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Irish Independent
29-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Sligo counsellor who helps fill the gap in mental health support for young people receives award
The IACP Regional Awards recognise an IACP accredited member who has made a notable contribution to the profession of counselling and psychotherapy in their local community and region. Mr Gilhooly who is originally from Fenagh, Leitrim, has spent over 20 years working in youth work, school chaplaincy, and community development in the east of Ireland before moving back to the north west and launching his counselling initiative in Sligo for the last 15 years. Allen manages a team of seven therapists providing accessible therapy for adults across two centres in both Sligo town and Kilglass near Enniscrone. IACP Cathaoirleach Jade Lawless commented: 'I would like to congratulate Allen Gilhooly West / North West Regional Award. Allen has made an outstanding contribution to the counselling and psychotherapy profession across the north west region. I would like to wish him continued success and also commend the West/ North West Regional Committee for choosing such a worthy recipient for the award. I would also like to wish Allen well with his continued professional development, another hallmark of his commitment to the profession' Award Recipient Allen Gilhooly remarked: 'I am honoured to be nominated at this pivotal moment in my career. My mission has been to fill the gap in mental health support in our region, ensuring that people—especially young individuals—have a safe space to navigate life's challenges. This recognition reaffirms the importance of the work we are doing." Mr Gilhooly's journey in therapy continues as he completes further studies in Cross Professional Supervision with the International College for Personal and Professional Development ICPPD in Athlone later this year. The annual awards ceremony was held recently at the IACP's 10th annual conference at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork.
Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford woman honoured with award for her life-long contributions to the counselling and psychotherapy profession
Former Cathaoirleach Bernie Hackett who hails from Gorey received the national Carl Berkeley Memorial Award at a ceremony held at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork. The award recognises a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) who has made exceptional contributions to the development of the counselling and psychotherapy field by creating or influencing projects or development work at the local and/or national level. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Molloy congratulated Ms Hackett on a career that is the embodiment of the Carl Berkely Memorial Award saying: 'I had the absolute pleasure to work closely with Bernie for many years when she served on the Board and as Cathaoirleach. Bernie has dedicated more than 40 years to the fields of counselling, clinical supervision, and the training of future professionals. "Throughout her distinguished career, she has consistently earned the highest praise and admiration from both colleagues and students for the exceptional quality of her work.' Ms Hackett has been a fully accredited and active member of the IACP since 1991. She has made significant contributions to the organization, initially serving on the Complaints Committee before taking on the role of Chair of that Committee. She was an active member and later Chair of the Supervision Committee, as well as Chair of the Supervisor's Forum Organizing Committee. She also served on the Board of the IACP, before being elected to the position of Cathaoirleach in 2020. Her unwavering dedication and commitment to her roles have consistently demonstrated professionalism, resulting in impressive outcomes. Furthermore, she has served as a highly positive and influential representative of the IACP. Speaking during her acceptance speech at the award ceremony, Bernie Hackett said: 'I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of all IACP members who have given their time voluntarily over the years and with whom I have had the privilege of working in many different roles. Thank you very much to the members of the Professional Practice and Supervision Committees for nominating me, I'm truly honoured and humbled to receive the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award.'
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
TASER maker Axon raises annual revenue forecast, shares jump
People gathers at the Axon booth on the exhibit floor during the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego, California, U.S.,October 16, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) -TASER maker Axon Enterprise raised its full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday, banking on sustained demand for its software products and security devices, sending its shares up more than 7% after the bell. The Arizona-based company makes law enforcement technology such as body cameras, drones and sensors. Axon expects 2025 revenue to be between $2.60 billion and $2.70 billion, compared with its prior range of $2.55 billion to $2.65 billion. Analysts on average estimate of $2.62 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. The company is the leading maker of police body cameras in the U.S. and supplies drones to law enforcement authorities across North America, Europe and Australia. Capital expenditure for the year is expected to be in the range of $160 million to $180 million, excluding costs related to investments in a new headquarters, the company said. On an adjusted basis, Axon earned $1.41 per share for the first quarter ended March 31, while analysts estimated $1.27 per share. Its quarterly revenue was $603.6 million, compared with the estimate of $583.8 million. (Reporting by Aatreyee Dasgupta and Abhinav Parmar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
