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KTL’s appointment of Charlie Grogan in 2024 as its first graduate apprentice reflects its commitment to developing future talent through strong industry–academic partnership. At the heart of this initiative is Ava Kerr, Charlie’s project manager and mentor, who, alongside Paul Korzeniewski, helped turn an idea at a school alumni careers fair into a fully functioning four-year graduate apprenticeship. Over the last couple of years, Ava and Paul attended the St Ambrose High Sch

That’s why we prioritise flexible working, family-friendly policies, and career progression. By supporting our people, we build stable, experienced teams — giving our clients the confidence that their projects are delivered safely, consistently, and to the highest standard. Check out our employee benefits ⬇️  hashtag#KTL , ConnectingCommunities,  hashtag#EmployeeBenefits

Storm Eowyn was the country’s most powerful storm in 80 years. It struck in the early hours of January 24, 2025 accompanied by record-breaking winds of up to 184 km/h, widespread power outages, and significant infrastructural damage. For the huge efforts of KTL staff involved,  ESB Networks  has awarded commemorative medals to recognise the tireless work to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes across Ireland. At the height of the storm, there were over a half a mil

𝐊𝐓𝐋’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞: 150,000 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐕/𝐌𝐕 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 11,000 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘸-𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 160 𝘬𝘮. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 of 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘌𝘓𝘓 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘌𝘖 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦. The Capital Inspection Programme i

Today marks 40 years since the first ever mobile phone call was made in Ireland. On 11 December 1985, the country took its first step into a new era of connectivity, marking the beginning of mobile telecommunications as part of everyday life. At the time, this was groundbreaking technology. Early mobile handsets were large, “brick-like” and costly, and primarily used by business professionals.  Coverage was limited and network capacity was modest. Yet the moment represented a

ESB Networks’ annual Winter Resilience Plan plays a crucial role in mitigating storm-related risks, safeguarding the continuity of power supply for communities nationwide. This winter, KTL team members like Killian Smyth, Access Consultant are out surveying forestry corridors, engaging landowners, and mapping the areas most vulnerable to storm damage. The work is detailed, technical, and time-sensitive—aimed at preventing outages. “Ground conditions and reduced daylight are t

We were delighted to celebrate the launch with clients and colleagues last week to mark this important milestone for KTL. This strategic location strengthens our ability to support clients across the UK and reflects our continued growth in the region. What makes this address even more special is its connection to the upcoming Spider-Man blockbuster – Brand New Day, where St. Vincent’s Street was one of the key locations used for filming in recent months. Glasgow city centre t

As of 16:23 today, I received an update from our live revenue reporting tool within our ERP. Today, we have officially surpassed €100,000,000 t/o in a calendar year, for the first time. There are still four weeks to go until the end of the year, so new records to be made. This is a testament to all the hard-working staff in KTL, our partners, and especially our blue-chip customers with whom we work and have supported our growth. Thank you.👏 💯 😍 🎉

In October 2025, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reece Van Belkum took on the Move or Change Challenge to raise funds and awareness for iLoveBoobies, a charity that provides free breast cancer screenings to women in underserved communities across South Africa. Over the course of the challenge, Reece completed an incredible 42.2 km run, a 310 km cycle, a 10 km swim, 20 hours of gym training, and 2 hours of other sporting activities a total of 41 hours and 29 minutes of exercise

The University of Strathclyde recently announced the 2025 prize winners for the MSc Project Management & Innovation  programme, sponsored by KTL. The annual KTL prizes recognise exceptional academic performance, innovation, and professional excellence demonstrated throughout the programme. This year’s recipients have distinguished themselves among a highly competitive cohort. 2025 KTL Prize Winners 1st Place – Alessia Grimoldi 2nd Place – Gregory Kelly 3rd Place – Trudy Mansb

We’re thrilled to share  KTL  has been awarded 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮 in the  ESB Networks  Annual Safety Grading. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and safety culture of the entire team in the KTL Power Division — from the field to the back office. Ciaran M. , KTL COO commented, “Platinum is the highest grade that can be achieved – a very proud milestone for KTL. A massive well done and thank you to everyone involved.” Bernard Downey ,  Raymond Foran hashtag#KTL

Meet Miroslav Varagic, one of the experienced leaders helping power KTL. With almost 30 years in the powerline industry, Miroslav has built his career on teamwork, safety, and professionalism. Since joining KTL nearly six years ago, he’s progressed from Telemess Coordinator to Senior Construction Manager — a journey that reflects KTL’s commitment to developing its people. “KTL has a strong reputation for quality and safety. I wanted to be part of a team that values profession

Canice Coogan brings a calm, steady presence to the team. With years of experience delivering complex engineering projects in telecoms he’s recently turned his focus to power and utilities where he brings his vast technical expertise with a collaborative mindset to consistently deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for the client. “Moving from telecoms to power was a big but natural step,” he explains. “Both industries are about connection — one connects people, the other conne

