Co Carlow Chamber of Commerce established the education programme to cater for the needs of the county and the graduation night proved to be a great success, paying testament to the training and development work that is taking place at present. The graduates attended their various courses over a 12-month period.

Chamber President Mary O’Connell welcomed learn-ers, trainers and company representatives along with local dignitaries to the event.

“The changing landscape of global business is bringing skills needs to the forefront of the Irish competitiveness agenda,” she said.

“Vulnerable sectors, emerging technologies and the knowledge-based economy all lead to the need for upgrading skills, acquiring new skill, and expanding skills portfolios.”

“Carlow/Kilkenny Skill-nets have been working with over 100 enterprises in the chamber training network and the enterprise-led solutions that have emerged are creating business impact by improving skills and competitiveness in our country. Co Carlow Chamber of Commerce wishes to acknowledge the achievements of local companies and their employees.

“This celebration recognises the individual success of all participants who engaged in the training this year and the contribution their companies make to our economy.”

The Department of Employment, Trade and Enterprise were acknowledged on the night after funding of •412,000 was secured for 2006/2007.

“This was due to collaboration with Kilkenny and Athy Chambers of Commerce and the future for training is secure and bright. Finally I’d like to congratulate all certificate recipients for their marvellous achievements and thanks to the Talbot Hotel who have sponsored the night,” Ms O’Connell concluded.

Merchandising and Display Programme

Edel Black, SOS Health-care; Gerard Heary, Brian O’Reilly, Colm Rafferty, Karina Flynn, Noeleen Doyle, Arboretum Garden Centre; Margaret Brennan, Kelly’s Pharmacy; Mary Townsend, Pearse Jones, Delta Centre; Mandy Darcy The Nationalist and Mary Lindy, The Kildare Nationalist.

Safe Pass Programme Darrel Mara, Carlow Graphics.

Forklift Driving Training Programme

Eamonn Dowling, J&J Services; Graham Nolan and Brian O’Reilly, Arboretum Garden Centre; Damien Barry, Diarmuid Kinsella, Shane Murray, Ruairi Bateson and Adrian Kelly, Byrne’s World Of Wonder.

Manual Handling Instructor Programme

Tony Melay and Peter Fleming, Mount Wolseley Hilton; Fergal Dermody, PB Machine Tech; Maire Doyle, M Doyle Consultants; Breda Bolger, Graignamanagh Parish heritage; Eileen Doyle, Cairdeas; Ingus Malnacs, Callen Meats; Michael Campion Wampfler Ltd; Roy Hutton, EPT; Katherine Barcoe-Keogh, Murray Timber; Jayne Haines and Aishling Hannon, Irish Wheelchair Association; Hilda Whelan, Braun Oral B; Siobhan Nolan and Trevor Murphy, Byrne’s Bookshop Group; Eamonn Wall, Arboretum Garden Centre.

Introduction to Computers for Beginners

Josie O’Brien, Anne Lawler, Ann Haly, Mary Doyle, Margaret Hackett, Elizabeth Tunstead, Brid Mulhall, Mary Belton, Jimmy Brennan, Frances Dillon, Ann Sleator, Tracey Collins, Bernadette Collins, Lorraine Branagan, Kay Smithers, Patricia O’Brien and Thomas Doyle, SIPTU; Eileen Gray, Ann Doyle, Frances Dermody, Majella Kehoe, Cathy Hade and Bridie Harding, St. Patrick’s Cheshire Home; Ruby Rowe and Margaret, Woods Delta Centre.

Lean Manufacturing Programme

Mary Crowdle, IVAX Ireland; James Ryan and Jean Ryan, Braun Oral B; Trevor Doherty, JJ Dempsey, Ciaran Brennan, Michael Kealy and Michael Delaney, Läpple Ireland Ltd; Enda Lacey, Tanco Autowrap Ltd; Pat Kenelly and Oliver O’Neill Richard Keenan & Co.

Accountancy Programme Claire Caplice, Joyce & Caplice; James Nolan, Harney Nolan, John McHugh, Fitzgerald Power, Noel Ryan, Nicola Rice and Noel Ryan & Co; David Davit, Padge McGrath McGrath & Co; Anne Prendregast, Darren Phelan, Adrian Corcoran, Mairead Lalor, Seamus Lamlor, Elaine Reilly, Eimear Gilmartin, Clare O’Shaughnessy, Gareth Keogh, David Dooley and Linda O’Toole, Lalor O’Shea.

Computer Aided Engineering

Stephen Kelly, Richard Keenan & Co; Ray Kehoe, Conor Byrne, Michael O’Hara and Theo Byrne, PB Machine Tech Ltd.

Manual Handling Training Programme

Tommy Fitzgerald, Brian Murphy, Dympna Keane, Eamonn Dowling, John Maxwell, John Lucas, Stephen Abbey, Colin O’Toole, Barry Fitzarchary, Fiona McDonald and David Dagg, J&J Services. Olive Keating, Juileta Spruhan, Madeline Salter, James Salter, Diane Devine, Yvonne Moriarty, John Murphy, Ellen Kelly, Grainne Byrne, Margaret Salter, David Correll, Edel Kelly, Edel Galvin and Catherine Kelly, Beam Services Ltd. Liam Nolan, Patrick Ryan, Tom Bolton, Ned Butler, Sam Rothwell, William Healy, Janice O’Donnell and Clare O’Shea, Carlow Leader. James Cosgrave, Arthur Pydo, Myziak Andrzey, Shane Hade and Piotr Kaczmarek.

