A LOCAL company made a huge effort recently to help out cancer research.

TLI Group, based in Abbeydorney, had almost 60 cyclists participate in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this year, cycling in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research.

They organised a cheque presentation on Friday last, the funds raised, €28,500, were handed over to Eoghan O’Sullivan of Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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TLI Group has announced it will create an additional 90 jobs during 2022, as it expands and grows to cater for committed infrastructure investment plans from prominent clients such as ESB Networks, NIE Networks, SIRO, National Broadband Ireland and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

The company, which employs over 850 staff across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, has recently opened a new engineering office at Monavalley in Tralee.

This dedicated engineering office is a result of continued company growth, particularly within the renewable energy industry.

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TLI Group design, construct and maintain critical utility infrastructure including electrical assets, substations and telecom networks.

The TLI Group engineering team which will be based within this facility, provide highly specialised engineering design and consultancy services to the renewable industry in the form of high voltage grid connection and substation designs.

In providing this bespoke service, the company employs a multi-disciplinary engineering team including electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineers, GIS specialists and technicians.

In the drive towards a carbon neutral economy, as set out in the National Development Plan, the company is playing a leading role in helping to deliver a brighter net-zero future.

John Tuite Managing Director commented: “We are delighted with the continued growth and success of the company.  This success has been driven by the entire team at TLI Group, who deserve tremendous credit for this.  The team has worked tirelessly delivering vital services and infrastructure on behalf of the customers and the communities we serve and adapted brilliantly to overcome the challenges presented by the pandemic.  Looking forward, the prospects for the future of the company are excellent.  Based on this, we will continue to expand our team to service these requirements as we look to play our part in delivering critical infrastructure that helps promote sustainability”.

Brendan Griffin TD formally opened the engineering office in Tralee recently and commented “It is hugely exciting to see TLI Group growing and expanding continuously over the last number of years.

“TLI Group are a well-respected brand name and to see the facilities and professional skillset within the engineering department here today is very impressive. A workforce of 850 staff and growing is testament to the group and their continued commitment to the industry”.

The company currently has a variety of employment opportunities available. These are long term career opportunities within the utilities industry, which has witnessed unprecedented investment and growth and has huge future development potential.

TLI Group presented a cheque to Pieta House on Monday morning, the proceeds of a recent fundraiser by staff.

Headquartered near Abbeydorney and employing over 720 staff across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, the company made the most of the recent level 5 restrictions by engaging their staff to undertake a virtual walking challenge and raise vital funds along the way.

The Smart Metering division within TLI Group commenced a Virtual Walking Challenge, an initiative to generate positivity during the level 5 restrictions.

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This was a fun way to stay connected with colleagues while boosting fitness, and in turn contributing to an overall improvement in staff wellbeing.

The chosen charities to benefit were Pieta House, Cork Penny Dinners and Limerick Suicide Watch.

The Cork and Limerick charities were selected as the Smart Metering team have been installing electricity meters on behalf of ESB Networks in those two regions.

The past year has been difficult for all charities and TLI Group were delighted to assist them, by undertaking this virtual challenge.

During quarter 1 of 2021, the group walked over 5,000 km’s and raised €2,278, which TLI Group kindly matched, giving a grand total of €4,556.

A LOCAL company made the most of the recent level 5 restrictions by engaging their staff to undertake a virtual walking challenge and raise vital funds along the way.

TLI Group headquartered near Abbeydorney and employing over 630 staff across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK design, construct and maintain critical utility infrastructure including electrical assets, substations and telecom networks.

The Smart Metering division within TLI Group commenced a Virtual Walking Challenge, an initiative to generate positivity during the level 5 restrictions.

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It was a fun way to stay connected with colleagues while boosting fitness, and in turn contributing to an overall improvement in staff wellbeing.  Safety and Health are core company values within TLI Group and the virtual walking challenge fitted in perfectly with the company’s employee wellbeing strategy.

The chosen charities were Pieta House, Cork Penny Dinners and Limerick Suicide Watch. The Cork and Limerick charities were selected as the Smart Metering team have been installing electricity meters on behalf of ESB Networks in those two regions.

For the month of February, the group walked over 5,000 km’s and raised €2,277, which TLI Group kindly matched, giving a grand total of €4,554.

All participants sent in pictures of themselves out and about with their families whilst observing the 5km travel limit.  There was great participation and engagement during the challenge, and plenty of fun was had, especially at a time when we all need something to smile about.