This week marks Cycle Against Suicide, during which teams cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. This initiative highlights the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding these topics, encouraging open conversations, and changing the narrative on suicide in preparation for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. PJ Hegarty sponsored the team as they cycled from Lahinch to Salthill.
For more information on Cycle Against Suicide, see here.
We gathered at the Guinness Storehouse on September 4th to celebrate 100 years of PJ Hegarty with the people who make it all possible, our incredible staff.
A heartfelt thank you to every member of our team for your tireless efforts and dedication over the years. We couldn’t do it without you.
On the night, the staff at the Guinness Storehouse looked after us with their incredible hospitality. We listened to Natalia on the saxophone, which set a fantastic tone for the night. This was followed by live music from Sunset Boulevard that kept the energy high into the early hours. Jamie Skelton also showcased his impressive magic skills, winning over even the biggest skeptics!
Here’s to continuing our journey for the next 100 years.
On September 5th, nine members of our team took part in the Momentum Games. The challenge saw the team take on various activities such as skiing, rowing, and biking stations, testing both endurance and teamwork. This competition supports the Dublin Simon Community, an organisation dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness.
Well done to everyone who got involved and contributed to such a worthy cause!
We were joined by Women’s Aid for an impactful webinar. The focus was on raising awareness of domestic abuse and its impact in the workplace.
At PJ Hegarty, our values include safety, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Relationships, and Forward Thinking. All of which go hand in hand with addressing the societal issue of domestic violence. We have enrolled in ‘The Employer Response to Domestic Abuse’ training programme offered by Women’s Aid, ensuring we play an active part in addressing and preventing domestic violence and abuse in society.
On August 29th, our Southern Region team came together at the Maryborough Hotel, Douglas, Cork, to celebrate PJ Hegarty’s 100 years in business.
We rolled out the orange carpet for a fantastic evening filled with laughter, trips down memory lane, and appreciation for the incredible people who make our success possible. A big thank you to all our colleagues who joined us in making this special night so enjoyable.
Here’s to 100 years, and to the people who make it all happen.
PJ Hegarty was proud to sponsor the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) Annual Golf Classic, which took place on July 10th at Douglas Golf Club. The event was a fantastic fundraiser, raising vital funds to support individuals and families in need across our communities.
We were especially grateful to our supply chain partners for their generous contributions and support. It was great to see so many familiar faces out on the course for an enjoyable day of golf in aid of a very worthy cause.
To learn more about the work of SVP or to make a donation, please visit svp.ie.
This year, we celebrated Pride with a coffee morning across our sites and offices. This allowed us to come together and celebrate being a part of a company that keeps diversity and inclusion at the heart of it’s culture.
As part of this, we’ve also distributed whiteboards, inviting everyone to pledge their respect and support for their colleagues and communities.
At PJ Hegarty, we’re proud to champion a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to be themselves, not just during Pride, but every day of the year.
On Wednesday, June 18th, eight PJ Hegarty sites across Ireland took part in our Centenary Spinathon Challenge.
The three-hour event saw four sites from both the Eastern and Southern regions go head to head, in support of two incredible causes.
The Southern Region spun for the Cork University Hospital Neonatal Unit, while the Eastern Region cycled for ASIAM, Ireland’s autism charity.
To keep the energy high, a live leader board tracked the progress of each site in real time, sparking some healthy rivalry as teams raced to rack up the kilometres. For every kilometre cycled, PJ Hegarty donated €10 to each region’s chosen charity. This along with the bragging rights gave the teams an extra push.
A huge well done to everyone who took part and supported this fantastic initiative!
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Genevie Rose and Barry Casey presented the funds raised from the Southern Region Spinathon to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Cork University Hospital.
They were joined by members of the Neonatal Unit, including Midwife Miriam Casey, NICU Manager Grainne McNabola, and Consultant Dr. Mmoloki Kenosi, to officially hand over the donation.
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.
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.
