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Other News
University of Limerick - Ei Electronics Lab
Jim, Mick and Leo with staff members of the Faculty of
Science and Engineering in UL
Mick and Leo with UL President Shane Kilcommins and
Deputy President Ann Ledwith
As part of our initiatives to deepen commitments to the third level sector,
in November we celebrated the launch of the Ei Electronics Science &
Engineering Laboratory at University of Limerick – a state-of-the-art
space that will enhance hands-on learning for students across multiple
disciplines. We are delighted to inspire the next generation of STEM talent
and strengthen the bond between academia and industry.
Other Community News
Ei was main sponsor of the UCH Rising Stars
Competition in June
Gerry Murphy at the Clare Youth Services Awards
Ceremony in December
Leo and Shane with Ciaran Mullooley MEP at the
European Safety Week in Brussels in November
Kevin Moore presenting to local Shannon
schools as part of Engineers Week
Nick Mullen spoke at the Mid West Lean
Network’s Annual Conference in November
Mick Guinee at the unveiling of the Brendan O’ Regan
bust at the Clare County Council Offices
Shortly before stepping down as CEO, Mick Guinee set
up a Charitable Foundation to be known as The Michael
Guinee Charitable Foundation.
Always known for his benevolence in the community,
Mick’s Foundation will continue this work locally,
nationally and internationally.
The Foundation will provide financial support to
non-profit organizations involved in addressing
social and community needs, health care, education,
homeless services, alleviation of poverty and generally
help to provide a more just society.
Its mandate excludes sporting activities.
Although it has been just over a year in existence, the
Foundation has already provided a significant levels of
grants. Several projects are ‘in the pipeline’ in Clare,
Limerick and Cork. Four University Scholarships have
been awarded to students of St. Patrick’s Comprehensive
and St. Caimans Community School and these will be
annual scholarships.
The Foundation is a registered charity. It does not raise
funds from the public.
Derek Barrett is the CEO.
Details of the Foundation can be found on its website
below.
Mick Guinee Charitable Foundation
www.michaelguineefoundation.com