complex overlooking Dun Laoghaire harbour.

June 2015: JD Wetherspoon opens the The Great Wood pub in Blanchardstown, Dublin on June 20 – creating 120 new jobs in the area. Investing €3.87million into their third Irish pub, the venue is located on the site of the former Light Nightclub in Westend Shopping Park.

July 2015: The British pub chain extends its Irish reach to Swords in Dublin. JD Wetherspoon invests €2.8million redeveloping an existing bar on the site of a former school in Main Street, bringing 85 jobs to the area. Launched on July 21, The Old Borough retains many of the original features of the school.

September 2015: Cork is the first county outside of Dublin to welcome a JD Wetherspoon pub onto its streets. The Linen Weaver openened following a €3.65million redevelopment of the site of the former Newport Cafe Bar and Restaurant in Paul Street Plaza. The opening brings 75 new jobs to the city and the total of the Irish expansion to five pubs.

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McGrath Bros (Waste Control) Ltd SECTOR: Waste Management and Recycling CO-FOUNDERS: David and Patrick McGrath FOUNDED: 1972 STAFF: 180 TURNOVER: N/A The award-winning McGrath Bros firm was established in 1972 by David and Patrick McGrath, who remain hands-on executive directors today.

Based in East London, the company initially provided skip hire services to the local construction sectors.

David McGrath, who boasts over 40 years’ experience in the waste management sector, has overseen the development of the company into a multi-disciplined organisation which provides full turn-key waste and recycling solutions to the construction industry.

McGuigan’s Gym Ltd SECTOR: Health & Fitness FOUNDER: Shane McGuigan FOUNDED: 2012 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Founder and owner of McGuigan’s Gym, Shane McGuigan is a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach.

As son of boxing legend Barry McGuigan, Shane is passionate about health and nutrition and established the McGuigan Method, a new approach to training, using sport, nutrition, science and motivation to help professional people achieve their fitness goals.

McNicholas Construction (Holdings) Ltd SECTOR: Utilities CEO: Barry McNicholas FOUNDED: 1949 STAFF: 1,442 TURNOVER: £156million McNicholas is a leading infrastructure service provider with a turnover of £156million most recently recorded.

Founded in 1949, the firm has played a significant role in the British construction industry for more than 60 years.

It remains privately owned, with the McNicholas family still playing a key role in its development - indeed Barry McNicholas, son of lifetime president Tommy, himself son of founder Pat McNicholas, is the company’s CEO. MGF (Trench Construction Systems) Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Gerald Nowicki FOUNDED: 1981 STAFF: 300+ TURNOVER: £26million MGF is a privately owned independent company specialising in the supply of excavation support equipment to the construction industry through hire and sale.

Its strategy is to provide customers with a comprehensive shoring service by continually investing in its products, infrastructure, processes and people.

The company also operates its own transport fleet and has a strong design and engineering department.

MP Moran & Sons Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTOR: Michael Moran FOUNDED: 1976 STAFF: 180 TURNOVER: N/A Michael Moran left his native Mayo in the 1960s hoping to find carpentry work on London’s building sites.

In 1976 he opened a successful hardware store on Kilburn’s busy High Road, which laid the foundation for a group that now employs over 180 people.

The company has added four more London branches since its inception and opened its largest branch in Watford in 2009.

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Murphy Group SECTOR: Construction, Civil Engineering & Utilities CEO: Steve Hollingshead FOUNDED: 1951 STAFF: 3,400+ TURNOVER: N/A With head offices in northwest London, the Murphy Group is one of Britain and Ireland’s best known and most respected names in civil engineering and building.

Established over 60 years ago as J. Murphy & Sons Ltd, it still adheres to the family ideals instilled by its founder John James Murphy.

The company has gone from strength to strength since its early days and in April of this year the group appointed Steve Hollingshead as its new CEO. Netmums Ltd SECTOR: Social Media CO-FOUNDER: Siobhán Freegard OBE FOUNDED: 2000 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Former marketing director Siobhán Freegard is the co-founder of Britain’s biggest parenting website Netmums.com.

Since going live in 2000, it has amassed 6.2million unique users a month and has a network of 151 local sites, while it’s estimated that its members have more than two million children between them.

Born in Bristol, Siobhán grew up in Greystones, Co. Wicklow and then later moved to London.

She founded the popular site with Sally Russell and Catherine Court, who first met at a toddler group in Harrow, north west London.

O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd STAR SECTOR: Construction PERFORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jacqueline O’Donovan FOUNDED: 1959 STAFF: 140+ TURNOVER: N/A O’Donovan Waste Disposal is one of London’s leading independent waste management companies, specialising in construction and demolition waste.

With more than 55 years’ experience in waste disposal, O’Donovan is a family-run, award-winning company offering a wide range of services including skip hire and roll on/off bins, waste management, tipper and grab lorry services, recycled aggregates and screening, roadsweepers, wheelie bins and demolition services. In the past 12 months O’Donovan has won or been a finalist for eight national industry awards.

SEE PAGES 18 & 19 O’Halloran O’Brien Ltd SECTOR: Construction/Groundworks/Plant Hire OWNER: Tom O’Brien FOUNDED: 1972 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: £173million Over the past year O’Halloran O’Brien’s turnover increased from £120million to £173million.

