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A celebration event was held this week in the Bank of Ireland branch Trevor Hill, Newry to mark 200 years of operation in the city.
The iconic building opened in July 1825 and it's thought that it is the oldest building in the city that has been continuously used for the purpose it was built for.
Geraldine O’Hagan, Senior Bank Manager at Bank of Ireland UK, welcomed Gail Goldie, CEO, Bank of Ireland UK along with members of the bank’s UK Board, local customers, businesses and community representatives to celebrate 200 years of Bank of Ireland in Newry.
The event included a panel discussion, featuring longstanding business customer, Stephen Cromie, owner and founder of Exact CNC (NI) Ltd; Edwina Flynn, President, Newry Chamber of Commerce and Jacinta Linden, CEO, Bolster Community which the bank has supported in recent years.
Gail Goldie, CEO, Bank of Ireland UK said: “These milestones are a rare but important opportunity to celebrate our history while looking to the future. We are ambitious for our customers and the communities we serve. We continue to invest in services and improvements for our customers and are ready to embrace the opportunities ahead.”
Geraldine O’Hagan, Senior Bank Manager added: “Celebrating Bank of Ireland’s 200th anniversary is a very special and proud moment for us here in Newry. It’s been a privilege to welcome Gail Goldie, our CEO, our UK Board, our valued customers and representatives from our local community. We’ve heard from them how, by working together and supporting each other, we can continue to drive growth and economic development in the local economy, and beyond our banking role, continue to have a positive impact in our society.”
Ms Goldie made a presentation to Geraldine and the team in Newry in recognition of colleagues past and present, for their service and commitment over the last 200 years.
