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Does your home pass our Burglary test?

Our team in Innovation (HomeHero) is creating a digital assistant for the home.

It has just been made available on trial for British homes and it includes a burglary simulator (it is a good time of year to check your home security).

The service also finds the cheapest energy deals and advises on wifi performance.

Anyone can try it on Facebook (search for @yourhomehero) and it works best on the Messenger app

Please ‘like’ our facebook page www.facebook.com/yourhomehero

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Published : 4-Oct-2016

Death of Tommy Walsh, father of Dick Walsh formally of TOD

The death has occurred of Tommy Walsh, father of Dick Walsh formally of Transmission Org Dublin (TOD)
Funeral arrangements as follows:
Removal from his home at Poulrone, Tullahought, Co Kilkenny tomorrow evening, Wednesday, at 7pm to St. Nicholas Church, Tullahought. Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock on Thursday morning and burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Published : 4-Oct-2016

UCD EGA Autumn Panel Discussion

There are only three days to go until the 2016 EGA Autumn Panel Discussion on ‘Engineering Research, Innovation and Job Creation’!

This event takes place in the Clinton Auditorium in UCD on October 6th at 6:00pm.

This year we are honoured that our Keynote Speaker will be the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD. Her priority in Government is to drive implementation of the Action Plan for Jobs 2016 aimed at creating 200,000 new jobs by 2020 to bring the total number at work in Ireland to 2.18 million.

The Panel Discussion will include:

. Professor Orla Feely, UCD Vice President for Research, Innovation & Impact.

. Dr. Martin Curley, NUI Maynooth Professor of Technology and Business Innovation and former Vice President Innovation at Intel Ireland

. Professor Eoin Casey, Co-Founder of start-up company OxyMem and Head of UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering,

. Dr. Helen McBreen, Investment Director at Atlantic Bridge Venture Capital will discuss the importance of venture capital in growing early stage companies

The event will conclude around 8:00pm- 8.30pm with a Question and Answer session followed by a short wine reception.

Book your place now!

Published : 4-Oct-2016

Death of Michael Murphy, brother of Diarmuid, Moneypoint

The death has occurred of Michael Murphy, brother of Diarmuid Murphy, Shift Manager, Moneypoint.
Funeral Arrangements:
Reposing at his home in Strand St, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Monday evening from 4pm to 7pm. Remains to arrive Tuesday morning, 4th October, at St. Mary’s Church, Dingle for 11am Mass and burial afterwards at St. Brendan’s Cemetery, Dingle.
Our thoughts are with Diarmuid and his family at this sad time.

Published : 3-Oct-2016

Reminder: Closing Date 14th October
2016 ESB Third Level Education Awards for Children of Staff

ESB is offering three third level education awards to children of staff who are commencing full-time under-graduate degree and diploma-level studies in the 2016/2017 college year, at an approved university or higher education institute within the EU.

Selection is by an open draw, which takes place on Friday, 4th November, 2016.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed the Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent in 2016. If successful in the draw, proof of Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent in 2016 will be required.

Eligibility Criteria

The Draw is open to (a) dependent children of staff currently employed in ESB Group (b) children of staff receiving ongoing VSS payments and (c) children of retired and deceased staff.

“Children” includes the biological and adopted children of staff members and children for whom staff members stand in loco parentis, subject to the production of any reasonable supporting documentation which may be requested by ESB.

Each award is valued at €3,000 (subject to PAYE/PRSI) per year. Sponsorship will remain for the duration of the programme, no longer than four years. It will be subject to satisfactory college performance and passing of the course examinations and does not allow for changing of courses or colleges after they have received the sponsorship.

Where a child of a current staff member receives the award, support in each year is dependent on the continued employment of that child’s parent in ESB Group.

There is a limit of one entry per student and a family may be in receipt of only one ESB Education Award at any time.

Eligible Courses

For the purposes of recognition, degrees and diplomas should be accredited by a recognised university, the HETAC (formerly NCEA) or equivalent accrediting institution.

