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Dixon International delivers another Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year Award

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ne of Ireland’s leading temperature controlled logistics and distribution companies, Dixon International Logistics was honoured at the 12th annual Fleet Transport Awards 2019 Gala Banquet at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday, 11th October 2018.

Paul Moore, Dixon International Logistics; Anne Marie Grant and Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport magazine; Glen Carr, Rosslare Europort (Sponsor); Brendan Dixon, Colum Aungier, Michael Selby and Glen Morgan, Dixon International Logistics and Shay Byrne, M.C.

The event was hosted by RTE Radio 1 presenter Shay Byrne in front of an audience of 950 people, against a resplendent background setting of three DAF Trucks.

Dixon International Logistics last won the Irish Haulier of the Year Award in 2014, and was successful in winning the International Haulier title three times in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Two top accolades were bestowed on the Swords, County Dublin headquartered company - Irish Haulier of the Year 2019 and Excellence in Warehousing & Product Handling, both well received by representatives from Dixon International Logistics and event attendees.

Long established Carna Transport (Monaghan) emerged victorious in the International Haulier of the Year Award 2019, while Toner Transport & Logistics, which traces its foundation roots back to the 1930’s won the National Haulier of the Year 2019 title.

“The independent adjudication panel were impressed with the ongoing progress in every aspect of Dixon International Logistics’ business, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Continuous investment in the vehicle fleet as well as expanding warehouse facilities ensure its transport and storage services are future proofed,” stated Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Transport magazine.

Sweeney Oil (Galway) collected the award for Own Account Transport Operator of the Year while Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd was honoured as Owner Driver Haulier of the Year 2019.

Deborah Herbert from Clare Distribution Services was honoured with the Women in Transport Award 2019 while Ken Leahy, BWG Foods received Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year Award. Technician of the Year 2019 was awarded to Micheál Nagle, ESB Fleet & Equipment.

The Regional Transport Operator of the Year 2019 title went to Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd while Best Van Fleet Award 2019 was awarded to Ervia. Best Livery Award 2019 went to Brennan

For the first time the Services to the Transport Industry was awarded posthumously, with Michael Corcoran, the recently deceased author and transport historian, being honoured.

Refrigerated Transport Ltd. Best Safety Practice Award was bestowed on Elsatrans while Logistics Associate Apprenticeship received the Innovation Award 2019.

McCulla Ireland collected the Environment Award while DPD Ireland was recipients of the new category Best On-Line Transport Company of the Year. Winners of the Customer Service Excellence Award was won by Smith Vehicle Transport (Dublin).

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Category Winners - Fleet Transport Awards Irish Haulier of the Year 2019 National Haulier of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Volvo Trucks Winner: Toner Transport & Logistics (Dublin)

Environment Award 2019 Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland Winner: McCulla Ireland (Antrim & Dublin)

International Haulier of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Thermo King Winner: Carna Transport Ltd (Monaghan)

Customer Service Excellence Award 2019 Sponsored by Texoil Winner: Smith Vehicle Transport (Dublin)

Own Account Transport Operator of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Winner: Sweeney Oil (Galway)

Women in Transport 2019 Sponsored by Freight Transport Association Ireland Winner: Deborah Herbert – Clare Distribution Services (Dublin)

Owner Driver Haulier of the Year 2019 Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus Winner: Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd (Donegal) Regional Transport Operator of the Year 2019 Sponsored by FUSO Trucks Winner: Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd (Sligo) Best Van Fleet Award 2019 Sponsored by Peugeot Winner: Ervia (Dublin) Best Livery Award 2019 Sponsored by ORBCOMM Winner: Brennan Refrigerated Transport Ltd (Waterford) Best Safety Practice Award 2019 Sponsored by Health & Safety Authority Winner: Elsatrans (Kildare) Innovation Award 2019 Sponsored by easytrip Winner: Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (Dublin)

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Excellence in Warehousing & Product Handling Award 2019 Sponsored by Cold Move Winner: Dixon International Logistics (Dublin) Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Iveco Winner: Ken Leahy – BWG Foods (Dublin) Best On-Line Transport Company of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Applegreen Winner: DPD Ireland (Westmeath) Technician of the Year 2019 Sponsored by Renault Trucks Winner: Micheál Nagle - ESB Fleet & Equipment (Kerry) Services to the Transport Industry Award 2019 Sponsored by Close Brothers Commercial Finance Recipient: Family of Michael Corcoran RIP (Dublin)

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Top step for Renault Range T High on winning Irish Truck of the Year 2019 • Megalift and MAN win Trailer and Truck Innovation Awards • Green Commercial Awards for FUSO, LDV, Mitsubishi and Renault

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t the Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year Awards 2019, sponsored by Corrib Oil, top honours went to the Renault Range T High which claimed the (Flagship Tractor-unit Award as well as scooping the overall title category. The Volvo FH won the Heavy Distribution honour, while the Mercedes-Benz Atego was successful in the Medium Duty Distribution class.

