Business Directory

Combilift Are The Largest Manufacturer Of Multidirectional, Sideloading And Articulated Forklifts Globally. Innovation, Flexibility and Service is the ethos on which Combilift’s success is built and has seen us become the world’s fastest-growing forklift manufacturer, exporting to more than 85 countries and with more than 80,000 trucks in use worldwide. No other manufacturer in the world can deliver the same level of customisation and adaptability, or cater so effectively to the diverse needs of every individual customer, whether their enterprise is large or small.

Secto offers a fully integrated service offering to the telecommunications industry that includes survey, design, network construction, network upgrade and maintenance of fibre optic, copper and HFC telecommunications networks. Secto currently works with Ireland’s leading telecommunications companies, rolling out extensive FTTH networks across rural and urban areas. Secto has a highly qualified and experienced management structure, with a proven track record in mobilisation and delivery of large-scale projects. Secto provides tailored and bespoke engineering solutions by utilising the latest design software tools and workforce management systems to ensure the lowest optimum cost for our clients. Secto offers a complete range of network build and upgrade services, and we have been involved with major rollouts and upgrades on some of the largest projects in Ireland and the UK. Secto also provides design services, along with commissioning, installation and decommissioning services to the telecoms industry. Our design team uses industry-leading smart survey tools for each project, and our highly qualified engineers guarantee a high quality, robust design that is fit for purpose and works immediately. We are committed to meeting our clients’ requirements — we’ll get coverage online in the shortest possible time. Our build team has years of experience in offering dynamic wireless solutions — we have managed and completed technology upgrades, new greenfield site builds, rooftop upgrades, new rooftop builds and link upgrades.

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech & Rooney’s Hardware.

Cavan Hire & Sales Ltd is the leading Plant and Tool Hire and Sales company in Cavan.

We are a Cavan Based Construction Company with Projects across Dublin , Meath , Monaghan and Cavan. We are currently ongoing with Projects in the Commercial , Educational and Industrial Sectors .

FDC Group is a fast growing, full service, multi-disciplined professional services provider. Established in 1973, with headquarters in Cork and 40+ office locations nationwide, we offer a range of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Agri-Consultancy, Financial and Business Advisory to a diversified portfolio of almost 30,000 clients.

Centum is an Irish-based Electrical and Mechanical Engineering company with offices based across Ireland, The U.K and Europe. Centum operate on a national and international scale with projects varying in size and value. These projects vary across different categories, predominantly in data centres, commercial office fit outs, hospitals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. We meets the needs of these clients by providing cost-effective electrical & mechanical packages in a compliant and structured way. Our clients know we have the resources to deliver and know how to mobilise locally and internationally to fulfil their requirements

We are a service-based manufacturer at heart and what this means for you is that your application or project is our main focus. Our aim is to make sure that you benefit from our technical expertise and years of experience, to ensure the best result. We don’t just want to sell you products, we want to provide you with the optimal abrasive or tool for your particular job and help you to use it in the right way.

Dornan are a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Ireland, Europe and the UK. Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical.

Suir Engineering has over 39 years of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (M,E&I) international expertise, with a directly employed workforce of more than 1500 people and in the region of €400+ million revenue annually – it has offices in Ireland, Sweden, Denmark & Germany. Suir Engineering operates in the following sectors: data centres, energy power & utilities, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage. Although its primary focus is on the Irish market, Suir Engineering is delivering successful M,E&I projects in Europe, UK, Europe and Scandinavia.

Founded in 1962, Silver Hill Duck is a fully integrated premium Duck Producer. All aspects of our duck production are owned and controlled by Silver Hill Duck, from breeding, egg production, hatching and selection, to processing, cooking and packaging. Our distinctive hybrid duck is the secret to our success and is a breed that is exclusive to Silver Hill Duck. It has been continually developed over the years, to produce a duck that is full of flavour, succulent, tender and consistent in its quality.

Tricel, a family-run business, was founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack. This year marks the company’s 50th year in business. The company began by producing products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP). It expanded its exports and established manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe by implementing a comprehensive growth strategy in the 1990s and 2000s. The Stack family leads Tricel, which provides market-leading solutions in over 50 countries. Among the markets served by the company are storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricant distribution. With its headquarters in Killarney, the Tricel Group consists of 15 companies across Europe, including seven manufacturing facilities. The company employs more than 600 people at these locations. The company has grown domestically and internationally by manufacturing locally, exporting, partnering with local distributors, and acquiring companies that enhance its product capabilities and geographical reach. In the next five years, the company’s roadmap for growth will continue to be based on three main pillars: Customer Excellence, Innovation & Sustainability.

