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Contents Going the distance

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Irish businesses that are leading the way in Britain Companies100 2025

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The queen of prints

How Orla Kiely built a successful brand that is still going strong thirty years later

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Silver celebrations Quinn London marks 25 years in business

Who, what, where…

All the details for this year’s leading companies

Founded by brothers Conor and James McCarthy in 2015, Flipdish is now one of a handful of tech unicorn businesses in Ireland. Their platform, which provides technology for creating online food ordering apps, boomed during the pandemic when restaurants were forced to create takeaway services from scratch. They have since scaled the business to unicorn status – meaning it is valued at over $1bn – with clients across the globe.

“No matter how fast Flipdish has grown, we’ve evolved around our customers and their needs,” the founders say. The business now has a significant presence in the UK, where it is being used by thousands of restaurants.

WE ARE delighted to bring you another edition of our Companies 100 magazine – which provides an ample opportunity to reflect on the hugely successful Irish firms that are currently operating in Britain.

For 2025 our 100-strong list showcases a true mix of organisations with a wide range of offerings that have been making significant inroads in their respective sectors across the country.

From gap-filling start-ups to long-standing groups and tech-savvy trendsetters there are so many impressive stories to tell.

Our cover star Orla Kiely is an industry leader with 30 years of business now under her oh-so stylish belt.

Since founding her fashion and lifestyle brand in London in 1995, the Dubliner has achieved global success.

Her iconic graphic patterns are innovative, influential and instantly recognisable.

Earlier this year her achievements and contribution to the fashion industry in Britian were recognised by Irish President Michael D Higgins.

President Higgins awarded the designer a Presidential Distinguished Service Award.

Thirty years after founding her studio there is still plenty more to come from the entrepreneurial Irishwoman who continues to develop and grow her brand.

Construction firm Quinn London is also marking an anniversary year.

Founded by Group Chairman Seamus Quinn in 2000, the business is celebrating its silver jubilee this year and the firm’s Eamon McConville claims the key to their success so far lies in their people.

“We’ve retained a highly skilled team by investing in their development and creating a strong, supportive culture,” Mr McConville says.

“We’ve embraced change, expanding into new markets and evolving our services to stay ahead of industry trends.

“This balance of consistency and innovation has driven our growth since 2000.”

We too are celebrating an anniversary year, with 2025 marking the Irish Post’s 55th year in business.

We take great pride in retaining our position as the voice of the Irish community in Britain over more than five decades and are grateful to you all for your loyal readership and support during that time.

As always, the companies that fill our 2025 list confirm, once again, that whether it’s in fashion, construction, retail, publishing or any of the many other sectors in between, when Irish firms are founded, they are in it for the long haul.

We hope you enjoy reading their success stories.

Editor: Fiona Audley

Production: Rachel Haggerty

Advertising: Dara Ashby

Fiona Audley Editor

Cover image by David Creedon

Flipdish founders Conor and James McCarthy Picture: Flipdish

Companies100 2025

Addington (Formwork) Ltd

AJE Facades Ltd

Amply Discovery Ltd

Ardent Tide Ltd

Ardmore Group

Ballymore Group

Barhale Ltd

Bennett Construction

The Bottle Cocktail Shop Ltd

Brady Mallalieu Architects Ltd

Byrne Group Ltd

Capcon Engineering

Capital Sky Ltd

Cara Personnel Employment Ltd

Cara Stationery and Office Supplies Ltd

Carey Group Ltd

Carty Forde Construction Ltd

The Clancy Group Plc

Cleantech Civils Ltd

Coinford

The Color Company Ltd

CRH Group Ltd

Danny Sullivan Group Ltd

The Doyle Collection

Eulogy Ltd

Evans Mockler Ltd

Flatley Construction Ltd

Flipdish Ltd

Foundation Developments Ltd

Gallagher Group Ltd

Galldris Group

Glanbia Ltd

Glencar Construction Ltd

Glenman Corporation Ltd

Green & Fortune Ltd

Greencoats Ltd

Ground Construction Ltd (GCL)

Herdwatch

Horohoe Construction Ltd

Inis Ltd

Intercom

The Irish Post

JB Structures

John Reilly (Civil Engineering) Ltd

JRL Group Ltd

Kelly Group Ltd

Keltbray Ltd

Kiely Group

Kilhan Construction Ltd

George Killoughery Ltd (Killoughery)

Kirby Group

KMCO Group Ltd

Kylemore Services Ltd

Laing O’Rourke Plc

LetsGetChecked

Link-Force Ltd

LiveCosts

L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd

Masterson Holdings Ltd

Maylim Ltd

McGurk Group Ltd

Merman Television Ltd

MGBC Ltd

MPB Structures Ltd

MPD Construction Group

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd (Murphy Group)

Myrtle Restaurant Ltd

OD PR Ltd

O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd

OHOB Holdings Ltd

O’Kane Irish Foods

Olive & Orange Ltd (Orla Kiely)

Oliver Connell & Son Ltd

O’Malley Haulage Ltd

OnSecurity Ltd

Paul Costelloe & Sons Ltd

P J Keary Ltd

Pod-Trak Ltd

PRM Group Ltd

Prommt

Quinn London Ltd

Red Branch Hospitality

Richard Corrigan Restaurants Ltd

Rochford Construction Ltd

ROL Construction Ltd

Roskerry Building Services Ltd

Sculpted by Aimee Ltd

Sisk

Splink

SR Studio 93 Ltd (Simone Rocha)

Staycity Group

Stonebridge Contracting Solutions

TechMet

Thérapie Clinic

Tines Automation UK Ltd

Toureen Group Ltd

TransferMate

Uniquely

VGC Group Ltd

Wayflyer UK Ltd

Addington (Formwork) Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Michael Corcoran

FOUNDED: 1979

STAFF: 650

TURNOVER: £14m

Addington (Formwork) Ltd is a family-run reinforced concrete frame and substructure contractor that provides services to both large and small-scale projects. The company operates predominantly across the south east, south west and the midlands. Addington undertakes all forms of concrete frame construction and associated ground works operations in all sectors, including commercial, residential developments, hotels, schools, shopping centres, hospitals and leisure facilities. In its most recent financial report, the firm said it was positive for the year ahead. “As we enter our 47th year of successful trading we are confident in the strength of the company with sound financials, our dedicated and experienced team, our good reputation in our sector to continue the delivery of a consistent, timely and quality service to our valued customers and to generate profit and positive cashflow going forward,” they said.

AJE FAc AdEs Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Joel McInern

FOUNDED: 2012

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded in 2012, AJE Facades Ltd has established itself as one of the leading façade contractors within London and the southeast and following the recent successful completion of their White City project for St. James Ltd and NE01 Wembley project for McAleer & Rushe Ltd, the firm’s reputation for delivery and quality sets it apart as a reliable delivery partner for all its clients. “We continue to invest in the training and education of our senior management teams, ensuring that we are at the forefront of the latest best practices within our specialised sector, providing our clients with the confidence to adopt the latest Façade technologies within their projects,” the firm states. “We wish to thank our staff, supply chain partners and most of all our loyal client base,

who have all played a part in AJE’s continued growth and success in its second decade of trading,” they add.

AmpLy discovEry Ltd

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDERS: Dr Ben Thomas, Dermot Tierney, Professor Chris Creevey

FOUNDED: 2021

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded by Dr Ben Thomas, Dermot Tierney and Professor Chris Creevey in 2021, Amply Discovery is a spin-out from Queen’s University Belfast. Launched on the commercial market after eight years of research undertaken at the university’s Creevey Lab, the biotech company has developed a drug discovery engine that combines AI, next-generation sequencing and synthetic biology to accelerate the discovery of cures for diseases caused by people’s different genetic variations. Last year the Belfast-based firm raised £1.4m to invest in its operations. In May of this year, they confirmed that another successful funding round, which was led by London-based Twin Path Ventures, has seen them secure a further $1.75m in seed funding to support the development of the platform. Mr Tierney, who is co-founder and chief operating officer at Amply, said their successful funding round is a “vote of confidence” in their work. “We're deploying our platform against complex cancers and multidrug resistant pathogens that threaten our current antibiotic arsenal,” he said. “This investment enables us to execute our plan and target therapeutic areas with significant unmet needs,” he added. Dr Thomas is in place as CEO and chief architect at the firm, while Mr Tierney is Amply’s chief commercial officer.

ArdEnt tidE Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

DIRECTORS: Dermot O’Grady, David Power, Brian Byrne

FOUNDED: 2010

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Ardent Tide is one of the UK’s leading providers of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) workforce solutions. Founded and led by Irish

professionals, the firm has built a strong reputation among construction businesses seeking compliance certainty and reduced risk when engaging subcontractor labour. With a team of senior chartered accountants, each bringing over 30 years of industry expertise, Ardent Tide ensures its clients stay fully aligned with legal, tax, and status requirements under CIS. From its north west London base, Ardent Tide supports contractors of all sizes nationwide. Directors Dermot O’Grady, David Power, and Brian Byrne lead the firm’s work in client engagement, operational compliance, and financial oversight, supported by six departmental heads. The company’s leadership is deeply rooted in the Irish business community, with Mr O’Grady actively involved in many networks and charities - reflecting a commitment to both professional integrity and community support.

ArdmorE group

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS/MANAGING DIRECTORS: Cormac Byrne, Patrick Byrne

FOUNDED: 1974

STAFF: 515

TURNOVER: £403m (to Sept 2023)

Founded in 1974 by Donegal-born brothers Cormac and Patrick Byrne, Ardmore remains a family-owned and operated business based in London. The firm specialises in using its technical and engineering expertise to unlock large scale complex projects. To date Ardmore has designed and built some of the UK’s most significant projects, establishing an unrivalled reputation as one of the country’s leading residential and hotel builders. Earlier this year the firm won a gold RoSPA Award in recognition of its continued commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. “This award is a testament to the collective effort of every person across the business. It’s their hard work, attention to detail, and dedication to high standards that make moments like this possible,” a spokesperson for the firm said. After more than 50 years in operation, the Killybegs brothers’ firm continues to win important projects across the country and they claim the secret of their success is learning that “every project has its own set of unique challenges”. “Whether we’re creating a five-storey basement beneath the listed Old War Office building, decanting over 650 households to unlock a 1,200 unit regeneration scheme at Parkside, or simply delivering some of the

Amply co-founders Dermot Tierney and Dr Ben Thomas

Picture: Amply Discovery

UK’s best super-prime apartments at Ten Trinity Square, we always bring our hands-on experience and technical know-how to find the best solution,” they explain.

Ballymore Group

SECTOR: Property Development

FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN: Sean Mulryan

FOUNDED: 1982

STAFF: 800

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded in 1982 Sean Mulryan’s property development firm continues to grow, with multiple projects underway across Britain and Ireland. In June, Mulryan, who hails from Kildare, revealed his plan to make Athlone, in Co. Westmeath, Ireland’s first green city. The Ballymore CEO confirmed they have been working on the blueprint to create a new sustainable city for the past seven years. Once approved the firm expects to complete their vision by 2040. In London the firm has recently been announced as the construction partner for a development which will bring 1400 new homes to east London. Transport for London’s Places for London property company confirmed Ballymore as the joint venture partner for the Limmo Peninsula development following the conclusion of a competitive tender process. Ballymore will now take forward the plans for the development near Canning Town, which will see a new bridge built connecting the peninsula to Canning Town, as well as the construction of new publicly accessible green open space and a new river walkway to link Canning Town underground station to Thameside West.

Barhale ltd

SECTOR: Civil Engineering

CHAIRMAN: Dennis Curran

CEO: Martin Brown

FOUNDED: 1980

STAFF: 979

TURNOVER: £169.4m

Barhale is a civil engineering and infrastructure specialist which was initially set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor by Galway man Dennis Curran in 1980. Tunnelling remains a core service offered by the London-based firm, although repeated success in several other sectors has seen it grow to become one of the largest privately owned infrastructure specialists in Britain. In June of this year the firm announced it had secured a £16.35m contract with Severn Trent Water. Barhale will now deliver a major infrastructure project at Etruria Vale in Stoke-on-Trent. The centrepiece of the scheme is a 20-metre diameter,

24-metre deep shaft tank, providing an additional 5,200m³ of overflow storage capacity. Barhale director James Ingamells said "the project will make a significant improvement to the wastewater network in the area”. “Most importantly, it will play a vital role in improving water quality in the Fowlea Brook – a key tributary of the River Trent,” he added.“Everyone at Barhale is proud to be entrusted by Severn Trent Water with this important scheme, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to deliver it successfully.” Work is scheduled for completion by summer 2027.

Bennett ConstruC tion

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER: Christopher Bennett

MANAGING DIRECTORS: Paul Bruton, Paul McGee

FOUNDED: 1917

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: €264m

Headquartered in Ireland, but with offices and a significant presence in Britain, Bennett Construction was founded in Co. Westmeath in 1917. Christopher Bennett founded the firm in Miltwonpass, from where it carried out small building works and had a joinery workshop and a general store. As the years went on the size of their projects increased and they developed a strong foothold in Ireland’s construction sector. In 2010 they completed their first project in London. They have steadily grown their presence in the capital since then and continue to win large, lucrative projects. They include the Leman Locke hotel in Aldgate, 111 Cannon Street, Hounslow Place, Battersea Exchange, Greenwich Millennium Village and 57 East. Bennett has also entered the German market, where it has completed a number of projects for Primark, included Primark Frankfurt, Primark Cologne and Primark Braunschweig.

the Bottle CoCktail shop ltd

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDERS: Ciarán Smith, Aaron Wall

FOUNDED: 2021

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Dublin-born but Wexford-raised Ciarán Smith is a co-founder of The Bottle Cocktail Shop & Bar. The entrepreneur opened the business in Islington in 2021, with business partner Aaron Wall. The Irish men are also responsible for the Homeboy Bars chain which launched in the capital in 2018. Their Bottle Cocktail Shop offers a novel twist on the off-licence experience, boasting a unique cocktail bar with a rotating

menu of innovative drinks, as well as the option to purchase drinks to take home. The pair brought together a team of skilled bartenders to craft cocktails for customers at their venue. Alternatively, you can take home a range of eleven bottled cocktails that are available as takeaways. “We’ve designed the bottles to be super approachable,” says Smith. “It’s all about the liquid inside and we have a company ethos that is bring the bar home."