Yet another success for Renault Trucks’ Range T but this Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year Award 2019 is the first accolade for the recently launched High f lat-f loor cab version.

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Carlos Rodriges M.D. Renault Trucks UK; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Harry Nash, Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd; Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C.

collected the Medium Distribution prize.

The announcement and presentation of the trophy was made at the 12th annual Fleet Transport Awards Gala Banquet at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 11th October and was received by Carlos Rodrigues, newly appointed MD at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland and Harry Nash MD of Setanta Vehicle Sales.

T he ex per t adjudication panel acknowledged the additional interior space thanks to the f lat-f loor on the T High cab that will be appreciated by the long distant driver. “It’s the 21st Century Magnum,” stated one jury member “with all the bells and whistles.”

The Renault Range T High fought off a strong challenge from Volvo (FH), Mercedes-Benz (Actros), Scania (R450), M AN (TGX), DAF (XF) and Iveco (Stralis) for the top title.

Megalift and MAN secured the honours in the corresponding but separate Irish Trailer and Truck Innovation Awards. Monaghan based Megalift's Side Loading Trailer (SLT) system has many functions within the road and rail transport as well as the agricultural and construction sectors and merited the Trailer Innovation Award 2019.

MAN Trucks’ successful autonomous motorway safety vehicle project, which is up and running after successful test trials in Germany and Austria means that Level 4 autonomous (driverless) heavy duty vehicle movements are now with us, something which can help to relieve the driver shortage situation and increase road safety.

A selection of vans and lift trucks were

selected for the Irish Green Commercial of the Year Awards 2019, sponsored by Enprova. The FUSO Canter Eco-Hybrid was honoured for its popular dieselelectric drivetrain while Mitsubishi was awarded the Commercial SUV prize for its new Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid).

The LDV EV80 electric van and Renault Kangoo Z.E. won their respective L ig ht Com merc ia l c ategor ies .

“Once again we had a great line-up of contenders for our Commercial Vehicle Awards programme, which is now in its fi fteenth year. Thanks to all of the brands for providing the vehicles for appraisal and to the judging panel for their time and expertise in assessing the vehicles.

Thanks also to Corrib Oil for coming on board as sponsor,” said Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Transport which organises the awards.

“While it may have taken a few years to come in right hand drive form, the arrival is being welcomed by international hauliers in the UK & Ireland, as they need the additional space and comfort for those long trips away,” said another jury member.

Sister brand within the Volvo Group, Volvo Trucks won the Irish Heavy Distribution Truck of the Year 2019 with its FH.420 6x2 rigid while the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1224 www.fleet.ie

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AWARDS 2019 Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Medium Distribution (sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Mercedes-Benz Atego Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Gerry McDonnell, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Heavy Distribution (sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Volvo FH Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Martin Tomlinson, Volvo Trucks and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Flagship Tractor Unit (sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Renault Range T High 520 Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Carlos Rodriges M.D. Renault Trucks UK; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Harry Nash, Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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Fleet Transport Irish Truck Innovation Award 2019 (sponsored by Mike Murphy Insurance)

Winner: MAN eFAS Level 4 Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Michael Hynes, MAN Importers Ireland Ltd; Mike Murphy, Mike Murphy Insurance (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Trailer Innovation Award 2019 (sponsored by Mike Murphy Insurance)

Winner: Megalift SLT Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Mike Murphy, Mike Murphy Insurance (Sponsor); Meredith Hall, Megalift and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Large Panel Van – Electric (sponsored by Enprova) Winner: LDV EV80 Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Mark Barrett, General Manager, LDV; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Small Panel Van – Electric (sponsored by Enprova) Winner: Renault Kangoo Z.E. Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Gary Breen, Sales Manager, Renault Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – SUV Commercial - Hybrid (sponsored by Enprova) Winner: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Robert Montgomery, Fleet Sales Manager, Mitsubishi Motors Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Light Truck - Hybrid (sponsored by Enprova) Winner: FUSO Eco-Canter Hybrid Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Andrew Johnson, Sales Manager, FUSO Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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NATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Volvo Trucks Winner: Toner Transport & Logistics (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Jim Toner and Paul Toner, Toner Transport & Logistics; Joe Roddy, Volvo Trucks (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

OWNER DRIVER HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus Winner: Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd (Donegal)

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Michael Hynes, MAN Importers Ireland Ltd (Sponsor); John Hegarty, Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd; Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C. FLEETTRANSPORTAWARDS | Winter 2018

