LIBS Gala Ball 2014

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in Upcoming Event

The London Irish Business Society is excited to announce that, due to popular demand, the LIBS Gala Ball returns on Saturday the 20th of September.

The prestigious Sheraton Park Lane Hotel will play host to the LIBS Gala Ball 2014. Join us for what promises to be a fantastic evening of fine food, quality entertainment and dancing until the early hours.

The charity partner for this year’s gala ball will be decide shortly, and we will share with you details of the charity once confirmed.

Tickets are now on sale, please see details below. Places are limited so members are advised to book early! Click here to find out more, and to book tickets.

Ireland’s Oil & Gas Potential:Over-Hyped or Under-Sold?

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 in Previous Events

Ireland’s Oil and Gas Industry: Over Hyped or Under-Sold?

On Thursday, May 15th, the London Irish Business Society (LIBS), in association with the Embassy of Ireland will welcomed a number of leading experts for a panel discussion on Ireland’s future prospects in the Oil & Gas sector.

Speakers drew on both their domestic and international experience to provide a rare insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the Irish Oil & Gas market.  Please click here for more details.

Panel:
Bernard Looney, COO, Production, BP
Tony O’Reilly Jr, CEO, Providence Resources
Minister Fergus O’Dowd, Minister of State for the NewERA Project

Moderated By:
Nick Butler, visiting Professor and Chair of the Kings Policy, Institute at Kings College London

LIBS Business Leaders Series: Dr. Hugh O’Donnell

Posted on Feb 12, 2014 in Previous Events

Dr. Hugh O’Donnell – Crisis, Growth & Globalisation: Leading Kentz to International Success

The London Irish Business Society was delighted to host the first instalment of the the ’Business Leaders Series’ for 2014. Dr Hugh O’Donnell was CEO of Kentz from 2000 – 2012 and transformed a relatively small private engineering company into a global leader listed on the FTSE 250.

Under Dr O’Donnell’s direction, revenues grew from $120 million (€92.8m) to $1.3 billion through diversification into new sectors and over 30 global markets.

LIBS invited guests to join us and hear his experiences on leadership, developing business internationally and growth through times of crisis.

Coaching & Leading: The Challenges of Success in Sport and Business

Posted on Jan 8, 2014 in Previous Events

The London Irish Business Society, in association with The Irish Times, was delighted to announce its first event of 2014 – an evening’s discussion on the challenges of succeeding in elite sport, in business and the lessons to be learned from both.
Panellists Include:
  • Pat Gilroy, Former All-Ireland Winning Dublin Senior Football Manager & CEO UK & Ireland, Dalkia
  • Eamon O’Shea, Tipperary Senior Hurling Manager, Professor of Economics, NUI Galway
  • Bob Casey, Former London Irish RFC Captain & Irish International, Senior Business Development Manager, Powerday
  • Moderated by: Malachy Clerkin, The Irish Times

Ireland’s Property Market – Time for Opportunity?

Posted on Sep 3, 2013 in Previous Events

 With Ireland having faced one of the world’s most dramatic property market crashes, the London Irish Business Society, in association with CBRE, examined the future for the industry and why many believe a great deal of opportunity now exists within the sector. The audience on the night had an opportunity to hear from some Ireland’s leading experts in retail and commercial property.

The event took place at 18.30 on the 18th of September in CBRE’s London headquarters in Henrietta House. If you would like to find out more  about the event, you can do so  by clicking here.

Irish Business Leaders Series: Mr Tommy Breen (CEO, DCC) & Mr Patrick Coveney (CEO, Greencore)

Posted on May 29, 2013 in Previous Events

On Tuesday, June 18th, the London Irish Business Society (LIBS), in association with Davy welcomed two of Ireland’s most senior business leaders to the Andaz hotel on Liverpool Street. Tommy Breen, CEO of DCC PLC, and Partrick Coveney, CEO of Greencore Group PLC, continue to run two of Ireland’s most successful businesses through one of the mostly challenging times in Irish corporate history. Drawing on both their domestic, and international experience, London Irish Business Society members gained an invaluable insight into the inner workings of large Irish corporations.

Paddy Fun Run

Posted on Mar 28, 2013 in Previous Events

On Friday the 31st of May, a group of young Irish people are organising a charity 10k run in Battersea followed by an after party. The run takes place at 6:30pm with the post run celebrations set to commence at 8pm! All of the details about the event and how to register for the event can be found athttp://www.paddyfunrun.com/
The event is raising money for two very worthy Irish charities, RESPECT and the Irish Youth Foundation, and we hope this event will go a long way towards helping them reach their goals for the year.