Brady mallalieu arChiteC ts ltd

SECTOR: Architecture, Urban Design & Interior Design

FOUNDERS: Robin Mallalieu, Angela Brady OBE

FOUNDED: 1987

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

With nearly 40 years in business behind them, Brady Mallalieu Architects continues to win plaudits for its high-quality projects that lead on sustainability, from new-build and retrofitting projects, to high end office fit out projects and master-planning town and village projects in the UK and Ireland. Brady Mallalieu Architects have offices in London and West Cork. In 2024, co-founder Angela Brady, a past president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), oversaw a competition to deliver a standout new neighbourhood in Wolverhampton’s city centre. Brady was appointed as the architect adviser for the contest, launched by RIBA in collaboration with social impact developers Capital & Centric and City of Wolverhampton Council.

Byrne Group ltd

SECTOR: Construction, Project Management

FOUNDER: Johnny Byrne

CEO: Michael Byrne

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Paul Foley

FOUNDED: 1973

STAFF: 1,500+

TURNOVER: £170.6m

First founded as Byrne Bros by Irish brothers Johnny and Patsy Byrne in 1969, in 1973 Byrne Group was formed to support the activities of the firm. The group focuses on the London construction market through its four principal subsidiaries Byrne Bros, a leading specialist concrete frame contractor; Ellmer Construction, a refurbishment, new build and fit-out contractor; O'Keefe, a leading groundworks, soil stabilisation and concrete frame specialist and O'Keefe Demolition Limited, a demolition company. The group is a leader among the construction industry, which has helped to deliver some of the most technical and

Ballymore Group plans to make Athlone Ireland’s first green city

challenging projects in Britain. Some of these include the Peninsula Hotel, Paddington Crossrail, Heathrow Terminal 2B and The Shard. In its 2024 accounts, the firm confirmed it has “continued our legacy and completed a number of projects across a diverse range of sectors”. They include “a residential scheme in Wembley for Sisk, two HS2 infrastructure projects for Balfour Beatty Vinci JV in Birmingham and a Nuclear project for AWE in Berkshire”. The business has also secured some impressive new contracts. They include the 'TV Centre' for Stanhope in West London, 'The Hub' for Balfour Beatty in Berkshire and Long Itchington Wood North Portal for Balfour Beatty Vinci JV as part of the HS2 scheme.

CapCon EnginEEring

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Eugene Finn

FOUNDED: 2011

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded in 2011 by Eugene Finn, Kildare headquartered Capcon Engineering has built a steady client base ever since. Today the firm, which specialises in rainwater and siphonic drainage solutions, also has offices in London and Singapore. In June the firm won a landmark contract to design a new drainage system for one of Singapore’s main airports. Capcon has been appointed as independent consultants to design a high-performance siphonic roof drainage system for Terminal 5 (T5) at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The system will support a large expansion planned at the airport, to allow it to cope with the high rainfall levels experienced in Singapore. “For our team in Ireland to be selected as the partner of choice for one of the world’s largest aviation hubs is perhaps the strongest affirmation yet of Capcon’s capability and intent,” says Mr Finn.

“This recognition stems directly from our ability to deliver drainage solutions that not only withstand high-intensity rainfall but also meet strict environmental and quality standards, both critical considerations in the context of a project of this much significance,” he added. Capcon’s installation teams are currently active on 120 projects in 10 countries.

Capital Sky ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/CEO: Martin Maloney

FOUNDED: 2020

STAFF: 250

TURNOVER: £25m

Capital Sky Ltd was founded in 2020 by Martin Maloney, who continues to serve as CEO and spearheads the company's strategic vision. With strong Irish roots, Martin hails from Co. Mayo, the business culture reflects values of dedication, community, and resilience.” From the very beginning, Capital Sky has been committed to more than just construction, we care deeply about our people, put safety first, and consistently strive for excellence in every project, whether local, national, or international,” the firm states. Since the company was established, it has built a strong reputation across both England and Ireland as a reliable, innovative, and professional construction and deconstruction partner. Their services include enabling works and logistics, land remediation and bulk excavation, demolition and asbestos removal, recycling, crushing and screening, groundworks, RC frames and basement construction and temporary and permanent works, design and installation. “We operate across high-pressure environments and live sites, offering turnkey solutions from early-stage design through to delivery,” they add.

Cara pErSonnEl EmploymEnt ltd

SECTOR: Recruitment

DIRECTOR: Julie O’Neill

FOUNDED: 1988

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Established in 1988, Cara Personnel has grown steadily over the years to become one of London’s leading privately-owned recruitment agencies. The firm prides itself on its expertise in the recruitment of accounts, administration, banking and construction staff. “Our success is a result of our professional approach, combined with a genuine interest in the needs of our clients and the careers of our candidates,”

the firm states. “Many of our clients have been working with us for over 30 years – they come back to us again and again because our priority is finding the right solution (not just any solution) to their staffing requirements.”

Cara StationEry and offiCE SuppliES ltd

SECTOR: Office supplies, Office fit-out

FOUNDER: Gerry Keany

FOUNDED: 1996

STAFF: 15+

TURNOVER: N/A

Chartered accountant Gerry Keany established Cara Stationery in 1996. Initially the firm was a traditional office supplies business, but it has gradually broadened its scope. Next year the firm will celebrate its 30th year in business. A sister company Cara Furniture Services has won numerous accolades for its office furniture installations, especially on the prestigious HS2 site in Denham which was completed on time in May 2021. Although still a traditional office products business, diversification means that Cara Stationery may be supplying branded golf products on Monday and installing a water cooler system for a client on Tuesday. Other services provided include printing and promotional products. Some 75 per cent of their clients are involved in the construction industry and recruitment. The firm counts numerous Irish companies among its clients and is a proud supporter of ICAP and The Lighthouse Club.

CarEy group ltd

SECTOR: Design, Demolition, Enabling, Civil Engineering, Sub and Superstructures, Public Realm, Dry Lining

CHAIR: Fiona O’Donnell

FOUNDED: 1969

STAFF: 517

TURNOVER: £380m

Founding brothers John, Tom and Pat Carey, from Ballyporeen in Co. Tipperary, established the Carey Group 56 years ago. The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK. Throughout the years, the Carey Group have remained committed

Capcon Engineering founder Eugene Finn

Picture: Capcon

iconic placemakers

Maylim's dynamic team deliver high-quality public realm and landscape schemes for people and nature to thrive. We are recruiting for various roles working on some of London and Ireland's most exciting projects.

Maylim specialises in landscaping, external works and civil engineering projects. With two decades of experience, we create and transform spaces, shaping neighbourhoods and fostering community unity through exceptional landscapes.

Exchange Square

Finsbury Circus Gardens

King Charles Street Quadrant

© Daniel Fisher, Ness Studio

to delivering on their promises, respecting clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by their founders, ones the group has never wavered from, which help them to fulfil their ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with. This year the Group has worked across a range of projects. Highlights include Shepperton Studios, Imperial College, South Clyde Energy Centre, 105 Victoria Street, HMP Glasgow and Walsall Energy from Waste. The Carey Group’s strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in their people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and their long-standing culture of teamwork - creating the very best environments for their people.

Carty Forde ConstruC tion Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: Michael Carty, Raymond Forde

FOUNDED: 2010

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £26.2m

Carty Forde Construction is a construction services company specialising in groundworks, basements and reinforced concrete structures. Founded in 2010, by Irish-born company directors Michael Carty and Raymond Forde, the firm’s head office is based in West Dulwich, south London. Its central location allows it to undertake projects throughout London and the surrounding home counties. The company also has a large storage yard in Dartford, Kent, for storing its plant, equipment and formwork systems. “We have a robust distribution system in place to ensure our sites are always supplied with adequate plant and equipment,” the company confirms.

the CLanC y Group pLC

SECTOR: Construction

CHAIRMAN: Kevin Clancy

CEO: Matt Cannon

FOUNDED: 1958

STAFF: 2,200+

TURNOVER: £378.5m (to March 2024)

Clancy Group is one of the largest privately owned construction firms in the UK. Founded by Irishman Michael Clancy in 1958, today it is headed up by chairman Kevin Clancy and CEO Matt Cannon. Earlier this year the firm was awarded a contract on the Sizewell C project. Clancy has been appointed as the design and build partner for the Old Abbey 132kV Substation as part of the nuclear power station project. “Delivering the infrastructure that will power the construction of Sizewell C is a fantastic opportunity for Clancy, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in the UK’s energy sector,” Clancy’s executive director Martin McGovern said. “We look forward to bringing our expertise in power distribution to one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the country as we work closely with Sizewell C to deliver a resilient and efficient energy network,” he added. "Our team’s focus on innovation, collaboration, and quality will help lay the foundations for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”

CLeanteCh CiviLs Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Killian Smith

FOUNDED: 1968

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Cleantech Civils is a civil engineering firm founded in Cavan in 1968 by the Smith family. What began as a business which installed local, rural water schemes, grew exponentially over the next five decades to become a nationwide offering operating in the water, wastewater and the built environment sectors. Their projects expanded to include building and upgrading water and sewer pipelines, treatment plants and pumping stations. They also work in renewable energy, industrial, food, pharma and road construction sectors and has carved a significant space for itself in the construction of wind farms. Today the family-run business is still headquartered in Co. Cavan, and the firm has carved a significant presence in the UK. Earlier this year the firm opened new offices in Glasgow, Scotland, where it has secured numerous contracts in the water infrastructure sector. The firm also has offices in Coatbridge in Scotland and in Surrey and Chester in England.

CoinFord

SECTOR: Construction

CHAIRMEN: Gerry Hickey, Mike Hickey

CEO: Paul Timlin

FOUNDED: 1990

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £101.3m

Since its foundation in 1990 Coinford has grown to become one of the leading groundworks and RC frame companies in the southeast of England. The Surrey-based company has built up a reputation of experience and professionalism, which has enabled them to successfully complete many different contracts, which range in value from £750k to £50m. Earlier this year Paul Timlin was made CEO of the firm. Timlin first joined Coinford in 2001 as a buyer in the procurement office. By 2008 he had significant involvement with commercial and operational matters across the business, before becoming Managing Director in 2014. “I am passionate about our industry; embracing new technologies and ensuring the training and development of our people remains a key priority,” Timlin said after taking up the CEO role. “I am relationship focused, and years of experience working closely with clients and suppliers has enabled an extremely strong network across the construction industry,” he added.

the CoLor Company Ltd

SECTOR: Printing, Publishing

DIRECTOR: Elgin Loane

FOUNDED: 2003

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

The Color Company – a leader in reprographics - offers all types of printing and creative services, including exhibition graphics, 3D printing, secure on-site and off-site printing – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the UK and north east USA. The company is just one in a substantial collection of firms owned by Elgin Loane, whose various business interests have a common theme of being in either printing or publishing.

Crh Group Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

CEO: Jim Mintern

FOUNDED: 1970

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: $8.9bn

Founded in 1970 through the merger of Cement Ltd and Roadstone Ltd, CRH has grown steadily over the years to become a leading provider of building materials across the globe. The firm is now one of Ireland’s major multinationals, with a significant presence in the US, the UK and across the world. It is split into two divisions, CRH Americas and CRH International. Earlier this year the Dublin-headquartered firm released its first quarter results for 2025, which showed a strong start to the year. "The strength of our first quarter performance reflects the benefits of our differentiated strategy, good commercial management and contributions from acquisitions,” CEO Jim Mintern said. “Our relentless focus on financial control and discipline enabled us to maintain our strong balance sheet in the first quarter,” he added. “Notwithstanding the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the outlook for our business remains positive and we are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2025, leaving us well positioned for another year of growth and value creation ahead." In the UK, Tarmac and Premier Cement are both CRH companies, which supply cement and construction materials to projects across the country.

danny suLLivan Group Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER: Danny O’Sullivan

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Timothy O’Sullivan

FOUNDED: 1986

STAFF: 2300

TURNOVER: N/A

Danny Sullivan Group (DSG) is the leading supplier of skilled, professional labour in the UK, and has been serving the civil engineering, rail, transportation, and construction industries since

Managing Director Killian Smith (second left) pictured at the opening of Cleantech Civil’s new Glasgow offices

1986. Some of the firm’s notable projects include HS2, the Transpennine Route Upgrade and the UK’s new nuclear power station.

“Construction is not just about braving the elements and building structures – it’s about building relationships, learning, developing, and reaping the rewards for commitment and excellence,” the firm states.

“At the Danny Sullivan Group, by creating job opportunities, we make a positive impact on the communities we reach,” they add.

The Doyle ColleCTion

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDER: P V Doyle

FOUNDED: 1959

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £9m (UK, 2023)

The Doyle Collection was founded by legendary Irish hotelier, Pascal Vincent Doyle when he opened his first hotel in Dublin in 1959. Today the now international firm is led by his daughter, Bernie Gallagher, who is chairman of the business. Under her leadership the firm has been developed and refined to make it one of the world’s most authentic, luxury, family hotel brands. Currently, The Doyle Collection comprises eight stylish hotels in Ireland, the US and the UK. They have The Marylebone, The Kensington, and The Bloomsbury hotels in central London and The Bristol, which is located harbourside in Bristol. In 2023 their UK operations generated revenue of £9m.

eulogy lTD

SECTOR: Public Relations

CHAIRMAN: Adrian Brady

CEO: Elisabeth Field

FOUNDED: 1997

STAFF: 40

TURNOVER: N/A

Eulogy continues to go from strength to strength as a creative communications agency with clients across the UK and further afield. The Irish-founded, London-based firm describes its work as spanning “creative content, social media, brand strategy, podcasts, comms and everything in between”. And it explains that it is “all driven by rigorous insight and meticulously crafted” adding that “it gets results”. In October 2024, the firm won the Government contract to deliver communications for the UK Export Finance (UKEF) department. The five-year contract sees the firm tasked with building awareness of UKEF's products and services to UK businesses nationwide, to encourage more firms to export and drive economic growth. “The UK has always been a proud nation of exporters, and there is so much opportunity to help businesses of all shapes to unlock their growth potential and support international trade relationships,” Eulogy CEO Elisabeth Field said of their win. “We’re proud to be on board as UK Export Finance’s comms partner, to contribute to that work, and build on the department’s success by reaching new audiences,” she added.

evans MoCkler lTD

SECTOR: Accountants, Auditors, Business and Tax Advisors

FOUNDERS: Michael Evans, Martin Mockler

FOUNDED: 1990

STAFF: 30

TURNOVER: N/A

Evans Mockler Ltd is a London-based firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, Auditors, Business and Tax Advisors. Martin Mockler founded the firm in the 1990s along with Michael Evans who was previously a Partner at Beatty & Company accountants, which was established by Irish Post co-founder Tony Beatty. Evans Mockler delivers a wide range of services for a growing portfolio of clients, the majority of whom are first, second or increasingly third-generation Irish. The firm’s clients largely operate in the construction industry as contractors, property developers or investors. The firm is a long-standing member of BITA, the British Irish Trading Alliance, where Martin sits on the board, having previously chaired the London Chapter of the network. Michael Evans, one of the cofounders, has now retired. Martin runs the practice alongside seven other Partners - Simon Toghill, Mark Cook, Kathy Conroy, Greg Nichols, Ting-Yan Mak, Kalpana Sangani and Tom Woodhouse.