KTL has successfully completed works on the Corderry–Garvagh 110 kV line, a vital circuit serving the Black Bank Wind Farm in County Cavan. The project, undertaken on behalf of ESB Networks (ESBN), reinforces the region’s electricity infrastructure—safeguarding supply for customers while directly supporting Ireland’s renewable energy network. The Corderry–Garvagh 110 kV line required essential upgrades due to woodpecker damage on several timber pole sets. The immediate scope

KTL strengthens its position in the power and energy sector with a new long-term partnership. KTL is proud to announce the  award of a significant new contract with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks), marking the latest milestone in a partnership that has spanned more than a decade. This agreement represents a strategic step forward in KTL’s continued growth across the power and energy sector, reinforcing the company’s reputation for delivering safely, reli

Every success story begins with courage, persistence, and a clear “why.” For Jerry, his “why” has always been his family. After joining...

On Friday, October 3rd, Storm Amy swept across Ireland, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds of up to 148 km/h. The storm caused...

Across the UK and Ireland, women remain significantly underrepresented in engineering roles. Recent research shows that just 16.5% of...

With our third successful appearance at Connected Britain now complete,  KTL  is proud to support the telecom industry’s most important...

Company receives award for 16 th  year   26 September 2025:  KTL has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. We have...

Paul Korzeniewski  summed it up nicely: “Day one of Connected Britain couldn’t have been more successful. From the moment the doors...

It was inspiring to meet students from schools across the country as they explored their career options, and to share this exciting...

KTL  is preparing to connect with industry partners who are looking to build a smarter, more sustainable, and better-connected...

Ready to kickstart a hands-on career in a high-demand industry?  In partnership with LOETB, this exciting two-year apprenticeship is...

What a rollercoaster at Oulton Park for Round 6 of the Caterham Roadsport Championship! 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 1: Dan showed pace and went...

The international theme this year is “𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆.” Suicide is a serious global public...

Ava Kerr is a Project Manager at KTL. She joined the company two years ago as a Junior Project Manager after completing her master’s...

Dan Crawley  Racing – Next Stop: Oulton Park  📍 Oulton Park, Cheshire, UK  📅 Saturday, 6th September 2025 After a tough but determined...

Our teams have worked diligently to build, expand, and maintain critical telecom's infrastructure. Supporting operators. Empowering...

In the lead up to Connected Britain taking place on the 24th and 25th September, we spoke with  Alan Hanamy ,  KTL  CEO about the event....

We’re delighted to share that John Dempsey a long-standing member of the  KTL  team, has been recognised with the  Suir Engineering...

From renewable fuel-ready vans to industry-specific lift vehicles, our new line-up reflects our drive to invest in smarter, safer, and...

Plastic Free July® is a global movement inspiring millions to act against plastic pollution, creating cleaner streets, oceans, and...

The  KTL  Power Pollers Francis Keenan and  Shane Kelly  working on behalf of  ESB Networks , are the boots-on-the-ground team essential...

The KTL Power Pollers Francis Keenan and Shane Kelly working on behalf of ESB Networks, are the boots-on-the-ground team essential to...

Their arrival continues our growing collaboration with skilled professionals from the Philippines — now joining over 20 of their...

In our ongoing commitment to employee safety, we’ve recently introduced wearable panic alarm technology to support team members working...

Dan showed real pace and determination across two intense days of racing. Race 1 From the outset, Dan held the fastest lap for most of...

From the Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire in June to the Dutch coast this weekend! Dan heads to  MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort  for Round 5 of...

At  KTL , investing in our people means investing in our future. We’re proud of our Workspace Learning Management System (LMS)—a...

When Brendan Brophy joined KTL in October 2016 as a Junior Project Manager, he wasn’t entirely sure what lay ahead. What he did know,...

As an Approved Contractor under the UK’s National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), this decade-long...

When Kate Brennan first stepped into the world of construction, she probably didn’t imagine her path would lead her to become a Safety,...

Croft Circuit Roundup, Caterham Roadsport Championship  June 28–29, 2025 What a weekend! Croft proved once again that Caterham racing...

In the Irish midlands, there is a calm, reliable force making sure the electrical infrastructure is kept safe—while supporting and...

In a world where many global corporations are reversing course and calling teams back into the office, KTL is proudly charting a...

The aim of World Refill Day is to accelerate the transition to a reusable future, connecting people with sustainable choices to live with...

Nothing like a summer BBQ to bring the team together!  Recently, the  KTL  Irish team got together for a great evening at Lawlors Hotel...

For Dan, the Anglesey Circuit in Wales, a former RAF base, offered stunning coastal views paired with a challenging, technical layout...

Each June, we come together to celebrate Pride, honouring the legacy of the Stonewall riots of 1969—a pivotal moment in history that...