Corporate Partners 2023

Kildare is the economic engine of the Mid East Region and as such plays a hugely important role in the economic success of our country. We now find ourselves in a unique and positive position in a whole manner of ways. The prospect of driving forward our inward investment proposition, supporting continued regeneration, and attracting more people to the region is hugely exciting but extremely demanding. Our continued success in attracting FDI and ensuring our existing companies continue to grow is now reaching a point where our infrastructural demands is becoming a key focus of the Chamber. Withing the next 18 months we will have local, national and European elections. The voice of the Chamber is now important than ever before. Infrastructural deficits cannot be tolerated, and we need both Local and National Government to come to the fore. The coming months are critical for the Chamber to ensure we hear from businesses; therefore I urge our membership to engage with our surveys, engage with our team within the Chamber to ensure the voice of business in the region is heard and this will then ensure we can deliver to our membership.

Allan Shine Chief Executive, County Kildare Chamber

Killashee Unveils Its Newly Refurbished Conference Facilities

Following the completion of the first phase of the refurbishment of the four-star Killashee Hotel by new owner FBD Hotels & Resorts, the conference facilities at the hotel have undergone a major transformation as part of the €5million investment up to the end of 2024.

Killashee Hotel is an industry leader in the conferences and events sector working with a portfolio of leading international and local companies. The conference facilities at Killashee including conference rooms, meeting spaces and breakout rooms have been upgraded to feature new contemporary furnishings, AV systems, built in screens, LCD Projectors, Nespresso coffee machines and high speed WIFI.

T&I Fitouts sponsor local camogie team

The Straffan camogie junior adult team were recently delighted to receive sponsorship from Chamber members, T&I Fitouts, providing the team with new training t-shirts & zip-ups. The team is eagerly preparing for the commencement of the club championship competition in the next few weeks and look forward to showcasing their new gear!

Business Awards’ (Best In Customer Service Award, CSR Award and Professional and Business Services Family Business).

Founded in 1996, Manguard Plus is the largest privately owned Irish security company in Ireland and is celebrating more than 27 years in business. It employs some 1,200 people from offices here in Naas, and across the island. The company is long recognised for being to the fore of professionalising the wider security industry in Ireland, working to ensure higher standards. It is the only security company in Ireland to gain international recognition for its commitment to customer service, being awarded World Host recognised Business Status. It numbers Aer Lingus, Dublin Port Company, DSV and Virgin Media amongst its clients. We wish Mangaurd Plus and all of the finalists the very best at the awards which take place at the Mansion House on 3rd November.

30 new jobs and double the capacity as Murphy Ireland opens new Steel Fabrication Facility in Newbridge Co. Kildare

Murphy Ireland officially opened its new 2,200 square metre Steel Fabrication Facility in Newbridge Co. Kildare, which will double the capacity of the Murphy Ireland Steel business and create up to 30 additional jobs over the next five years. The new facility is now fully operational and will allow Murphy to process in excess of 100 tonnes of structural steel per week.

CEO of County Kildare Chamber Allan Shine said: “Murphy Ireland continues to be a flagship company in Kildare that are constantly innovating and evolving to ensure that their business keeps ahead in an extremely competitive marketplace. The benefit of their presence, not only to Kildare but to the surrounding counties and the whole of Ireland, in terms of job creation and contribution to regional and national economies has been enormous. We are particularly pleased to see that Murphy Ireland are recruiting apprentices which will ensure the talent on site is future proofed”.

Former illegal dump in Co Kildare to open as new park

A new park is set to open this autumn in Co. Kildare at the site of an illegally operated waste dump, which has cost more than €61.5 million in public money to remediate.

Despite its high price tag, it is hoped that what was once a mountain of untreated waste, has now been contained and will become a popular public amenity. Much of that price has been paid by locals living in the surrounding towns of Johnstown, Sallins and Naas who for decades have had to put up with foul-smelling odours carrying on the wind from the dump. to showcasing their new gear!

45 Years of Excellence in the Window and Door Industry!

Profile Systems Holdings has marked their 45-year Anniversary! From their humble beginnings in 1978 to becoming Ireland’s leading supplier and exclusive distributor of top-tier uPVC and Aluminium brands, they’ve come a long way. Their journey holds milestones such as becoming the exclusive distributor for Kömmerling & SAPA, facility investments, and valuable partnerships that have shaped our success.

Barberstown Castle host 2023 Roses, as part of Rose of Tralee Tour

Ted Robinson and his team at Barberstown Castle recently hosted the 2023 Roses as part of the official Rose Tour. During their stay, Barnertown Castle hosted the ‘Rose Gala Ball’ with lots of laughter, good food and special entertainment from the Roses.