Irish firm continues drive to promote gender diversity in the engineering sector. Kirby Group Engineering has announced the recipients of its third-level bursary awards for this year, as part of the company’s ongoing drive to promote diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector. Six female students have been selected this year, as the programme goes […]
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Kirby Group Engineering is set to support charities in Ireland, the UK, Italy, Sweden and South Africa this month as part of its annual Christmas donations campaign. The festive drive is a major part of its commitment to support good causes all year round. Kirby has its headquarters in Limerick and employs over 1,900 people
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Company honoured at Iberdrola ceremony in Spain where over 100 companies were represented. Kirby Group Engineering has been named Iberdrola’s Supplier of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the global energy leader in Bilbao, Spain. The company has been working with ScottishPower – a subsidiary of Iberdrola – for 13 years and currently has
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The 2025 Kirby Way Cycle raised more than €500,000 for good causes, a record amount for the event which hit the roads around Portlaoise on August 22nd. Almost 300 people took part this year, including Kirby team members, partners, suppliers, family and friends. Conditions were great on the day for the three event groups –
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Limerick-based firm makes inaugural appearance on prestigious Deloitte rating. Kirby Group Engineering has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies – a prestigious programme run by Deloitte. The listing recognises businesses from across the island of Ireland, ranging from retail and hospitality to the manufacturing and construction sectors. Kirby is a family-founded
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Last Wednesday marked the launch of the 2025 Kirby Way Cycle, which will take to the roads around Portlaoise, Co Laois, on Friday, the 22nd of August. This is the fourth year of the event which is set to benefit a record number of organisations, including the The Jack and Jill Foundation, ISPCC, The Irish
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Four longstanding employees join top team at Limerick-headquartered company. Kirby Group Engineering has announced a series of appointments at board level which have taken effect in recent weeks. These include the elevation of four longstanding team members to the company’s board, while two existing board members have taken on new roles. Kirby employs over 1800
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Kirby Group Engineering has been unveiled as the main sponsor for camogie in County Galway, in a five year deal. The agreement with Galway County Camogie Board will see Kirby’s logo feature on the jerseys of the Senior, U23 and U18 teams and further demonstrates Kirby’s commitment to supporting local communities where it operates in
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Irish engineering firm in festive drive to support 15 charities across several countries. Kirby Group Engineering, a leading mechanical and engineering contractor, has announced details of its Christmas 2024 donations programme, worth a total of €165,000 for deserving causes in Ireland and abroad. The programme is a major part of the company’s year-round fundraising schedule,
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Engineering firm builds on drive to promote engineering degrees among female students. Kirby Group Engineering, as part of its ongoing commitment to and investment in diversity and inclusion, has announced the five winners of its third-level bursary programme for the 2024/25 academic year. This marks the third year of the initiative, which aims to provide
Minister for Enterprise congratulates family-owned Irish firm as it creates 50 jobs. Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new off-site manufacturing (OSM) facility at Junction 17 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise, Co Laois. The €8m development is set to create 50 jobs and will be key to the continuing growth of the company as
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Henry McCann appointed as new CEO at the leading engineering construction firm. Kirby Group Engineering has announced CEO Mark Flanagan will step down on January 1st, 2025 after five very successful years in the role. As part of a planned and structured transition process, Henry McCann will step into the role of CEO, having
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Our third annual Kirby Way Cycle has been another huge success. It was fantastic to see Kirby staff, partners, suppliers, friends and family come together once again in the name of camaraderie and enjoyment. This year’s Kirby Way Cycle kicked off on August 30th, starting and finishing in Portlaoise, right in the heart of the
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Kirby Group Engineering has been recognised for its people-first culture, maintaining ‘We Invest in People – Platinum’ and achieving ‘We Invest in Wellbeing – Gold’ accreditations in its latest Investors in People (IIP) assessment. Following a rigorous assessment process, the Irish firm was ranked among the top 2% of organisations worldwide for leading, supporting and
