From left: David Bourke (Head of Chamber Development at Chambers Ireland), Patrick Collins (Vodafone, sponsors), Declan Byrne, Frank O’Donoghue and David Pierce (President Chambers Ireland) National Award for Clonmel CHAMBER Clonmel Chamber was crowned most improved chamber of the year at the Chambers Ireland annual function at Druids Glen last May. Six awards were presented on the night and Clonmel Chamber was nominated for four, including the prestigious Chamber of the Year award where the four nominees were Cork, Limerick, Wexford and Clonmel. This was won by Cork but Clonmel beat Limerick and Wexford to win in the most improved chamber category. Jackie Ryan, Tina Mulhearne, Rosemary O’Donnell, Don Davern, Declan Byrne, Peter O’Donnell, Maria Byrne and Frank O’Donoghue celebrating the big win. mid-year review 2008
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From left: David Bourke (Head of Chamber Development at Chambers Ireland), Patrick Collins (Vodafone, sponsors), Declan Byrne, Frank O’Donoghue and David Pierce (President Chambers Ireland)
National Award for
Clonmel ChAmberClonmel Chamber was crowned most improved chamber of
the year at the Chambers Ireland annual function at Druids
Glen last May. Six awards were presented on the night
and Clonmel Chamber was nominated for four, including
the prestigious Chamber of the Year award where the four
nominees were Cork, Limerick, Wexford and Clonmel.
This was won by Cork but Clonmel beat Limerick and
Wexford to win in the most improved chamber category.
Jackie Ryan, Tina Mulhearne, Rosemary O’Donnell, Don Davern, Declan Byrne, Peter O’Donnell, Maria Byrne and Frank O’Donoghue celebrating the big win.
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manufacturing excellence Seminar“Business Excellence – How Are We Doing?” was the title of the half day seminar hosted by Boston Scientific on 11 July which attracted a capacity attendance of those who are passionate about manufacturing excellence. Most of the major manufacturing companies in and around Clonmel were represented and it is intended that this group will meet on a half yearly basis to compare notes as to how they are progressing. The next meeting will be hosted by Bulmers and it is timed for January 2009.Dr. Abdelhakeem Hammad (Boston Scientific) was the first presenter and his topic was “Achieving Performance Excellence” and dealt with
the highly significant progress which the company is making. A plant
tour was also available.
Fiona Mullins (Abbott Vascular) spoke on “The Abbot Vascular
Business Excellence Journey.”
James O’Sullivan of Menawat & Co. made a presentation entitled
“Dynamic Business Optimisation Through Profit Mapping.”
There were plenty of questions and discussion with a sharing of
experiences.
This event was sponsored by Boston Scientific.
Chamber President Declan Byrne with L to R James O’Sullivan, Abdelhakeem Hammad and Fiona Mullins
Neil Thompson, Peter Coady and Pat Magner attended the seminar on behalf of Stada Production
Owen McClave (Lean CI), Michael Murphy (Enfer Micro Laboratories) and Kieran Butler (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
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IrelANd in USAThe American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Convention 2008 was labelled “Innovate” and was held from 30 July to 2 August in Pittsburgh. While most of the 1,200 delegates came from US Chambers, there was a sizable international participation, with Clonmel being the sole Irish representative.The event was held at a purpose built convention centre in the heart of Pittsburgh and the programme was divided into plenary sessions and workshops with field trips to study such things as green building and urban regeneration.
From left: Mustafa Mansur (Malaysia), Diane Gordon (Bermuda), Anthony Parkes (Director, World Chambers Federation) & Frank
O’Donoghue (Clonmel Chamber)
Neil Thompson, Peter Coady and Pat Magner attended the seminar on behalf of Stada Production
Chamber thanks Councillor rIChIe molloy
Declan Byrne presenting an inscribed Tipperary Crystal ice bucket to Councillor Molloy and flowers to his wife, Sangeeta
Karen Moore joined the Chamber staff in August as Business Development Manager. This will enable the Chamber to increase the services provided to members. With a strong background in sales and marketing and extensive experience in such work in County Tipperary, she will be heavily involved in growing both the size and influence of the Chamber.
Councillor Richie Molloy concluded a very successful year of office as Mayor of Clonmel on 24 June and Chamber President Declan Byrne thanked the former Mayor for his excellent work. During the year, Councillor Molloy opened several Chamber events and was always available to help the Chamber.
