Rotary Carlow is absolutely delighted to welcome back Unum Ireland as Platinum Sponsor of our Remembrance Tree fundraiser in 2025. As a long-standing partner of this cherished annual tradition, Unum Ireland continues to help us make a meaningful impact across our community.
Watch this space - we'll be revealing our complete line-up of supporters for this year's campaign through our social channels and local press ahead of our December 11th launch. For now, we're handing you over to our Platinum Sponsor to share what supporting this special fundraiser means to them.
Unum Ireland | Making a Difference
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT centre supporting UNUM, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Since establishing our offices in Shamrock Plaza at the heart of Carlow town in 2008, we now employ 310 highly skilled people locally.
Our purpose: helping the working world thrive throughout life's moments and to that end, we’re proud to be listed amongst the top places to work in Ireland, with more recent awards such as:
- 4th Best Medium Workplaces in Ireland by Great Places to Work
- 30th Best Workplaces in Europe 2025 by Great Places to Work
- Best Workplaces for Women 2025 by Great Places to Work
- Best Workplaces in Tech 2025 by Great Places to Work
- Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 by Great Places to Work
Giving back is one of our core values and we’re actively involved locally with numerous community organisations including Rotary Carlow, St Clare’s Kitchen, Carlow Tidy Towns to name just a few.
Proud Sponsors of Rotary Remembrance Tree in 2024
“We’re honored to once again support this beautiful community tradition. The Rotary Tree of Remembrance is more than a symbol—it’s a place where we can pause, reflect, and cherish the memory of loved ones. Especially at this time of year, it reminds us of the importance of connection, compassion, and remembering those who hold a special place in our hearts.”
Padraig O’Neill, Director at Unum Ireland.
Show Your Support this December
Our 2025 fundraiser runs from December 11th to 24th from 10a.m to 5pm on Barrack Street and evening times in Fairgreen Shopping Centre.
Our volunteers will be on hand to accept donations and to assist with adding ribbons (with your loved ones names) to the big tree.
This year your donations will support Carlow charities:
- Eist Cancer Support
- St. Vincent de Paul,
- Delta Centre Carlow
- Bethany House (Alzheimer Society of Ireland)
Invitation to Opening Ceremony:
Join us at the tree on Barrack St. on Friday, December 12th at 6.30pm for our opening ceremony, including: blessing of the tree, carol singing, with a warm welcome from our President Peter Pudaite and invited speakers.
Ways to Support
You'll find more details about how to support our Remembrance Tree campaign here. Meanwhile keep an eye on our social media pages for news of all our supporters and the timeline of events, including the blessing of the ribbons in January 2026.
