Dundalk staff winners at Bus Éireann’s regional GEM Awards 2023

School Bus Driver of the Year – Francis Rooneyplaceholder image
School Bus Driver of the Year – Francis Rooney

Bus Éireann celebrates its employees’ achievements in 2023

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has celebrated its employees’ achievements in 2023 at the regional annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, which recognises excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking. 

Awards were issued in a number of different categories including Apprentice of the Year, Depot of the Year, Executive of the Year as well as Driver and Community Awards. 

Four staff members from Dundalk are recognised for their contributions to Bus Éireann and our community in the Eastern region:  

  • Craftworker of the Year – Joe Carroll
  • School Bus Driver of the Year – Francis Rooney
  • Clerical Staff of the Year – Niamh Carr
  • Going Green Energy Award – Connell O’Donnell 
The Bus Éireann regional awards take place across the country in October and the winners of each region will go forward to the National GEM awards on the 8 December in Dublin. placeholder image
The Bus Éireann regional awards take place across the country in October and the winners of each region will go forward to the National GEM awards on the 8 December in Dublin. 
Above: Going Green Energy Award – Connell O’Donnellplaceholder image
Above: Going Green Energy Award – Connell O’Donnell
Above: Clerical Staff of the Year – Niamh Carrplaceholder image
Above: Clerical Staff of the Year – Niamh Carr

Above: Adrian Larkin accepting Craftworker award of the Year for Joe Carroll

Bus Éireann says it proudly takes its passengers on over 80 million journeys every year and currently holds a 91% customer satisfaction rating.

 

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