FlaTley ConsTruCTion lTD

SECTOR: Civils, Groundworks, RC Frame

FOUNDER: John Flatley Snr

MANAGING DIRECTOR: John Flatley Jnr

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: Luke Flatley

FOUNDED: 1979

STAFF: 300

TURNOVER: £50m+

In 1979 John Flatley Senior left his home in Knock, Co. Mayo and arrived in London, aged 19, where he moved to Hornsey. After years of working directly for other Irish contractors, he started his own business delivering RC structures for the heavy civils industry. In 2014 John senior handed the business over to his sons John Jnr and Luke Flatley, the next generation. They have now taken on the business, maintaining their fathers’ clients, and expanding it into the groundworks and RC frame industry.

FlipDish lTD

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDERS: Conor McCarthy, James McCarthy

FOUNDED: 2015

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Brothers Conor and James McCarthy founded Flipdish in 2015. Their platform, which provides technology for creating online food ordering apps, boomed during the pandemic when restaurants were forced to create takeaway services from scratch. They have since scaled the business to unicorn status – meaning it is valued at over €1bn – with clients across the globe. “No matter how fast Flipdish has grown, we’ve evolved around our customers and their needs,” the founders say. “We’re not just an end-to-end ecosystem of technology, but a team committed to supporting people in the food industry,” they add. “At Flipdish, we’re turning the tables in favour of independent restaurant and takeaway owners by providing them with the tools they need to make their lives easier. We provide our customers with a suite of powerful, but straightforward tech along with (real human) support, so they can thrive on their own terms.”

FounDaTion DevelopMenTs lTD

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Pat Hickey

FOUNDED: 1991

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £40.4m

Founded by Galway-born managing director Pat Hickey in 1991, Foundation Developments have been providing civil engineering, groundwork and concrete solutions ever since. FDL have been involved with many different major construction projects in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Southampton over the years. The firm prides itself on its “experience and expertise” which it credits as “the hallmarks of our business”. Reporting a turnover of £40.4m in their most recently filed accounts, the firm said it was “satisfied” with its order book for 2025 and 2026, “which provides a base to maintain the core of the company through to 2026 while the construction market continues to adjust to the higher costs of projects, regulatory changes and borrowing”.

The Flipdish platform supports online food ordering apps

Waste solutions that move your projects forward

Operating across London & the Home Counties, we offer complete haulage services: muckaway, grab hire, bulk excavation, and recycled aggregates. Our modern fleet and expert team keep your site moving efficiently and compliantly. We are the leader in waste management for the construction industry.

GallaGher Group ltd

SECTOR: Construction, Quarrying, Property Development

FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN: Pat Gallagher

FOUNDED: 1973

STAFF: 550

TURNOVER: £200m

In 1973, a young and ambitious Pat Gallagher, originally from Ballinamore, in Leitrim, embarked on a journey that would forever shape the landscape of Kent's business community. The Gallagher Group began when Pat purchased his very first digger, now, the business has a fleet of more than 300 heavy duty machinery. After 52 years in business, the small family-run firm with humble aspirations is now a market leader in the aggregates sector, pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks. Today the business, which is still family-run, takes great pride in having three out of Pat's four children actively working within the company. Pat Gallagher, founder and chairman of Gallagher Group, said: “I have been fortunate to employ some of the best people in the industry. A shared belief in delivering great products and services to our customers whilst also being a kind neighbour and respecting the land we quarry, ensuring we restore it to a much higher quality is so important to me.” The Gallagher Group remains steadfast in pushing the boundaries of excellence. In 2024, the company reaffirmed its social responsibility by delivering £58.4m of social value in and around Kent, driving education and skills programmes, supporting charitable projects and community engagement activities, reflecting their belief in leaving a lasting legacy beyond business achievements.

Galldris Group

SECTOR: Infrastructure, Groundworks, Rail

FOUNDERS: Sean O’Driscoll, Donal Gallagher

FOUNDED: 1998

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Galldris was founded in 1998. Since then, it has grown into a major civil engineering delivery partner, acting as both a principal and sub-contractor, depending on their clients’ requirements. The firm has offices in London, Birmingham and East Anglia. Currently the firm is delivering major infrastructure projects for a range of partners. These include Brent Cross Town, Canada Water and the Greenwich Peninsula development in London. They are also working on the HS2 and Smithfield projects in the West Midlands and Sizewell C in East Anglia. Offering a design and build service for their clients, which they self-deliver with in-house labour and staff, Galldris has an in-house fleet of plant and equipment worth over £20m.

Glanbia ltd

SECTOR: Nutrition

CEO: Hugh McGuire

FOUNDED: 1999

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: $3.8bn

Headquartered in Kilkenny, where it was founded in 1999, Glanbia is now a hugely successful multinational group which is dedicated to driving better health through nutrition. “We are a better nutrition company, home to consumer brands and ingredients that help people around the world feel strong, nourished, and to perform well at any age,” the firm explains. “Everything we do has real nutritional benefit and is in pursuit of better, for each other and the planet.” The group’s most recently posted revenue, for the year to December 2024 was $3.8bn.

Glencar construction ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/CEO: Eddie McGillycuddy

CHAIRMAN: Pat McGillycuddy

FOUNDED: 2016

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £403m

Co-founded by Eddie McGillycuddy and Chris Gleave in 2016, Glencar grew quickly into a multi award-winning business. McGillycuddy’s father Pat McGillycuddy, who hails from Glencar in Co. Kerry, is

chairman at the firm, which is headquartered in St Albans in Hertfordshire. The firm reported a turnover of £403m in its most recently filed accounts and is optimistic for another successful year in 2025. “We have already secured a robust order book of £350m for 2025, with strong project margins and well-established delivery teams,” they confirm. “At the same time, our commitment to innovation and the integration of smart processes and technology is accelerating, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of industry trends,” they add. “We are targeting 10 per cent revenue growth in the next financial year, followed by 10 per cent in the following year. This ambitious goal is underpinned by our strategy of cultivating repeat business with our key client base while actively exploring strategic opportunities with new clients and in emerging markets.”

Glenman corporation ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: Albert Conneally, Micheál Conneally

FOUNDED 1994

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: €49.8m

Founded in 1994 by Galway-born brothers Albert and Micheál Conneally, Glenman has undergone continuous growth as a main contractor delivering building construction projects in sectors including residential, education, healthcare and commercial. In 2011 Glenman acquired London-based Frencon Construction extending its operations and portfolio of clients to the UK. The award-winning building construction company is experienced in working as a main contractor with public and private sector clients. The firm’s portfolio comprises new build, fit out and refurbishment projects spanning across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, education, health and commercial. In October 2024 Glenman was among a selection of construction firms to win a place on the London Construction Programme Major Works Housing Framework. Works due to be assigned to partners within the framework include new build housing, planned maintenance, retrofit, fire safety works, refurbishments and adaptations for council properties across London and the wider south east region.

Green & Fortune ltd

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Nugent

FOUNDED: 2008

STAFF: 81

TURNOVER: £8.3m

Founded by Irishman John Nugent in 2008, Green & Fortune operates restaurants, bars, cafes and event spaces across a range of iconic central London venues. Kings Place in Kings Cross has been home to the business since its launch in 2008. In 2016 they launched their international marketing agency based at the iconic Sea Containers building. In March 2020 they started as the exclusive catering and hospitality operator at Central Hall Westminster and in 2022 they launched their prestigious events space Rose Court Events. Since 2019

the firm has hosted an annual St Patrick’s Day lunch which raises vital funds for charities. Its 2025 event raised £84k for Hospitality Action and the London Irish Centre. More than 230 guests enjoyed the event, which featured a live auction and a sing-along with London Irish rockers The Craicheads.

Greencoats ltd

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDER: Finbar Holian

FOUNDED: 1996

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

The ever-popular Claddagh Ring pub in Hendon was established in 1991 by Galway man Finbar Holian. The venue has long been a focal point for the Irish in London, hosting high-profile events tailored for the city’s Irish community. With ample function room facilities, the venue is also a popular spot for weddings, christenings, birthday parties and corporate events. There is also a bustling line up of live events and music gigs held at the pub, with popular Irish acts regularly taking to the stage to entertain the crowds as well as theatre productions and fundraising events. In June Andrew Carney’s play Prodigal was performed at the venue. Written and performed by Carney, the play centres around a family touched by suicide. Its run in North London also supported the charity, Stamp Out Suicide.

Ground construction ltd (Gcl)

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN: Trevor Diviney

MANAGING DIRECTOR: John Diviney

FOUNDED: 1997

STAFF: 1100

TURNOVER: £130m

Trevor Diviney is the founder of Ground Construction Limited (GCL) which was formed 28 years ago and is now one of the UK’s most successful groundworks and in-situ concrete frame businesses. Within the GCL Group is Tower Cranes UK Limited (TCUK), Demolition Contracting Limited (DCUK) and a well-established precast manufacturing business, Pre-Cast UK Ltd (PCUK) with a factory based in Luton. The group now has over 1100 operatives working with them with a turnover in excess of £130m per annum. The headquarters are in Welwyn Garden City with bases in Luton and Milton Keynes. GCL Group are expanding and taking on larger projects mainly in the London area. The Group are also accelerating their sustainability programme which is delivering improved results year on year.

herdwatch

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDER/CEO: Fabien Peyaud

FOUNDED: 2012

STAFF: 100

TURNOVER: N/A

GCL founder Trevor Diviney

Green & Fortune’s John Nugent

Herdwatch is an agricultural technology company which provides a digital platform allowing farmers to manage their livestock. Founded in Roscrea, Tipperary in 2012, the firm has grown exponentially since then and is now used by 22,000 farms around the world. Earlier this year the business opened its new global headquarters in Co. Tipperary, a state-of-the-art site which will focus on innovation, featuring open, collaborative spaces designed to support software development and customer success. Currently the leading livestock management software platform in Ireland and Britain, Herdwatch also has teams in the US, Canada and Ukraine. Earlier this year it opened an office close to Harper Adams University in Shropshire, Britain's leading agricultural university. The platform allows farmers to simplify record-keeping, compliance and productivity, empowering them to track livestock, manage breeding and optimise herd health. By connecting farmers, vets and supply chain stakeholders, the business fosters collaboration for a more sustainable livestock production sector.

HoroHoe ConstruC tion Ltd

SECTOR: Carpentry, Joinery

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Ciaran Horohoe

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR: Allan O’Sullivan

FOUNDED: 1997

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Since its founding in 1997, Horohoe Construction Ltd has consistently delivered carpentry and joinery works of the highest standard to an ever-expanding client base.

Established by Ciaran Horohoe, a native of Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon, their head office is in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, and operates across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The firm is also proudly Fire Door Accredited by BM TRADA. “Our fire door installations are carried out in strict accordance with the BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme, ensuring full compliance through verified procedures. All works are completed by fully trained teams and are thoroughly inspected and documented to meet the highest certification standards,” the firm states. Led by Commercial Director Allan O’Sullivan, Horohoe’s experienced teams have delivered a wide range of prestigious projects. At Battersea Power Station, they installed bespoke joinery across 250 apartments and penthouses. They are currently working on a range of projects, including the Brent Cross Development, Camden Goods Yard, Lower Essex St in Birmingham and Grafton Way, Ipswich. In addition to bespoke joinery, they specialise in the installation of commercial washrooms, vanity units, kitchens, wall panelling and more.

inis Ltd

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDERS: Lynsey Coughlan, Lindsay Lewis

FOUNDED: 2023

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Dubliner Lynsey Coughlan spent years heading up high end butchers The Ginger Pig before deciding to launch her own business in 2023. She and partner Lindsay Lewis founded Inis restaurant at The Trampery in Fish Island Village in London’s Hackney Wick, where the pair have lived for the past decade. The eatery offers seasonal British and Irish food. “Set on the canal towpath on Fish Island, INIS (meaning ‘Island’ in Irish) was created out of a love of the local area and the community within it,” the founders explain. “Serving a seasonal menu of Irish and British food, celebrating produce, provenance and simplicity, cocktails, wine and coffee, everyone is welcome, sláinte,” they add.

interCom

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDERS: Eoghan McCabe, Des Traynor, David Barrett, Ciaran Lee

FOUNDED: 2011

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: €234.7m

Friends Eoghan McCabe, Des Traynor, David Barrett and Ciaran Lee founded the customer services platform Intercom in 2011. Their firm was born out of a desire to make internet business personal. “People wanted to actually connect with businesses, to receive more than spammy emails or vague, cookie-cutter answers that weren’t relevant to their needs,” they explain. “All these years later, it’s clear that people

want that sense of connection – our explosive growth is proof of that.” Now, more than twenty years later, the firm continues to grow, albeit from a headquarters in San Francisco and with offices in London, Chicago, Dublin and Sydney. Co-founder Eoghan McCabe is in place as chairman and CEO.

tHe irisH Post

SECTOR: Media, Publishing

PUBLISHER: Elgin Loane

FOUNDED: 1970

STAFF: 10

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded in 1970, The Irish Post has now been the voice of the Irish community in Britain for 55 years. Today, with the reach of The Irish Post far greater through its digital platform and social media channels, it is serving to keep the global Irish community informed, entertained and connected. Thanks to a successful digital strategy undertaken in recent years, on every measurable parameter the figures for www. irishpost.com are exceptionally impressive – with digital visitors, as well as digital revenue, continuing to increase.