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INTERNATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Thermo King Winner: Carna Transport Ltd (Monaghan)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Robert Heavin, Carna Transport Ltd; Fred Rogers, Thermo King (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

OWN ACCOUNT TRANSPORT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Winner: Sweeney Oil (Galway)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; John Sweeney, Sweeney Oil; Gerry McDonnell, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles (Sponsor); Vivienne Molloy and Mairtín Og McDonagh, Sweeney Oil and Shay Byrne, M.C. www.fleet.ie

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BEST SAFETY PRACTICE AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Health & Safety Authority Winner: Elsatrans (Kildare)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Deirdre Sinnott, Health & Safety Authority (Sponsor); Robin Murphy and Kevin Lawlor, Elsatrans and Shay Byrne, M.C.

BEST VAN FLEET AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Peugeot Winner: Ervia (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Colin Sheridan, Gowan Distributors, Peugeot Importers in Ireland (Sponsor); Willie Garbutt, Paul Mahon and Ken Clayton, Ervia and Shay Byrne, M.C. FLEETTRANSPORTAWARDS | Winter 2018

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WOMEN IN TRANSPORT AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Freight Transport Association Ireland Winner: Deborah Herbert Clare Distribution Services (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Aidan Flynn, Freight Transport Association Ireland (Sponsor); Deborah Herbert, Clare Distribution Services Ltd; Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C.

EXCELLENCE IN WAREHOUSING & PRODUCT HANDLING AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Cold Move Winner: Dixon International Logistics (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Brendan Dixon, Dixon International Logistics; Mark Boulton, Cold Move (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C. www.fleet.ie

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BEST LIVERY AWARD 2019 Sponsored by ORBCOMM Winner: Brennan Refrigerated Transport Ltd (Waterford)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Noel Brennan, Brennan Refrigerated Transport Ltd; Trevor Durnin, ORBCOMM (Sponsor); Patrick Derry, Brennan Refrigerated Transport and Shay Byrne, M.C.

BEST ON-LINE TRANSPORT COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Applegreen Winner: DPD Ireland Limited (Westmeath)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Stephen Mullaney, Applegreen (Sponsor); Des Travers, DPD Ireland and Shay Byrne, M.C. FLEETTRANSPORTAWARDS | Winter 2018

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FLEET/TRANSPORT MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Iveco Winner: Ken Leahy - BWG Foods (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Ken Leahy, BWG Foods; Stuart Webster, Iveco (Sponsor); Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Texoil Winner: Smith Vehicle Transport (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Adrian McGovern and Peter Smith, Smith Vehicle Transport; James Twohig, Valero Energy Ireland Limited (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C. www.fleet.ie

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INNOVATION AWARD 2019 Sponsored by easytrip Winner: Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Lorna Faye, easytrip (Sponsor); Aidan Flynn, Freight Transport Association Ireland; Declan Allen, Logistics Associate Apprenticeship and Shay Byrne, M.C.

TECHNICAN OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by Renault Trucks Winner: Micheรกl Nagle - ESB Fleet & Equipment (Kerry)

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Carlos Rodriges, Renault Trucks UK (Sponsor); Micheรกl Nagle, ESB Fleet & Equipment; Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C. FLEETTRANSPORTAWARDS | Winter 2018

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REGIONAL TRANSPORT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2019 Sponsored by FUSO Trucks Winner: Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd (Sligo)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Gareth Mullen, Sligo Haulage & Distribution; Andrew Johnson, FUSO Ireland (Sponsor); Stephen Mullen, Sligo Haulage & Distribution and Shay Byrne, M.C.

ENVIRONMENT AWARD 2019 Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland Winner: McCulla Ireland (Antrim & Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine; Dan Fitzpatrick, Gas Networks Ireland (Sponsor); Brian Beattie, McCulla Ireland; Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C. www.fleet.ie

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Services to the Transport Industry 2019 Sponsored by Close Brothers Commercial Finance

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his special award was dedicated to an author, transport historian and road vehicle preservationist, who passed away recently. Born in Terenure, County Dublin, just across the road from the Tram Station, it was inevitable that he would spend a lifetime associated with road and rail transport.

From a young age he had a deep interest in all things commercial vehicles, and carried a notebook and pencil to jot down vehicle registrations and fleet numbers. Th is gave him the broad knowledge of vehicle types and would often recall from memory,

Pictured receiving the award is Michael’s grandson Mikey Cullen. (l-r) Denise Owens and Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Mikey Cullen and Adrian Madden, Close Brothers Commercial Finance (Sponsor).

information on vehicle(s) long gone.

