CIBSE Ireland Annual Lunch celebrates industry excellence and historic milestones at the Mansion House
The CIBSE Ireland Annual Lunch, the premier networking event in the building services engineering calendar, was hosted in the vibrant and historic setting of The Round Room in the Mansion House, Dublin, on Friday 12 December.
Special guests included Ruth Carter, Chief Executive, CIBSE, and 2025 Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins, an apprentice electrician with plans to pursue an engineering degree, with entertainment provided by comedian Kevin McGahern.
A full house heard CIBSE Ireland chairperson Laura McMahon acknowledge the achievements of the sector in the past year and look forward to another great year ahead.
In her speech, Laura thanked everyone for their support over the past year and acknowledged, in particular, the special achievement of former CIBSE Ireland Chair, Prof Kevin Kelly.
Laura said, “Thank you all for your support. It is an honour to serve as the 38th chairperson of CIBSE Ireland. As only the third female to hold the chair, I am privileged to have the opportunity to serve as a role model for so many women in the industry across Ireland.
“As Chairperson of CIBSE Ireland, my vision is to build on the outstanding work of my predecessors and continue to champion excellence, innovation and inclusivity in our industry.
“CIBSE continues to deliver up-to-date guidance and literature to support our work. Among this year’s publications are ‘Guide D: Transportation Systems in Buildings’, ‘TM65.4, Embody Carbon in HVAC Systems in Offices’ and the new ‘CIBSE Weather Data’, to name just a few.
“Today, I want to acknowledge an extraordinary achievement by someone who has shaped our industry for decades: Prof Kevin Kelly, who was recently awarded the CIBSE Gold Medal, the highest honour in our institution and a first for Ireland. Kevin’s contributions span more than 30 years, from his early days as an electrical apprentice to his leadership at TU Dublin, to his service as CIBSE Ireland Chair and CIBSE President in 2021. His influence on education, inclusivity, mentorship and engineering standards is immeasurable. And, we are incredibly proud of him.”
Panasonic was the Main Sponsor for this year’s lunch, and Cancer Trials Ireland was the nominated charity. At the end of the lunch, Laura McMahon presented representatives from Cancer Trials Ireland with a cheque for €5,500.
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