CJK is an Irish-owned mechanical and electrical services contractor with over 25 years of experience in providing top-quality services to clients in the industrial, pharmaceutical, public, and commercial sectors. Our unwavering commitment to quality is reflected in our highly skilled and motivated team, innovative solutions, and dedication to sustainability. Our culture of respect and inclusivity not only enhances our quality of work but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie amongst our staff, creating a highly motivated team that is committed to delivering exceptional services to our clients.

Prepay Power is the leading provider of Pay-As-You-Go electricity and gas in Ireland. Since 2011, we have been disrupting the energy market with a focus on empowering customers to have total control and transparency over their electricity costs. With over 170,000 customers and growing, we are an Irish-owned and independent company, differentiating ourselves from semi-states and large energy multinationals. Our customer-driven approach helps individuals achieve long-term savings on their electricity, gas, and broadband expenses. We provide an excellent level of service in an operationally efficient manner. At Prepay Power, we are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and treat all our employees, customers, and stakeholders with dignity and respect.

Circet Ireland & UK (Formerly KN Group) are leading providers to the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power Sectors in Ireland, UK and internationally. Operating since 1975, our focus is to provide fully managed services to the markets we serve. While achieving rapid growth in recent years we maintain an embedded tradition to satisfy our clients’ needs while delivering the highest standard of safety, quality and customer service. Our Future

We started operations in 1998 and have grown to house 8 production lines, an 85,000 pallet warehouse and two furnaces. The Derrylin site produces around 750 million containers each year, supplying the UK and Irish markets. In 2020, Derrylin underwent £60million worth of reinvestment for new furnaces and manufacturing equipment. Since we made our first glass bottle 25 years ago in Northern Ireland, we’ve been known as gamechangers in our industry. At Encirc, we’re committed to doing better for our planet. Glass is a natural and infinitely recyclable product, and our 360 approach sets us apart from our competitors when it comes to the beverage supply chain, creating flexibility, support and minimizing carbon impact We’ve worked hard to ensure our people have the best space possible to thrive, whether that’s with our market-leading technologies and equipment, access to our gyms, and the opportunity to train and develop their way through a career for life.

The KTL group is recognised as a leading provider of engineering services to the telecommunications and utility sectors, working primarily with mobile network operators, electricity network operators and major equipment vendors. The group has grown significantly over the last 25 years and has operations in Ireland and the UK. KTL provides a full range of engineering services to mobile network operators, from network design, planning and optimisation through to radio access network installation and commissioning. KTL also provide programme management and full turnkey network rollout as required. KTL has a full range of civil, structural and electrical engineering resources that can provide comprehensive solutions for major electrical infrastructure projects, including substation, underground cables and overhead lines.

Mixtape Marketing is Ireland’s leading experiential marketing agency. We create, manage and execute brand experiences on behalf of brands. We’re creative, practical, passionate and hands on. We also happen to love what we do. We focus on excellence in creativity, client service and execution. In an ever evolving digital world, experiential marketing holds the key to providing positive brand experiences for customers and organic content for brands and consumers alike.

Established in 1954, ABP Food Group is a global food producer supplying high quality beef for the retail, foodservice and manufacturing sectors. Working with a network of over 45,000 farmers, we contribute an estimated €1.3bn each year into the rural economies in which we operate. We are a fully integrated agri-business with sustainability at the heart of what we do. Our beef processing is supported by three complementary divisions: renewables, proteins and pet foods. This unique circular economy minimises waste of by-products from beef processing by utilising them across all our other divisions. This reinforces our vision to secure a more sustainable future for our industry.  All our beef is DNA traceable directly to its farm of origin. Our farmers are vital partners in ensuring that the quality of our product is maintained and complete traceability is guaranteed.

In choosing to join Ashford Castle Estate, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021.

Bus Átha Cliath-Dublin Bus, a designated activity company, limited by shares, registered in Ireland at 59 Upper O’Connell St, Dublin 1. No 119569 was founded in 1987 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-owned Córas Iompar Eireann Group. We operate the Public Service Obligation network in the Greater Dublin Area under a contract of services with the National Transport Authority. Our network covers a region from Newcastle in County Wicklow to the south, Balbriggan in north County Dublin and Maynooth in County Kildare to the west.

