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Errigal Group's partnership will build on Workplace & Employment Awards success

Irish News editor Noel Doran with Errigal Group's Donna Kelly (marketing manager) and Martina Corrigan (people’s director). Picture: Hugh Russell
Irish News editor Noel Doran with Errigal Group's Donna Kelly (marketing manager) and Martina Corrigan (people’s director). Picture: Hugh Russell Irish News editor Noel Doran with Errigal Group's Donna Kelly (marketing manager) and Martina Corrigan (people’s director). Picture: Hugh Russell

CONSTRUCTION firm Errigal Group has come on board as a partner sponsor for the 2023 Irish News Business Workplace & Employment Awards.

Errigal is a market leading construction company, with specialist expertise in partition systems, external façade, interior fitout, ceilings and bespoke solutions.

Its track record in these specialist areas is internationally renowned and, as a result, Errigal is able to provide an exceptional service on construction projects of all sizes.

As well as a dedicated manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Monaghan, it also has regional offices in Dungiven as well as in London and Europe.

"We believe that the Workplace & Employment Awards offer a platform to recognise and highlight some of the best companies in the region - those that showcase people at the heart of their business and are invested in developing and creating opportunities for their employees to thrive," according to Cormac McCloskey and Damien Treanor, co-owners and company directors at Errigal, which they founded more than 20 years ago.

"We are extremely proud to support the initiative as a partner sponsor.

"The programme itself shines a light on the hard work and determination of local business who continually invest in their work environment, drive innovation and place sustainability at the forefront of everything that they do."

They added: "The Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards celebrate all businesses who create and uphold an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion for all.

"As a sponsor we are delighted to have the opportunity to connect with like minded companies and individuals who show great leadership and make a fantastic contribution to their local economy.

"A founding principle of our business at Errigal, is that by continuing to invest in ambitious young people pursuing a career in our industry and allowing them to grow and develop, which will benefit both our business and our industry long into the future.

"We understand the importance of the relationship we give our clients, our supply chain, and our people, this which is why training, and our focus on wellbeing is at the core of our business.

"We would encourage businesses across the region to put your teams and all that is good in your business forward and enter these awards, it’s an unmissable opportunity.

"The awards also provide an excellent opportunity for networking. We as a business would like to take this opportunity to wish all applicants and those who are shortlisted in each of the WEA categories the very best for the future."

Damien has more than 30 years of experience working in the construction industry, in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Fostering a family culture centred on care, support and trust, he has helped Errigal flourish commercially.

He is dedicated to people, community and industry development and is the driving force behind ‘The Errigal Way’. His ethos is reflected in the team at Errigal who are committed to doing the very best, however big or small the challenge might be.

Cormac is widely known as the operational powerhouse of Errigal. He has steered many of the company’s successful projects with a can-do approach while building trusted long-term partnerships.

Regularly called upon by some of the world’s leading construction players, Cormac has led the Errigal team to complete some of the most complex construction projects nationally and internationally.

Together Damien and Cormac have worked in the industry for nearly 60 years. Over that time, they have built strong, loyal and trusted relationships which have been the foundation of the company’s success to date and will continue to be the focus of the business for the future.

:: The Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards return to Titanic Belfast on Thursday June 8. Full details and entry criteria at http://irishnews.com/wea