  • Full-time undergraduate ordinary degree studies (Level 7 NFQ or honours degree studies Level 8 NFQ) – NFQ (national framework qualifications);
  • Full-time Diploma/Higher Diploma studies (Level 7, 8 NFQ) – NFQ (national framework qualifications);

Ineligible Courses

This award does not cover part-time, post-graduate studies or certificate courses

How to Apply

Applications to be made online using this link

Applications will only be accepted ‘on-line’ to improve the efficiency of the process (consistent with OneHR). No manual applications will be accepted. Closing date is Friday, 14th October, 2016.

The Draw will take place on Friday, 4th November, 2016 in ESB Head Office, 27 Lr. Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

For further information please contact the Business Service Centre, Customer Support Centre on 01-7026699, Option 3. Email OneHR

Published : 3-Oct-2016

ALADDIN PANTO AT THE TIVOLI FRANCIS ST – Saturday Dec 17th 2016 @ 2pm

Aladdin Panto at the Tivoli Francis St Dublin 8
Date: Sat 17th Dec 2016
Time: 2pm Start. Doors open 1.30pm
Cost: ?21 per ticket.
Contact :

Electric Ireland Santry

3rd Floor

Anita Cullen ext 34354
Ann Ross ext 34327

2nd floor

Catherine Lernihan ext 34346
Bernie Comerford ext 34278

ESB Networks St Margarets Road Finglas

Bernie Jones ext 42714

Published : 29-Sep-2016

Reminder – Retirement Function for Pat Crowley, Brendan O’Sullivan and Finbarr Creed SDCC Wilton

Pat, Brendan and Finbarr would like to invite their friends and colleagues to join them on the occasion of their retirement.

A function is being held to mark this occasion:

When: Saturday 8th October

Time:8.00pm onwards.

Where: McCarthy’s Bar Model Farm Road (Tennis Village)

Everybody Welcome

Anybody wishing to be associated with this presentation can contact

James Nyhan

Colm Baker

Pat Forde

Published : 29-Sep-2016

RETIREMENT OF LEO KELLY, FLEET & EQUPMENT

Leo Kelly of Fleet & Equipment will be retiring this Friday, 30th September.
Farewell drinks in The Kingswood Lodge, Tallaght, Dublin 24 at 8pm on Friday night.

Published : 28-Sep-2016

Death of Colm McTiernan brother of Tom

The Death has occurred of Colm McTiernan brother of retired staff member Tom, Fleet and Equipment Sligo
Arrangements as follows
Reposing at his home in Ballygawley today Wednesday from 2PM until 10PM.
Removal Thursday to Church of the Assumption Sooey to arrive at 12 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Sooey Cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.

Published : 28-Sep-2016

Shaolin Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Self Defence Classes

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Ireland are running classes is Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence, Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Adults and Children.

Booking now, Tel. 089 961 4658/ e-mail skaireland

Venue: St. Mary’s Boys National School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Saturday 2:00 -3:30pm

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Saturday 2:00 – 3:30pm

Venue: Loreto Girls School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00pm

Venue: Our Lady’s National School, Clonskeagh, St Columbanus Road, Milltown, D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 6:00 – 7:00pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Thursday 7:00 – 8:30pm

Venue: ESB Sportsco, South Lotts Road, D4.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 3:30 – 4:30(Adults), 4:30 – 5:30 (Children)

Friday 3:30 – 4:30 (Children)

Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 (Children)

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00am

Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00am & 11:00am – 12pm

Thursday 7:00am – 8:00am

Sunday 7:00pm – 8:00 pm

Payments can be “Per term” or “Monthly”, with concessions for Family & Group Rates.

Published : 28-Sep-2016

Shaolin Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Self Defence Classes

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Ireland are running classes is Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence, Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Adults and Children.