JB struC tures

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: John Barrett, Brendan Barrett

DIRECTORS: John Barrett, Brendan Barrett, Mark Sweeney

FOUNDED: 2009

STAFF: 18

TURNOVER: £57.8m

Founded in 2009, JB Structures is owned by Mayo native John Barrett and his son Brendan Barrett. The firm undertakes all aspects of substructure and superstructure works on projects with values ranging from £250k up to £10m across London and the home counties. “Within

JBS we strive to create an innovative culture where knowledge is shared,” the firm states. “This is a culture for success, in which we can all work to the highest professional standards,” they add.

JoHn reiLLy (CiviL engineering) Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

CHAIRMAN: John Reilly

FOUNDED: 1986

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £80.9m

John Reilly Civil Engineering was founded by three brothers in 1986. Since then, the civil engineering and groundworks firm has grown from its Hampshire and Dorset base across south east and south west England. Specialising in complex major projects, the firm has provided a wide range of services to clients in both the public and private sectors but predominantly work for developers now. Under an Independent Employee Ownership Trust, some 80 per cent of the firm is now owned by its employees, while the remaining 20 per cent is owned by the Reilly family.

JrL grouP Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

DIRECTORS: John Reddington, Kevin Keegan, Ronan Gleeson

FOUNDED: 1996

STAFF: 1000+

TURNOVER: £826m

Founded by John Reddington in 1996, the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in substructure and superstructure packages to a business that offers managed integrated construction solutions. Today, the Group operates through a vertically integrated structure made up of over 15 specialist companies. “Each division is strategically aligned to support the full construction lifecycle - from design and planning

Intercom co-founder and CEO Eoghan McCabe

THE QUEEN OF PRINTS

Founded in London 30 years ago, Orla Kiely’s fashion and lifestyle brand has grown into a global style powerhouse. FIONA AUDLEY reports…

WHEN designer Orla Kiely founded her style house in London in 1995 the fashion industry was immersed in black.

It was the 90s and grunge was on trend, along with hip-hop culture and the goth look too, which all favoured dark, muted tones.

Then in stepped Kiely, with her bold prints, nostalgic patterns and carousel of colours which have now become synonymous with her brand.

Born in Shankill, Co. Dublin, the Irish designer claims her interest in fabrics and textiles began at a young age.

“When I was around 12 years old, I was very crafty and industrious, always making things,” the

London-based designer explains of her design beginnings.

“I remember asking my father for a sewing machine and I had in all my wisdom seen the one I wanted,” she adds.

“A slim machine with a front and back that folded up to make the case, and down to be a back and front table. Very clever and streamlined, I thought.

“My dad decided if he was buying me a machine, he would buy one that was solid and would last – an investment for life – so together we went shopping.

“We didn’t get the stylish one, but rather a sturdy, weighty Singer with a teak wooden table that it folded into with a drawer for all the

essentials.

“I’m not sure the one I originally wanted would have lasted the past 50 years, but they’re still going strong. A little worse for wear, but I wouldn’t give it away for all the world.”

In the decades that have passed since, Kiely developed her style further, which, inspired by the patterns of the 1950s and 1960s, would turn out to be unique, iconic and hugely covetable.

Her graphic stem print and her signature colour palate – which boasts a collection of earthy tones of greens –olive being a central

force, yellows – mustard is a staple, and oranges, interspersed with pale pinks and blues – are what sets her apart.

There is something inherently vintage about Kiely’s designs and as the years have passed the Londonbased design studio, which began by producing bags and accessories, has brought this style aesthetic to clothing and homeware too.

“The creative world I find myself in now started with a simple idea to

Orla Kiely has grown her fashion and lifestyle brand over 30 years, pictured above, receiving her Presidential Distinguished Service Award from President Michael D Higgins

STEMS FOR ALL SEASONS

The most iconic image from the Orla Kiely brand is their stem design.

“Our simple graphic leaf has been very kind to us,” the firm admits.

“Designed in 2000, it has become our brand icon, an enduring motif that has survived the test of time,” they add.

“Often described as one of the most recognisable prints of the 21st century by experts and commentators in the world of textiles, it seems to have a unique ability to take on new personalities through scale, texture and colour.

“We have fun re-imagining it each season, surprising even ourselves, like a puzzle with infinite configurations, keeping it fresh and allowing it to remain strong and relevant, no matter the season.”

design a collection of bags and accessories in a rainbow of prints, always joyful and happy with an emphasis on functionality,” Kiely says of the evolution of the business she founded with her husband Dermott Rowan 30 years ago.

“With little funds but lots of enthusiasm, we started our company, his business with my creative, dedicated to colour and pattern,” she explains.

“This was our first step along a winding path and the start of a journey filled with challenges and successes in equal measures.”

Today you can find Kiely’s patterns on everything from handbags and watches to jewellery, homeware and wallpapers too.

And she has collaborated with some of the world’s most established names, including Clarks, M&S, Uniqlo, John Lewis, the TATE Modern museum in London and the Target store in the US.

Her signature patterns, natural motifs and vibrant colours, have also accrued a global fanbase which features some pretty famous faces.

Model Alexa Chung, actors Kirsten Dunst, Scarlett Johansson and Keira

Knightley and even Catherine, the Princess of Wales are all fans of the Kiely print, which is now sold in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Kiely continues to run the firm, which remains London based, with her husband and business partner Rowan.

The pair live in Clapham, south London, with their dogs Olive and Ivy.

They have two sons, Robert and Hamish, both now grown up.

Under the couple’s careful direction, the business continues to succeed in the notoriously fickle fashion world.

Fashion, by its very nature, evolves. Tastes change, trends have a shelf life.

But Kiely’s classic retro style has proved itself timeless and the fashionista’s constant drive to reimagine her designs and update her offerings has seen the brand continue to succeed over three decades in business.

Earlier this year the firm expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jalil Rahman as chief commercial officer.

Rahman has joined the brand

from Richemont Group, where he was director of business development leading the launch of a new start-up luxury brand.

He has also held senior roles at Liberty across brand partnerships and licensing.

In his new position, Rahman will focus on driving global growth including expanding the Orla Kiely customer base.

His appointment follows a strong fourth quarter in 2024 for the business, where sales grew by 13 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.

“Bringing Jalil – with his years of experience working with heritage design and luxury brands – onto the team marks a new chapter for the business, as we continue to invest in our people and grow the business,” Rowan said.

“We look forward to increasing our global reach as the brand continues to go from strength to strength,” he added.

Kiely herself has received several prestigious awards honouring her business achievements so far.

In 2011 she was made an OBE for her services to fashion and business in Britain.

The year prior to that, an image of one of Kiely’s bags featured on an Irish stamp.

She was one of six Irish designers honoured by An Post when they released six fashion stamps in 2010.

Earlier this year Kiely received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad for her contributions to business and economic development.

The designer found herself among a group of 10 people who each received the prestigious annual award at a ceremony held at President Michael D Higgins’ Dublin

residence, Áras an Uachtaráin.

Footballer Séamus Coleman and Rosalind Scanlon, the Artistic Director of the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, were there too, receiving awards for their respective contributions as Irish people living and working in Britain.

“These awards enable us, as a nation, to recognise those members of our global family who have contributed, in their different ways, so significantly to Ireland’s reputation on the international stage as a country that understands the migratory experience, its challenges, responsibilities and the part that transience plays in all of our shared lives,” President Higgins said during the ceremony.

“This evening’s awardees follow in the footsteps of all those others, heralded or unheralded, feted or forgotten, whose quiet determination to make a contribution beyond the self makes us all proud of them and whom we also remember here today,” he added.

Upon receiving her award, Kiely said it was “a privilege to represent Ireland on the international stage and to contribute to our global community”.

Now, with 30 years in business under her belt and plans to expand the reach of her brand even further, it seems there is still much more to come from the designer.

So what does she think about the impact she has had on the globe to date?

“People have been nervous of print,” she says.

“So, if I have given them more confidence, and a love of print pattern and colour, that will be a nice legacy.”

Orla Kiely’s iconic stem print has stood the test of time

through to delivery and handover,” the firm explains. “This in-house model ensures efficiency, quality control, and cost certainty for clients,” they add.

Kelly Group ltd

SECTOR: Telecommunications, Utilities, Rail

FOUNDER: Timothy J Kelly

FOUNDED: 1985

STAFF: 5,000+

FLEET: 3,700+

In 1985 Irishman Tim Kelly set up Kelly Communications to capitalise on opportunities in the then emerging British cable television market. The business won its first major contract that same year. Over the decades the company’s reputation has grown steadily, winning contracts nationwide, including ongoing projects with the likes of BT Openreach, Virgin Media, City Fibre, Network Rail, TFL and many more. Working with these clients, Kelly’s activities have played and continue to play a key role in the ongoing build-out of full fibre and achieving the goal of ‘Gigabit Britain’. Now in its fortieth year of trading, the Kelly Group continues to embrace emerging markets and has recently completed the development of a state-of-the-art training centre in Enfield to cater for the increased demand for engineers trained in the installation of renewable energy products such as solar panels; battery storage and electric vehicle chargers.

Keltbray ltd

SECTOR: Construction

OWNER/EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN: Brendan Kerr

CEO: Vince Corrigan

FOUNDED: 1976

STAFF: 1000+

TURNOVER: £106.2m

Founded in 1976, The Keltbray Group is a leading specialist construction engineering business in Britain. Owned by Brendan Kerr, who joined the company in 1989, Keltbray employs well over 1000 people. In November 2024 the firm completed the sale of its Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL) business to EMK Capital, a pre-eminent global private equity firm. The divestiture allows Keltbray to focus on its position as a “leading specialist contractor in the built environment and major civil engineering markets” the firm said of the move. “This decision aligns with Keltbray’s long-term strategy to hone our focus on key business areas, allowing us to reinforce our commitment to excellence in the specialist engineering sector,” Mr Kerr said. “Now is the right time for KISL to transition to a new owner and start a new chapter in its successful growth story.” Mr Kerr remains the sole shareholder of the business, supported by its existing senior management team, which includes new CEO, Vince Corrigan.

Kiely

Group

SECTOR: Surface treatment

DIRECTOR: Mike Kiely

FOUNDED: 1950s

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £88.4m

The Kiely Group is at the forefront of carriageway and footpath surfacing and surface treatments. The firm, which trades as Kiely Bros, has a long-established nationwide reputation for collaborative working with local authorities and maintenance contractors, offering cost-effective, innovative products (some patented) and a level of expertise, service and customer care that’s second to none. In July Wiltshire Council awarded Kiely Bros a surface dressing and micro asphalt term contract worth up to £80m. The Birmingham-based contractor was one of two tenders submitted to the council for the contract, which will run for five years from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030, with an optional extension of up to five additional years until 2035. The new contract covers the design, provision and aftercare of surface dressing and micro asphalt surfacing works on the Wiltshire highway network.

Kilhan ConstruC tion ltd

SECTOR: Construction

DIRECTOR: Michael Kilcoyne

FOUNDED: 2010

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Established in 2010, Kilhan Construction is a specialist contractor renowned for excellence in groundworks and reinforced concrete frames. They are trusted for their precision, efficiency, and reliability, delivering high-quality solutions across the public, private, and residential sectors. Operating predominantly in London and the South East, with an established presence in Birmingham and the Midlands, Kilhan have cultivated strong partnerships with some of the UK’s leading contractors. The firm prides itself on a reputation built on trust, expertise, and an exemplary delivery record, ensuring every project - no matter the scale - is completed with precision and efficiency.

GeorGe KillouGhery ltd (KillouGhery)

SECTOR: Demolition, Waste

DIRECTOR: Joseph George Killoughery

FOUNDED: 1965

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £14.4m

George Killoughery Ltd was established in 1965 by husband-and-wife team George and Mary Killoughery. The couple, from Co. Clare, have developed their single six-wheeler tipper operation to one of the largest privately-owned construction service companies in the industry. Its services include supplying recycled aggregates, skip and bin hire, demolition, earthworks, waste management and hazardous material extraction. The firm provides services throughout London and the home counties, with three strategically located depots in Mitcham, Purfleet and Shepperton facilitating that work. It also supports several charitable and community organisations, including The Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity, the London Irish Vintage Club, Fulham Irish GAA Club and the Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Parade.

Kirby Group

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: Tom Kirby, Michael Kirby

CEO: Henry McCann

FOUNDED: 1964

STAFF: 1800

TURNOVER: £40.4m (UK, 2023)

Brothers Tom and Michael Kirby founded Kirby Engineering in Limerick in 1964. Since then, the group has grown into a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. It directly employs over 1,800 highly skilled professionals across the globe. “Kirby provides full mechanical and electrical contracting services as well as specialist high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) design and construction services to clients across a number of different sectors including Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, and Power and Renewables,” the firm states. Earlier this year it won a valuable contract to support a planned overhaul of the national electricity grid in Scotland. Kirby was named as one of the preferred partners of Scottish Power as they deliver what they describe as the “largest-ever overhaul of the electricity grid in Scotland".

KMCo Group ltd

SECTOR: Telecommunications

FOUNDERS: Kieran Hynes, Martin D'Costa

FOUNDED: 2004

STAFF: 200

TURNOVER: £15m

Founded in 2004, KMCO Group was formed with a solid foundation of experienced network engineers in Hertfordshire, where the company's head office still resides today. The core technologies provided by the Group include intelligent infrastructure and management solutions in cable installation that delivers full visibility and management capability to its clients. In over 20 years of practice, the firm has grown to be a much broader organisation which is

now a multi-faceted installer of infrastructure solutions, providing vital turnkey solutions and a wide range of specialist services to the telecommunications industry. Last year the firm moved its head office to Borehamwood. “This state-of-the-art facility marks an exciting new chapter for the company as we continue to expand our operations and enhance our services to better meet the needs of our clients and partners,” the firm said in a statement. “Strategically positioned, this location allows us to offer even greater support to our growing client base across the UK while continuing to innovate and drive progress in the digital infrastructure and traffic management sectors,” they added.