In 2018 we carried 143.5 million customers on our extensive range of services - Cross City, Radial, Orbital, DART Feeder, Airlink, express limited stop commuter services, Nitelink, and Sightseeing tours.

Dublin Bus employs 3,616 people from 73 different countries. Our 2,695 drivers operate our fleet of 1010 buses which are all low-floor wheelchair accessible and fully Wi-Fi enabled. 

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating over 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 15,000 people. Our products and services include large scale food and beverage operations, convenience stores, roadside refuelling including electric vehicle channels, in addition to a number of other ancillary business lines for example our hotels and gaming business in Welcome Break and our commercial fuel and airline refuelling business. We partner with a large number of high-quality international brands in each market including Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Burger King, Subway, Greggs, KFC, 7-Eleven, Shake Shack, Dunkin Donuts, M&S, Chopstix, etc in addition to our own proprietary Bakewell brand. In 2021 Applegreen moved from a PLC to a private ownership company structure in partnership with Blackstone Infrastructure Partners acquiring the public equity interest in the business.

We are a global airport and travel retail group with businesses in 15 countries around the world. daa’s principal activities include operating and managing Dublin and Cork airports, global airport retailing through our subsidiary Aer Rianta International, and international aviation consultancy through daa International. The company is state-owned and headquartered at Dublin Airport.

CMETB Further Education & Training (FET)

Summary of services

We have a wide range of programmes to suit all learners of different ages and at all stages of life.

If you are seeking to do a full or part-time certified programme, a hobby course, brush up on your reading, writing or maths, learn English, reskill, take up an Apprenticeship/Traineeship, train staff in your organisation or simply avail of our career guidance, our FET Services has something for you to identify and access the programme that best suits your needs.

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is the recognised way people are trained in a craft trade or profession. Apprentices are employees. An apprenticeship provides on-the-job training with an employer. It usually alternates between off-the-job training in an education centre and on-the-job training at your employer's workplace. An apprenticeship generally lasts for 2 to 4 years, during which time the apprentice will spend different periods in off-the-job training.

Contact

Email apprenticeships@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 049 4353922

Website: www.cmetb.ie/apprenticeships

Trainees

Trainees are full time students and not employed with the work placement company. Traineeships give participants the opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and knowledge on-the-job, making them more skilled, more employable and enhancing their career options. Trainees can secure employment with the work placement company after completion of the course and achievement of the award. Traineeships are linked with various employers throughout Cavan and Monaghan e.g. Combilift, ENTEKRA, Esker Lodge Nursing home, Monaghan Mushrooms, Lakeland Dairies and many others.

Contact Michelle Tilson

Phone: 049 4353923 or 049 4353924

Email: training@cmetb.ie

Website: www.cmetb.ie/traineeships

PLC Courses

Monaghan Institute and Cavan Institute offer a wide range of Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses. These courses are full time, delivered over one academic year and are at level 5 or 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. PLC programmes are designed to provide learners with the necessary skills to secure employment or to progress to further studies at Universities in Ireland, the UK or Europe. PLC Access - This bridging programme allows learners to experience college life in the PLC Institutes in a supported environment, while completing Level 4 and 5 modules, aiming to progress into further education and training.

Contact

Cavan Institute Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie

Telephone: 049-433 2633

Website: www.cavaninstitute.ie

Monaghan Institute Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie

Telephone: 047 84900

Website: www.monaghaninstitute.ie

Youthreach

Youthreach is a full-time training and education programme for early school leavers aged between 15 and 20 years. It offers a flexible and dynamic programme of integrated general education, vocational training and work experience.

Website: https://www.cmetb.ie/youthreach

Employer Supports

We work with employers and enterprises to support them in ensuring their businesses can keep apace in an ever-changing environment.  We provide access for employers to an existing suite of high-quality education opportunities through on-line learning, part-time and evening provision.  We can also work with companies to develop flexible bespoke and tailored training solutions for their individual needs.

