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Fexco appoints Gerry Hastings to head new aviation business

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Fexco has this week announced the appointment of Gerry Hastings as CEO of its new aviation business, Fexco Aviation Services.

The business aims to build Fexco’s position as the primary provider of services to the aviation finance market worldwide and will be headquartered in Shannon, with an office in Dublin.

Fexco Aviation Services will perform cash management, administration and accounting services for aviation related businesses. It will also provide Managing Agent services for aircraft and aircraft engine owning vehicles in the Asset Backed Securitisation sector.

Gerry Hastings has extensive experience in the aviation sector in finance roles for GPA, GECAS and AerCap. He joins Fexco, one of the world’s original and most established fintech organisations, after 11 years as Managing Director of Phoenix American Financial Services, a provider of administration and financial services to the aviation Asset Backed Securities (ABS) sector.

Fexco, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Killorglin, employs over 2,300 people across its suite of companies in 29 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America and Latin America.

“I am delighted to welcome Gerry to the Fexco team and have confidence that with his proven track record, he will build Fexco Aviation Services to become a premier provider of financial services to the aviation industry,” Denis McCarthy, CEO of Fexco Group, said.

“Gerry has vast experience in aviation having started his career with GPA in the early ‘90s. In particular he has been deeply involved in managing and shaping capital markets aviation financing vehicles for the last 25 years.”

Speaking about his new appointment Gerry Hastings added that he is very excited to lead Fexco Aviation Services in such a dynamic market and at such an exciting time in the industry. “Even at this early stage, we pride ourselves in providing excellent client service levels and in developing the strong business relationships with the leasing companies, clients, advisors and other significant players in the aviation market,” he said.

 

 

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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