KyleMore serviCes ltd

SECTOR: Construction

DIRECTORS: Eamon Lynam, Michael Quinn

FOUNDED: 1996

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Kylemore Services Ltd was founded in 1996 in Wembley, Middlesex, by Eamon Lynam and Michael Quinn. Operating in the building and engineering services sector of the construction industry, they are now based in Stanmore, Middlesex. In recent years they have worked on prestigious projects in both London and the South East, including the London Development Project, 22 Bishopsgate and Battersea Power Station. They boast a large number of clients across its key sectors, including Laing O’Rourke, Skanska and Mace.

lainG o ’rourKe plC

SECTOR: Construction

CHAIRMAN: Ray O’Rourke

CEO: Cathal O’Rourke

FOUNDED: 1977

STAFF: 10,000+

TURNOVER: £4bn

There have been several changes in Laing O’Rourke’s senior leadership team of late. In April of this year, Ray O’Rourke, the firm’s founder and ex-chief executive, took over as the group's chairman. O’Rourke, a Co. Mayo native who founded the firm in 1978, took over from Sir John Parker, who will remain an ambassador for the firm. In January 2024, O’Rourke stepped down from the CEO role. He handed over the reins to his son Cathal O’Rourke, who ran the Australian arm of the group for over a decade before returning to the UK in 2023 to become chief operating officer. Upon taking up his new Group CEO position, Cathal said: “I am truly honoured to be trusted with the leadership of our business and our people, and I am committed to continuing to work with our clients, delivery partners and all other stakeholders to lead positive change.” In July 2024 the firm announced the death of deputy director Des O’Rourke, who co-founded the firm with his brother Ray. “Des had been ill for a short period, and he passed away surrounded by his immediate and extended family,” they said in a statement.

Laing O'Rourke Chairman Ray O'Rourke

LetsGetCheCked

SECTOR: Health

FOUNDER/CEO: Peter Foley

FOUNDED: 2015

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: $500m

Founded in Dublin in 2015, LetsGetChecked is a health and diagnostics company that offers lab analysed, home-collection biomarker tests as an alternative to going into a clinic for diagnostic testing. Led by CEO Peter Foley, the firm achieved unicorn status in 2022 with a $1 billion valuation and saw turnover top $500m in 2024. Now well-established in Ireland, the US, the UK and across Europe, the group boasts a corporate customer network of names such as Amazon, Salesforce and Berkshire Hathaway. As one of the largest providers of at-home health test kits, the firm offers more than 30 products that screen for concerns related to women’s and men’s health, heart health, digestive health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), certain cancers and Covid-19, as well as various wellness and nutrition measures.

Link-ForCe Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS/OWNERS: Justin Long, Darren Long

FOUNDED: 2018

STAFF: 310

TURNOVER: £15m

Darren and Justin Long began their journey in construction recruitment in London in 2018. In 2021, Link-Force expanded its operations to Australia, supplying labour across the country. Now, in 2025, they’ve established a presence in Ireland. “With four offices worldwide, we’re proud to support the supply of skilled labour across every trade in the construction sector,” they say. “It’s fantastic to see that wherever we go, there’s always an Irish business owner offering support and giving us the opportunity to break into new markets,” they added. “We’re truly humbled by the help we’ve received.” Justin is Director of Link-Force UK & Ireland, while Darren is the firm’s Director of Australia.

LiveCosts

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDERS: Ciaran Brennan, Niall Brennan FOUNDED: 2018

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Brothers Ciaran and Niall Brennan were contracting in Perth, Australia, where they struggled to determine which projects, or elements within them, were truly profitable. Despite using an accounting software, they relied on complex spreadsheets to fill the gaps. When moving back home to Ireland, they set about fixing the issue. This led to the founding of their cost management platform LiveCosts in 2018. Since its launch in 2020, the firm has expanded globally, helping countless contractors streamline their cost management along the way. They now have offices in Dublin, London and in Perth, Australia.

L LynCh PLant hire and hauLaGe Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN: Liam Lynch

MANAGING DIRECTORS: Merrill Lynch, Robert Lynch

FOUNDED: 1980

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £107m

Lynch was founded over four decades ago and is recognised today as a leading provider of plant hire to the UK’s construction industry. Renowned for its personal service and customer-first approach, the company stands out by offering sustainable, tailored solutions that support its valued partners and their unique project needs. The company’s core promise to its customers is simple yet powerful: We are on your team. Lynch has proudly contributed to some of the nation’s most significant infrastructure projects, including Thames Tideway and the A14 improvement scheme. The team is currently supporting major programmes such as High Speed 2, the AMP8 Framework, and Sizewell, demonstrating a continued commitment to powering progress across the UK. With a modern, reliable fleet and a strong can-do culture, Lynch consistently delivers industry-defining service.

The business provides nationwide plant hire and transport solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s infrastructure landscape. The company continues to invest in its fleet of operated and self-drive plant machinery, along with advanced machine control technology to maximise accuracy and efficiency on site. Its offering includes a wide range of hybrid and electric machines, as well as fuel-saving innovations that contribute to more sustainable project delivery. Lynch also operates a robust transport fleet, capable of moving plant and machinery across the UK, from rapid material transfers to abnormal load haulage.

Masterson hoLdinGs Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Michael Masterson

FOUNDED: 1980

STAFF: 800

TURNOVER: £101m

Masterson Holdings consists of a number of subsidiary companies providing a variety of services to the construction industry across London and the home counties. Their four divisions are Getjar Ltd, Atlantic Contracts, GetJar Piling and Getjar Special Projects. The family business is still run by its founder Michael Masterson with the support of his sons. Their most recently filed financial report boasted a turnover of £101m for the year up to August 2024, which was a reduction on their 2023 figure of £152.4m. The firm claimed it was “pleased” to report another profitable year, “albeit with reduced turnover” adding that their “performance indicators continue to show a strong balance sheet at £35.7m”. They added: ”This was achieved thanks to our dedicated and experienced team of directors, managers, support staff and trades people and despite the continuing challenges of competition, inflation, high interest rates, resources issues and geopolitical uncertainties.”

MayLiM Ltd

SECTOR: Civil Engineering, Landscape Construction

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Thomas O’Mahony

FOUNDED: 2002

STAFF: 590

TURNOVER: £75m

Maylim specialises in landscaping, external works and civil engineering projects. Marking two decades in business in 2022, the company has established a strong reputation for creating and transforming public spaces. The founder and owner of Maylim, Thomas O’Mahony, hails from a rich lineage of Irish construction and although born in London, was raised in Athea, Co. Limerick. Following 20 years working for McNicholas Plc (Brown Macs) and Skanska McNicholas, he assumed the role of Managing Director at Maylim. Gerard Purcell, a native of New Zealand and former employee of David Langdon, serves as Commercial Director, contributing to the company’s leadership. Maylim prides itself on being much more than just a specialist landscaping contractor. The company places great emphasis on cultivating an inspiring work environment and offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and progression. In line with this commitment, Maylim transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2019, aligning the interests of the employees with the success of the company. Maylim projects which have shaped the iconic landscape of London include Battersea Power Station, Thames Tideway, The Nine Elms Regeneration sector, Oxford North, Finsbury Circus, King’s Cross Masterplan and Exchange Square, which earned the company its second BALI National Landscape Grand Award. Maylim has recently completed work at Wilton Park Dublin for IPUT (The New LinkedIn/Ernest Young HQ) and continues to grow its presence in Ireland.

MCGurk GrouP Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER: Eamonn Joseph McGurk

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Eamonn Francis McGurk

FOUNDED: 1963

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

The McGurk Group of companies have been in business for more than 60 years. The family-run firm began in 1963 as a specialist in supplying the construction industry and has since diversified into a wide range of

sectors, operating nationally and internationally. It now works in construction, plant hire, haulage and recycling services, working in commercial, retail, education and care sectors. Affiliated firms Keyway and 1st Call Plant are two of Britain’s most respected construction companies.

MerMan teLevision Ltd

SECTOR: Film, Television

FOUNDERS: Sharon Horgan, Clelia Mountford

FOUNDED: 2014

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £26.3m

Merman was founded in 2014 by award-winning duo Sharon Horgan and Clelia Mountford. Under their leadership the film and television production company has won multiple accolades, including five BAFTAs and multiple Emmy and RTS nominations. Headquartered in London, with offices in Dublin and Belfast, the firm is responsible for shows including Bad Sisters for Apple TV+, Catastrophe for Channel 4/ Amazon, Divorce for HBO, Frank of Ireland for Channel 4/Amazon, This Way Up for Hulu/Channel 4 and Motherland and Amandaland for the BBC. Horgan, who was born in London to Irish parents, remains at the helm of the firm, while Mountford left Merman last November to focus on other business opportunities.

MGBC Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: The McGuinness brothers

DIRECTOR: Shane McGuinness, Darren McGuinness, Keith McGuinness

FOUNDED: 2015

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Run and owned by the McGuinness Brothers, MGBC has built up a reputation for delivering outstanding quality on site since its foundation in 2015. Its services include specialist construction solutions for new build projects as well as temporary works and structural alterations to existing buildings. Based north of London, they operate in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, across the London boroughs and further afield. “Everything we do is underpinned by a structured approach to quality,” the firm states.

“All our systems, including health and safety, are ISO accredited which gives discipline to our methodology and supports our ability to deliver right first time on site,” they add.

MPB struC tures Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Michael Boyle

FOUNDED: 1987

STAFF: 1000

TURNOVER: £131m

MPB Structures is a construction industry leader, which was founded by Michael Boyle in 1987. The firm continues to grow year on year, winning many coveted contracts along the way. In May it announced it had been awarded a package by Mace Dragados to deliver the groundworks package at the new HS2 Station in Birmingham called

Merman co-founder Sharon Horgan Picture: Apple TV+

We support the success of construction projects up and down the UK with leading equipment and a service you can rely on.

Thorn Plant Hire Ltd, Spring Garden Lane, Berkhamsted,

High standards and skilled people

As Quinn London celebrates its 25th

year in business,

Commercial Director

Eamon McConville reveals the key to the firm’s success so far…

Quinn London is marking its 25th anniversary this year, how have you been celebrating this milestone?

Reaching our 25th anniversary has been an incredible moment for everyone at Quinn London. We marked the occasion with a celebration party to honour our journey, thank our people, and look ahead to the future.

The company has grown somewhat since its founding in 2000, what is the key to your success?

The key to Quinn London’s success lies in our people. We’ve retained a highly skilled team by investing in their development and creating a strong, supportive culture. We’ve embraced change, expanded into new markets and evolved our services to stay ahead of industry trends. This balance of consistency and innovation has driven our growth since 2000.

Is the firm family-run, and if so, how important is that to the business?

Yes, our founder Seamus Quinn built the business on strong values of trust, commitment, and a hands-on approach which continues to guide us today.

What is the current ethos of the firm, and has that changed over the past 25 years?

Our core ethos has always been

about delivering quality and doing the right thing by our clients, staff, and communities. While those values have remained consistent, the way we work has evolved significantly over the past 25 years. We’ve embraced modern methods and technologies, introducing new software and digital tools to improve project management, communication, and efficiency. This has allowed us to meet the demands of today’s market and continue delivering the high standards we’re known for.

What sets your firm apart from other companies in the construction sector?

Our three distinct divisions set us apart from other companies, Heritage, Central London, and Property Services. We’re able to deliver a wide range of projects across sectors including Refurbishment works, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, and listed buildings.

How large is your current client base and how far geographically do your projects stretch?

Geographically, our focus remains firmly on London and the surrounding areas. We’re able to maintain a high level of quality control and responsiveness ensuring we deliver exceptional results in some of the city’s most challenging and high-profile environments.

What are the biggest challenges the firm has faced over the years?

Like many in the industry, we’ve faced our share of challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic was a particularly testing time, forcing us to adapt quickly to new safety measures, supply chain disruptions, and remote working, while still delivering for our clients. We’ve also seen a growing number of new competitors entering the market, often with different business models or digital first approaches. But rather than see this as a threat, we’ve used it as motivation to innovate, investing in technology, upskilling our teams, and continuously improving our service. These challenges have ultimately made us stronger.

What have been the company’s highlights to date?

Two major milestones stand out for us, celebrating 25 years in business and reaching £100 million in turnover. Both achievements are a testament to the hard work and growth we’ve maintained over the years. We’re also proud of the long-term relationships we've built with clients, partners, and our team as well as the wide range of projects we’ve successfully delivered across London.

What are the long-term goals for the business?

Our long-term goal is to deepen our

presence in London by taking on more high value projects across our three divisions. We’re investing further in our people, digital systems, sustainability and social value initiatives to ensure we stay at the forefront of the industry.

Are there any significant projects on the horizon?

Quinn London have recently been appointed by St Paul’s Girls School, located in Hammersmith (it was ranked 1st place for the Best 2024 Private Girls' School). The project will involve the construction of a new staff hub, incorporating central staff facilities, meeting rooms, and office spaces. The scheme also includes the installation of a glazed link connecting the new Hub to the Main Building, along with a new circulation core designed to enhance access between the two structures.

Eamon McConville

Quinn London worked on the Museum of the Home project in London’s Shoreditch

Curzon Street. Working in London, but the predominant concrete frame contractor in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, with a current workforce in excess of 1000, the company delivers infrastructure, medical, BTR, data and education solutions across the UK in reinforced concrete.

MPD ConstruC tion GrouP

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Liam McManus

FOUNDED: 2015

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded by Irishman Liam McManus in 2015, MPD Construction Group is a specialist civils subcontractor. Its multi-skilled teams provide expert technical solutions to wide-ranging construction challenges, for major contractors throughout the UK. “At MPD, we pride ourselves on our multi-disciplined and high performing workforce,” the firm states. “Our in-house team is fully responsive to its client’s needs, and has the skills required to overcome the complex challenges the industry is faced with,” they add. “We're committed to providing high quality solutions, delivered safely, on time and to budget,” they confirm.