Since its incorporation in 1972, the firm has expanded from a small groundworks subcontractor to a major multi-disciplined contractor.

This has been achieved through the continuous development of the technical and professional capabilities of its workforce.

Part of the O’Halloran O’Brien philosophy, under the leadership of owner Tom O’Brien, is to embrace the latest technology, with its vision for the future being to continue delivering projects to a high quality, on budget, on time and safely.

OB Business Solutions Ltd SECTOR: Services FOUNDER & OWNER: Orla Bance FOUNDED: 2013 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A OB Business Solutions is a company that supports businesses through high growth periods by providing them with the Finance Director function. Orla Bance is a qualified accountant and experienced director who works with a number of organisations as a business partner ensuring that the business is future proof and has a robust strategy moving forward.

The company specialises in supporting organisations with a turnover of up to £15m.

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O’Kane Irish Foods SECTOR: Food FOUNDER: Eddie O’Kane FOUNDED: 2003 STAFF: 14 TURNOVER: £10.1million Derry-born Eddie O’Kane established O’Kane Irish Foods in Wembley in late 2003 to satisfy the demand in Britain for branded Irish food products.

The business plan successfully matched supermarket store locations to Irish demographics and currently you will find a ‘Taste of Ireland’ section in over 400 British supermarkets - with all the major British national retailers, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda and Morrison’s, involved in the project. Ocado and Amazon are the latest online retailers to offer a full Irish range.

In 2006 YourIrishShop.com was set up to offer a service to those consumers who were not in the catchment area of the supermarkets. This has continued to flourish and remains the largest dedicated online retailer of Irish food products in Britain. In 2012 O’Kane Direct Ltd was formed in response to the ever growing amount of trade inquiries from smaller retailers and the Irish pub sector.

To date customers include Selfridges, Budgens, Londis, Nisa and Costcutter, as well as many independent stores and Irish pubs.

Pauric Sweeney Ltd SECTOR: Fashion/Design FOUNDER Pauric Sweeney FOUNDED: 1999 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Co. Donegal designer Pauric Sweeney began his fashion career as a jewellery designer in the late 90s.

He quickly progressed to create ready-to-wear pieces and opened his first fashion emporium in London’s Brick Lane in 1999. His much acclaimed first collection debuted at London Fashion Week in 2001, where he has remained a firm favourite ever since.

PF Cusack (Tool Supplies) Ltd SECTOR: Retail MANAGING DIRECTOR: Philip Cusack FOUNDED: 1989 STAFF: 150+ TURNOVER: £30million+ Over the past year PF Cusack has increased its turnover by £10million and its workforce by 50. Established in 1989, the firm is one of Britain’s leading suppliers of contractors tools, personal protective equipment, signage and traffic management products. The company has depots in London, Wolverhampton, Bolton and Scotland, which, together with a modern transport fleet, allows it to provide nationwide coverage to customers.

P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd SECTOR: Construction CHAIRMAN: Patrick Flannery FOUNDED: 1972 STAFF: 250+ TURNOVER: N/A Founded in 1972, the family run Flannery Group has been providing plant hire, ancillary equipment, site labour and haulage to the construction industry for more than 40 years and is now one of the largest London plant hire and equipment suppliers in and around the South East. Currently operating a fleet in excess of 1000 units, P Flannery’s portfolio and diversity of equipment continues to grow, making it one of Britain’s leading plant hire specialists.

Ovation Ltd SECTOR: Services CEO: Jonathon Grey FOUNDED: 2001 STAFF: 20 TURNOVER: N/A Ovation Incentives is a technology focused performance improvement agency located in the heart of Westminster.

Founded by Jonathon Grey in 2001, over the last decade the company’s focus has been on the development of new technologies and software for the implementation of “comprehensive multi-country, multi-currency employee reward and ‘recognition programs”.’

Jonathon has combined this with extensive research into the global gift card and incentive markets around the world, which has enabled Ovation to create strong partnerships with gift card suppliers across the globe.

Paul Costelloe Design Ltd SECTOR: Fashion/Design FOUNDERS: Paul Costelloe FOUNDED: 1979 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Dublin-born Costelloe has been the head of his successful eponymous label for over 35 years and is now considered one of the most established names in British fashion.

Today Costelloe designs his men’s and women’s collections from central London, where he lives with family. He and his wife Anne have one daughter, Jessica, who is an opera singer, and six sons - Justin, Paul-Emmet, Gavin, Robert, William and Nicholas - who have modelled their father’s menswear range at London Fashion Week in the past.

Peyton and Byrne Ltd SECTOR: Hospitality CHAIRMAN: Oliver Peyton CEO: Siobhán Peyton FOUNDED: 2005 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Peyton and Byrne is a restaurant group, retail bakery and events company founded in 2005 by restaurateur Oliver Peyton OBE and his sister Siobhán Peyton.

In the years that have since passed the company has helped to transform dining experiences in London’s most famous public spaces by offering high-quality food and drink. The company currently partners with no less than 17 of London’s most iconic venues – including The British Library, The Royal Academy of Arts and the Saatchi Gallery.