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We are getting ready to pedal our way to fun and fitness as The Kirby Way Cycle returns for a third consecutive year! The 2024 cycle will take place on Friday, 30th August and will start and finish in Portlaoise with participants choosing a route of 50km or 100km. We were delighted to welcome former
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2024 is a landmark year for Kirby Group Engineering. It marks 60 years since Tom and Michael Kirby established an electrical contracting business at Thomondgate in Limerick. Since then, the small enterprise has grown far larger than the brothers could have imagined, into a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor with bases across Ireland, the
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Directors and Associate Directors take up roles as turnover exceeds €630m. Kirby Group Engineering today announced its latest appointees to senior positions within the company. Six people are being appointed to Director and Associate Director roles amid a period of continuing growth at the firm, which is marking its 60th anniversary this year. Kirby has
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View this article as published in the Sunday Business Post here. Kirby Group Engineering is celebrating continued growth in the Power and Renewables sector, as it marks its 60th anniversary in 2024. The firm recently promoted Michael Murray to the role of Director of Power and Renewables and Group Business Development, while Stephen Kavanagh has
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Irish engineering firm has announced its Christmas donations programme Kirby Group Engineering has announced details of its Christmas donation programme for 2023, which will see €130,000 in funds directed to charities in Ireland and abroad. Staff at the Limerick-headquartered company are involved in charity campaigns all year round, but the firm makes a special effort
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Engineering firm builds on drive to promote the sector among female students Kirby Group Engineering has announced five winners of its third level bursary programme. This is the second year of the initiative, which provides exciting opportunities for women to gain experience in the wider engineering industry. Kirby is a leading mechanical and engineering contractor
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The sleep-out was a huge success as Kirby employees from across the business got their sleeping bags laid out outside last Friday night and raised almost €34,000 for homeless services throughout the country. The participants donned many layers to keep out the cold as temperatures dropped down to as low as 5 degrees during the
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We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who took part in and supported the second annual Kirby Way Cycle last Friday. The event was a massive success once again, with more than 120 people taking part to raise vital funds to support Milford Hospice in Limerick and the National Breast Cancer Research
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We are excited to announce that over 120 people have signed up for our second ever Kirby Way Cycle event, which takes place this Friday September 1st. After the huge success of our inaugural Cycle last year, we’re taking to the roads once again to raise money in support of Milford Care Centre and the
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The team at Kirby Group Engineering is proud to announce that we have reached another milestone in the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the achievement of the Investors in Diversity Silver award. Investors in Diversity Ireland (IiD) is Ireland’s first all-encompassing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mark. We began our journey on this programme
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Irish engineering firm expands international reach with investment worth over €1m. Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new office in Cape Town, the company’s first base outside of Europe. Management welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, Micheál Martin T.D. to the office within the iconic Newlands Cricket Ground, to mark the
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Given that artificial intelligence is becoming a feature of almost all industries, Mark Danaher – Associate Director – BIM / Technical Services at Kirby, believes AI can be an integral part of the Kirby digitisation strategy, along with several other crucial strands that form the company’s bespoke three-year strategy to digitally transform its practices, which
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Interpretation of ancient Roman piece to join works at innovative garden collection Limerick headquartered firm Kirby Group Engineering has unveiled a major sculpture at the Hunt Museum, part of its Museum in a Garden project. The company, founded in Thomondgate in 1964, commissioned and donated the piece, which was revealed to the public last Friday.
