Looking after your fire and event safety concerns since 2001.
Over the past number of years we have worked on event projects as diverse as the Ed Sheeran Divide Tour, Arthur’s Day and the State visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland in 2011 and the 1916 Commemorative Parade in 2016, whilst also providing expert Fire Safety Consultancy Services to the public and private sectors.
EOBA provide Event Safety Consultancy Services to events of all sizes, with clients including Aiken Promotions, IRFU, Verve, Leinster Rugby, and the OPW. Our Event Safety Services include, but are not limited to, preparation of Event Management Plan, provision of Event Controller and Safety Officer, review of safety documentation (Method Statements, Risk Assessments), and liaising with Statutory Bodies. Recent events include Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen at Croke Park, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Focus Ireland Shine a Light Night, Live at the Marquee, Easter 1916 Commemoration events, Vodafone Comedy Festival, Leinster Rugby matches, DCC Christmas Tree Lighting events, and the Dublin GAA Football Homecomings.
EOBA provides a wide range of Fire Safety Consultancy Services in the area of Fire Safety Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Management Strategy design for all types of buildings and developments, from commercial buildings to nursing homes and private multi-unit developments, responding to the changing needs of a market dominated by fear as a result of the Priory Hall fire safety controversy.
The firm also specialises in Disability Access Certificates and Fire Safety Certificates. We have prepared and submitted Fire Safety Certificate Applications for a wide range of clients including multinational pharmaceutical plants, Coca Cola, Jones Lang LaSalle, Diageo, Home Store and More, Moneypoint Power Station and the HSE. In addition, we have acted as Fire Safety Consultants to clients such as The Houses of the Oireachtas, Farmleigh House and Kilkenny Castle.
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Our Mission
Eamon O’Boyle & Associates are committed to providing the highest levels of service to all clients, big or small, public or private sector, developing positive working relationships and ensuring the successful and timely completion of projects to the budgets and standards demanded by clients. In all things, Eamon O’Boyle and Associates are committed to excellence.
Meet The Team
The staff members in EOBA come from a wide variety of backgrounds and bring a vast range of skills and experience to the company. EOBA staff are not just engineers, we are versed in marketing and communications, experienced in relationship management and project coordination. We are keen environmentalists and project managers. We believe that anything is possible and we use our skills, acumen and optimism to help our clients make their projects and events happen, on time and within budget.
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Eamon O’BoyleManaging Director
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Bryan DunneDirector
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Monica LillisDirector
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David GannonAssociate Director
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Laura O’KellyAssociate Director
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David BishopAssociate Director
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Marzieh SaeedimehrPrincipal Fire Safety Consultant
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John FitzmauriceSenior Health and Safety Consultant
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Mfundo LangaSenior Fire Engineer
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Nicole De PerioFire Engineer
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Janeir BotelhoSenior Fire Safety Consultant
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Caroline RadatzFire Safety Consultant
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Heloisa MalaqueArchitectural Technician
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Jessica VieiraFire Event Consultant
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Gerry StanleyFire Training
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Jim BriscoeSenior Fire Consultant
BE MAI CEng FIEI
Eamon O’Boyle, Chartered Engineer, established EOBA in 2001 after spending a number of years working as Assistant Chief Fire Officer in Dublin Fire Brigade. In his role as Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Eamon had responsibility for the administration and implementation of the Building Control Act and the Fire Services Act. Prior to that, he worked as an Engineer in the Irish Army where he achieved the rank of Captain. Eamon’s experience working in the public sector gives him a great deal of insight into the standards demanded by Statutory Agencies, as well as understanding of the best way to approach projects in the sector.
Bryan Dunne
MSc, BSc, Dip (Eng), CEng, MIEI, Eur Ing
With over 20 years professional experience within the Fire and Events Safety industry, Bryan is an invaluable member of the EOBA team. After qualifying with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from DIT, Bryan then continued on to receive his masters in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Ulster.
Following his graduation, Bryan worked for a number of years as a Building Services Engineer before joining the Dublin Fire Brigade where he rose to the rank of Acting Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer. In this role he gained notable experience and in-depth knowledge of Building Control and Fire Services Acts. Bryan also contributed substantially to code development through his role as Assistant Fire Adviser, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
In addition to his vast experience in fire engineering, Bryan also holds a Certificate in Safety & Health at Work and a Diploma in Emergency Planning from Coventry University.
MCIOB, MSc, Dip (Hons) Arch Tech
Monica has over 20 years professional experience within the construction industry. With over 15 years focused on Fire Safety, she also has considerable experience in Architecture, and Access & Use Design
Following a diploma course in Architectural Technology, Monica worked for a number of years with a fire safety consultant. She then went on to work in a large architectural practice, specialising mainly on residential developments, gaining vital experience in site inspections and supervision.
Monica successfully achieved a Master’s in Energy Retrofit Technology, giving her a unique understanding of the repercussions of works to existing buildings, particularly in terms of sustainable design.
She then returned to the field of fire safety consultancy and disability access design where she has spent several years expanding her knowledge and experience in building regulations.
Having also trained as a PSDP and PSCS, she has provided Health & Safety services on a number of high profile events since joining the EOBA team.
David Gannon
MSc, BA, BAI, PGDip, MIEI
After graduating from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, David went on to specialise in the fire safety sector, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety Practice from Trinity, and a Masters of Science in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Ulster. He has been working as a fire consultant for over 10 years and has gained experience in all elements of design, site supervision, inspection and fire safety management on a wide range of projects.