Irish designer Orla Kiely Orla Kiely (Kiely Rowan Plc) SECTOR: Fashion & Luxury Goods FOUNDERS: Orla Kiely and Dermott Rowan FOUNDED: 1997 STAFF: 50-100 TURNOVER: N/A Today the iconic Orla Kiely prints are seen on everything from handbags and luggage to clothing, umbrellas, candles, kitchen utensils, diaries and even Douwe Egberts coffee jars.

This year Dublin-born Kiely also stamped her signature retro-style prints on footwear for the second time, in collaboration with Clarks once again. Kiely Rowan Plc is run and wholly owned by London-based Kiely and her husband Dermott Rowan.

PHD Modular Access Services Ltd SECTOR: Construction CEO: Lloyd Hannon CO-DIRECTOR: Naz Mayadeen FOUNDED: 1984 STAFF: 180 TURNOVER: £10-£12million PHD Scaffolding was founded by Bernard Dwyer in 1984 in Elstree.

Since then it has expanded to become one of the major players in the construction industry. Tackling specific projects overseas became a hallmark of PHD Modular’s operations, particularly after some restructuring of the business in the 1990s. Landmark projects have included Terminal 2, Dublin Airport; Thales Aviation Centre in Crawley; Atlantis Hotel in Dubai and the Jury’s Hotel in Heathrow.

Philip Treacy Ltd SECTOR: Fashion DIRECTOR: Philip Treacy FOUNDED: 1989 STAFF: 10 TURNOVER: N/A Galway-born Philip Treacy has been described as the most famous milliner in the world, which is no surprise for a man who counts the likes of Lady Gaga and the British royal family among his most loyal clients. The Ballinasloe native moved to Dublin to study fashion at the National College of Art and Design in 1985 and later interned for leading London milliner Stephen Jones. 1n 1989 he went to London’s Royal College of Art to study millinery and has yet to look back. His unforgettable first solo show at London Fashion Week featured an all-star cast, with the original supermodels Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Yasmin Le Bon all wearing his designs.

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HEN the sudden death of her father thrust her into a position of responsibility within the family business at the age of 17, Jacqueline O’Donovan was determined to find her way in the world of construction and keep the firm going strong.

Now, more than 30 years later, O’Donovan Waste Disposal is one of the leading independent waste management companies in London, with more than 140 employees and a raft of industry awards on its mantelpiece.

Specialising in skip hire, waste management, tipper and grab lorry services, recycled aggregates and screening, road sweepers and demolition services, the company continues to be family-owned and run, with Jacqueline and her three siblings remaining at the helm.

Having been founded in 1959 by their Co. Cork father Joe O’Donovan, it now boasts more than 55 years as an Irish firm in business in Britain and is a pioneer and industry leader in environmental, sustainability and health and safety standards.

O’Donovan Waste Disposal achieves a Companies100 Green Star Company and Star Performer title for 2015 – a year in which the firm, under the leadership of Managing Director Jacqueline, has won or been a finalist in eight national industry awards.

Jacqueline took some time out of her busy schedule in the world of waste to tell Fiona Audley a little more about the company’s achievements over the past 12 months and what we can expect from them in 2016.

Winning ways in waste HOW SIGNIFICANT HAS THE PAST YEAR BEEN? 2015 has been extremely significant for O’Donovan Waste Disposal. It saw us invest in our biggest freehold property and re-develop it completely into a state-of-the-art material recycling facility.

On top of this we’ve been shortlisted for and won a number of awards as well as being a pivotal part of launching the Safer Lorry Scheme in London.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE HIGHLIGHTS? Being invited by Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s office to launch the Safer Lorry Scheme alongside Sainsbury. (The Safer Lorry Scheme was launched by the Mayor of London and TFL to make London’s roads safer and requires all lorries to have basic safety equipment fitted before being allowed on the capital’s roads).

ARE THERE ANY 2015 ACHIEVEMENTS THAT YOU ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF? The opening of our new materials recycling facility in Alperton, Wembley in August this year, along with trialling five lorries with enhanced safety features in a bid to raise road safety standards.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME THIS YEAR? It is still extremely difficult to recruit due to the continuing shortage of

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WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM O’DONOVAN WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE COMING YEAR? We’re really excited that we’ll soon be launching our ’Employer of Choice’ programme, which will strengthen our ability to attract quality staff. We will also be continuing to raise standards in relation to education within the industry, particularly with regards to road safety and setting an example to other likeminded SMEs in this area too.

O’DONOVAN WASTE DISPOSAL IS CLEARLY AN INDUSTRY LEADER, WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAINTAIN THAT POSITION IN SUCH A COMPETITIVE SECTOR? It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and time. You have to be committed to the cause, passionate and open minded in the industry and embrace the changes that inevitably evolve over time.

AS AN IRISH COMPANY IN BRITAIN, HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR IRISH ROOTS TO THE WORK YOU DO? Massively, our Irish heritage is something we are extremely proud of and shout about from the rooftops at every opportunity. We have homes over in Ireland and are already instilling Irish values into the next generation!

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Spotlight: Jacqueline O’Donovan, MD, O’Donovan Waste Disposal SINCE taking over the family business as a teenager more than 30 years ago, Jacqueline O’Donovan has driven the firm to achieve consistent successes.

Widely recognised by her industry peers as an environmental champion and a pioneer of sustainable practices within the construction sector, Jacqueline was shortlisted for the

Natwest Everywoman Awards in 2014.