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moroneys celebrated their centenary during may with plenty of chat about the old days. The Chamber wishes moroneys, who are valued Chamber members, another 100 years of even greater success.
Con Moroney, Conor Moroney Junior, Marie Moroney, Mayor Richie Molloy, Eileen Moroney, Michelle Boisson, Tommy Moroney and Frank O’Donoghue.
Clonmel hospital lobbyThe Chamber impressed upon Minister for Health Mary Harney TD the importance of maintaining and enhancing the maternity unit at S. Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel as well as acquainting her of the excellent fostering work being done for the HSE by Chamber members Oak Lodge Residential Services.
energy saving seminarThose who attended the breakfast expert briefing at Raheen House Hotel on 15 July organised in conjunction with Southern Tipperary Skillnet heard PJ Henry explain useful ways of saving energy in the home, the workplace or even the car. Given the present high cost of energy, this was a highly appropriate and timely topic.
Health Minister Mary Harney TD with Declan Byrne and Frank O’Donoghue in Clonmel
PJ Henry congratulating Walter Heneghan on winning complete energy audit
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Skillnets Training in Action
Group at Supervisory Course (FETAC level 6) - seated from left: Dan Egan (MSD), Declan Pollard (Pollard Auctioneers), Tony Gray (MSD), Kim Barrett (Mulligans Pharmacy), Ann Carrigan (Mulligans Pharmacy), Mark Purcell (MSD) - standing from left: Jackie Ryan (Southern Tipperary Skillnet Network
Manager), Charlie Mernagh (Tutor), Christophe Koeune (MSD), Deborah Burke (Mulligans)
Training during SeptemberOccupatiOnal First aidCompanies must comply with Health and Safety regulations by having an up to date trained occupational first aider. This three day programme will cover the skills in handling scene safety, injury assessment and CPR.Provider: Julie ClarksonDate: August 27, September 3 & 10Duration: 9am to 5pmCost: €240 per personVenue: Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfield
technical Writing skillsThis one-day workshop is designed for technical professionals (e.g. engineers, scientists and technologists) who need to improve their writing skills and create quality documents. The emphasis will be on fast practical learning, covering the golden rules of writing with guidelines for future use.Provider: Jack Plunkett, Arbutus Knowledge Date: September 11Duration: 9am to 5pmCost: €120 per personVenue: Hotel Minella, Coleville Road
Finance FOr nOn Financial ManagerIn modern business everyone needs to have a good understanding of the financial aspects and this is a crucial module for the development of solid business management.This course is designed to enable individuals, through a series of exercises and inputs, to gain better control over the finances that impact their business.Provider: Patrick Reynolds, Ryall DevelopmentDate: September 16Duration: 9.30am to 4.30pmCost: €90 per personVenue: Hotel Minella, Coleville Road
tiMe ManageMentUnderstand and tap into your goal setting mechanism, develop your personal time management systems and understand your stress/time type. Programme will include job juggling, managing monkeys and delegation.Provider: Terry Harmer, NLC TrainingDate: September 18Duration: 9.30am to 4.30pmCost: €90 per person Venue: Hotel Minella, Colville Road
selling techniquesThis programme will include discussion around the Five Sales Factors, converting browsers to buyers and increasing the average customer transaction whilst delivering an appropriate level of service to the customer.Provider: Terry Harmer, NLC TrainingDate: September 29Duration: 9.30am to 4.30pmCost: €90 per personVenue: Hotel Minella, Coleville Road
excel interMediate levelLearn how to make the most out of your excel programme, understand how formulas are created using the sum and average functions. Participants need to have basic knowledge of excel.Provider: Gary Pheasy, DTI TrainingDate: October 1Duration: 9.30am to 4.30pmCost: €90 per personVenue: Hotel Minella, Coleville Road
To enrol or get further information on this training, simply contact Jackie Ryan (052 26500 or 086 0428668
Upcoming Chamber eveNTS & ACTIvITIeS to end 2008Events are designed for members - as opportunities to network and to freshen up on business topics. Make note of items of special interest to you and come along
ExpErt BriEfing: “Managing undEr prEssurE” One of the biggest challenges facing large and small companies and their CEOs is the work-induced stress which places the performance and health of senior people at peril. This has associated risk to the development and continuity of the business. This briefing will discuss the implications of stress with a view to a follow up programme in October Grainne O’Reilly (Consultant Corporate Psychologist) is a stress management specialist with extensive qualifications, training and experience in this field. Cost (including light refreshments) is €20 per person
ClonMEl ChaMBEr golf ClassiC This is a scramble competition for teams of three and is an ideal networking opportunity for golfers (male or female). Attractive prizes (including special prizes) are sponsored by Bulmers Entry is €250 per team and this includes a meal after the game. Members who cannot field a team but wish to support this event may sponsor a tee for €100.