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Kirby is delighted to have been named one of Ireland’s Best Employers in The Sunday Independent’s annual listing. We reflect on the reasons our 1,400 people believe Kirby is a truly great company to work, live and thrive in. Are you ready to embark on a thrilling professional journey where your expertise in engineering and
Focus Ireland, UNICEF, SVP and Cliona’s Foundation among those set to benefit. Kirby Group Engineering has donated in excess of €100,000 to charities in Ireland and abroad this Christmas. The Limerick-based electrical and mechanical engineering company has built a tradition of supporting those in need all year round, with a special focus at this time
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Third level supports form part of company’s drive to progress industry development. Kirby Group Engineering has announced it has awarded bursaries to four female students at third level institutions across Ireland. The scheme forms part of its ongoing effort to promote gender diversity in the evolving worlds of engineering and construction. Kirby is a leading
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Ongoing drive for sustainable growth brings seven to senior management team Kirby Group Engineering has announced seven additions to its Senior Management Team. The family-founded firm is continually looking to build on its reputation for delivering top quality results and this latest round of appointments is the next step in that strategy. The full list
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Two key charities to benefit from company’s inaugural event over 300km course. Kirby Group Engineering is delighted to announce the inaugural Kirby Way Cycle event has been a major success, raising more than €430,000 so far for great causes. A total of 176 cyclists along with 23 volunteers, drivers and support crew, took to the
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Preparations are in full swing for the Kirby Way Cycle 2022, with less than a month to the big event. Nearly 250 participants are so far signed up to take part in the event which will get underway at Kirby Group Engineering’s headquarters in Raheen Business Park, Limerick on the morning of September 2nd. From
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Promotions align with Irish engineering company’s vision of strong sustainable growth. Kirby Group Engineering has announced five promotional appointments within its Senior Management Team. The family-founded firm is following a path of sustainable growth, delivering top quality results for national and international clients and these promotions will help secure its vision for the future. The
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Irish engineering firm aims to raise hundreds of thousands of euro in 300km trip. We are proud to announce the launch of The Kirby Way Cycle 2022. This staff initiative alongside our fundraising partners and in conjunction with Warriors for Humanity, is raising money for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Self Help Africa,
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Kirby Group Engineering is making a donation to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABII), to support their work in Meath. Around 19,000 people acquire a brain injury in Ireland every year. They happen suddenly and can be caused by road traffic accidents, strokes, assaults, falls and infections such as meningitis. Because every injury is unique, each
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DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, the show that rebuilds people’s lives by rebuilding their homes is back for a second series. The popular series presented by Baz Ashmawy returns to RTÉ One on Sunday April 3rd. The four part series will feature families based in New Ross, Meath, Santry and Waterford city. Chief-motivator Baz
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Fergus Barry – HR Director speaks to the CIF Magazine. The construction and engineering industries are no different. We must look at ourselves and realise that if we want to attract and retain new talent, we must provide an environment that’s attractive to and supportive of them. Our search has clearly identified that people today
We cannot imagine, the fear, sadness and anger that the people of Ukraine are feeling at the moment. The stories of damage and death are hard to read and we all see how important it is for people around the world to come together to advance the cause of peace. We are working to support
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Kirby Group Engineering is pleased to announce its participation in Host in Ireland’s “Orchards in the Community” initiative. Orchards play a key role in providing an early food source for struggling bees. To help protect the bees and increase pollination, Kirby is part of 52 pledgers and over 90 schools and community groups planting in
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Kirby Group Engineering has been awarded the much sought after CPD Accredited Employer Standard by Engineers Ireland in recognition of their continuing professional development (CPD) strategy. Founded in 1964 in Limerick, Kirby is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor with operations in Ireland, the UK, and Mainland Europe. The organisation provides full mechanical and
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Focus Ireland, Women’s Aid and UNICEF receive support from Irish engineering firm.
