Our People
South East
TOM O’DWYER – REGIONAL MANAGER
Tom is the Regional Manager for Veon in the Southeast. He graduated from WIT in 2006 with a BSc Honours in Land management (Forestry). Upon graduating, he was involved in an extensive wood energy research programme funded by COFORD. He began as a sole trader in 2009, working nationwide on small scale timber harvesting and extraction, focusing on mainly broadleaf plantations. Tom joined Veon in 2011 and manages 10,000 acres of forestry in the Southeast. Veon recently opened an office at Enniscorthy Mart; Tom is available to meet clients and suppliers on mart days or by appointment on other days. He is responsible for the planning and scheduling of key operations including roading, Harvesting and Planting. Tom is supported by local forester Peter Stuart from Gorey.
T. 086 028 1053 | Blackstoops, Enniscorthy Mart, Enniscorthy. Co. Wexford | [email protected]
North West
COLM HOBBINS – REGIONAL MANAGER
Colm is Veon’s Regional Manager for the North-West. Colm holds a B.Sc in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Limerick, and a M.Sc in Environmental Forestry from Bangor University in Wales. Colm worked as a forestry contractor for a year between the two courses where he gained valuable experience. Colm started out with the company working as an operations forester and has recently taken up the role of Regional Manager. Colm is responsible for the management of Veon’s plantations in the region through planning and scheduling of roading and harvesting operations and generating wealth and income for our many varied clients. He is also responsible for building up Veon’s plantation establishment programme in the North West. Colm is a registered member of the Society of Irish Foresters. If you would like to speak with Colm about any matters regarding forestry or establishment in the North West give him a call.
087 936 7982 | Veon Ltd. Gala Superstore, Church St., Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. [email protected]
West / Midlands
RONAN FINNEGAN – REGIONAL MANAGER
Ronan is Veon’s Regional Manager for the West/ Midlands. He holds a B.Sc in Forestry (Level 7) and a (level 8) honours degree in Land Management (For) from Waterford Institute of Technology. He is also an active member of the Society of Irish Foresters. Ronan will focus on meeting forest/land owners interested in afforestation, forest roads, harvesting and all related forest operations in the West/ Midlands region.
T. 086 130 3200 | Athenry Mart, Athenry, Co. Galway | [email protected]
South West
DANIEL O’CONNELL – REGIONAL MANAGER SOUTH WEST REGION
Daniel has been appointed Regional Manager in the south west region. He holds a B.Agr in Forestry (Level 7) and a (level 8) honours degree in Land Management (For) from Waterford Institute of Technology.
He is also an active member of the Society of Irish Foresters.
Daniel will focus on meeting forest/land owners interested in afforestation, forest roads, harvesting and all related forest operations in the south west region.
T. 087 607 1539| Veon Ltd. Advance Factory, Crageens, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. | [email protected]
East
FERGUS MAHON – REGIONAL MANAGER
Fergus has been appointed Regional Manager for Veon in the North East.
He graduated from WIT in 2015 with a B.sc (Hons) Land management (Forestry). Prior to joining Veon, Fergus was involved in the maintenance of afforestation sites in the midlands. His experiences also include tendering, harvesting and contract management. He is also a technical member of the Society of Irish Foresters.
Contact Fergus to discuss planting and harvesting in the North East.
T. 086 411 0366 | Mountrath Mart, Rushin Road, Montrath, Co. Laois | | [email protected]