MEMBErs nEtworking EvEning This event will commence with a presentation entitled “The First 100 days—not a honeymoon period” by Garrett O’Keeffe who heads up First100 Ltd which helps companies manage the joining process so that the performance of new employees is accelerated during the first 100 days. He will speak on the leadership that is required in large, medium and small companies. Attendees will then have an opportunity to promote their businesses. They may also have an advertising stand—those interested should make arrangements with the Chamber (note: there is no charge for this). The evening will conclude with light refreshments. Members and their guests €25, non-members €35.
lEarning lunCh: “altErnativE disputE rEsolution” Paul Godin of the internationally respected Canadian firm, The Stitt Feld Handy Group, will lead a playful and interactive hour of discussion and dialogue on Principled Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Learn how to use interests and objective criteria (third party standards of fairness) to get improved results in a variety of negotiations and conflict situations. Dealing with hard bargainers is only one of the topics that will be covered with real world examples and helpful tips. Cost (including light lunch) is €30 per person Many of these events are subsidised by Southern Tipperary Skillnet
thursday, sEptEMBEr 46.15 pm to 7.30 pm
at ClonMEl park hotEl
friday, sEptEMBEr 12registration and snack at 12 noon
1pm shotgun start at ClonMEl golf CluB
tuEsday, sEptEMBEr 166.15 pm
at ClonMEl park hotEl
Monday, sEptEMBEr 2212.30pm to 2.30pm
at ClonMEl park hotEl
Grainne O’Reilly
Garrett O’Keeffe
Paul Godin
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Upcoming Chamber eveNTS & ACTIvITIeS to end 2008Events are designed for members - as opportunities to network and to freshen up on business topics. Make note of items of special interest to you and come along
half day ConfErEnCE: “dEvEloping our town” The development of Clonmel is a high priority with everybody and this major conference will explore what needs to be done and what is being done to rejuvenate the town, especially its centre.The keynote address will be delivered by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD. There will be an interesting panel of speakers together with a Q&A session.The cost of this conference (including lunch and other refreshments) is €35 for Chamber members and €40 for non-members This conference is sponsored by Abbott Vascular
south tippErary EntrEprEnEurial awards launChThese awards recognise and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship amongst indigenous organisations in South Tipperary and the programme is organised by Clonmel Chamber.
ExpErt BriEfing: “Bullying and safEty awarEnEss” Tina Mulhearne (HR Direct) will outline the latest code of practice in dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace.Sean Duggan (Europlan) will provide information on latest health and safety legislation, the role of the HSA and hazard identification in the workplace. John Rooney (Rodarim) will explain a personalised evacuation awareness and management system which is of great benefit to both employers and employees in reducing possibility of serious accidents at work.
annual ChaMBEr Ball This black tie function is the premier business social function in Clonmel. Tickets €95 (incl. Champagne Reception, Banquet, surprises and dancing).Sponsors are Progressive News & Media
south tippErary EntrEprEnEurial awards CErEMoniEsPresentation of awards to winning organisations
BudgEt BrEakfast O’Gorman, Branningan, Purtill (Accountants) will synopsise the provisions of Brian Lenihan’s first Budget. €20 including breakfast.
distriBution of ChaMBEr diariEs
Free to Chamber Members
friday, oCtoBEr 10commencing 8.30am
at hotEl MinElla, ClonMEl
Vascular
Monday, oCtoBEr 13
wEdnEsday, novEMBEr 56.15pm at Europlan, ard gaoithE
BusinEss park, ClonMEl
saturday, novEMBEr 22Champagne reception 7.30pm
at hotEl MinElla
Monday, dECEMBEr 1at ClonMEl park hotEl
thursday, dECEMBEr 48am
at rahEEn housE hotEl
during dECEMBEr
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The Steering Group from left: Jackie Ryan (Manager), Kathleen Aspel (Abbott), Mark Hearne (Medite), Tina Mulhearne (HR Direct), Paul Deegan (Alza),
Theresa Walshe (Bulmers), Tom Larkin (Merck Sharp & Dohme), Louise Barry (Clonmel Park Hotel) and Ger Sammon (Stakelums Hardware)
Declan and Maria Byrne with Conor Peter O’Donnell (Sinclair Property), with Ellie, Brendan and Yvonne Franklin
Declan and Maria Byrne with ConorPeter O’Donnell (Sinclair Property), with Ellie,
Brendan and Yvonne Franklin
SkIllNeTS barbecue at devANeSFriday evening 4 July may not have been the most suitable weatherwise but that did not stop over 50 attending at Devanes in Irishtown, Clonmel and enjoying an indoor barbecue. The reason for the get-together was to celebrate the first six months of quality training delivered locally by Southern Tipperary Skillnet which is based at Clonmel Chamber. The training is organised in accordance with the stated requirements of local businesses and is subsidised from the National Training Fund. The weather may have been very unkind but everybody was in great form and many went away with spot prizes.