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Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its latest office in the Swedish city of Gävle. Five years since the Irish firm began working in Sweden, this announcement is a clear statement of Kirby’s commitment to continued growth in the Nordic region. Kirby’s leading-edge skills and experience in data centre construction, as well as the team’s
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It’s a surprising but undeniable fact that only 1% of the population ever complete a marathon because the classic distance of 42.2 kilometres or 26.1 miles is super tough, no matter how you measure it. Yet, it’s a distance that both fascinates and challenges many runners and walkers alike, one that sticks in your mind
Kirby Group Engineering has made the final shortlist for ‘Employer of the Year’ in The Investors in People Awards 2021. In a record-breaking year for entries, with nearly three hundred organisations involved, this is an outstanding achievement and one that everyone at Kirby is hugely proud of. The Investors in People Awards celebrate the very
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Kirby Group Engineering is proud to announce that it has achieved the President’s Award at the internationally recognised RoSPA, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Awards. It’s a remarkable achievement as the company has now achieved this Gold Standard for twelve consecutive years. Kirby is a values-driven business, and at its heart are the
Kirby Group Engineering has announced a round of key appointments to its Senior Management Team. The development follows a period of strategic and sustainable growth, which has seen Kirby continually delivering operationally excellent mechanical and electrical engineering contracting services for national and international clients. These strategic positions align with Kirby’s commitment to continuously build an
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Linxon has awarded Kirby Group Engineering a subcontract for the onshore substation mechanical & electrical installation and building services works as part of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Substation package. The works include the installation of the onshore primary and secondary HV power equipment including the super-grid transformers, switchgear, dynamic reactive compensation, shunt reactors, harmonic
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Irish engineering firm predicts significant growth through data centre construction. Kirby Group Engineering has announced plans to create 300 new jobs as part of a significant expansion to meet demand for its services in Ireland and across Europe. The family-founded, privately owned company says the new jobs will include engineering, commercial, operations and administrative staff,
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Today marks International Women in Engineering Day 2021 – an occasion that seeks to celebrate the work and achievements of women engineers. This year has put a particular focus on womens’ engineering heroes. Eve Cassidy, who works with Kirby Group Engineering thought carefully before nominating a group of people she felt fit the bill. “In
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Irish company Iconic Camino, which offers retreats at some of Ireland’s most breath-taking locations, has found a special way to give back to the incredible healthcare workers who have been the true heroes of the COVID19 pandemic. The brainchild of former Galway hurler Alan Kerins, the company is offering nominated frontline healthcare workers a free
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Kirby and PM Group are delighted to support the HSE’s recent donation of an oxygen generator from University College Hospital Galway (UCHG) to the Indian Health Service. After 14 long months, the fight against COVID-19 in Ireland is finally entering a more favourable stage with the successful rollout of a vaccination programme following on from
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Irish firm beats previous rating to reach ‘platinum’ level in industry programme. Kirby Group Engineering today announced it has achieved ‘platinum’ accreditation from the ‘Investors in People’ programme. It follows a highly rigorous assessment process for the Irish firm, in which it scored among the top 2% of organisations who have been assessed so far.
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On Saturday, May 8th, the brave and bold of Kirby clicked off their alarm clocks shortly after 5am, hit the floorboards and pulled on their yellow t-shirt as they prepared to take on the Kirby Sunrise Challenge in aid of Pieta. The aim of the challenge? To walk, run or cycle 5k at dawn wearing
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“When you put iron into the furnace, steel is forged” – how resilience and values helped Kirby Group Engineering create a €300m business. Kirby began with two brothers from Limerick and one big idea. Today, Kirby employs 1,200 people and has revenues of €300m. Its Managing Director Mark Flanagan talks about Covid, overcoming challenges and
Kirby Group Engineering was honoured to receive the Iberdrola Supplier of the Year Award for Digitalization at a ceremony in Madrid, Spain. Spanish King and Queen attend in Madrid as Irish firm is named among industry elite.
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Eve Cassidy from Kirby Group Engineering would love to see more women in her industry. Here, she shares her experience to mark Engineers Week 2021.
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Kirby Group Engineering has announced one of its employees has been named as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud’s “40 under 40: Champions of Construction”. Mark Danaher’s achievement is further proof of the industry-leading talent on the Kirby team.
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Kirby Group Engineering has donated a total of €100,000 to help people in need this Christmas. The Irish company has a longstanding tradition of supporting charities at this time of year and 2020 is no different.
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Mark Flanagan Kirby Group Managing Director, shares his views with the Irish Building Magazine on the power of people and why he believes being values-driven is the key to sustainable growth and caring about and investing in people are paramount.
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