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Building Services Engineering l November/December 2022
IRI AWARDS AND EXHIBITION After the long-anticipated wait because of Covid and related issues, the IRI Awards and refrigeration and air conditioning exhibition finally took place at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin. It was a case of third time lucky given that the dual events had already been postponed twice. The wait proved worthwhile as 30 exhibitors saw over 200 visitors pass through the doors with the level of engagement and interaction making for a very successful event.
At the close of the show the industry then moved en masse to the nearby Louis Fitzgerald Hotel for the IRI Awards. A capacity attendance of 150 industry personnel and guests, including IOR President Mike Creamer and his wife Maggie, networked during the pre-dinner reception. Entertainment was provided by Aidan Murphy who demonstrated his magic skills, performing tricks that not only baffled but also provided a great deal
of fun. A four-course meal was enjoyed by all before IRI President John Smee addressed the gathering with the awards presentations following. Seamus Kerr was the MC for the evening. Q
Award categories and winners Project Innovation Award Sponsor: Daikin Winner: EICL Energy & Environmental Award Sponsor: IRI Winner: Cross Refrigeration Product Innovation Award Sponsor: RDL Winner: Daikin Highly-commended: Carel Contribution to Industry Award Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric Winner: Patsy O’Reilly, Anglo Irish Refrigeration Training Award Sponsor: Carel Winner: Crystal Air
Patsy O’Reilly receiving the Contribution to Industry Award from Robin Marks, Mitsubishi Electric.
Declan Fitzmaurice presenting Peter McMahon, EICL with the Project Innovation Award.
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Apprentice of the Year Award Sponsor: DWG Winner: John Fitzgerald, BMC Eirco
IRI President John Smee accepting the Energy & Environmental Award on behalf of Cross Refrigeration from Mike Creamer, President, IOR.
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