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enjoying the barbecue
Mark Hearne and Cora Gentiles with Jack and Norma Somers Cathal O’Donoghue and Anthony Harris
Margaret and Peter O’Keeffe with Angela Lacey The Moylan contingent - John, Sorcha, William and Mary
John Clarke was recipient of the first Vodafone Passion for the World Around Us Award for 2008 and the award was presented to him in the Clonmel scout hall.
For the past 27 years, John Clarke has been Hon. Treasurer of Clonmel Scouts. His big delight is going away for two weeks under canvas for the annual scouts camping trip to such places as Wexford and Ballycotton.
His son, John Junior, had a heart transplant in 2006. This was a great success and he is back working as normal. Coincidentally, John Senior and his wife, Anita, have been helping to fundraise for the Irish Heart Foundation for the past 15 years. He is also a keen cyclist and was Chairman of Clonmel Cycling Club for ten years until his recent retirement.
John Clarke with his wife Anita receiving the Award from Declan Byrne and Madeline Hayes (representing Vodafone), flanked by senior members
New membersClonmel Chamber membership has grown my 50% in the last 12 months.
The Annual report last march listed members who joined since the 2008 diary was printed. here is a list of new members who joined since the Annual report.
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CommUNICATIoNSSeminar covering developments using mobile phones, landline and computers
Miguel Ponce de Leon (Scientific Manager, WIT), Valerie O’Connell (Regional Business Sales Manager, Vodafone),
Ronan Kelly (Technical Director, Smart Telecom) with Declan Byrne
Charlie Mernagh (Business & Training Solutions), David Goggin (Sepam) and Eimear Nealon (Smart Telecom)
Peter O’Keeffe (Compulearn), Colin O’Keeffe, (Compulearn) and Kieran Quigley (Northview Training & Development)
Jim Myers (Galloglass Theatre Company), Yvonne Byrne (South Tipperary County Council) and
Donal Walsh (Lynch & Partners, Solicitors)
Joe Leahy (Association of Clonmel Traders), Helen Clinton (Clintons Clonmel) and Gervase McAleavey (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
A most interesting seminar covering the latest advancements in the use of landline phones, mobile phones and the internet was held in the Clonmel Park Hotel on 25 June and drew a capacity attendance consisting of those who were interested in the latest in communications technology. This was the first “Expert Briefing” in 2008 and was sponsored by Smart Telecom.
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bumper attendance at AGmThe Chamber AGM held on 11 March was most successful.
Thanks to Abbott Vascular, the location in their boardroom and
the catering were perfect. The Mayor (Councillor Richie Molloy)
opened the proceedings with an address to the members
and Colin Henehan (Operations Director at Abbott) welcomed
everybody. The previous year’s activities were reviewed by
Declan Byrne and all present then had an opportunity to say
something about their business.
Colin Henehan (Abbott) and Mayor Richie Molloy Peter Chambers (Bulmers Manufacturing Director and Chamber Vice President) checking out the Annual Report with
Paul O’Sullivan and Ray Galligan (both Bulmers)
Fiona Macrae (Market Dynamics), Mary Feeney (AIB) and Barry Horgan (O’Reilly’s Pharmacy)
Deirdre Twomey (Clonmel Park Hotel) and Eamon Lonergan (Ulster Bank) with Jim Kavanagh and Vivienne O’Donnell (Europlan)
Paudie O’Connor (Boston Scientific), Terry Buckley (FAS Employment Services) and Peter O’Keeffe (Compulearn)
Connie Higgins (Bekan Property), Patrick O’Gorman (O’Gorman, Brannigan, Purtill & Co) with Paul, Sharon and
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