She has since been made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (March 2015) and later become a Chartered Waste Manager of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management.

In April 2015 she won the Institute of Directors’ coveted Family Business Director of the Year Award in London and the South East and is now shortlisted for the national title.

Jacqueline is also a member of the FORS Governance and Standards Advisory Group (GSAG), which leads and champions the direction of FORS to ensure the relevance of its standards and guarantee the integrity of the scheme as it rolls out for operators across the UK.

O’Donovan Waste Disposal – achievements in the past 12 months Winner of the Safe Vehicle Award at the national Brake Fleet Safety Awards in October 2015 Highly Commended in the SME of the Year Category in the Constructing Excellence in London and the South East Awards in July 2015 Winner of the Health, Safety and Environmental Skills Development title at the 16th annual Environment and Energy Awards in April 2015 Winner of the Commercial Vehicle Management Award at the Fleet Hero Awards in November 2014 (and 2013) Finalist at the National Motor Transport Awards, in the Haulier of the Year category, in July 2015 Finalist at the National Recycling Awards, in the Team of the Year category, in July 2015 Finalist at the Tip-Ex Awards, in the Tipper Company of the Year category, in May 2015 O’Donovan Waste Disposal is also a finalist at the CIWM (Chartered Institute of Waste Management) Awards taking place in November 2015 In the past 12 months O’Donovan Waste Disposal has also achieved the FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) gold standard for the fourth consecutive year and has been awarded a Safe Contractor accreditation and a CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment) accreditation for their commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety

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PJ Keary Ltd SECTOR: Survey & Data Collection/Utilities DIRECTOR: Patrick Joseph Keary FOUNDED: 1993 NUMBER OF STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Formed in 1993 by Pat Keary senior, PJ Keary began by providing consultancy services in the London region and quickly expanded its portfolio of services and client base to include utility companies and highway authorities in the south of England. While still based in north west London, and remaining a family-run business, the last 22 years have seen the company also become a leading supplier of inspection and survey services throughout Britain and Ireland. Its clients include Thames Water, UK Power Networks, Southern Water and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

Powerday Plc SECTOR: Recycling & Waste Management FOUNDER: Mick Crossan FOUNDED: 1977 STAFF: 120 TURNOVER: N/A Mick Crossan is owner and chairman of Powerday, one of Britain’ largest recycling companies, which he founded with his brother Sean in 1977.

Since then they have been involved in all aspects of construction, from plant hire to waste management and now waste-to-energy.

They moved into skip hire in 1980 and in the early 1990s started in waste recycling.

In 2015 the firm opened a new Materials Recycling Facility in Enfield – a £10million state-of-the-art plant with the capacity to process 330,000 tonnes of construction and commercial waste from the London area, which will produce high quality recycled materials and renewable fuels for energy-from-waste plants in Europe and Britain.

Mick is also President of the London Irish Rugby Club.

Powerscourt Ltd SECTOR: Public Relations FOUNDER: Rory Godson FOUNDED: 2004 STAFF: 35 TURNOVER: £7million Powerscourt was started by former Sunday Times Business Editor Rory Godson in 2004.

The former journalist has since grown the firm into a business of 35 experienced consultants which is rated as one of the most influential financial and corporate communications agencies in London and reported a £7million turnover last year.

Currently the team advise 70 clients – including five FTSE 100 companies and eight FTSE 250s - specialising in consumer industries, financial services and real estate, industrials, energy, natural resources and technology, media and telecoms.

Primark Stores Ltd SECTOR: Fashion/Retail FOUNDER: Arthur Ryan CEO: Paul Marchant

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Robert Kirby London Ltd SECTOR: Hairdressing OWNER: Robert Kirby FOUNDED: 2014 STAFF: 10 TURNOVER: N/A Based in Balham, in a space that is over 100 years old, the new Robert Kirby London salon will be a home away from home for clients who want beautiful hair, in relaxed surroundings.

But Dublin-born Robert isn’t planning on stopping there; there’s also a training academy on the way and a product line in the offing.

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Pimlico Plumbers Ltd SECTOR: Utilities DIRECTOR: Charlie Mullins FOUNDED: 1979 STAFF: 220 TURNOVER: £25million Pimlico Plumbers reported a record £25million turnover to May of this year, proving the independent plumbing company - which prides itself on offering a quality service that puts the customer first - is continuing to tick the right boxes for its clients.

Founded in the basement of a Pimlico estate agents by Charlie Mullins, the now multi-millionaire kicked the business off with just a second hand van, a bag of tools and a four-year apprenticeship under his belt.

Now, during the course of a year, Pimlico Plumbers carries out 80,000 jobs, 78 per cent of which come from returning customers.

FOUNDED: 1969 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Founded in 1969 by Arthur Ryan in Dublin, Primark – or Penneys as its known in Ireland – has grown to become an international fashion store with products ranging from kids, women’s and men’s clothing to homeware, accessories, beauty products and confectionary.

Today is operates over 270 stores in nine countries in Europe and 2015 saw it open its first store in the US. The Boston outlet was opened on September 9, with CEO Paul Marchant and special guests attending a grand celebration at the store on its opening day.

