34 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Industry News CEF 20 Years in Ireland CEF Ireland Celebrates 20 Years of Success Gerald O’Hare, Director of Operations for the Edinburgh Region, IOM, Gibraltar, Spain & Ireland, recalls the beginning: “It’s hard to believe it started in September 2004 when I was asked to revisit opening branches in Ireland. Few know we actually traded there briefly in the early ’80s before exiting due to market conditions.” From late 2004 to the end of 2005, CEF Ireland opened five branches—starting with Sligo in March, followed by Letterkenny, Castlebar, Finglas, and Cork. By 2009, the network had grown to 16. However, the post-Celtic Tiger downturn forced the closure of four sites in 2012. Since then, the As CEF Ireland celebrates its 20th anniversary, the company reflects on two decades of expansion, resilience, and strong partnerships. From a modest re-entry into the Irish market in 2005 to a nationwide network, the milestone underscores the team’s dedication and the loyalty of both customers and suppliers. L to R: Dermot Gilmartin, Group Manager at CEF Ireland West Group: Mark McCluggage, Group Manager at CEF Ireland: Gerald O'Hare, Director of Operations for the Edinburgh Region, IOM, Gibraltar, Spain & Ireland, CEF Castlebar Branch - Thursday 19th June Mark Jones Andrew Murphy Matthew Keane Andy Leadbetter Enda O'Hara Noel Thornton chatting to Gavin Delaney of Tamlite
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