Sept 15th update

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I have included another 20+ names and e-mail addresses from last week. Thanks to those who've sent more contact details in and please continue to send me any additional e-mail addresses for any former employees, suppliers, or anyone who has had contact with Nortel.
Do you know - who was the first ever employee for Nortel in Galway?
Did you know - 2008 is Nortel's 35th year in Galway. The team organising this event sent over 1200 letters to former employees across Ireland and around the world. The response has been fantastic - thanks to you all.
Dave Quane, MD Nortel, Ireland, appeared on the Keith Finnegan Show on Galway Bay FM on Friday. He spoke about our reunion, the November 1st event, and our efforts to support the new building at Merlin Park (for Western Alzheimers).
Congratulations to Tom Donohoe and Austin Madden - the first 2 winners of the Alumni Ambassadors Bottle of Champagne.
Austin Madden, formerly of Nortel/ESAT fame, has stepped up and will be joined at a table by members of the former ESAT account team.
We are also looking forward to the members of the finance team getting back together and rejoining. I understand that Liam Bluett is attending along with many members of the old team.
Ollie Daniels is still looking to give away 3 more bottles of champage on the night so please let me know if you can assist and confirm a table.
For those new to the list, I've left the details of my last note below - you'll be able to log onto the facebook group page and reconnect with many of your old friends. This group has now hit the 60 mark. You can also check out the new photos (well, old photos) which will jar some memories.
PS: Ken McGrath, Derek Collins, Liam Bluet and Caroline Burke were the latest to contact us and commit to attending. See you there.