Mergon marks 45 years of success in Castlepollard
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The teepee was a focal point for the day of celebrations.Image 2 of 22
Vijaya Muneppa with Darren Reilly and family.Image 3 of 22
Alec Burns and daughter.Image 4 of 22
Aoife Beirne, Caolan Bushell and family.Image 5 of 22
Musicians entertaining the guests.Image 6 of 22
Mullingar Town Band added to the atmosphere on the day.Image 7 of 22
Beirne family members, Ahmad Hamad, Tony Dunbar, Caolan Bushell, Aisling Nolan, Aoife Beirne, Nuala O’Hare, Marian Beirne and Pat Beirne.Image 8 of 22
Brian O'Donovan and family.Image 9 of 22
Cutting the 45-year cake.Image 10 of 22
Younger guests enjoying the cushions in the teepee.Image 11 of 22
Darren Reilly and family.Image 12 of 22
Declan Butler and family enjoying the Mergon 45 years in business party.Image 13 of 22
Michelle Gorman and her children relaxing in the big chair.Image 14 of 22
Guests at the party.Image 15 of 22
Iuliia Jurinna with family members.Image 16 of 22
Joe and Eveina Moore and Eddie Tormey.Image 17 of 22
Kevin and Conor Williams.Image 18 of 22
Donie and Michael Cassidy were among the guests at Mergon.Image 19 of 22
Nuala O'Hara and family.Image 20 of 22
Oksana and Rob Clayton and family.Image 21 of 22
Paul Carroll and family.Image 22 of 22
Stephen McHugh and family.Mergon proudly celebrated its 45th anniversary on Monday June 1 with a special event in Castlepollard, bringing together employees, families, friends, and members of the local community to recognise the company’s journey and achievements and thank all those who have played a part.
Founded in 1981, Mergon has grown from a small local business into a global leader in design, manufacturing, and technology solutions, employing more than 1,200 people in Ireland, the UK, Czechia, US and Mexico.
Despite its international footprint, the company has remained rooted in its Westmeath origins, and Castlepollard continues to play a central role.
The anniversary celebration was a fitting reflection of Mergon’s strong community ties. Residents of Water Street added to the festive atmosphere by decorating the street and erecting a congratulatory banner in honour of the milestone, an effort that was greatly appreciated.
The event was attended by founder and retired CEO Pat Beirne and his family, whose presence underscored the legacy and continuity of Mergon’s values. Guests also heard from CEO Aoife Beirne, Pat’s daughter, who delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on the company’s progress, its people, and its future ambitions.
She acknowledged the contribution of past and present employees and emphasised Mergon’s continued commitment to community.
Guests enjoyed food, drink, magic tricks, music and festival games. A special appearance was made by the Mullingar Town Band, whose performance added to the celebratory spirit of the occasion.
Speaking about the event, Martin Flood, general manager at Mergon, described it as “a proud and memorable day for Mergon, bringing together the people and community who have been central to our success over the past 45 years”.
The celebration marked the significant milestone in Mergon’s history, and also reinforced its enduring connection to Castlepollard and its commitment to building a strong future for its people and the wider community.