Quinn London Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Seamus Quinn FOUNDED: 2000 STAFF: 150 TURNOVER: £60million Quinn London Ltd was founded in 2000 by managing director Seamus Quinn to deliver quality construction solutions across London and the south of England. Built upon this ethos and led by Seamus, Quinn London has become a leading main contractor within the social housing, education, public buildings and healthcare sectors.

Over recent years they have expanded operations and are proud that over 80 per cent of their business is from repeat custom. Today the business delivers a workload approaching £60million a year.

Realex Payments SECTOR: Financial Services FOUNDER: Colm Lyon FOUNDED: 2000 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Realex Payments is one of Europe’s fastest growing online payment gateways, boasting the likes of Vodafone, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Paddy Power and Not on the High Street as clients.

Founded in 2000 by entrepreneur Colm Lyons, the privately owned company became part of the Global Payments Network this year, after being bought for €115million in March. Mr Lyon remains with the business as a non-executive director.

Richard Corrigan Restaurants Ltd SECTOR: Hospitality FOUNDER: Richard Corrigan

FOUNDED: 1997 STAFF: N/A TRUNOVER: N/A Richard Corrigan’s portfolio includes the original Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill, Corrigan’s Mayfair and Bentley’s Sea Grill in Harrods. Corrigan gained his first Michelin star as head chef of Stephen Bull in Fulham in 1994 and went on to open Lindsay House in Soho, London, where he added another Michelin star to his collection in 1997.

In 2005 he bought and refurbished Bentley’s, an oyster and seafood restaurant just off Piccadilly, before setting up Corrigan’s Mayfair in 2008. Passionate about the use of seasonal British and Irish ingredients, Corrigan has written books and is a television regular, featuring on many cookery programmes.

Rochford Construction Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTORS: John Gerrard Rochford, Gerrard Rochford (jnr) and Denise Rochford FOUNDED: 1986 STAFF: 150 TURNOVER: N/A Rochford Construction Ltd was established in 1986. Traditionally a paving contractor, the family company has developed and expanded over the years into a well-respected groundworks, RC frames and paving contractor. After more than 30 years in business, Rochford, which secures 80 per cent of its work through repeat business, prides itself on taking a proactive approach to safety and training, Rochford employing safety advisors who Construction work in close conjunction with its founder Gerry site and office staff. Earlier this year Rochford founder Gerry Rochford was announced as the London Kerry Person of the Year 2015 in recognition of all the charity work he does in the capital and his ongoing commitment to providing employment for Irish people in the city.

The Shannon Group SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Ollie O’Donovan FOUNDED: 1994 STAFF : 100 TURNOVER: N/A Established in 1994 The Shannon Group is a family run company specialising in groundworks and civil engineering. Operating out of its head office in Iver, South Buckinghamshire, the group works across Britain. The firm provides clients ideas and solutions for any scenario, but are particularly proud of their offerings in groundworks and demolition, structural concreting, rail infrastructure and track renewal, sewer and drainage, haulage and logistics, utilities infrastructure and bulk excavation.

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Telegreen Ltd SECTOR: Retail FOUNDER: Gerry O’Boyle FOUNDED: 2010 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Gerry O’Boyle is the owner of Telegreen, a recycling equipment sales company providing waste reduction machines such as cardboard balers, bin compactors and bottle crushers to businesses, helping them to cut their waste costs and increase profits. Clients include the like of McDonalds, KFC, Wahaca, The Shard and The Ritz London.

As well as waste reduction, O’Boyle runs the popular Boogaloo bar in London.

Simone Rocha (SR Studio ltd) STAR SECTOR: Fashion/Design PERFORMER FOUNDER: Simone Rocha FOUNDED: 2010 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Dublin-born designer Simone Rocha was launched onto the British fashion scene in 2010 when her graduate collection – from the esteemed Central St Martins College – stole the show at London Fashion Week.

The young fashionista, the daughter of Ireland’s own John Rocha, has continued to wow her peers and industry critics alike. Her eponymous label is stocked in high end stores across the world, but 2015 saw her launch her first standalone store, in London’s Mount Street, just a stone’s throw away from fashion stalwarts Celine and Marc Jacobs.

The designer is not only responsible for the clothes on the rails in the flagship store; she also designed all the interiors too, ready for its grand opening in August.

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Total Plant Hire Ltd SECTOR: Construction/Plant Hire DIRECTOR: Thomas Halligan FOUNDED: 1995 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Based in Trafford, Total Plant Hire operates a fleet of excavators from three to 30 tonne, allowing the business to manage everything from small jobs to large contracts. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year, the business has built a national reputation for quality and service. Today, under owner Thomas Halligan, TPH provide service and support to contractors, state and local authorities, utilities, railways, agribusiness industries, mining, natural resources and the environment.

Tullow Oil Plc SECTOR: Petroleum CEO: Aidan Heavey FOUNDED: 1986 STAFF: 1,500 TURNOVER: £1.56billion Tullow Oil started in the small town of Tullow, about 35 miles south of Dublin, in 1986. “I knew nothing about the oil and gas industry at the time, which made it more challenging,” founder Aidan Heavey claims.

Today Tullow Oil, from its head office in Chiswick, operates in 22 countries and has around 1500 staff working in 67 producing fields.