J. MurPhy & sons LtD (MurPhy GrouP)

SECTOR: Civil Engineering

FOUNDER: John James Murphy

CEO: John Murphy

FOUNDED: 1951

STAFF: 3,500 +

TURNOVER: £1.42m (to Dec 2023)

With nearly 75 years’ experience behind it, Murphy remains one of the most familiar names in the construction industry in Britain and, increasingly, worldwide. Since its founding in 1951, the firm has become a leading global, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company providing a wide range of construction services to infrastructure sectors including rail, water, power and natural resources and also has a thriving building business. Announcing its financial results for the year ending December 2023, the firm revealed its total group revenue was £1.42m. “I am pleased to report another year of growth with a resilient, year-on-year improvement in both our financial performance and operational delivery, alongside a continued commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure,” Murphy CEO John Murphy said. “These results are underpinned by the dedication and hard work of our teams, our ongoing focus on sustainable business practices and our strong customer relationships,” he added. In 2026 the firm will celebrate 75 years in business.

MyrtLe restaurant LtD

SECTOR: Hospitality

OWNER: Anna Haugh

FOUNDED: 2019

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Myrtle head chef and owner Anna Haugh has been cooking professionally for almost 20 years. Her Chelsea restaurant offers modern European cooking with an Irish influence using the finest Irish produce. Having started cooking at l’Ecrivain with Derry Clarke, Dublin-born Haugh has spent the last 14 years in London working for celebrated chefs Philip Howard, Shane Osborne and Gordon Ramsay. Over the last few years, the Irish chef has become something of a television personality too – as a host and regular guest chef on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen; as one of the main chefs on BBC’s Ready Steady Cook and as a judge on BBC One’s MasterChef: The Professionals. Earlier this year she was the star of a new BBC series in which she explored the culinary delights of her homeland. The mother-of-two fronted Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, which saw her take a range of celebrity friends on a tour of the Emerald Isle. Among them were Katherine Ryan, Dennis Taylor, Ed Byrne, Shayne Ward, Laura Whitmore and Carl Frampton.

oD Pr LtD

SECTOR: Public Relations

FOUNDER: Jacqueline O’Donovan

FOUNDED: 2022

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

After nearly 40 years at the helm of the family firm, O’Donovan Waste Disposal, Jacqueline O’Donovan sold the business in 2023. In the same year she was awarded an OBE in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list for her outstanding services to recycling, safety and industry. Since then, she has launched a new business, OD PR. The public relations firm specialises in partnering with businesses in the construction, construction supply and logistics sectors. “We create award-winning communications strategies that power business transformation,” the firm explained. “We define clear messages and create powerful stories to drive brand awareness, client engagement and customer loyalty,” they add. O’Donovan, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in the construction and waste management industries, leads the team of PR specialists at the Enfield-based firm.

o ’hara Bros surfaCinG LtD

SECTOR: Highways, Civil Engineering

FOUNDER: Michael O’Hara

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Christopher O’Hara

FOUNDED: 1975

STAFF: 64

TURNOVER: £37.95m (Up to Sept 2024)

Founded in 1975 by Michael O’Hara, O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd is a family-owned business deeply rooted in its Irish heritage, with origins in the lush green fields of county Leitrim. From these humble beginnings, the O’Hara family brought with them a tradition of hard work and resilience - values that continue to shape the company today. Based in Middlesex, O’Hara Bros delivers specialist highway maintenance solutions across the capital and the south east, serving local authorities, the construction industry, and the private sector. Over the decades, the company has grown from a small, family-run

operation into a leading name in the highways and civil engineering sector, blending its Irish values with British infrastructure expertise. Today they specialise in planing, surfacing, and civil engineering works, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. A unique feature of the firm is its in-house capability. O’Hara Bros owns and operates its own planing, milling, and asphalt paving machinery, all run by its own directly employed, highly experienced staff.

ohoB hoLDinGs LtD

SECTOR: Construction

OWNERS: Tom O’Brien & family

FOUNDED: 1972

STAFF: 211

TURNOVER: £370m

The OHOB Group of companies (OHOB Holdings Limited) has expanded from a small groundworks subcontractor to a major multi-disciplined contractor. This has been achieved through continuous development of the technical and professional capabilities of its workforce and management team. The family-run group, in addition to groundworks and civil engineering, also includes main contracting, house building, concrete frames and plant hire businesses. The OHOB group also invests hugely in training staff and apprenticeships.

o ’Kane irish fooDs

SECTOR: Food & Drink

FOUNDERS: Eddie O’Kane, Maureen O’Kane

FOUNDED: 2003

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

O’Kane Irish Foods was established by husband-and-wife duo Eddie and Maureen O’Kane to satisfy demand in Britain for branded Irish food products. The business plan successfully matched supermarket locations to Irish demographics and today can count Selfridges, Ocado Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons among its customers. In 2006 they launched YourIrishShop.com to offer a service to consumers outside the catchment area of the supermarkets, which quickly grew to become the largest dedicated online retailer of Irish food products in Britain, while in 2012 O’Kane Direct Ltd was formed in response to the ever-growing amount of trade inquiries from smaller retailers and the Irish pub sector. Earlier this year the firm confirmed that the couple’s children Killian, Lorcan and Daragh O’Kane assumed a combined majority shareholding in the company. “This is a special day in our family, and I am proud to act as a custodian of the business over the coming years and for future generations,” Killian O’Kane said. “I am proud of the business my parents have built, and I look forward to this next phase with excitement,” Daragh O’Kane added. “I have seen at first hand, the commitment and hard work of my parents over the years and it’s a privilege to now join them on the rest of the journey,” said Lorcan O’Kane.

oLive & oranGe LtD (orLa KieLy)

SECTOR: Fashion

FOUNDER: Orla Kiely, Dermott Rowan

FOUNDED: 1995

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £5.4m

Chef Anna Haugh hails from Dublin

Orla Kiely founded her fashion brand in London in 1995

First founded in 1995, Orla Kiely’s fashion house has grown into a globally recognised brand run by Orla, her husband Dermott and a small team. Best known for their iconic stem leaf print, Kiely’s unique design has grown and blossomed into an extensive library of nostalgic, joyful patterns. Born in Dublin, Kiely had a passion for bold colour and graphic design at a time when fashion was immersed in black. Her brand stood out from the very beginning, and it is these founding principles that define the Orla Kiely brand as it stands today. “The creative world I find myself in now started with a simple idea to design a collection of bags and accessories in a rainbow of prints, always joyful and happy with an emphasis on functionality,” the designer says of her work. “With little funds but lots of enthusiasm, we started our company, his business with my creative, dedicated to colour and pattern,” she added. “This was our first step along a winding path and the start of a journey filled with challenges and successes in equal measures.” Registered as Olive and Orange Ltd in Britain, Kiely’s business turned over £5.4m last year. Her contribution to the fashion industry in this country was recognised last October, when she received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award from President Michael D Higgins for her business and economic achievements while in Britain.

Oliver COnnell & SOn ltd

SECTOR: Construction, Rail, Aviation

MANAGING DIRECTOR: James Connell

FOUNDED: 1974

STAFF: N/A

TUNROVER: £130m

Oliver Connell & Son Ltd is a family-owned and operated company that has now been trading successfully for more than 50 years. With constant controlled growth and development, the Ealing-based firm has steadily increased its turnover year on year with now well-established divisions in groundworks, RC frames, railway and aviation. In 2024 The company achieved £130m in turnover. The year also marked the firm’s 50th anniversary. “With three generations and wider family still involved in the business to this day it remains truly a family business which still embraces the traditional values on which the company was founded and complimenting it with any new modern methods of construction as and when they present themselves,” the firm states.

O'Malley Haulage ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER: Thomas O'Malley (Snr)

CEO: Thomas O'Malley

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Adrian O'Malley

FOUNDED: 1975

STAFF: 65

TURNOVER: £42m

Founded in 1975 by Mayo man Thomas O’Malley, who hails from Achill Island, the Hertfordshire-based firm remains a family run business which operates in London, the home counties, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire. “We are a leading contractor in waste management for the construction industry, removing and disposing waste materials to supplying recycled & primary aggregate materials,” the firm states. With an extensive fleet of wheeled tipper/grab vehicles and plant machinery, O’Malley Haulage provides clients with the “complete package”, from source of excavation to removal and waste disposal. “We can do projects on either a muck-away rate or a bulk excavation, fixed priced dig & cart basis,” they state. “Our mission is to provide the highest quality waste collection, transportation, processing, disposal & related services to both public and private customers throughout the region,” they add.

OnSeCurity ltd

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDER/CEO: Conor O’Neill

FOUNDED: 2018

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Bristol-based OnSecurity is developing software which allows its users to test and find security issues in their computer systems that would leave them vulnerable to hackers. Founded in 2018 by Conor O’Neill, a native of Leixlip, in Co. Kildare, the firm specialises in penetration testing – or pentesting. In 2024 the company received its first round of equity investment when Gresham House Ventures provided it with a funding injection of £5.5m. This year the firm launched a new service which uses AI to improve their offering while reducing the cost to clients. “The new service combines the creativity and expertise of human security professionals with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, optimising the entire security testing process from initial reconnaissance to final reporting,” O’Neill said.

Paul COStellOe and SOnS ltd

SECTOR: Fashion

FOUNDER: Paul Costelloe

FOUNDED: 1979

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Dublin-born but London based, designer Paul Costelloe is one of the most established names in British and Irish fashion. Since the establishment of the fashion house under his own name, this family owned and run business has been a leader in the use of hand-crafted, luxurious fabrics combined with cutting edge design, innovation and creativity. Based at his design studio in the heart of London’s fashion district, Costelloe works with renowned technicians, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver collections of the highest quality, texture and comfort. These include his sampling unit in central London as well as working with a family-owned manufacturing unit in the Ancona region of central Italy. It was announced last month that the designer will close the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week which takes place in Dublin this October. Event founder Ashley McDonnell said his presence as the closing show is “a defining moment for Irish fashion”. “His legacy bridges generations, and his involvement in Ireland Fashion Week signals just how powerful Ireland's creative design future is,” she added.

P J Keary ltd

SECTOR: Inspection, Survey, Data Collection

DIRECTOR: Patrick Joseph Keary

FOUNDED: 1993

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Based in Kingsbury, north west London, P J Keary is a trusted partner for utility companies nationwide, specialising in delivering high-quality inspection, survey, and data collection services. Utilising market-leading data systems and a team of experienced specialists, the company helps utility providers to deliver safe, compliant street works - reducing the risk of accidents, fines, and avoidable charges. It also helps them resolve complex billing issues – clarifying supply and metering arrangements for challenging sites and acting swiftly on urgent asset queries and prioritising actions to address defects and protect critical infrastructure. “With P J Keary, organisations gain reliable data, clear insights, and the confidence to make informed decisions,” the firm states.

POd-traK ltd

SECTOR: Infrastructure

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR: Paul O’Donnell

FOUNDED: 2007

STAFF: 300+

TURNOVER: £90.7m

London-based Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe

Pod-Trak Holdings is a group of companies founded in 2007 which deliver infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Starting out as a small sub-contractor, the company has grown in both size and capability to deliver a first-class service to its growing client base. As founder and managing director, Paul O’Donnell has managed and overseen the implementation of main contractor capabilities within a growing organisation which now has the expertise and skills to deliver both large and small projects to the same high standards. Today Pod-Trak offers bespoke engineering solutions to clients who seek an innovative approach to construction and maintenance within the infrastructure sector.

PRM GRouP Ltd

SECTOR: Food Distribution

FOUNDERS: Philip Morrow, Lynne Morrow

FOUNDED: 1988

STAFF: 250

TURNOVER: £52m

Founded in 1988 by husband-and-wife team Philip and Lynne Morrow, PRM distributes popular chilled and frozen food brands across Ireland, Britain and Europe. In more than 35 years of operation, the Northern Irish firm has built up valuable networks which have seen it secure significant contracts with leading brands like Fage, Nomadic, Muller, Kinder, Cully & Sully, and recent new additions Oddlygood, Biotiful, Coconut Collab, Gu and MyProtein. Earlier this year the brand announced plans to invest £15m into new premises at its headquarters on Moira Road, Lisburn. “Our expansion is proof of the hard work and dedication of our team and the strong relationships we have built as a trusted partner with our suppliers and customers over our three and a half decades in business,” CEO Philip Morrow said. “While Brexit brought with it understandable apprehension, there’s no doubt that the Windsor Framework has unlocked unique advantages for businesses and individuals in Northern Ireland,” he added. “We have found ourselves in a very favourable position perfectly positioned between the UK and EU with full access to both markets. That’s an enviable place to be, and it’s been instrumental in shaping our investment decisions and future growth.”

PRoMMt

SECTOR: Technology

CEO: Donal McGuinness

FOUNDED: 2017

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Prommt was founded in Dublin in 2017. Serial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness joined the team as CEO in 2019. The payments platform quickly established a leading position in the emerging pay by link market, providing a far more sophisticated and robust payment request solution than anything already available. Expansion followed rapidly, with the firm moving into the UK, Europe and North America. Prommt is now the preferred payment platform for many world-leading brands who need to collect higher value payments, particularly within automotive, hospitality, luxury retail and builders’ merchants sectors. “Collecting these payments carries a significant risk of unpaid transactions, payment operation costs, fraud and time spent chasing payments,” the firm explains. “We meet these challenges head on with average payment success rates greater than 90 per cent and some clients reporting a reduction in card fees by almost 88 per cent,” they add.

Quinn London Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER: Seamus Quinn

FOUNDED: 2000

STAFF: 180

TURNOVER: £100m

Founded in 2000, over 25 years in business Quinn London has become one of the leading main contractors in London. In 2024 they reached a major milestone in achieving over £100m in revenue. Founded by Group Chairman Seamus Quinn, the firm prides itself on “combining specialist expertise with a fresh-thinking ethos and a client focused approach to delivering excellence”. They add: “We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships, transparent approach and providing the peace of mind that even the most complex of logistics are taken care

of, as we work to build the future of London.” They currently have numerous contracts underway across the capital, including work on the British Museum which began in April of this year. Quinn has been appointed to construct a new energy centre within the museum. The new East Road Energy Centre is part of a wider programme to modernise the museum’s energy strategy. Quinn confirmed it has “worked closely with the British Museum to develop a collaborative approach to avoid any disruption to the Museum’s daily operations and public visitors”.