In 1949, he was a member of a small group who attempted to preserve a number of trams from the then defunct Dublin tramway system. Their efforts were not successful due to the economic climate of the day, but they were before their time in many ways.

This setback spurred on the group, leading to the formation of what became the Transport Museum Society of Ireland and

later The National Transport Museum. As well as being very involved in collecting, moving and recording the history of the latest museum fi nd, he was consistently adding to his collection of photos on road transport which often featured in his articles and talks.

His fi rst book, co-authored with Gary Manahan, ‘Winged Wheel’ dealt with CIE buses (1996), followed shortly by ‘Through Streets Broad & Narrow’ (2000), a history of Dublin trams. Before his death, he was working on his latest book, on the history of the vehicles in the Transport Museum collection.

For many decades he was the regular ‘Times Past’ columnist for Fleet Transport magazine.

For the legacy that will long live on in the form of one of the most important heritage collections in Ireland and his writings which will be referenced by numerous authors in the years to come, Fleet Transport magazine honoured Michael Corcoran with the posthumous award for Services to the Transport Industry.

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leet Transport magazine, marks landmark periods in the history of the commercial vehicle industry, by inducting companies into the Fleet Transport Hall of Fame. At its 12th annual Fleet Transport Awards Gala Banquet on the 11th October last, nine companies that celebrated significant anniversaries were honoured at the event.

SDC Trailers – 40 Years Accepting the Hall of Fame Award from Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport magazine is John Quinn, Used Sales Manager, SDC Trailers and Shay Byrne M.C.

DAF Distributors Ireland – 45 Years Tommy Smith, Managing Director, DAF Distributors Ireland.

TIP Trailer Services – 50 Years Michael Murphy, Commercial Manager, TIP Trailer Services.

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Gleeson Body Builders – 50 Years PJ Gleeson, Managing Director, Gleeson Body Builders.

Mike Murphy Insurance – 50 Years Mike Murphy, Managing Director, Mike Murphy Insurance.

Thermo King – 80 Years Donal Cox, Regional Director, UK Ireland and Benelux.

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DAF Trucks – 90 Years Phil Moon, Marketing Manager, DAF Trucks UK & Irelland.

Group Renault – 120 Years Gary Breen, Fleet Sales Manager, Renault Ireland.

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Freda Toner, Toner Transport & Logistics and Loraine Nolan, Lori Trans

Siobhan Hegarty, Mary Lee, Olive Hegarty and Claire Hegarty, Sean Hegarty & Sons

Jason Kelly, Kevin Kealy, Kelly Berkeley and Des Maguire - FUSO

Trevor Hamilton and Peter Smith, Cunningham Covers

Tim Cronin, MAN Importers Ireland; Francis Cunningham, Walker Vehicle Rentals; Tommy Smith, DAF Distributors Ireland and Chris Pratt, Spirit Ford Ltd

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Nicky Gill and Conal McCourt, DAF Distributors Ireland Ltd; Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport; Phil Moon, DAF UK and Mike Atkinson, DAF UK & Ireland

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Fergus McGrath and Michael Neill, Volkswagen Financial Services

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Chris McConnell, CNG Installation; Tony McIvor and David Rix, Road Gas

Malcolm McKinstry, MAN Importers Ireland and John Dowling, DAF Distributors Ireland Ltd.

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Tom McAndrew, Elaine Murphy and Dermot Feeney – Mike Murphy Insurance

Denise Owens, Fleet Transport and Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil

Gerard Rice, Mitsubishi Motors; Andrew Johnson, FUSO and Des Cannon, Gowan Distributors

Pictured at the presentation of the Replica Trophy of International Van of the Year 2019 are Emma Toner, Marketing Manager, Gowan Distributors, Peugeot Importers in Ireland; Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport magazine and Chairman of the International Van of the Year Jury and Des Cannon, Managing Director, Gowan Distributors Ireland. www.fleet.ie

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Harold Delaney, Wholesale Suppliers; William Baker, Grasslands and Joe Baker, McCarthy Commercials

Stephen Doyle, Ken O’Halloran, Victoria Goodfellow and Tony Lowe – Smith Vehicle Transport

Vivienne Molloy, John Sweeney, Sweeney Oil and Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport

Benny O’Dwyer, Mary O’Dwyer, Mandy O’Dwyer and Brendan O’Dwyer – O’Dwyer Transport

Deirdre Sinnott, Health & Safety Authority and Verona Murphy, President, IRHA

Karen Hughes, Jane Callan, Kathleen Hughes and Alison Coburn – Total Transport Solutions

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Serena Kelly, Rachel Quinn, Aaron McNiffe and Laura Lee Hendrick - easytrip

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