McKeon Group’s Priory Youthreach Painting Day

 

Last year was a special one for us. 

Notwithstanding the grip Covid-19 had on the industry, and indeed on the country, in 2020, McKeon Group celebrated its 70th year in business.  As part of the anniversary celebrations, we collaborated with Ashbourne & District Lions Club to search for local heroes through the www.AshbourneHeroes.ie community campaign; you can read about our celebratory initiatives here: https://mckeon.ie/mckeon-group-celebrates-70-years-in-the-industry/

 

Beyond 2020

As a team, we committed to a year of giving back and this theme continues through a series of initiatives and voluntary construction projects. Earlier this month, members of the McKeon charity innovation team gave up their weekend to spruce up Priory Youthreach, which is based in Tallaght Village. 

Youthreach is a nationwide State education programme, which, at a local level, provides academic, personal and social support for young people, in a safe and enjoyable manner.​ Priory Youthreach is run by Paul Curtis and the centre operates on a tight budget. McKeon Group had recently carried out some works for them and our contracts manager Arthur Bennett saw an opportunity to contribute so the team organised a volunteer day of internal painting of the walls to help out.

Huge thanks to all the McKeon team for their contributions and a special word of thanks to The Brass Fox in Tallaght for supporting this initiative and keeping our hardworking team fed for the day!

 

 

 

 

About McKeon Group

Established in 1950 and ISO certified for more than two decades, McKeon Group offers expert construction, fitout and building services. The family-run Group delivers projects, services and maintenance across a range of sectors for State, local authority, FDI and private clients. For more information, contact: www.mckeon.ie

McKeon Group: Sponsors of Fit Out Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the prestigious Fit Out Awards 2021 for the fifth year. This year McKeon Group has chosen to sponsor the category of  ‘Design Practice of the Year’. As a third generation business offering construction, fit out and building services, we recognise and appreciate the value of great design and what that brings to a successful fit out project. Also, as past winners at these awards, we know firsthand the reputational benefits of showcasing great work and having that work recognised by our industry peers.

The Fit Out Awards 2021 ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 21st, and it is set to be another unmissable occasion. According to the event organisers, the event format  has changed in line with pandemic-responsive guidelines to reflect the times in which we all now live. It is envisaged that the 2021 awards ceremony will be a hybrid event, with an ‘in-person’ VIP Room in a venue, subject to Government/public health advice in November, together with a simultaneous digital broadcast hosted on a virtual venue (networking platform).

Last year’s attendees included One Microsoft Court, Ethos Engineering, McKeon Group, Hibernia Reit Headquarters, Eden One, IDA Ireland and lots more, so we are looking forward to an evening of celebrating with our industry colleagues!

It has been a challenging 15 months for the entire industry and the fit out sector is no exception. There has never been a better time, or indeed a more important time, to bring peers together and to celebrate the successful projects of the year. We hope that you will consider applying for the 2021 Awards (https://www.fitoutawards.ie) and maybe attending the ceremony on November 24th, in person or online. 

The deadline for entries is September 9th 2021. Further details about the award categories, together with links to enter can be found here: https://www.fitoutawards.ie 

Best of luck to all companies entering the awards this year!

About McKeon Group

Established in 1950 and ISO certified for more than two decades, McKeon Group offers expert construction, fitout and building services. The family-run Group delivers projects, services and maintenance across a range of sectors for State, local authority, FDI and private clients. For more information, contact: www.mckeon.ie