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Eamonn Mooney – ex Head Office Facilities

It is with regret that we advise you of the death of Eamonn Mooney (ex Head Office Facilities) on June 21st, 2016, suddenly. Beloved husband of Joan and dear father to Keith, Gavin and Joanne; he will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife, sons, daughter, mother, brother, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home Saturday, June 25th. Removal on Monday, June 27th, to St. Mark’s Church, Springfield arriving for 10am Mass and afterwards to Newlands Cross Cemetery. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Tallaght – 01 451 6701.

Published : 24-Jun-2016

Death of Dennis Lacey brother of Eamon ESB Networks Kilkenny

Reposing at Hehir’s Funeral Home with rosary on Thursday evening at 7pm. Funeral Prayers on Friday morning at 10am followed by Removal to St. Mary’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Kieran’s Cemetery.

Published : 23-Jun-2016

BizWorld BizFactor Final on Irish TV tonight

Watch our own John McKiernan in this video clip

Published : 23-Jun-2016

Under 20 World Cup Final

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Congratulations to Matthew Byrne and Kelvin Brown who are part of the Irish Squad who play England in the Under 20 Rugby World Cup Final on Saturday in Manchester.

Matthew’s mother is Michele Clarke who works in Payroll Operations in the BSC and Kelvin’s father is Harold Brown who works in Ardnacrusha.

This is the first time that Ireland has reached the Final and after a fantastic campaign where they have defeated Wales, New Zealand and Argentina we wish them and the Irish squad the best of luck in the decider.

Published : 23-Jun-2016

Death of Ciaran Hannon, brother of Bernie Lennon, Team Leader, CSB Athlone

I wish to inform you of the sudden death of Ciaran Hannon (Roscommon Town), brother of Bernie Lennon, CSB, Athlone.
The funeral details are below. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie and her family at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Teresa Williamson, Manager, CSB
Funeral details:
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Sunday from 4 o’c until 6 o’c followed by Removal to the Sacred Heart Church. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday at 11.30 o’c followed by private cremation.

Published : 23-Jun-2016

The death has occurred of Larry (Laurence) WICKHAM ex. Telecom Services on 21st June 2016

He died following a short illness surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of I.C.U Mater Private, beloved partner of Annette and loving dad of Maria, Fiona and Aindreas; sadly missed by his loving partner, children, sons-in-law Mick and Roy, daughter-in-law Mag, grandchildren Colm, Ashling, Conor, Mark, Hayley, Sophie and Scott, Annette’s son Peter, Celia, brothers Pat and Sam, sisters Nancy and Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village, on Friday from 10am to 7.30pm with family in attendance from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral on Saturday after 9am Mass in Church of St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, to Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to D.S.P.C.A.

Published : 23-Jun-2016

BeMe@ESB

ESB continues to work towards a more consciously inclusive workplace and our Diversity Strategy identifies five key priority areas : Gender, LGBT, Disability, Ethnic, Family.

ESB are proud members of GLEN’s (Gay Lesbian Equality Network) Diversity Champions Network since 2014 and have been working to ensure ESB is an LGBT+(Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) inclusive workplace.

Jim Dollard, Executive Director, BSC & Electric Ireland and also Executive Sponsor of ESB’s LGBT+ Inclusive Workplace will launch ESB’s LGBT+ & Allies Employees Network on

Date: Thursday 23rd June, 2016
Location: ESB HO Restaurant
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm

See attached for details of the launch of

This is a key initiative to further support LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace.

Further Business Unit Briefings will be arranged with the Internal Communications team over the coming weeks, beginning with a breakfast briefing in Electric Ireland on Friday 24th June.

What is an Ally:

An Ally can be LGBT+ or non LGBT+ but is someone who proudly supports LGBT+ colleagues, is committed to raising awareness and working to ensure ESB is LGBT+ inclusive workplace and helps to create an inclusive environment / culture in the workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

If you would like to be part of this group, whether you are LGBT+ or not, just email beme and we will be in touch.

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Published : 23-Jun-2016

Death of Baby Adam Johnston

The death has occurred of Baby Adam Johnston, Infant son of Shane Johnston, Stations, Letterkenny.
Loving son of Susan, Shane & brother to Emma & Jessica.
Funeral arrangements as follows;
Reposing at the family home, the Beeches, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny today Wed 22nd June & Thursday 23rd June from 10am to 10pm.
Service will take place in the Family home @ 2pm on Friday with burial immediately afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.
House private from 10pm each day & on Friday morning please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ‘The Friends of the Coombe Hospital’ c/o Ernie Gibson, Funeral Director or any Family member.
Out thoughts are with Susan, Shane, Emma, Jessica & their extended Family at this sad time.
Resting with the Angels in Heaven.

Published : 22-Jun-2016

Drop in for a visit …

We’re approaching peak holiday season – and many of you may be going to some pretty far-flung places. If you are travelling in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, or SE Asia, please do consider doing a site visit on behalf of ElectricAid. Site visits are important for us, and are usually very enjoyable for the visitor. They allow you to get under the skin of the country and society you are visiting – to a far deeper and more meaningful extent than any ordinary tourist. The visit lies somewhere between a social call and an audit, and full information will be given to the visitor to make it effective.
If you are interested, please contact us through www.electricaid.ie, or call James Foley at HO Ext 27732, or just drop in to A326, Head Office.

Published : 22-Jun-2016

New – Foreign Currency Home Delivery Service

You can now order your foreign currency from the comfort of your home, workplace or on your mobile phone and have the money delivered straight to your door!

For further details and to place your Commission FREE order see www.stpatrickscu.ie

Published : 22-Jun-2016

Death of Kieran Hannon, brother of Bernie Lennon, Team Leader, CSB, Athlone

I wish to inform you of the death of Kieran Hannon (Roscommon Town), brother of Bernie Lennon, Team Leader, Customer Services Bureau, Athlone.
Funeral details later.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie and her family at this time.
May he rest in peace.

