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Barretstown Amazing Race

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Congratulations to our team who took away the Barretstown Cup at the Amazing Race challenge!

The Barretstown Amazing Race is a team-based challenge where our team competed against other companies to win the coveted cup and be crowned champions! The team took part in activities such as climbing, canoeing, archery and much more. Barretstown is an amazing charity who offer free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness who are supported behind the scenes by 24-hour on site medical and nursing care.

For more information on Barretstown or to make a donation, check out their website: www.barretstown.org

Staff Relay Series

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We’re excited to share that our team had an incredible time at this year’s Staff Relay Series in the Phoenix Park!

With 30 enthusiastic participants, we embraced the relay challenge with smiles, laughter, and team spirit. The energy was infectious and reflects our vibrant company culture. Check out the video to see the camaraderie at the event.

A big shout out to everyone who participated and for your effort on the evening!

 

Ireland’s Best Employers 2024

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PJ Hegarty is thrilled to be named among the top 15 Irish companies on the Sunday Independent’s 150 Best Employers 2024 list.

This impressive ranking, conducted by Statista, involved extensive research on over 1,000 companies and surveys of 6,500 employees across Ireland. Being recognised in the top 15 underscores our dedication to nurturing an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Interested in joining PJ Hegarty? Explore our latest job opportunities here www.pjhegarty.ie/career-open-position/

Biodiversity Webinar

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To kick off National Biodiversity Week 2024, we held a webinar hosted by Professor Jane Stout, Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin.

During the webinar, Professor Stout shared valuable information about biodiversity loss and its drivers, as well as insights on how we can positively impact local and national biodiversity.

National Biodiversity Week is about connecting us with nature, communicating the importance of biodiversity and providing motivation to play our part in protecting it. Learn more at www.biodiversityweek.ie

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Ronald McDonald Cooking for Families

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Our team of eight volunteers participated in the RMHC Ireland Cooking for Families programme yesterday! The team rolled up their sleeves and cooked up a storm to bring some home-cooked comfort to families staying in the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin.

Ronald McDonald House Charities support families whose children are seriously ill in hospital and the house provides accommodation and a caring and supportive environment. To sign up to the Cooking for Families programme or to donate to this worth cause, go to www.rmhc.ie

 

PJ Hegarty Darkness into Light 2024

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This morning, our project staff from city-centre sites participated in our Pieta Darkness into Light walk. They walked through the heart of Dublin City Centre during sunrise to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The walk had meaning for everyone who attended as so many people have been affected by suicide. By participating in this event, we hope to help break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage those struggling to seek help and support.

Starting from our Ronan Group Real Estate Waterfront South Central project, the walk journeyed past our ongoing Treasury project and our completed IPUT Real Estate Dublin’s Tropical Fruit Warehouse and Salesforce Tower building. It culminated back at the docks, where they all gathered to witness the sun rise over the river Liffey.

We wish Pieta the best of luck for tomorrow’s event and everyone who will join in walking for this vital cause.

Darkness Into Light is the flagship fundraiser for Pieta and, since 2006, has helped over 60,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. To donate to this worthy cause, please follow this link: https://www.darknessintolight.ie/donate

Darkness into Light 2024

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PJ Hegarty is looking forward to again participating in the Pieta Darkness into Light challenge on the 10th of May, walking from our Treasury to our Waterfront project during sunrise to raise vital awareness for suicide prevention.

Education and awareness about mental health have greatly improved over the past few years within the construction industry, but there are still barriers and stigmas to be broken down. Watch our video to see why our team members believe participating in Darkness into Light and having conversations about mental health are essential.

Workers’ Memorial Day 2024

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Today we commemorated Workers’ Memorial Day in the Garden of Remembrance, where we remembered everyone who has lost their lives or suffered illness or injury due to work-related accidents.

At PJ Hegarty, we honour their memory by reaffirming our commitment to safety. Safety is not just a word to us; it’s a value embedded in everything we do. We are committed to the physical and psychological safety and wellbeing of all our people, clients, partners, and neighbours.

 

Savills Annual Charity Challenge

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Well done to our team and everyone who participated in the Savills Ireland Annual Charity Challenge spinathon on Thursday in support of The Crann Centre.

We were delighted to be back in one of our landmark projects in Cork, Penrose Dock, and participate alongside 19 other motivated teams ready to cycle tirelessly for this worthy cause. The Crann Centre is an excellence organisation who provide life-long solutions for adults, children & families living with neuro-physical disabilities in Munster. To learn more about their work or to donate, click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/savills-cork-crann

Thank you to our participating team members and the team from Savills and Revelate Fitness for organising a fantastic event.

 

 

 

Sleep Webinar for National Workplace Wellbeing Day

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For National Workplace Wellbeing Day, sleep expert Tom Coleman hosted a Sleep Masterclass webinar for our Ireland and UK teams.

Sleep is a key pillar in our overall health and wellbeing, influencing everything from physical health to mental clarity and emotional resilience. Our team learned about sleep stages, creating a sleep-friendly environment, balancing work-life demands, and practical tips for better sleep and stress relief.

The webinar gave our teams valuable tools for cultivating healthy sleep habits and enhancing their overall wellbeing going forward.