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Ronald McDonald House Charity Plane Pull

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On Friday, June 13th,  PJ Hegarty proudly sponsored and participated in the Plane Pull Challenge for Ronald McDonald House Charity, in the Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. Nineteen other teams joined us in pulling an Irish Air Corps plane, all in support of an incredible cause!

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland, a local charity close to our hearts, provides vital support to families with seriously ill children when they need it most.

It was a brilliant day for a great cause, and our team thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, particularly the team-building aspect and the opportunity to come together.

Small Changes, Big Difference: Building a Healthier Workplace Together

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Our EHS department is proud to launch this year’s Health and Wellbeing campaign, Small Changes, Big Difference.

The campaign is about making small manageable healthy changes to our everyday routine, which can make a big difference to our overall health and wellbeing.

Over the coming year, the campaign will promote small practical tips each month, to help make lasting changes while supporting one another along the way. Whether it’s getting more active, eating better, checking in on your mental health, every small change adds up.

Our Client centenary Celebration in Cork

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On Thursday, May 29th, we celebrated our Centenary in the Southern Region at the Irish Distillers Midleton Distillery Experience in Cork. Commemorating 100 years in the county where it all began made this evening especially meaningful. It was a night to reflect on the journey of PJ Hegarty, the milestones we have achieved since our founding in Cork in 1925, and to celebrate and reminisce with our clients, partners, and friends who have made it all possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion, and to all those who have contributed to our journey over the past 100 years. Here’s to continuing that legacy for generations to come!

PJ Hegarty take part in Darkness into Light 2025

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On the morning of Friday May 9th, our project staff from city-centre sites participated in Pieta’s 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. By participating in this event, we hope to help break mental health stigma 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 Tropical Fruit Warehouse and Sales Force Tower building. Finishing up at the docks, where they gathered to witness the sun rise over the River Liffey. Symbolising the journey that is taken coming out of a time of struggle in mental health. Darkness into light brings much-needed attention to mental health, we are proud to continuously support such an important cause.

If you can donate to this cause, you can do so here: https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/

 

 

Staff Relay Series 2025

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Our team had a fantastic time participating in this year’s Staff Relay Series in Phoenix Park on Thursday, May 22nd.

It was an evening full of energy, encouragement, and great team spirit. Events like these are a brilliant reminder of the camaraderie and connection that make our workplace special.

Thank you to everyone who took part and supported.

Dublin celebrates 100 Years of PJ Hegarty

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On Thursday, May 15th, we had the pleasure of welcoming clients, partners, and friends to the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin to celebrate a major milestone, 100 wonderful years in business.

It was a special evening reflecting on our journey, the achievements we’ve shared, and the incredible people who have supported us along the way.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all who have been part of our story over the years. Here’s to the next chapter!

Workers’ Memorial Day 2025

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Earlier this week we commemorated Workers’ Memorial Day in the Garden of Remembrance, a tribute for those who have lost their lives or suffered illness or injury due to workplace incidents.

At PJ Hegarty, we honour their memory every day by placing safety at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating and maintaining safe, healthy working environments where both physical and mental wellbeing are prioritised for our team members, clients, partners, and their families.

Celebrating Differences in World Autism Acceptance Month

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To mark world autism month, we hosted a webinar with by Adam Harris, founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity. Adam founded AsIAm based on his own experiences growing up as an Autistic person in Ireland.

The session was packed with valuable insights, covering:

  • Tips to build a more inclusive work environment.
  • Personal insights from Adam’s journey as an autistic person in Ireland, and how those experiences have informed his work.
  • How workplaces can move beyond awareness to meaningful inclusion and acceptance.

At PJ Hegarty, we’re proud to be a workplace where people are valued and supported. As holders of the Investors in Diversity Gold accreditation, this webinar is one of many steps we’re taking to champion diversity and inclusion across our organisation.

World Earth Day

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At PJ Hegarty, sustainability is central to how we operate. On World Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight the steps we’re taking to reduce our environmental impact through our 2030 ESG Roadmap.

We recognise the urgency of the climate crisis and the responsibility to act. That’s why we’ve aligned our carbon reduction goals with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring our efforts are in line with global climate objectives.

As part of our journey to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, we’ve set ambitious targets for 2030:

  • A 47.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • A 33.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made while looking ahead at all there is to do. Explore our 2030 ESG Roadmap to learn more about how we’re building a more sustainable future.

 

For more information on our sustainability efforts CLICK HERE.

Supporting Ronald McDonald Cooking for Families

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Once again, we were delighted to take part in Ronald McDonald (RMHC) Cooking for families. A team of seven from PJ Hegarty stepped into the kitchen to prepare a homemade meal for the families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

RMHC is a local charity that provides support and care for the families of children that are ill. The house provides a place to stay and call home during what can be a incredibly difficult time. To sign up to the Cooking for Families programme or to donate go to: www.rmhc.ie