Contact

Email: eileenroddy@cmetb.ie or employerservices@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 047 84900

Skills for Work

Skills for Work is a programme aimed at providing educational training opportunities to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. The programme is particularly targeted at workers who may not have the confidence to embrace change. It encourages them to put themselves forward for general training opportunities, or take on new roles and responsibilities. The programme gives employers the opportunity to provide quality training to employees, at no cost to the employer or employee, as the programme is funded by the Irish Government under the Department of Education and SOLAS.  

Contact

Noelette Nolan

Phone: 049-43-61881

Mobile: 087-929-3531

Email: noelettenolan@cmetb.ie

Adult Education Services

All classes in Adult Education Services are part-time, free, flexible and are offered throughout the counties in many different towns and villages. Cavanadulted@cmetb.ie 049 4353967 Monaghanadulted@cmetb.ie 047-71914 Adult Guidance & Information Service - Guidance provides a free, objective and confidential one to one appointment for learners or potential learners- generally first port of call for learners.

Contact

Monaghan Email: barrymcnally@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 047-30800/0872986861

Cavan Email: shaunabrady@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 049 437 7001/087-3874908

Website: www.cmetb.ie/information-guidance-and-support

Specific Skills Training

Specific Skills Training courses include a vast range of programmes such as Construction Skills, Welding, Plant Machinery Operator, Floor and Wall Tiling, a range of Driving Courses, Project Management and a full suite of Computer Courses.  

Contact Louise Cadam

T: 049 4353963

E: louisecadam@cmetb.ie

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides a range of water-based and land-based adventure activities for all. 

Tanagh OETC, Dartrey, Via Cootehill, Co. Monaghan

T: 049 5552988

E: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com

Carpentry Contractor

Top Oil is a leading supplier of home heating oil, commercial and agricultural fuel in Ireland with over 200 forecourt locations.

Aidan Strain Electrical & Mechanical Engineering has been in business for over 40 years. Over the last 40+ years, ASEE has adapted with the changing industries, leading us to become the best in our field. Although a lot of our work centres around generator integration, the company still retains a firm foothold in the electrical and mechanical installation fields, having completed the full electrical fit out of six data centres around Amsterdam, and counting. ASEE have been offering a full turn-key package in generator installations for more than 15 years and in 2006 we moved into the data centre sector, carrying out full electrical installations in data centres throughout the UK and Europe. ASEE has a broad range of expertise in the Mechanical & Electrical fields and we continue to service in the following sectors:

• Data Centres
• Hospitals
• Large Scale Commercial and Industrial Developments
• Hotels Water and Sewage Treatment Plants
• Waste to Energy Plants

We recognise the importance of being adaptable to the needs of our clients. We are a privately owned company and our independent status means we are not part of a group or holding company that could restrict our participation.

Corby Steel Fabrications is a second-generation family business with over 30 years of experience in the engineering industry serving industrial manufacturing facilities. We execute a diverse range of complex engineering solutions for world-leading industrial manufacturing facilities within Ireland and overseas. Our expertise includes structural and mechanical engineering and specialist precision engineering, in varying metals and grades.

MTM Engineering, founded in 1997 by Martin & Patricia Mee, are a specialist electrical and mechanical contracting company based in Slane, Co. Meath. Over the last 25 years we have evolved into a market leading turnkey cable installation specialist, working on large scale industrial, commercial and renewables projects in Ireland, across Europe and beyond.

CMETB Further Education & Training (FET)

Summary of services

We have a wide range of programmes to suit all learners of different ages and at all stages of life.

If you are seeking to do a full or part-time certified programme, a hobby course, brush up on your reading, writing or maths, learn English, reskill, take up an Apprenticeship/Traineeship, train staff in your organisation or simply avail of our career guidance, our FET Services has something for you to identify and access the programme that best suits your needs.

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is the recognised way people are trained in a craft trade or profession. Apprentices are employees. An apprenticeship provides on-the-job training with an employer. It usually alternates between off-the-job training in an education centre and on-the-job training at your employer's workplace. An apprenticeship generally lasts for 2 to 4 years, during which time the apprentice will spend different periods in off-the-job training.

Contact

Email apprenticeships@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 049 4353922

Website: www.cmetb.ie/apprenticeships

Trainees

Trainees are full time students and not employed with the work placement company. Traineeships give participants the opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and knowledge on-the-job, making them more skilled, more employable and enhancing their career options. Trainees can secure employment with the work placement company after completion of the course and achievement of the award. Traineeships are linked with various employers throughout Cavan and Monaghan e.g. Combilift, ENTEKRA, Esker Lodge Nursing home, Monaghan Mushrooms, Lakeland Dairies and many others.

