Alistair Tosh, Kirby Group HR Director spoke to the Business Post on how apprenticeships shape the ‘Kirby Way’ – building skills, leadership and long-term career pathways that support the evolving needs of our industry. Apprenticeships are the foundation of Kirby Group Engineering, one of Ireland’s leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractors. With an annual turnover […]
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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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Kirby has signed a sponsorship deal with Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Sport Galway GAA clubs. The three-year agreement will see the company sponsor nine teams across the university’s hurling, camogie, men’s, and ladies’ football codes. ATU Galway’s GAA clubs have approximately 300 players and 400 additional members signed up for the 2025/2026 academic year. The
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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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Henry McCann, the newly appointed CEO of Kirby Group Engineering, is betting on his people to continue the family-owned business’ legacy of success in the engineering and construction services industry. For some, the task of assuming the leadership of a multinational company experiencing an unparalleled period of success may seem like big boots to fill.
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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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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
Irish firm reveals details of native artificial intelligence platform. DCD Opinions speak to Mark Danaher, Kirby Group Engineering. Irish firm Kirby Group Engineering has been recording strong and steady growth for several years and is on track to achieve revenue of more than €700m in 2024. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the firm now
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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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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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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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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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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 delighted to join the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) in 2022 as a partner member. Kirby is proud to be part of the DDA community of data centers and quality suppliers of technology and services. This partnership shows the company’s commitment to continued growth in the Netherlands. Kirby Group Managing Director,
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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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Limerick Chamber has recognised its business community’s excellence by announcing its Regional Business Awards for 2021. Walking off with two top prizes are Kirby Group Engineering as they were awarded Best Large Business: Contribution to The Region, and Best Employer: Employee Talent Development & Workplace Wellness. Based in Limerick, Kirby delivers services across the Data
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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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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 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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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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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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Kirby Group Engineering is proud to announce a new addition to its team. Fergus McFadden, the former Ireland Rugby International joins the firm as a Business Development Executive, a role in which he will play a key part in the area of relationship management, which is a core part of Kirby’s vision.
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Kirby Group Engineering, in conjunction with Zimmer Biomet, Oranmore CFR, the National Ambulance Service and An Garda Síochana, have installed a defibrillator station in Oranmore village.
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Kirby has been nominated as a finalist for Autodesk’s prestigious AEC Excellence Awards 2020.
This is the first year Kirby has submitted an entry, which makes inclusion on the list of finalists an even greater honour.
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Kirby announces key senior appointments
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Kirby is a ‘Christmas Angel’ to Society of St. Vincent de Paul following €12,000 donation
Kirby, Building Leadership Capability
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Kirby wins Lean Business Ireland Award
Kirby wins Lean Business Ireland Award Read More »
Kirby is an official partner of CIF Construction Safety Week 2019
Kirby is an official partner of CIF Construction Safety Week 2019 Read More »
Kirby builds executive leadership capability for the future
Kirby builds executive leadership capability for the future Read More »
Kirby supports Focus Ireland this Christmas with €10,500 donation
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Kirby shortlisted for Best Social Enterprise Award
Kirby shortlisted for Best Social Enterprise Award Read More »
Kirby wins Q Mark Construction Services Group of the Year
Kirby wins Q Mark Construction Services Group of the Year Read More »
Kirby Joins Host in Ireland as a Partner for 2018
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