VGC Group SECTOR: Construction and Recruitment CHAIRPERSON: Sean Fitzpatrick FOUNDED: 1960 STAFF: 1,000 TURNOVER: £50million The VGC Group delivers people, projects and services to the construction and rail industries. Divisions operate in all types of civil engineering environments, including motorways, airports, nuclear facilities, utilities and mainline and underground rail.

As well as being one of the largest labour and staff suppliers to Britain’s major engineering projects, VGC also undertakes rail and construction contracts.

The company believes in doing business in a responsible way. Staff are highly valued, as shown by the investment in training, and the way health and safety are embedded throughout the organisation.

Sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion are core to the way VGC works.

VGC’s culture of ‘outperformance’ means doing the best possible work at all times, exceeding clients’ expectations.

Toureen Group Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Denis Nolan FOUNDED: 1991 STAFF: 150-160 TURNOVER: £56.8million Toureen Mangan was founded in 1991 by Denis Nolan and since then the company has grown exponentially. The business expanded further when Toureen Contractors acquired Mangan Bros Contractors, a main contractor to the petroleum industry since 1962.

In 2004, it was renamed Toureen Mangan and the company’s headquarters relocated to new premises in Harrow.

Walsh Group Ltd SECTOR: Structural and Civil Engineering CHAIRMAN: Stephen Walsh FOUNDED: 1989 STAFF: 60 TURNOVER: N/A Walsh Group is a consortium of structural and civil engineering practices, with particular expertise in urban regeneration, which has offices in London and Dublin.

Since the inception of the company in 1989, the firm continues to work in all sectors, in particular on large new and refurbished residential and commercial projects with the associated infrastructure.

Walsh Group also offers specialist expertise in the provision of deep basements and high rise reinforced and pre-stressed concrete frames.

Trailfinders Ltd SECTOR: Travel CHAIRMAN: Mike Gooley CBE FOUNDED: 1970 STAFF: 1000 worldwide (100 in Ireland) TURNOVER: N/A Founded in 1970 by former SAS officer Mike Gooley with a staff of just four, Trailfinders remains privately owned and has made travel arrangements for some 12.5million clients to date.

Experts in tailor-made travel itineraries, Trailfinders has a reputation for offering the widest range of flights, tours, hotels, cruises and car hire at competitive prices.

As the company celebrates 45 years in business this year, it continues to withstand the move to booking holidays online, believing there is no substitute for a one to one service that gives customers the chance to speak to consultants in person or over the phone.

Wheyhey! (The Protein Ice Cream Company Ltd) SECTOR: Food & Drink CO-FOUNDERS: Damien Kennedy and Greg Duggan FOUNDED: 2010 STAFF: 8 TURNOVER: N/A Wheyhey! co-founders Damien Kennedy and Greg Duggan have created an ice cream that’s good for you.

While most ice creams are packed with sugar, fat and calories, Wheyhey! is made from the highest quality protein isolate, which is low in fat and contains no sugar.

There’s no surprise then that its fanbase continues to grow and now you can even enjoy the Wheyhey! effect from the comfort of your cinema chair - as April 2015 saw the brand’s much coveted ice-cream pots land at Odeon branches across the country.

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Companies100 2015 Directory Addison Lee 35-37 William Road, London NW1 3ER www.addisonlee.com 020 7387 8888 Alexander Mann Solutions 3 Waterhouse Square, 138-142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW www.alexandermannsolutions.com 020 7832 2700 Ardent Tide Ltd 164-168 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ED www.ardenttide.co.uk 020 8452 4286 Adludio Sweeps Building, 6-7 St. Cross Street, London, EC1N 8UA www.adludio.com 020 O333 0222 The Barbara Stanley Gallery 27 Connaught St, London W2 2AY www.irishartinlondon.com 020 7262 2410 Barhale PLC Barhale House, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4NN www.barhale.co.uk 01922 707 700 Bennett Construction 2nd Floor, 49-51 Central Street, London EC1V 8AB www.bennettconstruction.co.uk 020 7014 5490 Brady Mallalieu Architects Ltd 90 Queens Drive, London N4 2HW www.bradymallalieu.com 020 8880 1544 Brilliant Inc Ltd 41 Duke of York Square, Sloane Square, London SW3 4LY www.brilliantinc.co.uk 020 7259 9555 Byrne Group 38-42 Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0JE 020 8973 0200 www.byrnegroup.co.uk Cappagh Group Cappagh House, Waterside Way, London SW17 0HB www.cappagh.co.uk 020 8947 4000 Cara Stationary Ltd 1 Tudor Enterprise Park, Tudor Road, Harrow, HA3 5JQ www.carastationery.co.uk 020 8427 8424 Carey Group Plc Carey House, Great Central Way, Wembley HA9 0HR www.careysplc.co.uk 020 8900 0221 Charles Street Buildings Group 1 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8PH www.csbgroup.co.uk 0116 269 3443 The Clancy Group Clare House, Coppermill Lane, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6HZ www.theclancygroup.co.uk 01895 823 711 Clifford Devlin Clifford House, Towcester Rd, London E3 3ND www.clifford-devlin.co.uk 020 7538 8721 Coffey Group Unit 20, Riverside Industrial Estate, Forward Works, Bridge Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 4BA www.coffeygroup.com 020 8447 9199

