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KAI: The new recruit preparing Kirby Group Engineering for the future

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 Kirby CEO Announcement

Kirby Announces Leadership Transition as Strong Growth Continues

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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Third annual Kirby Way Charity Cycle takes place in Portlaoise

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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People-First Culture Recognised by Top Award

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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Kirby – Delivering value for 60 years and beyond

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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Kirby Announces Senior Appointments as Growth Continues

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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Second Intake Announced for Kirby Bursary Programme

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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Kirby achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Award

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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Kirby Chooses Cape Town for its First Office Outside Europe

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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Kirby Adds to Hunt Museum’s Historic Collection

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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Festive Charity Tradition Continues at Kirby in 2022

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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Kirby Promotes Engineering Diversity with New Bursaries

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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Appointments a Further Boost to Kirby for the Future

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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Kirby Way Cycle a massive success with over €430k raised

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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Kirby Builds for the Future with Directors’ Appointments

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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Kirby announces the launch of The Kirby Way Cycle 2022

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 Announces Partnership with Dutch Data Center Association

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 awarded Engineers Ireland’s CPD Accredited Employer Standard

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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Kirby wins two awards at the Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards 2021

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 Opens Base In Sweden Amid Continued Growth

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 Shortlisted In The Investors In People Awards 2021

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 Announces Key Senior Team Appointments

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 award Kirby Seagreen mechanical and electrical package

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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Kirby Group Engineering announces 300 new jobs

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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The former Ireland Rugby International, Fergus McFadden, joins the Kirby Team

The former Ireland Rugby International, Fergus McFadden, joins the Kirby Team

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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