Occupational First Aid Caroline Grant, Brian Kehoe Ltd; Stephen Hayden, Kenneth Murphy, Jim Keating and Cormac Munro, Thompsons Engineering; Michael Murphy, Carol Tracy, Patrick Cullen, Peter Foley, Martin Byrne, Simon Tidd, Caroline Foley, Paddy Muillins, Mary O’Shaughnessy, Rita Rothwell and Patricia Wilson, Braun Oral B. Jerry O’Toole, J&J Services. Stan McHugh, Patrick McDonald, Patrick Guilfoyle, Clement Fitzpatrick, John Kearney, Michael Whelan, Tom Dowling, Donal Dowling and Derek Byrne, Läpple Ireland Ltd. Noel Molloy. Olivia Cooney, Liz Gibbons and Dolores Doyle, Wampfler Ltd.

Audit Exemption Programme

Martin Carrigan, Ann Prendergast and David Dooley, Lalor O’Shea. Mary Maher and Angela Behan, Maher Accountants. Padge McGrath, McGrath & Co.

Performance Management Programme

Eddie Horkin Terradrive, Piling & Foundations; Clare Keating, Doyle Allways Travel; Avril Doyle, Carlow youth training. Colin Rafferty, Graham nolan, Eamon Wall, Jacqueline Smyth Arboretum Garden Centre. Elsa Fitzpatrick, MTS Services. Shauna Bradley, Cheshire Home. Patrick Byrne, Burnside Eurocyl Ltd.

8D Problem Solving Kieran Quinn, Gerry Vaughan, Barry Delaney, Colin Mulhall, Bernard Dowling, Denis Ryan, Martin Phelan, Sean Moore, Paul Brennan and Donal Nolan, Läpple Ireland Ltd. Liz Gibbons, Wampfler Ltd.

Sales and Marketing Denise McGarry, Celtic Linen; Eileen Farrell, Dolmen Hotel; Liam Moran and Thomas McCarthy, MP Doyle Ltd; Stella Farrell and Olivia Brennan, JF Sports; David Dooley and Brian Hackett, A to Z Computers; Lilly Sheehan and Bryan Corden, Deycom Computers; Eamonn Wall and Graham Nolan, Arboretum Garden Centre. Jennifer O’Brien, Business Administration Systems.

People Management Skills

Clare Dune, Clanard Court Hotel; Peg Fleming and Sarah Cullen, Tullow Pharmacy; Rita Osbourne, Delta Centre; Michelle McNamara, Nilmack Ltd; Catherine Quigley, Doyle’s Hardware; Yvonne O’Toole, Joe O’Toole & Son; Doreen Ryan, Carlow VEC; Des Scully, Dooley Motors.

Practice Management Update Skills

Simon Bain. Brid Saruwarati, Lalor O’Shea; John McHugh, Fitzgerald Power and James Nolan, Harney Nolan; John Donohue and John Flanagan Donohue & Flanagan; Padge McGrath, McGrath & Co; Claire Caplice, Joyce & Caplice; Noel Ryan, Noel Ryan & Co.

Return on Investment Programme

Sheila Hoctor, George Smith, Patricia McGurkin and Brendan O’Loughlin, West Offaly Partnership. Rosaleen Perry, Super-quinn; Barry O’Driscoll, Chamber of Commerce of Ireland; John Roberts, FAS; Niamh Foy, Nifast; Geraldine McStravick, Vodafone Ireland; Terry Harmer, NCL Training; Ronnie Connolly, Eircom; Pat Collier, Collier Broderick Management.

Customer Service Skills Sandra Juraityte, Maurita Ozolina, Mary Casp, Agniesaka Nowicka, Lukas Pudych, Michal,Cormac Murphy, Gina Hutchinson, Vuhel Whelan, Paul McCarthy, Brian Morrissey, Sadie Kavanagh, Harcenko,Tina Power, Clare Ramsbottom, Leona Buggy, Tanya Coleman, Kowal Elie, Nicola Keogh, Simon Rea, Alan Bulter, Teresa O’Meaia, Barry Brennan, Mary Brennan, Joanna Brennan, Keith Foley, Thomas Brazil, Aisling Holden, Frances Burke, Ann Murphy, Mary Murphy and Margaret Duggan, Seven Oaks Hotel.

Recognition of Prior Learning

David Culleton, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce

Equality Workshop Programme

Kathryn Wall, Carlow County Council; Orlaith McHugh, Carlow Equal; Fiona Dunne Carlow VEC; John Tully, Carlow Jobs Club; Michael Browne, SIPTU; Helen O’Connell Carlow Leader; Bob Kirwan, Carlow Social Services

Customer Service Programme

Siobhan Walsh, Regina Lacey and Noeleen Downes, B2 Jewelers; Margaret O’Keefe, Bernadette Walker, Cathy Condon, Claire O’Brien, Teresa Brennan and Collette Collins, Jones Business Systems. Catherine Farrell, Caroline Timmins, Catherine Molloy, Jim Bolger and Kevin Bolger, Brennan’s Butchers. Karina Flynn and Siobhan Cooley, Arboretum Garden Centre. Celina Doyle and Susan Quigley Dooley Motors. Lorraine O’Neill, Lalor O’Shea. Carol Brophy, The Jean Scene.

ECDL Training Martin Tuite, Caroline Foley, Tommy Payne, Caroline Coogan, Deirdre Holland, Ger Cuddihy, Mary Farrell and Martin Doyle, Braun Oral B.

 

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