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Representatives from Irish homebuilding company Glenveagh Properties Plc, visited SETU’s Kilkenny Road campus on Monday, December 2

The representatives  deliverered a guest lecture, and presented awards to students studying a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management for exceptional work. The presentation highlighted Glenveagh’s impressive portfolio of projects, and informed students about the various opportunities available to them to work with one of Ireland’s leading construction companies.

Award recipients from SETU pictured alongside Glenveagh representatives: L-R Shauna O Sullivan (Glenveagh), Jack Fitzgerald, Ciaran Coyne, Adam O' Riordan and Ger Kiely (Glenveagh)

Celebrating excellence

The visit also marked a special moment for this year’s winners of the annual Glenveagh-sponsored project, a competition challenging students to apply the skills they have learned to practical scenarios. Awards were presented to Jack Fitzgerald (Construction Management) Ciaran Coyne, and Adam O’Riordan (Quantity Surveying) for their outstanding achievements. Their innovative and practical approaches to their individual projects set a high standard of work, showcasing the talent nurtured at SETU. 

Longstanding partnership

Glenveagh’s collaboration with SETU has spanned many years, providing valuable work placements and opportunities for students to gain hands-on industry experience. Pascal Harte, Lecturer and Work Placement Coordinator, Faculty of Engineering, emphasised the significance of the partnership. 

He said “Glenveagh has been a consistent supporter of our students, offering not only placements, but meaningful career opportunities. We’re delighted to see their ongoing commitment to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of professionals in the construction industry. Events like this highlight the relevance of what our students learn at SETU.”