2007 Overall Winners

Winners of an Overall O2 Ability Award have not only successfully achieved best practice, but they have excelled in all six categories, demonstrating a commitment to change. We encourage you to listen to their story by viewing the videos below.

Overall Winner in the Private Sector

Aura Sport and Leisure Management Ltd

Aura Sport and Leisure Management Ltd is the fastest growing leisure centre operator in Ireland. Aura offers everybody, no matter their age or fitness level, the opportunity to improve health and fitness as well as have fun.

“We have learnt that the biggest barrier is people’s attitudes and perceptions. By employing and listening to customers with disabilities and positively promoting our services at every level throughout the organisation, attitudinal barriers are being broken down here”
Fidelma Lucey, Group Marketing Manager, Aura Sport and Leisure Management Ltd.

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Overall Winner in the Non-Private Sector

Mayo County Council

Mayo County Council, the third largest county in Ireland has a staff of over 1,400 and has always shown a commitment to serving people with disabilities long before disability legislation became law.

“We need to serve the community as well as we do our employees. After all without the community there would be no need for a count council”
John Condon, Senior Executive Officer, Mayo County Council

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Overall Winner for Best Small Company

Kiltier Plus Ltd. T/A McDonald’s Drive Thru Shannon

McDonald’s drive through Shannon is a family run McDonald’s franchise which was set up in 2002 and has a real commitment to creating an inclusive environment for both employees and customers with disabilities.

“I just want to know about their abilities. I don’t want to know about what they can’t do. I want to know about what individuals can do”
Kieran McDermott, McDonald’s Drive Thru Shannon

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