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22 THE ARDROSSAN & SALTCOATS HERALD, Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
2012
breenroofing@aol.com • www.breen-roofing.co.uk
Tel 01294 464 733
Charity event marks
company’s milestone
FTER thirty years of service in the
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North Ayrshire community Breen
Roofing chose to celebrate their anniversary by raising money for charity.
For residents who have experienced roof damage,
fallen chimneys or required roughcasting work on their
property Pat Breen, company director, and his colleagues
have been there to help.
Last Saturday the company’s milestone anniversary
was formally celebrated at a charity function with a buffet and DJ at the Lauriston Hotel. “At first I didn’t realise
how important it was to have reached 30 years and we
were planning to have a few drinks in the local pub,”
Pat said. “But after talking it over with the guys before I
knew it we were planning a big celebration and decided
to make it a charity night.
“It became an event for tradesmen, apprentices and
industry professionals we have met over the years, to
gather while raising money for a good cause. Customers
who have been using us for a great number of years, such
as St Peter’s Church, also attended and we thank them
for their support.
“Friends of colleagues have lost loved ones to cancer over the years and so I thought Macmillan Cancer
Support would be a worthy cause.”
WELL DONE: Canon McManus, Sean McLaughlin and
Billy Kirkwood congratulate Pat Breen (third right).
Thank You
Pat Breen would like to thank all
employees, former employees,
business colleagues and guests for
their attendance and overwhelming
support on our 30 year celebration
and fund raising event that took place
in the Lauriston Hotel, Saturday 10th
March.
A total of £2169.90 was raised
on the night in aid of Macmillan
Cancer Support.
Also thanks to all friends and
businesses for donations, gifts and
vouchers for the raffle and a special
thanks to Ann-Marie and Joanne
from In Bloom Florists, Ardrossan
and also to the Lauriston Hotel for
their much appreciated assistance in
making it a fantastic night.
Also to Canon McManus of St Peter
in Chains, Ardrossan for their much
appreciated business and support to
Breen Roofing over the past 30 years.
Pat Breen
Breen Roofing
BOYD
WORTHY CAUSE:
During the evening, Pat
Breen handed over a
cheque to Macmillan
Cancer Support for
£2,169 (left). Helping
to raise the impressive total was a charity
raffle featuring prizes
donated by friends
and local businesses,
including football memorabilia. Also pictured
are some of the guests
who came along to support the event. Below,
Pat presents a plaque
to Canon McManus for,
supporting his business
over three decades.
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MOORPARK ROAD EAST,
STEVENSTON
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
TEL 07721 437839
Pleased To Be Associated
With Pat Breen
Congratulations
On 30 Years
In Business
01294 464984
Call us for a very
competitive quote
Congratulations to
Pat on his 30th year
in business
Wishing him
continued success
for the future.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY
CHARLIE GILMOUR
Pleased to host
Pat Breen’s 30th Anniversary Event
Congratulations to Pat and his Team
15 South Crescent Road, Ardrossan
Telephone
01294 463771
We would like to thank
Pat Breen for his support to
the local press throughout
the years. Wishing you
continued success
THE ARDROSSAN & SALTCOATS HERALD, Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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SUPPORTING MCMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
2012
breenroofing@aol.com • www.breen-roofing.co.uk
Tel 01294 464 733
From apprentice
to employer . . .
at served his apprenticeP
ship as a slater roughcaster from 1972 to 1976
with John Hainey & Son
of Saltcoats before gaining his City and Guilds and
advanced City and Guilds at
ayr College.
After six years of service in the Royal
Marines Pat returned to the roofing
industry which is where is passion lay.
“I always knew I would go back into it,”
he said. “I started up as a sole trader in
February 1982 in Stevenston.” A year
later the company moved to its current
location at 6 Hill Street in Ardrossan.
The business quickly grew and the
Limited company currently employs 10
full-time employees and has recently
taken on an apprentice. Pat said being
able to employ local people is one of the
most rewarding aspects of the job and
something he is very proud of.
“For the past thirty years I have managed to keep at least five to 10 people
in employment. Three of my current
employees have been with me for 20
years and one guy has been with us for
28 years.
“We have also had 15 apprentices
going into the trade and although some
of them move on we have two boys with
us who started their apprenticeship when
they were aged 16 and they are now in
their late 30s.”
Breen Roofing offer a number of different services to residents in North Ayrshire
from major to minor roof work. They
also provide services such as roughcasting, flat roofing, property maintenance,
UPVC facia and cladding.
Pat added: “We now offer to carry out
a topseal GRP fibre glass roof system,
which provides a 25 year guarantee and
is far superior to any torch on felt flat
roofing.”
Having been in the industry for three
decades Pat said the secret to his company’s longevity is that they provide a service that people are always in need of.
“There are certain services people
can live without but roofing is important because people need to keep their
roof water tight and keep it properly
maintained to secure their property,” the
Saltcoats-born director said.
He added that there have been ups and
downs over the years but the benefit of
having been in the business for so long is
that you build a reputation and people are
able to rely on you.
“Part of business is making it through
the good times and the bad - it can be
like going up and down a roller-coaster
or spun round a Helter Skelter but you
always come out the other side.
“During the January gales there was
a lot of damage with chimneys falling
down, roof damage and problems with
gutters and so on and our phones were
ringing off the hook.
It was hard to keep up with the work
and I even had to call some guys back
from their Christmas holidays to help out.
At a busy time like that you can get a lot
of cowboys and unregistered tradesmen
taking advantage of people.
“We have built up a good reputation
and I would like to think we provide a
reliable and professional service and first
class workmanship.”
For any more information contact 01294 464733 or visit www.breen-roofing.co.uk.
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Wishing Pat Breen
continued success
PROUD TO BE PART
OF THE COMMUNITY:
Pat Breen and his team
outside the premises in
Hill Street, Ardrossan.
PHOTOGRAPH:
Charlie Gilmour
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Pat Breen and
wish him well
on his 30th year
in business.
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Congratulations to Breen Roofing
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Billy and Robert Kirkwood would like to congratulate Pat on
achieving 30 years in business so far. Pat is a great role model
for our industry and has over the years been fully committed
to employing and training local people in North Ayrshire.
Pat should also be applauded for the time he gives freely in
promoting local issues in his home town of Ardrossan, of which
he is clearly passionate.
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For an informal chance to meet and discuss your next
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or e-mail: billykirkwood@aol.com
2 Sharphill Estate, Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, KA21 6NH.
Tel 01294 472966.
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