See page 26 for more on Quinn London’s milestone year

Red BRanch hosPitaLity

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDER: Paul McKenna

FOUNDED: 2013

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Red Branch Hospitality is a London-based strategic creative and advisory agency providing counsel to the hospitality industry. Founded by Armagh native Paul McKenna in 2013, the firm specialises in restaurant and bar openings, turnarounds for struggling businesses or simply bringing efficiency and energy back into sluggish operations. “We also offer an auditing service for investment opportunities on both single site purchases and group level acquisitions, providing reports on short and long-term profitability, scalability and brand identity potentials,” the firm states. McKenna’s firm is currently overseeing the food concepts for Diageo at the soon-to-open Guinness at Old Brewers Yard project in Covent Garden.

RichaRd coRRiGan RestauRants Ltd

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDER: Richard Corrigan

FOUNDED: 1997

STAFF: 42

TURNOVER: £2.6m

Richard Corrigan opened his first restaurant Lindsay House in Soho in 1997. The restaurateur bought and refurbished Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill in 2005, before setting up Corrigan’s Mayfair in 2008. Bentley’s Sea Grill in Harrods followed in 2012, while a year later he bought the 100-acre Virginia Park Lodge in Co. Cavan, which operates as a hotel and cookery school. In 2017 Dickie’s Bar opened at Corrigan’s Mayfair, while 2019 saw Corrigan open another bar and restaurant, Daffodil Mulligan - in a collaboration with fellow Irishmen John Nugent, of Kings Place, and Tony Gibney, of the famous Dublin boozer Gibney’s of Malahide. In 2023 Corrigan launched yet another new venue, with The Portrait Restaurant opening at the London National Portrait Gallery. Since 2024, the celebrity chef has hosted a foodie festival at his Virginia Park estate, titled Homegrown. So popular was the first instalment, that he has decided to do it all again this year. Culinary stars including the Scottish-born, London-based chef and restaurateur Jeremy Lee, Irish culinary star Darina Allen and the restaurant critic Tom Parker-Bowles will descend upon Corrigan’s 18th-century, 100-acre hunting estate in October to join in the foodie fun.

SECTOR: Construction

DIRECTORS: John Gerard Rochford, Gerard Rochford, Denise Rochford

FOUNDED: 1986

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £22.2m

Family company Rochford Construction has truly excelled in creating a reputable and credible reputation within the groundworks and external works sector. Since its foundation, the company has expanded to provide sub and super structure RC frames, piling, plant hire and hard landscaping. “Our reputation is built upon the proven ability to succeed in completing projects not only within budget, but within programme and to specification,” the firm says. “We are a company that values repeat business and long-term working relationships with our clients.”

RoL constRuction Ltd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDERS: Mort Reidy, Patrick O’Leary

FOUNDED: 2001

STAFF: 200+

TURNOVER: N/A

Formed in 2001 ROL Construction specialises in groundwork and RC frame. Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the firm has worked on numerous projects in and around London, comprising of luxury apartments, exciting regeneration projects and stylish city living. “ROL have enjoyed continued and successful growth over recent years,” the firm states. “We are capable of completing large scale groundwork and reinforced concrete projects, with our motivated group of skilled labour and management.” They add: “We use innovative materials, alongside tried and tested methods, to ensure that projects are delivered to a high standard, on time. We take pride in our performance and have ongoing relationships with many clients."

RoskeRRy BuiLdinG seRvices Ltd

SECTOR: Structural Alterations, Diamond Drilling and Controlled Demolition, Groundworks and Hard Landscaping, Basements & RC Frames, S278 and Public Realm Works

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Daniel Leahy

FOUNDED: 2013

STAFF: 115

TURNOVER: £15m

Roskerry Building Services Limited has firmly established itself as a dynamic and reliable contractor with specialist in house capabilities to deliver highly complex and difficult projects. The company has grown by adding experienced people to the leadership team as well as heavily investing in their health and safety processes, innovative IT software and state-of-the-art plant. The company intends to keep growing by working with reputable partners and to keep expanding their offerings as a solution driven business.

scuLPted By aiMee Ltd

SECTOR: Beauty

FOUNDER/CEO: Aimee Connolly

FOUNDED: 2016

STAFF: N/A

RochfoRd constRuction Ltd

PRM Group founders Philip and Lynne Morrow

TURNOVER: N/A

Sculpted by Aimee is a makeup brand founded in 2016 by then 23-year-old makeup artist Aimee Connolly. Since founding her brand business has boomed, with her products winning multiple industry awards and her range becoming a cult favourite with women across the globe. The brand’s flagship store opened on Dublin’s Grafton Street in October 2022. Later that month the range successfully launched in Boots stores across the UK. A second location opened in Dublin’s Kildare Village in June 2023, followed by a third store, in Belfast, which opened in September that year. In November 2023 the entrepreneur launched her first physical location in England - her flagship store in London’s Carnaby Street. Add to that the online orders for Connolly’s range, which come from make-up fans across the globe, and it’s fair to say that the entrepreneur’s vision is one that is shared by women the world over. For those who want to take their make-up skills one step further, Connolly offers courses across Ireland and the UK at Sculpted: The Academy.

SiSk

SECTOR: Construction

CEO: Paul Brown

FOUNDED: 1859

STAFF: 2,500+ (Sisk Group)

TURNOVER: €2.7bn

Originally set up by John Sisk in Ireland in 1859, Sisk has grown into an international construction and engineering company. The group’s British subsidiary was set up in 1984 and has offices in Hertfordshire, London, Birmingham, Warrington and Bristol. Sisk's expanding operations across the UK, Ireland and Europe are backed by a proven track record, and they have the scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes, including life sciences, data centres, hospitals, residential schemes and infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, energy, utilities, rail and more.

Splink

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDER/CEO: Mark Lyttleton

FOUNDED: 2019

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Headquartered in Dublin, the Splink platform was created by Mark Lyttleton to provide businesses with custom digital payment solutions and strategic consultation services. With backers including former Manchester United boss Ed Woodward, and a recently announced enterprise partnership with Global Payments, the firm continues to

grow globally, with key locations in Ireland, the UK, the USA and Canada. Its Global Payments deal sees Splink become one of a select group of partners launching Global Payments' new SoftPOS technology, GPTom, which enables any smartphone to accept tap-to-pay transactions with no external hardware. Splink’s technology is already in use at major British venues including Chelsea's Stamford Bridge and Newcastle's St James' Park.

SR Studio 93 ltd (Simone Rocha)

SECTOR: Fashion

FOUNDER: Simone Rocha

FOUNDED: 2010

STAFF: 30

TURNOVER: N/A

London-based fashion designer Simone Rocha was born in Dublin. She debuted her work at London Fashion Week in September 2010 and has remained on the capital’s fashion scene ever since. There are now standalone Simone Rocha stores in London, New York and Taiwan. Last year the star collaborated with the global footwear brand Crocs. Their coveted range of sandals were unveiled during her fall 2024 show for London Fashion Week. Elsewhere last year the designer worked with Jean Paul Gaultier as a guest designer when invited to create a collection at his Paris studio. “I wanted to make something that was attractive, provocative, playful, sensual, feminine and strong,” Rocha said of her time there. “Haute couture is historical and romantic, and even some of my collections play on these qualities, so it’s about introducing modernity, reality, an almost scientific approach to this project to push it forward for today.” Rocha added: “To be a guest is a real gift, to identify with Mr Gaultier and his archive, and then to see what your spirit does in response is so interesting and exciting.”

Staycity GRoup

SECTOR: Hospitality

FOUNDERS: Tom Walsh, Ger Walsh

FOUNDED: 2004

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Dublin-based Staycity Group was established in 2004 by CEO Tom Walsh and his brother Ger, who spotted a gap in the market for quality short-and longer-term stay apartments. Beginning with a single apartment in Dublin’s Temple Bar, Staycity now operates 5,800 aparthotel rooms in 35 aparthotels in 17 vibrant cities, appealing to both business and leisure travellers from across the globe. The aparthotels operate under the Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde brands and feature studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments. All properties

have a 24-hour reception with most having a guest lounge, café, bar, laundry room, gym and parking. Current locations include Berlin, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Dresden, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Leipzig, Liverpool, London, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Paris, Venice and York with more cities in the pipeline.

StonebRidGe contRactinG SolutionS

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/CEO: David O’Sullivan

FOUNDED: 2017

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Founded in 2017 by CEO David O’Sullivan, Stonebridge Contracting is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited outsourced service provider specialising in logistical and project management services within the construction, telecommunication and rail industries. Summarising Stonebridge’s success to date, O’Sullivan explains: “We build strong and lasting relationships based on knowledge and trust, providing our clients with a comprehensive suite of services designed to ensure the entire supply chain is compliant and protected.”

techmet

SECTOR: Mining

FOUNDER: Brian Menell

FOUNDED: 2017

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

TechMet is a technology metals investment company which aims to responsibly produce, process, and recycle the metals that are critical to the global energy transition and the electric vehicle revolution. Founded in Dublin in 2017, by South African Brian Menell, the firm has a valuation of over €1bn, making it an Irish unicorn business. With offices in London, TechMet has a significant presence in the UK and around the globe. It is the largest external shareholder in Cornish Lithium, having invested $30m in the venture, which plans to mine lithium in the vicinity of Cornwall’s St Austell and extract it from geothermal waters near Redruth. The UK Infrastructure Bank have also backed the project.

théRapie clinic

SECTOR: Medical Aesthetics

FOUNDER: Paul McGlade

CEO: Philip McGlade

FOUNDED: 2001

STAFF: N/A

Thérapie Clinic recently opened its 80th branch

Since its inception in 1997 Horohoe Construction Ltd have grown from strength to strength and continue to deliver some of the finest quality workmanship in the construction industry. The company are Fire Door Accredited & installations are carried out in strict accordance with the BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme. They consistently deliver carpentry & joinery works of the highest standard to an ever-expanding client base. Street works inspection and survey services pjkeary.co.uk

Helping clients deliver quality-controlled streetworks

• improve compliance and safety

• reduce fines, penalties and waste

• provide assurance to stakeholders Please contact us to discuss your requirements

Jubilee House, Townsend Lane, London NW9 8TZ, Tel: 0345 9001511, enquiries@pjkeary.co.uk

Members of Uniquely’s senior leadership team

TURNOVER: £51m

Siblings Katie and Philip McGlade are the successful Irish duo who run Thérapie Clinic. The Dublin-born pair took the business - which was originally founded by their Belfast-born father Paul McGlade in 2001 - and grew it into an international juggernaut. Following its launch in Molesworth Street in Dublin over two decades ago, the brand quickly established itself as a leading provider of laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments. It went on to carve a niche for itself in the medical aesthetics market as a supplier of affordable, accessible and up to date treatments. Headquartered in London, the brand now has 80 clinics around the world. Its most recent opening was in July, when the brand launched a new branch in Co. Cork. The Thérapie Clinic in Wilton Shopping Centre is the firm’s 30th in Ireland and 80th worldwide. “It’s a huge milestone for Thérapie Clinic to open our 30th clinic in Ireland, and we’re delighted that it’s in Cork,” CEO Philip McGlade said. “We have built up an incredible customer base in Cork at our Opera Lane clinic and that customer base continues to grow. The demand for Thérapie in Cork is so high, that a second clinic is a must.”

Tines AuTomATion uK LTd

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDERS: Eoin Hinchey, Thomas Kinsella

FOUNDED: 2018

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Prior to founding their AI-driven workflow automation platform Tines, Eoin Hinchey and Thomas Kinsella spent more than a decade working as senior cyber security operators. They experienced “all of the usual pain points felt within and beyond security teams: too much work; not enough staff; inevitable incidents” which inspired them to build a platform which helps organisations automate repetitive tasks, manage security incidents, and improve overall operational efficiency. At the start of this year Tines secured $125m in Series C funding. This round values the company at $1.125 bn, making it a unicorn firm. The firm has registered offices in Dublin, Boston and London.

Toureen Group LTd

SECTOR: Construction

FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN: Denis Nolan

FOUNDED: 1992

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £154.5m

Toureen Group is a long-established construction group with award winning, specialist, in-house divisions, delivering high quality projects for a wide range of prestigious clients. Founded in 1992, 2025 marks the firm’s 33rd successful year in business and they are optimistic for continued success in the future. “As we enter our 33rd year in business we are confident that the strength of our group with its strong and liquid balance sheet and our dedicated and experienced team and reputation in our sectors will continue the delivery of a consistent, timely and quality service to our valued customers and to generate profit and positive cashflow going forward,” the firm said when filing their most recent accounts, which confirmed the company’s turnover

for 2024 at £154.5m. “We have been trading successfully since 1992. We have the resources and financial strength of a larger construction group, yet we strive to retain a hands-on culture with our directors actively involved with our clients and projects on a day-to-day basis,” they added.

TrAnsfermATe

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN: Terry Clune

CEO: Gary Conroy

FOUNDED: 2010

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

After realising the demand for a user-friendly platform for international money transfers, Terry Clune founded TransferMate in 2010. Headquartered in Kilkenny, the firm’s mission is to “deliver a faster, more transparent and simplified payment experience”. In 2022 the business was valued at €1bn, which saw it achieve unicorn status. Today its global payments network covers more than 200 countries and territories and 140 currencies on the foundation of 92 licenses. The business has offices across the globe in the UK, US, Canada, Dubai, Bulgaria, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, the Phillipines and in Malaysia.

uniqueLy

SECTOR: Technology

FOUNDER/CEO: Gerard Teahon

FOUNDED: 2006

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: N/A

Uniquely provides a range of services for firms who wish to outsource their sales and customer service offerings. Founded by Gerard Teahon in Galway in 2006, it has grown steadily ever since. The firm has significantly expanded its UK operations this year, spending £20m to open offices in Solihull, Manchester and Glasgow. By the end of 2025

the company will employ 300 staff across these three locations. "People are at the heart of everything we do at Uniquely, and we are delighted to be growing our presence and supporting local economies through new employment opportunities in Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham,” Teahon said. “This significant investment in the UK is both the realisation of an important milestone in our journey towards innovation, transformation, and growth and a testament to the exceptional talent and innovative offering we provide our increasingly international customer base,” he added.

