Good causes get festive boost from Limerick firm's donations

MANAGEMENT at Raheen-based semi-conductor manufacturer Analog Devices have donated thousands of euro to good causes across Ireland.

Some €130,000 has been set aside by the company to benefit educational, charitable and cultural organisations, mainly based in this region.

It comes through the firm’s annual community awards and charitable donations programme.

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Here in Limerick, a number of groups will benefit, most significantly, Milford Care Centre which will receive €20,000.

Domestic abuse charity Adapt is getting €10,000, and Critical Emergency Response in Croom has secured €4,000. Nineteen more local clubs and schools have been given €2,000 each through the awards.

Employees from Analog Devices based in Limerick, Cork, and Dublin played a role in the process by nominating organisations close to their hearts.

Meabh Shine, senior director, of European, Middle Eastern and African strategy at Analog said: “Our annual community awards programme reflects our core values of giving back to the communities where we live and work and driving positive change. We are proud to support these incredible organisations that are making a real difference in people’s lives.”

Joe Barry, vice-president of marketing, systems and technology in the communications and cloud business unit at Analog added: “It’s inspiring to see the direct impact of these donations, from supporting local schools and sports clubs to empowering charities that provide vital services. This programme allows us to celebrate and support the incredible work happening in our communities.”