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The Color Company (TM) Ltd 88 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BY www.color.co.uk 020 7553 2928 The Comer Group Princess Park Manor, Royal Drive, New Southgate, London, N11 3FL www.thecomergroup.com 020 8361 2424 Conneely Group Ltd Braemar House, Water Lane, Stansted CM24 8BJ www.cdl-ltd.co.uk 01279 810870 Danny Sullivan Group 22 Barretts Green Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7AE www.dannysullivan.co.uk 020 8961 1900 Doveguard Construction Ltd 3 Cardwell Terrace, London N7 0NH www.doveguard.com 020 7700 7500 The Doyle Collection Doyle Hotels UK Ltd, 47 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8DN www.doylecollection.com 020 7486 6600 Enjoy Travel The Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, Lancs BB1 3HQ www.enjoytravel.co.uk 01254 445050 Eulogy Ltd 7 - 9 Bakers Yard, Bakers Row, London EC1R 3DD www.eulogy.co.uk 020 3077 2000 Evans Mockler Ltd 5 Beauchamp Court, Victors Way, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5TZ www.evansmockler.co.uk 020 8449 9632 Exclusive Magazines Ltd 9 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PX www.exclusivemagazines.co.uk 01494 771 144 Fitzpatrick Referrals Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk 01483 423761 Gallagher Group Ltd Leitrim House, Little Preston, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7NS www.gallagher-group.co.uk 01622 716 543 The Galldris Group Galldris House, Pavilion Business Centre, Kinetic Crescent, Innova Science Park, Enfield EN3 7FJ www.galldris.co.uk 01992 763000 Galvin Restaurants 3rd Floor, 19 Newman Street, Fitzorvia, London W1T 1PF www.galvinrestaurants.com 020 7299 0444 Green & Fortune Ltd Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG www.greenandfortune.co.uk 020 7014 2840 Greencoats Ltd 10 Church Road, Hendon, London NW4 4EA www.claddagh-ring.co.uk 020 8203 2600 Ground Construction Ltd (GCL) Ground House, 2-3 Little Burrow, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 4SP www.groundconstruction.com 020 8238 7000

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Grosvenor Cleaning Services Ltd Suite 6, Ensign House, Admirals Way, London E14 9XQ www.grosvenorservices.com 020 3713 7783 Heritage Collection Heritage Collection, 62 Green Lane, Small Heath, Nirmingham B9 5DB www.heritagesilverware.com 0121 7730 724 Hogan (Holdings) Ltd Hogan House, Caernarfon Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4DA www.hogan-construction.co.uk 01248 353 595 Instalcom Ltd Instalcom House, Manor Way, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1QH www.instalcom.co.uk 0208 731 4600 The Irish Post 88 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BY www.irishpost.co.uk 020 8900 4159 J Browne Group Meelin House, Unit 2 Pavilion Business Centre, 6 Kinetic Crescent, Enfield EN3 7FJ www.jbconstruction.co.uk 020 3300 0033 JB Riney & Co Ltd 455 Wick Lane, London E3 2TB www.jbriney.co.uk 020 8983 0077 J D Wetherspoon Plc Wetherspoon House, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford WD24 4QL www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk 01923 477777 John Reilly Civil Engineering Ltd Barley House, Duncan Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 1ZT www.johnreilly.co.uk 02380 629 900 John Sisk & Son Ltd 1 Curo Park, Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 2DD www.johnsiskandson.com 01727 875 551 JRL Group Ltd HEAD 4 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, London WD6 1RN www.jrlgroup.co.uk 020 8953 7800 Kelly Group Holdings Ltd Kelly House, Fourth Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0LH www.kelly.co.uk 020 8424 0909 Keltbray Group St Andrew’s House, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9TA www.keltbray.com 020 7643 1000 Kelliher Insurance Group John Stow House, 18 Bevis Marks, London EC3A 7JB www.kl-insurance.co.uk 020 7623 4957 Kiely Bros Ltd 135 Cherrywood Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 4XE www.kielybros.co.uk 0121 772 3800 Kiernan Construction Ltd Rough Hey, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 5AR www.kiernan.co.uk 01772 797687

Killoughery Ltd 43A Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NA www.killoughery.eu 020 8648 3737 K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd 8 Carr Crofts Drive, Armley, Leeds LS12 3AL www.krouse.co.uk 0113 2046900 Kylemore Services Ltd Heron House, 109 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 8DA www.kylemore.co.uk 020 8795 1083 Laing O’Rourke Bridge Place 1 & 2, Anchor Boulevard, Crossways, Dartford, Kent DA2 6SN www.laingorourke.com 01322 296 200 L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd Lynch House, Parr Road, Stanmore, London HA7 1LE www.l-lynch.com 020 8900 0000 London Irish (London Irish Holdings Plc) Hazelwood, Croysdale Avenue, Green Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 6QU www.london-irish.com 01932 750 100 Louise Kennedy 9 West Halkin Street, London SW1X 8JL www.louisekennedy.com 020 7235 0911 Masterson Holdings Ltd Atlantic House, 7 Stirling Way, Borehamood, Hertfordshire WD6 2BT www.mastersonholdings.co.uk 020 8736 4300 Manguard Plus Ltd 56 Lyndhurst Park, Belfast BT13 3PG www.manguardplus.ie 0870 7666211 The McAleer & Rushe Group 100 George Street, London W1U 8NU www.mcaleer-rushe.co.uk 020 7224 4900 McGrath Bros (Waste Control) Ltd McGrath House, Hepscott Road, Hackney, London. E9 5HH www.mcgrathgroup.co.uk 0845 548 5500 McGuigan’s Gym Ltd 33 Parkgate Road, Battersea, London SW11 4NP www.mcguigansgym.com McNicholas Construction (Holdings) Ltd Lismirrane Industrial Park, Elstree Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3EA www.mcnicholas.co.uk 020 8953 4144 MGF (Trench Construction Systems) Ltd Grant House, Locketts Road, Ashon in Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8DE www.mgf.ltd.uk 01942 402 700 MP Moran & Sons Ltd 293-301 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR www.mpmoran.co.uk 020 7328 5566 Murphy Group Hiview House, Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TN www.murphygroup.co.uk 020 7267 4366

