Kentz Krusaders with some of their many fans

In their quarter-final match the Krusaders were up against stiff competition. The speed of Mick Mulcahy, Niamh Moloney and Fergal Holohan and the undeniable tagging capabilities of Dave Nugent, Avril Prout and Morgan Ryan forced the game into extra time. As the team battled on they managed to gain the upper hand and eventually won the game by a convincing margin.The semi-final proved to be an even tougher mental game as the opposition were excellent taggers, which left the Krusaders thinking they were never going to break through the defence. With persistence, they eventually managed it and Kelly O'Shea got a 3-point try which put them ahead with seconds to go on the clock. Going into the final, spirits were extremely high and the team played their hearts out. Catriona Nugent and Neil Parnham had many great runs, which resulted in 1-point tries. Alas, victory was not on the cards for the Krusaders as they were pipped at the post by their opponents.Employees, family and children alike cheered on the team boisterously. The weather didn't seem to bother the supporters in the slightest, as they outlasted the wind and rain to be there to the end of the third and final match. The Krusaders would like to thank them for their continued support and hope it will be a similar sight next year.

All in the Clonmel office would like to congratulate the Kentz Krusaders team on their magnificent achievement in the competition. Next year, they will bring home the cup!

	Beach boys enjoying their time off!

Mr. Louie Davag was the key initiator and organised a delicious barbecue on the beach with grilled fish, Sinigang, Kabsa, and sweet and sour Lapu Lapu. With everyone lending a hand in the cooking department, the day went smoothly and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Congratulations to all working on the Sharq project thus far Ð keep up the good work!

	L-R: Michael Naughton, Group Financial Manager; Bob Greaney, Group Engineering Manager and Takis Karallis, Head of Group HR

Kentz is once again proud sponsors of the annual Clonmel Rotary Club Golf Classic which was a huge success. More than 50 teams played-off in glorious sunshine on Friday 5th May at Clonmel Golf Club. Kentz has been the main sponsor of the local event for the past five years, enhancing the admirable efforts of the Clonmel Rotary Club.

New projects such as supervised after-school education programmes will benefit from the much-needed funds this year. These assist children who lack a structured home environment in which to study. The aim is that all children will be given the chance to progress. Our commitment to community in Kentz is making a difference.

Thank you especially to the Kentz teams who participated.

The Kentz Skills Enhancement Courses (SECs) began with the delivery of the Communication SEC at the Eurovillage Centre, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia on 7th and 8th June.

All the SECs are active learning events in which key concepts are introduced, discussed and then applied to live work issues. Participants develop skills and craft strategies directly relevant to them and the challenges they face.

There are a number of ways by which you can get on to any of these great courses. If you and/or your manager nominate you or if it's role specific, you can apply to your HR department.