Limerick engineering firm expands outside of Europe with new Cape Town office 

The long-standing engineers currently operate across nine European countries, employing more than 1,400 staff

Head of Global Markets at Enterprise Ireland Tom Cusack, Executive Chairman at Kirby Group Engineering Jimmy Kirby, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD, Her Excellency Fionnuala Gilsenan, Ireland’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, and Kirby’s Cape Town Office Manager / HR Lead Shamiela Solomons.

Limerick-headquartered firm, Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its first office outside of Europe, expanding its operations to Cape Town, South Africa. 

Founded almost sixty years ago by Tom and Michael Kirby in Thomondgate, Limerick, the family-run business has since grown to be a major provider of mechanical and electrical engineering, now employing more than 1400 staff.