Netmums The Media Village, 131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 5BB www.netmums.com

Primark Stores Ltd Primark House, 41 West Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1TZ www.primark.com

OB Business Solutions Ltd Buckhurst Hill, Essex www.obbusinesssolutions.co.uk 07450 997145 O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd Markfield House, 82 Markfield Road, Tottenham, London N15 4QF www.odonovan.co.uk 0800 731 3332 O’Halloran O’Brien Ltd O’Brien House, 197-199 Garth Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 4NE www.ohob.com 020 8337 5527 O’Kane Irish Foods 8 Quad Road, East Lane Business Park, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7NE www.okaneirishfoods.co.uk 020 8385 1771 Orla Kiely (Kiely Rowan Plc) 17 Prescott Place, London SW4 6BS www.orlakiely.com 020 7819 0110 Ovation Ltd 2nd Floor, 15 Greycoat Place, London SW1P 1SB www.ovationincentives.com 020 7820 8800

Quinn London Ltd Dome House, 8 Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX www.quinnlondon.co.uk 020 8238 1920

Paul Costelloe Design Ltd 57 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8JH www.paulcostelloe.com 020 7224 1927 Pauric Sweeney Ltd 33A Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6NP www.pauricsweeney.com 020 7493 0885 Peyton and Byrne Ltd 44 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BD www.peytonandbyrne.co.uk 020 7747 5850 PF Cusack (Tool Supplies) Ltd 1 Dundee Way, Brimsdown, Enfield, EN3 7SX www.cusack.co.uk 020 8344 4100 P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd Flannery House, Third Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0RZ www.flanneryplant.co.uk 020 8900 9290 PHD Modular Access Services Ltd 54 Oxford Rad, Denham, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 4DN www.phdaccess.com 01895 822 292 Philip Treacy Ltd 1 Havelock Terrace, Nine Elms, London SW8 4AS www.philiptreacy.co.uk 020 7738 8080 Pimlico Plumbers Ltd 1 Sail Street, Lambeth, London, SE11 6NQ www.pimlicoplumbers.com 020 7928 8888 PJ Keary Ltd PJ Keary Ltd, Jubilee House, Townsend Lane, London NW9 8TZ www.pjkeary.co.uk 0845 900 1511 Powerday Plc Crossan House, Old Oak Sidings, Off Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6RJ www.powerday.co.uk 020 8960 4646 Powerscourt Ltd 1 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AH www.powerscourt-group.com 020 7250 1446

Realex Payments 1 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9HR www.realexpayments.co.uk 020 3178 5370 Richard Corrigan Restaurants Ltd 11-15 Swallow Street, London W1B 4DG www.richardcorrigan.co.uk, www. corrigansmayfair.com and www. bentleys.org 020 7499 9943 Robert Kirby London Ltd 70 Emmanuel Road, Balham, London SW12 0HR www.robertkirbylondon.co.uk 020 8772 0729 Rochford Construction Ltd Rochford Construction Ltd, Kerry House, Fourth Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0LH www.rochfordltd.co.uk 020 8903 6888 The Shannon Group Dromenagh Farm, Seven Hills Road, Iver, Buckinghamshire SL0 0PA www.theshannongroup.co.uk 01895 448111 Simone Rocha (SR Studio Ltd) 64 De Beauvoir Crescent. London, N1 5SB www.simonerocha.com 020 7254 4390 Telegreen Ltd 312 Archway Road, London N6 5AT www.telegreen.co.uk 07748 880610 Total Plant Hire Ltd Unit 7, Monde Trading Estate, Westinghouse Rad, Trafford Park M17 1LP www.tphalligan.com 0161 8771367 Toureen Group Ltd 25 Cecil Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5QY www.toureenmangan.co.uk 020 8424 7999 Trailfinders Ltd 38 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ (City branch) www.trailfinders.com 00 353 1 677 7888 (Dublin Head Office) Tullow Oil Plc Tullow Oil Plc, 9 Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5XT www.tullowoil.com 020 3249 9000 VGC Group Cardinal House, Bury Street, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7GD www.vgcgroup.co.uk 08456 201 201 Walsh Group Ltd 32 Lafone Street, London SE1 2LX ww.walsh.co.uk 020 7089 6800 Wheyhey! (The Protein Ice Cream Company Ltd) St John’s Studio, 6-8 Church Road, Richmond, TW9 2QA www.wheyhey.co.uk 020 8940 2374

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