VGC Group LTd

SECTOR: Recruitment

CHAIRMAN: Sean Fitzpatrick

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Ciara Pryce

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER: Chris Ryan

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Steve Kenny

FOUNDED: 1960

STAFF: 1800+

TURNOVER: £128m

VGC is a leading recruitment partner to the UK infrastructure industry – ‘uniting talent and expertise to deliver success for all’. The firm says: “Our unwavering commitment to uphold the highest standards in delivery, sustainability, collaboration, innovation and ethical business has led to VGC being a leading recruitment partner to Tier One clients across the UK and beyond.” They add: “As recruitment leaders, we have a clear set of values and goals that underpins everything we do, from placing the brightest and best talent today and nurturing the next generation for the future.” The firm is recognised for its expertise in providing the full recruitment solutions to major construction projects, including railways, highways, airports and power stations – from trades and labour through to professional and technical roles. “We focus on safety, quality and sustainability in our operations, all aligned with industry best practice,” they add.

WAyfLyer uK

SECTOR: Finance

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FOUNDERS: Aidan Corbett, Jack Pierse

CEO: Aidan Corbett

FOUNDED: 2019

STAFF: N/A

TURNOVER: £12.3m

Founded in Dublin in 2019 by Aidan Corbett and Jack Pierse, Wayflyer provides financing solutions to e-commerce brands. The fintech start-up raised $10.2m in seed capital in 2020 and went on to launch offices in New York, London and Sydney. By 2022 it had achieved unicorn status, becoming only the sixth Irish company to reach the milestone at that time. A client of Enterprise Ireland, the firm was named the winner of the prestigious 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 Awards last October. The awards rank Ireland’s fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a four-year period. Reacting to the win, Corbett said: “Taking the top spot at Deloitte’s Fast 50 ranking is an incredibly proud moment for the team at Wayflyer.” He added: “This recognition reflects the work we have put in since 2019 to provide funding to consumer brands, helping them solve problems that constrain their growth. The truth is, we're only just getting started.”

The team at VGC

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Addington (Formwork) Ltd

Kiln Lane, Easthampstead Road, Bracknell, RG12 1NA

www.addingtonformworks.co.uk

01344 304 466

AJE Facades Ltd

Turris House, 6 Metro Centre, Dwight Road, Watford, WD18 9UD

www.ajefacades.com

01923 810 350

Amply Discovery Ltd

63 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NF www.amplydiscovery.com

Ardent Tide Ltd

Kings House, 3rd Floor, Kymberley Road, Harrow, HA1 1PT

www.ardenttide.co.uk

020 8452 4286

Ardmore Group

6 Wharf Studios, 28 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GR

www.ardmoregroup.co.uk 020 8344 0300

Ballymore Group

161 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SJ

www.ballymoregroup.com 020 7510 9100

Barhale Ltd

Barhale House, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4NN

www.barhale.co.uk 01922 707 700

Bennett Construction

6-25 Bastwick Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 8AB

www.bennettconstruction.ie 020 7014 5490

The Bottle Cocktail Shop Ltd

116 Upper St, London, N1 1QP www.thebottlecocktailshop.com 07594 166271

Brady Mallalieu Architects Ltd

90 Queens Drive, London, N2 2HW www.bradymallalieu.com

020 8880 1544

Byrne Group Ltd

53 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0DB

www.byrnegroup.co.uk

020 8614 3400

Capcon Engineering

Endeavour House 3rd Floor, Coopers End Road, Stansted, CM24 1SJ

www.capconeng.com 01494 853 020

Capital Sky Ltd

Unit 2 Eden Brae Business Park, Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4FF www.capitalsky.uk 01582 488 277

Cara Personnel Employment Ltd

CARA House, 70 Greenhill Way, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1LE

www.carapersonnel.co.uk 020 8427 7473

Cara Stationery and Office Supplies Ltd

Cara House, 1 Tudor Enterprise Park, Tudor Road, Harrow, HA3 5JQ www.carastationery.co.uk 020 8427 8424

Carey Group Ltd

1 Hand Axe Yard, 277a Gray's Inn Road, King's Cross, London, WC1X 8BD

www.careys.co 020 8900 0221

Carty Forde Construction Ltd

Unit F11A, Park Hall Business Centre, 40 Martell Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EN

www.cartyforde.co.uk

020 8333 6507

The Clancy Group Plc Clare House, Coppermill Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6HZ

www.theclancygroup.co.uk 01895 823 711

Cleantech Civils Ltd

Atruim Business Centre, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4EF, Scotland www.cleantechcivils.com 01506 896 680

Coinford Redeham Hall, 137 Redehall Road, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9RJ www.coinford.co.uk 01342 840800

The Color Company (TM) Ltd 1 Curzon Street, London, W1J 5HD www.color.co.uk 020 7717 4900

CRH Group Ltd 11 Strand, London, WC2R 5HR www.crh.com

Danny Sullivan Group Ltd 22 Barretts Green Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7AE www.dannysullivan.co.uk 020 8961 1900

The Doyle Collection 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, Lonson, SW7 5LP www.doylecollection 020 7589 6300

Eulogy Ltd

Third Floor, Brownlow Yard, 12 Roger Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 2J www.eulogy.co.uk 020 3077 2000

Evans Mockler Ltd 5 Beauchamp Court, Victors Way, Barnet, EN5 5TZ www.evansmockler.co.uk 020 8449 9632

Flatley Construction Ltd 501 Centennial Avenue, Elstree, WD6 3FG www.flatleyconstruction.co.uk 01923 903400

Flipdish Ltd New City Court, St Thomas St, London, SE1 9BF www.flipdish.com 020 3868 3612

Foundation Developments Ltd Foundation House, Clarendon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8QX www.foundation-dev.com 020 8669 8600

Gallagher Group Ltd Leitrim House, Little Preston, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7NS www.gallagher-group.co.uk 01622 716 543

Galldris Group Galldris House, Pavilion Business Centre, Kinetic Crescent, Innova Science Park, Enfield, EN3 7FJ www.galldris.co.uk 01992 763000

Glanbia Ltd 2 North Park Road, Harrogate, England, HG1 5PA www.glanbia.com

Glencar Construction Ltd Glencar House, 32-34 Upper Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3UU www.glencar.com 020 7770 6900

Glenman Corporation Ltd 8 Power Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5PY www.glenman.co.uk 020 8996 8058

Green & Fortune Ltd

Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG www.greenandfortune.co.uk 020 7014 2847

Greencoats Ltd 10 Church Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4EA www.claddagh-ring.co.uk 020 8203 2600

Ground Construction Ltd (GCL)

Ground House, 2-3 Little Burrow, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4SP www.groundconstruction.com 020 8238 7000

Herdwatch

Agri-epi Centre Midlands, Agri-tech Innovation Hub, Edgmond Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8JZ www.herdwatch.com 020 3773 2763

Horohoe Construction Ltd

Lanesboro House, 108-110 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, United Kingdom, WD4 8HR www.horohoe.co.uk 0330 127 2000

Inis Ltd

13 Rookwood Way, Fish Island, East London, E3 2XT www.inisfishisland.com 07850 400 920

Intercom

9th Floor, The Warehouse, 211 Old St, London EC1V 9NR www.intercom.com

The Irish Post

1 Curzon Street, London, W1J 5HD www.irishpost.com 020 8900 4195

JB Structures

16 Station Rd, Watford, WD17 1EG www.jbstructures.co.uk 01923 447435

John Reilly (Civil Engineering) Ltd

Barley House, Duncan Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1ZT www.johnreilly.co.uk 023 8062 9900

JRL Group Ltd

4 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, London, WD6 1RN www.jrlgroup.co.uk 020 8953 7800

Kelly Group Ltd

Kelly House, Fourth Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 OLH www.kelly.co.uk 020 8424 0909

Keltbray Ltd

St Andrew’s House, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9TA www.keltbray.com 020 7643 1000

Kiely Group

135 Cherrywood Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 4XE www.kielybros.co.uk 012 1772 3800

Kilhan Construction Ltd 1st Floor, Unit 3 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane, NW9 6BX www.kilhan-construction.co.uk 020 8903 0492

George Killoughery Ltd (Killoughery) 43A Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4NA www.killoughery.co.uk 020 8648 3737

Kirby Group

The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9DW www.kirbygroup.com 020 8232 7510

KMCO Group Ltd

9 Warwick Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1US www.kmcogroup.com 01923 269188

Kylemore Services Ltd

Stanmore Business and Innovation Centre, Stanmore Place, Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1GB www.kylemore.co.uk 020 8795 1083

Laing O’Rourke Plc Bridge Place 1 & 2, Anchor Boulevard, Crossways, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SN www.laingorourke.com 01322 296 200

LetsGetChecked

Unit 6, Adelphi House, George's Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 YX9N www.letsgetchecked.co.uk

020 3936 4095

Link-Force Ltd

511 Access Business Centre, High Wycombe , HP11 1UP www.link-force.com 020 3394 0000

LiveCosts

The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin, D01 Y6H7 www.livecosts.com 020 8157 9910

L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU www.l-lynch.com 020 8900 0000

Masterson Holdings Ltd

Atlantic House, 7 Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2BT www.getjar.co.uk 020 8736 4350

Maylim Ltd

Unit 4 Wharf Studios, 32 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GR www.maylim.co.uk 0207 785 6996

McGurk Group Ltd

Gloucester House, 29 Brunswick Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, GL1 1UN 01242 386327

Merman Television Ltd

4 Hop Yard Studios, 72 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF www.hellomerman.com 020 7846 0650

MGBC Ltd

Unit 4, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8FE www.mgbcgroup.com 020 8066 0152

MPB Structures Ltd

14 Crucible Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5TS www.mpb.co.uk 01536 264100

MPD Construction Group McManus House, Latimer Road, Chesham, England, HP5 1QQ www.mpdconstructiongroup.com 01494 765 465

J Murphy & Sons Ltd (Murphy Group) Highgate Rd, London, NW5 1TN www.murphygroup.com 020 7267 4366

Myrtle Restaurant Ltd 1a Langton Street, Chelsea, SW10 0JL www.myrtlerestaurant.com 020 7352 2411

OD PR Ltd

Theobalds Park Road, Enfield, England, EN2 9BH

www.odpr.co.uk 07741 581043

O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd 101 Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 4AW www.oharabros.co.uk 020 8424 2220

OHOB Holdings Ltd

O’Brien House, 197-199 Garth Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4NE www.ohob.com 020 8337 5527

O’Kane Irish Foods

Unit 2, Phoenix Trading Estate, Bilton Road, Perivale, Middlesex, UB6 7DZ www.okaneirishfoods.co.uk 020 8385 1771

Olive & Orange Ltd (Orla Kiely)

101 New Cavendish Street, 1st Floor South, London, United Kingdom, W1W 6XH www.orlakiely.com

Oliver Connell & Son Ltd

Zanrose House, Perivale Park, Horsenden Lane South, Greenford, UB6 7RH www.oliverconnell.com 020 8568 0001

O'Malley Haulage Ltd

Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Hertfordshire, WD25 8DT www.omalleyhaulage.co.uk 01923 252177

OnSecurity Ltd

1 Victoria Street, Bristol, England, BS1 6AA www.onsecurity.io

Paul Costelloe and Sons Ltd 3rd Floor, 40 Great Portland, London, England, W1W 7LZ www.paulcostelloe.com 020 7224 1927

P J Keary Ltd

Jubilee House, Townsend Lane, London, NW9 8TZ www.pjkeary.co.uk 0345 900 1511

Pod-Trak Ltd

Rivermead, Oxford Road, Denham, Uxbridge, UB9 4BF www.pod-trak.com 0845 450 4190

PRM Group Ltd

16 Rathdown Road, Lissue Industrial Estate, Moira Road, Lisburn, BT28 2RE www.prmgroup.co.uk 02892 620200

Prommt

The Greenway, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, D02 TD28, Ireland www.prommt.com

Quinn London Ltd

Dome House, 8 Hartley Avenue, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2HX www.quinnlondon.co.uk 020 8238 1950

Red Branch Hospitality

32-34 Norfolk Square, London, England, W2 1RS www.redbranchhospitality.com

Richard Corrigan Restaurants Ltd 11-15 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DG www.corrigancollection.com 020 7734 4756

Rochford Construction Ltd Kerry House, Fourth Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0LH www.rochfordltd.co.uk 020 8903 6888

ROL Construction Ltd Unit 15, Smallford Works, Smallford Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0SA www.rolconstruction.co.uk 01727 827 069

Roskerry Building Services Ltd 106 Sopers House, Sopers Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4RY www.roskerry.co.uk 020 3617 8891

Sculpted by Aimee Ltd 22a Foubert’s Place, Carnaby, London, W1F 7PW www,sculptedbyaimee.co.uk

Sisk

1 Curo Park, Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2DD www.sisk.com 01727 875 551

Splink

32 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 AX88 www.splink.io 00353 1693 2050

SR Studio 93 Ltd (Simone Rocha) 69 Dalston Lane London, E8 2NG www.simonerocha.com 020 7629 6317

Staycity Group Exchange Tower, 19 Canning Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8EH www.staycity.com 01904 935999

Stonebridge Contracting Solutions The Engine Room, 12-16 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2LT www.sbgrp.co.uk 020 3789 2490

TechMet Fitzwilliam 28, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KF20 www.techmet.com 020 3757 4980

Thérapie Clinic 45-47 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2RS www.therapieclinic.com 020 3835 3338

Tines Automation UK Ltd 5 New Street Square, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 3TW www.tines.com

Toureen Group Ltd 25 Cecil Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5QY www.toureengroup.co.uk 020 8424 7999

TransferMate

Dean Swift Building, Armagh Business Park ,50 Hamiltonsbawn Road, Armagh, BT60 1HW www.transfermate.com 020 7659 9185

Uniquely

Ingenuity House, Elmdon Trading Estate, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham. England B37 7HQ www.uniquely.ie 0818 111 444

VGC Group Ltd Cardinal House, Bury Street, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7GD www.vgcgroup.co.uk

0800 047 8118

Wayflyer UK Ltd

C/O Tmf Group, 13th Floor, Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ www.wayflyer.com

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