Drivers

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Chinedu Onyechefuna ( left ) is one of over 250 drivers (and increasing) based at Conyngham Road Depot. Chinedu is originally from Nigeria but is now based in Kinnegad. Chinedu is married and has one child. He is over five years working as a bus driver with Dublin Bus and is one of several Nigerians working at Conyngham Road at present. He has played in an all nations gaelic football match, which was held to fund raise for Temple Street Childrens Hospital and a lot of money was raised for this good cause. Chinedu is over 6ft. tall so is a good person to have on your football side. Chinedu's dad died recently (2007) and we take this opportunity to send our condolences.

Christy at the "hatch"

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Driver Christy Carroll ( right ) is no stranger to customer relations. Having previously worked in the Conrad Hotel on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin, Christy is used to dealing with multimillionaires and "ordinary" folk as well, just like our bus customers!! Christy is originally from Crumlin but now lives in Lucan, like many of his fellow workmates. Christy always has a smile for his colleagues even though we sometimes growl back at him. Christy is very pleasant to deal with and an excellent colleague and friend. Christy's wife Bridget runs an Irish dancing class and has many successes with her dance students in Ballyfermot. One of her male students, in 2006, travelled abroad with an Irish dancing troupe and has had numerous achievements in dancing. Christy himself says he has two left feet. I know the feeling Christy.

Dave O'Brien resting during his duty.

Dave interests include photography, computers and resting!!!

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That's Dave O'Brien (pictured right). As you can see, Dave is leaning against the bus up at the 76 terminus in Chapelizod. Dave is a very good photographer. He is also involved with aviation photography and some of his work can be seen at www.myaviation.net. There is a link to the aviation website on the "links" page on this site.

Driver Syl Poleon ( pictured left) lives with his beautiful wife ( I should know...I've seen her ) in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Syl has been working with Dublin Bus for 12 years now ( 2007) and is following in his father's footsteps as an employee of Dublin Bus (C.I.E.). Syl's father, Syl Snr. was with the company in the 60's and 70's but now has his own business. He does weddings, funerals, and almost anything else you need a coach for. See SYL POLEON in the phonebook. (What am I plugging his business for... Sure he's our competitor?)

Back to Syl Jnr. As an avid supporter of the Transport Museum in Howth, Syl is involved with the restoration and preservation of C.I.E. buses old and not so old. The pre-runner to Luas was the tram and some old trams can be seen at the Transport Museum. The Museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in buses or trams. Syl enjoys working for Dublin Bus and his other interests include listening to music of all types.

Syl's uncle Christy emigrated to Palmer, Illinois, U.S.A. some 40 years ago. Unfortunately, Christy died not too long ago. May he rest in peace. As a matter of interest, Christy's son Tyrone set up his own trucking business several years ago in Palmer so if you are ever in the States in Chicago or Palmer, look out for Poleon Trucking.

Over 100 years service between the Mitchell bros.

Better than the two 'Eastenders' Mitchell Brothers, Dublin Bus has its own Mitchell Brothers. Unfortunately since the beginning of 2008 Martin and Peter have retired, but Liam is still going strong. Pictured in the photograph (left) are, from left to right, Martin, Peter, and Liam Mitchell.

Martin, was 38 years with Dublin Bus (Dublin City Services as it was known before 1987). Peter, a bit less at 35 years with Dublin Bus. Last but not least is Liam, who is based at Conyngham Road Depot and who has 37 years service with Dublin Bus.

So in 2007 the Mitchell Brothers had over 110 years service with Dublin Bus between them. Now is that not some sort of record? Anybody got the telephone number of the Guinness Book of Records? We in Dublin Bus are certainly proud to have had the Brothers working with us. So well done to the lads and congratulations for showing fantastic loyalty to one company.

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