ABP mark 190 years of combined service at retirement function

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: News; Published: 08 November 2021

Pictured at a function in the Canal Court Hotel to mark their retirement from ABP in Newry are from left: Sean Jennings, Newry; Sean Byrne, Killeavy; Olivia and Seamus Fitzpatrick, Jonesborough and Tom Mulligan, Dundalk. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Sean Jennings, Newry pictured with his wife Annette at a function in the Canal Court to mark his retirement from ABP. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Family, friends and colleagues met recently in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to mark the retirement of five members of staff with a total of 190 years commitment to ABP on the Greenbank Industrial Estate. All fulfilled important roles within the company and undoubtedly contributed massively to the continuous success of the company over the last thirty eight years.

Sean Byrne, Killeavy pictured with family members at a function in the Canal Court Hotel to mark his retirement from ABP in Newry. Included from left are: Turlough Kane, Nora Byrne and Tara Byrne. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Sean Jennings, Newry; Sean Byrne, Killeavy; Tom Mulligan, Dundalk and husband and wife team Seamus and Olivia Fitzpatrick, Jonesborough all oversaw fundamental and momentous changes within the business. Their loyalty, work ethic and an ability to mentor younger members of staff is a legacy for which they will surely be remembered.

Tom Mulligan, Dundalk, third from left, pictured with family members at a function in the Canal Court Hotel to mark his retirement from ABP Newry. Included are from left: Fiona Breen, Colin Mulligan, Daniel Breen, Ann Mulligan and Annabelle Holt. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Speaking on the evening George Mullan thanked them for their service, dedication and support in his role as ABP Managing Director in Northern Ireland. Roger Sheahan, Newry Plant Manager reminded colleagues of how much they will miss the wit, the banter and especially the friendship which was always in abundance over the years.