David has also been working in the field of Universally Accessible design since the introduction of the statutory requirement for Disability Access Certificates in Ireland in 2010. At this time he was working for Fionnuala Rogerson, an Architect who is one of the leading experts in design for accessibility of the built environment.
Laura O’Kelly
BA (Hons) Accounting
David Bishop
David graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BEng) and a master’s degree in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering (MSc) from the University of Edinburgh.
With over 10 years of experience in Fire Safety Engineering and Universal Access Design and Consultancy in Ireland, he has worked on numerous prominent commercial, industrial, office, residential, retail, leisure, and healthcare developments.
He also served as a Fire Engineer at Beaumont Hospital, where he developed management and maintenance procedures related to fire safety and conducted technical reviews of fire safety designs before submission to the Local Authority.
David is a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland and is a member of the Fire and Safety Division Committee in Engineers Ireland.
Marzieh Saeedimehr
Graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Iran in 2013, she has worked as an architect on a range of building types of various scales.
She has been working with Eamon O’Boyle and Associates since 2019 and with her engineering background she has provided support in the areas of Fire Safety and Universal Access.
In developing her knowledge in building regulations, she has undertaken Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access applications, including preparation of application drawings and technical reports for a range of building types in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK. She has also developed evacuation plans and carried out Fire Safety site inspections.
Marzieh has strong skills in 2D and 3D drafting and is competent in a range of architectural software packages such as AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit.
John Fitzmaurice
B.A.F. Sec. I.I.
John served in the Irish Defence Forces for 37 years, reaching the rank of Commandant, with his last 5 years spent serving as Defence Forces Health and Safety Officer. In that appointment, John was responsible for the provision of advice to the General Staff of the Defence Forces on all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety risk. John also acted as liaison with the State Claims Agency in relation to risk management in the Defence Forces, was responsible for accident / claims investigations, and ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in the audit process.
John was appointed as Senior Consultant, Health and Safety with Eamon O’Boyle and Associates in 2012. John has acted as Safety Officer and Event Controller for a wide variety of events in Ireland. He also conducts Risk Assessments and compiles Safety Statements for our clients.
John is a Fellow of the Security Institute of Ireland, an Auditor with European Equality Authority (Ireland) and an Associate Lecturer in Event Control with Institute of Technology Carlow. He is a member of the Association of Irish Risk Management, Member of The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and a Technical Member of The Institute of Acoustics.
John has completed the following relevant courses: BA from NUIG, Diploma in Safety; Health and Welfare at Work, Diploma in Security Management, Workplace Noise Assessors; Environmental Noise Assessors, Manual Handling Instructors (QQI Level 6); Lead Auditors Course (OHSMS 18001); and a Foundation Diploma in Training and Education.
Mfundo Langa
Mfundo holds a National Diploma and a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
His journey in building services commenced in Durban, South Africa, back in 2018. From designing HVAC, Fire, and Wet services for various projects, he swiftly delved into the realm of fire engineering, immersing himself in diverse safety principles and innovative approaches.
At EOBA, his horizons expanded as he embraced safety officer roles for events, adding yet another dynamic layer to his professional arsenal
Nicole De Perio
Nicole brings a wealth of expertise to EOBA. Starting with a Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, she worked straight into the area of fire safety and disability access in 2018, gaining hands-on training across various building types.
Her passion for advancing her skills led her to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, deepening her knowledge and expertise in the field.
Since becoming part of the EOBA team, she has played a valuable role in numerous projects, specializing in the vital aspects of Fire Safety Certificates and Disability Access Certificates in construction development.
Her proficiency extends to strong 2D skills in AutoCAD, enriching our projects with high standards and precision
Janeir Botelho
Janeir is a skilled construction professional with over 8 years of experience in the construction industry. Her expertise encompasses site management, participation in tenders, and the creation of architectural technical drawings.
She has also played a key role in BIM-related projects, contributing to project control and delivering a variety of construction drawings.
Janeir holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from San Andres University in La Paz, Bolivia, as well as a master’s degree in Construction Project Management from South East Technological University in Ireland.
Caroline Radatz
Caroline earned her Bachelor of Architecture with Honors (BArch Hons) in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University Center of Serra Gaucha, Brazil.
Since joining the EOBA team, she has been instrumental in numerous projects, focusing on vital aspects such as Fire Safety Certificates and Disability Access Certificates in construction development. Her responsibilities include preparing application drawings and technical reports to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
With advanced proficiency in both 2D and 3D drafting, Caroline utilizes a range of architectural software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, to bring projects to life with precision and creativity!
Heloisa Malaque
With a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism (BArch) and a postgraduate certificate in Composition and Technology of the Building Environment from the Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil, Heloisa brings a strong educational background to her work.
She has worked on residential and commercial projects of various scales, developing building applications and construction drawings, which advanced her technical and analytical skills. Additionally, she has experience with 3D modeling and architectural visualization.
Joining EOBA, Heloisa supports the areas of Fire Safety and Universal Access, working closely with the team to deliver high-standard application drawings and technical reports.
Jessica Vieira
Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism (BArch) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in Brazil.
With 10 years of experience, she has worked on projects of various scales with a focus on project management. Her extensive knowledge in the graphic development of 2D and 3D drawings and coordination in BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a key asset.
Since joining the EOBA team, Jessica has been closely involved in fire safety and fire event projects, providing essential drawings and report support to ensure compliance and safety standards.
Gerry Stanley
MSc in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management
In his role as Fire Prevention Officer, he inspected and monitored premises and sites to ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations and statutory obligations and performed inspections of places of public assembly and major events.