46 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Fitzsimons of the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) to present the honours. The awards recognise participants who have completed modules from the EDA's structured training programme. Among this year's standout achievers were Cathy Keenaghan and Cian O'Hare of Eastern Electrical Mullingar, alongside Lauren Homan of EWL Cork, all of whom successfully completed the full suite of 12 training modules. Lifetime Achievement One of the afternoon's most significant moments came with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Peadar Conlon of Mullingar Electrical. The award recognised his longstanding contribution to the electrical wholesale sector and his service to the AEW. Widely respected throughout the industry, Peadar's career has spanned almost five decades. The event concluded with a special tribute to Ken Legros, who is set to retire at the end of 2026. Mark McCluggage of CEF presented the award in recognition of Ken's years of dedication to the association and his contribution to the development of the electrical wholesale sector. Industry News Cian O'Hare, Eastern Electrical Mullingar with Margaret Fitzsimons, EDA; Leo Clancy, Ei Electronics. Mark McCluggage, Group Manager pays a special tribute to Ken Legros for his years of dedication to the AEW. Dermot Gilmartin, CEF receives award for WEEE Ireland, Best Performing Group from Leo Donovan, CEO. Niall Keogh, Kellihers, Portlaoise wins the Most improved Kellihers Branch with Leo Donovan. Greg Edogun, Edmundson Electrical, Glasnevin with Margaret Fitzsimons, EDA; Leo Clancy, Ei Electronics. Christy Bardon, CEF receives award for WEEE Ireland, Best Performing CEF Branch from Leo Donovan, CEO. Training Award Winners: L to R: (back) Margaret Fitzsimons CEO, EDA; Jack Evans, Cian O'Hara, Keith Cotter, Eoghan Smith, Greg Edogun, Leo Clancy, CEO Ei Electronics. (front) Conor Dillon, Zoe Wallace, Cathy Keenaghan, Lauren Homan, Gianluca Hassett. WEEE Recycling Award Winners: L to R: (back) Joe Horgan, Eastern Cork; Willie Dunne, WESCO Newbridge; Don O'Connell, Fethard Electrical; Jack Cannon, CEF Naas; Fran Lynch, Kellihers Ballymount; Adam Kiely, MCK Cork; Neil Scally, Eastern Athlone; (front) Tony Cullen, Eurosales; Leo Donovon, CEO, WEEE Ireland; Christy Bardon, CEF Mullingar; Dermot Gilmartin, CEF; Niall Keogh, Kellihers Portlaoise.
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