Contact Michelle Tilson

Phone: 049 4353923 or 049 4353924

Email: training@cmetb.ie

Website: www.cmetb.ie/traineeships

PLC Courses

Monaghan Institute and Cavan Institute offer a wide range of Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses. These courses are full time, delivered over one academic year and are at level 5 or 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. PLC programmes are designed to provide learners with the necessary skills to secure employment or to progress to further studies at Universities in Ireland, the UK or Europe. PLC Access - This bridging programme allows learners to experience college life in the PLC Institutes in a supported environment, while completing Level 4 and 5 modules, aiming to progress into further education and training.

Contact

Cavan Institute Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie

Telephone: 049-433 2633

Website: www.cavaninstitute.ie

Monaghan Institute Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie

Telephone: 047 84900

Website: www.monaghaninstitute.ie

Youthreach

Youthreach is a full-time training and education programme for early school leavers aged between 15 and 20 years. It offers a flexible and dynamic programme of integrated general education, vocational training and work experience.

Website: https://www.cmetb.ie/youthreach

Employer Supports

We work with employers and enterprises to support them in ensuring their businesses can keep apace in an ever-changing environment.  We provide access for employers to an existing suite of high-quality education opportunities through on-line learning, part-time and evening provision.  We can also work with companies to develop flexible bespoke and tailored training solutions for their individual needs.

Contact

Email: eileenroddy@cmetb.ie or employerservices@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 047 84900

Skills for Work

Skills for Work is a programme aimed at providing educational training opportunities to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. The programme is particularly targeted at workers who may not have the confidence to embrace change. It encourages them to put themselves forward for general training opportunities, or take on new roles and responsibilities. The programme gives employers the opportunity to provide quality training to employees, at no cost to the employer or employee, as the programme is funded by the Irish Government under the Department of Education and SOLAS.  

Contact

Noelette Nolan

Phone: 049-43-61881

Mobile: 087-929-3531

Email: noelettenolan@cmetb.ie

Adult Education Services

All classes in Adult Education Services are part-time, free, flexible and are offered throughout the counties in many different towns and villages. Cavanadulted@cmetb.ie 049 4353967 Monaghanadulted@cmetb.ie 047-71914 Adult Guidance & Information Service - Guidance provides a free, objective and confidential one to one appointment for learners or potential learners- generally first port of call for learners.

Contact

Monaghan Email: barrymcnally@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 047-30800/0872986861

Cavan Email: shaunabrady@cmetb.ie

Telephone: 049 437 7001/087-3874908

Website: www.cmetb.ie/information-guidance-and-support

Specific Skills Training

Specific Skills Training courses include a vast range of programmes such as Construction Skills, Welding, Plant Machinery Operator, Floor and Wall Tiling, a range of Driving Courses, Project Management and a full suite of Computer Courses.  

Contact Louise Cadam

T: 049 4353963

E: louisecadam@cmetb.ie

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides a range of water-based and land-based adventure activities for all. 

Tanagh OETC, Dartrey, Via Cootehill, Co. Monaghan

T: 049 5552988

E: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com

Your team will bond, support and challenge themselves at Clonakilty Park Adventure Centre. Be prepared to climb, jump, laugh, drop and swing while you navigate our 2 level high ropes course, zip-line, climbing wall and power fan jump. Perfect for beginners and adrenaline junkies alike. Clonakilty is the perfect base for a team building weekend. Organise a friendly match, run the sand dunes, sea-swim or enjoy a private PT session with one of our team. Why not stay on site at The Clonakilty Park Hotel & Leisure Club, what ever your group size.

• 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday Homes

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Suites

• New Superior Hotel Bedrooms

• 45 Minutes from Cork City

• Coach & Bus Parking

• State of the art Leisure Club, Gym, 20m Pool

Entegro is at the forefront of Telecommunications technology, designing and deploying gigabit networks for future generations. We are proud to be industry leaders, working with communities, industry and service providers, to empower and connect people, homes and businesses, in urban and rural areas. Entegro offers fully managed, out-sourced solutions or combinations of individual component services, as required. All backed by Entegro’s commitment to quality, communication and social responsibility.

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.
We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.

Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.