Published : 22-Jun-2016

Pat McDonnell Retirement – Reminder

Retirement Function – Friday 24th June

After nearly 50 years service Pat McDonnell has decided to hang up his climbers and concentrate on his other handicap – golf. All of us who have had the pleasure of working with Pat will greatly miss his experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and humour.

A function to mark Pat’s retirement will take place on Friday 24th June in Bobby Byrnes, Limerick from 5pm on. Pat hopes that as many as possible of his colleagues and friends will join him for the occasion.

Published : 21-Jun-2016

BeMe@ESB

ESB continues to work towards a more consciously inclusive workplace and our Diversity Strategy identifies five key priority areas : Gender, LGBT, Disability, Ethnic, Family.

ESB are proud members of GLEN’s (Gay Lesbian Equality Network) Diversity Champions Network since 2014 and have been working to ensure ESB is an LGBT+(Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) inclusive workplace.

Jim Dollard, Executive Director, BSC & Electric Ireland and also Executive Sponsor of ESB’s LGBT+ Inclusive Workplace will launch ESB’s LGBT+ & Allies Employees Network on

Date: Thursday 23rd June, 2016
Location: ESB HO Restaurant
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm

See attached for details of the launch of

This is a key initiative to further support LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace.

Further Business Unit Briefings will be arranged with the Internal Communications team over the coming weeks, beginning with a breakfast briefing in Electric Ireland on Friday 24th June.

What is an Ally:

An Ally can be LGBT+ or non LGBT+ but is someone who proudly supports LGBT+ colleagues, is committed to raising awareness and working to ensure ESB is LGBT+ inclusive workplace and helps to create an inclusive environment / culture in the workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

If you would like to be part of this group, whether you are LGBT+ or not, just email beme and we will be in touch.

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Published : 23-Jun-2016

ESB Staff 5k Challenge – Entries close Tuesday!!

Final Reminder: Entries Close Tuesday!!
To celebrate the sponsorship of Team Ireland for the Olympics we are hosting the ESB Staff 5k Challenge on Thursday, 23 June on Sandymount Strand at 6.30pm. This is a timed 5k race/ fun run and it is open to everyone in ESB to take part.
It should be a great event, with winners’ prizes, goody bags, spot prizes and a BBQ afterwards in Sportsco. Runners will also receive an Electric Ireland ‘Team Ireland’ T-shirt. The entry fee of ?20 will go entirely to ElectricAid.
You can sign up for the race using the online form on the event SharePoint site below. The last date for entries is Tuesday, 21 June. There will be no entries on the day. For anyone who would like to volunteer to help out on the day, there is also a link to the volunteer sign up page.
http://corporate.esb.ie/esbac/ESBStaff5KChallenge/SitePages/Home.aspx.

Published : 21-Jun-2016

Frank O Farrell Memorial Cup

In aid of St. Francis hospice.

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Published : 20-Jun-2016

EURO2016 Competition – Week 1 Update

After months of waiting the tournament is finally here! In the first week the action off the pitch by some supporters gained a lot of negative attention. The same cannot be said for The Green Army who have won hearts and minds – can the Boys in Green do the same? This support helped us take a first half lead over the Swedes but it wasn’t to be with the match finishing one a piece.

Elsewhere there were some big surprises with Italy beating Belgium 2-0 (only 12 people predicted this result with a few confident people using their banker!) and Iceland drawing 1-1 with Portugal (only 7 correct predictions). Northern Ireland also surprised many by recording their first ever European Championship finals win beating Ukraine 2-0.

As for our predictor competition Geraldine Heavey leads the way with 36 points followed closely by Fintan Colgan and Hilary Boyse on 34. It’s worth noting that the top 3 have used at least 5 bankers each. At the wrong end of the table are David Walshe and Niall O’Hanlon on 14 points each however they both have the majority of their bankers left, and are set to zoom up the table! It’s all to play for! See how you’re doing – can you slag off your mates? Can the top 3 hold on? Wait for next week’s update to find out!

Published : 17-Jun-2016

Ten percent discount off all offers today

Use summer10 to get 10% discount off all offers available on the Pigsback site today;
http://www.pigsback.com/

Published : 17-Jun-2016

ESB Golfing Society – next outing to Tullamore on Friday 1st July

The society would be delighted to welcome new members. There is no joining fee and our next outing is to Tullamore on Friday 1st July.

The tee is booked from 09:00 until 12:30 for the main 18 hole singles stableford competitions and from 14:30 to 15:30 for the fourball competition. Dinner will be at 18:15 sharp. 

The cost for dinner and golf is just ?40. As usual there are both Men’s and Ladies 18 hole stableford competitions.

If you are would like to play can you mail me (tony.mcmackin – ext 26609) with your details – name, club, handicap, preferred time to play and any other special requests.
Thank You.

Published : 17-Jun-2016

Safe Cycling Video

A number of our ESB colleagues have been involved in cycling incidents, thankfully none with serious injuries. Some of them have now shared their experience, learning and advice in the attached video produced by the ESB Safe Cycling Group.

The short version is under 2 minutes and the longer one runs for 4 minutes. It’s highly recommended, so please have a look – stay safe and enjoy your cycling.

Pat Fenlon, on behalf of the ESB Safe Cycling Group
Fergal Keogh, Group Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Shay Nolan, Road Safety Bureau

Published : 17-Jun-2016

Thank You

to everyone who supported our recent HB Ice-Cream Fundraiser events in the Head Office canteen, especially volunteers Nell, Allison and Angela. A fantastic total of ?856.27 was raised.

Published : 17-Jun-2016