Booking now, Tel. 089 961 4658/ e-mail skaireland

Venue: St. Mary’s Boys National School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Saturday 2:00 -3:30pm

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Saturday 2:00 – 3:30pm

Venue: Loreto Girls School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00pm

Venue: Our Lady’s National School, Clonskeagh, St Columbanus Road, Milltown, D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 6:00 – 7:00pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Thursday 7:00 – 8:30pm

Venue: ESB Sportsco, South Lotts Road, D4.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 3:30 – 4:30(Adults), 4:30 – 5:30 (Children)

Friday 3:30 – 4:30 (Children)

Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 (Children)

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00am

Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00am & 11:00am – 12pm

Thursday 7:00am – 8:00am

Sunday 7:00pm – 8:00 pm

Payments can be “Per term” or “Monthly”, with concessions for Family & Group Rates.

Published : 28-Sep-2016

ESB Soccer World Cup 2016

The tournament will take place in Sportsco, South Lotts Road, Dublin 2 on Saturday 15th October
3 Competitions:

  • Men’s tournament kicks off at 1:00 (registration at 12:30)
  • Over 40’s and Ladies tournaments start at 3:00 (registration at 2:30)

Enter by sending the following details to Sportsco.world.cup
Specify the competition you are entering Men’s / Over 40s / Ladies
Ladies interested? Please contact shauna.brady or eimear.oherlihy, we’re looking for extra players for the ladies teams
Individual male players: Want to play but don’t have team? Send your name and which competition you wish to play in and we’ll hook you up.
Short a few squad members?: Let us know and we’ll hook you up with additional players
Team Details
Team Name |Captain’s Name |Captains’ email | Captains mobile number|
Names of players in the squad (up to 8 including the captain)
Payment Details
The entry fee is ?160 per team.
Cheque made payable to Sportsco to be mailed to Shauna Brady, ESB Head Office – DGA, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lwr, Dublin 2.
Or pay directly by calling Sportsco and pay by laser or credit card. Zuzana Svarcova will take payments over the phone at 6687022 extension 204. Please give the captain’s name when making payments so we know which team it belongs to!
Own gear must be provided – bibs will be provided at the tournament in case of clash of colours

Published : 27-Sep-2016

Funeral Arrangements for David McMahon, son of Tony McMahon, Stores, ESB Moneypoint Station

The following are the funeral arrangements for David McMahon (RIP), son of our friend and colleague Tony McMahon, Stores, Moneypoint Station.

Reposing at his residence in Abhann Slieve on Wednesday evening from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Lisseycasey at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Kilkee and Doolin Coastguard.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony and his family at this very sad time.

Published : 27-Sep-2016

Engineers Ireland – Dermot Byrne – Presidential Address – Thursday, 29 September at 6.30pm

President Dermot Byrne shares his personal perspective on Ireland’s energy challenge in his Presidential Address.
All members and others are welcome and encouraged to attend this keynote event in our calendar. Please arrive from 6:00 PM with the Address commencing at 6:30 PM.
The Address will be followed by light snacks and refreshments in Café Clyde.
Admission is free and all are welcome. You are however asked to register your intention to attend using the link provided.
Details are on this link: https://www.engineersireland.ie/Groups/Events/2016/September/Presidential-Address-Ireland%E2%80%99s-Energy-Challenge-a.aspx.

Published : 27-Sep-2016

Phil Doherty (nee Bourke) Cloonishlaun, Ballina (wife of Michael Doherty ex ESB staff Ballina)

The death has occurred of .

Funeral arrangements as follows: Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Wednesday evening from 7 o’clock until 9 o’clock.

Funeral will arrive to St. Muredach’s Cathedral on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock.

Burial afterwards in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

House private on Thursday morning.

Published : 27-Sep-2016

Brian Clarke (Poolbeg/Rathmines) Retirement Function

Brian Clarke on the occasion of his retirement cordially invites all his friends and colleagues to a farewell drink Friday 30th September 2016 in O’Connell Bar, Bachelors Walk from 5 pm.

Published : 26-Sep-2016

Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Self Defence Classes

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Ireland are running classes is Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence, Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Men, Women and Children.

Booking now, Tel. 089 961 4658/ e-mail skaireland

Venue: St. Mary’s Boys National School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Saturday 2:00 -2:30pm

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Saturday 2:00 – 2:30pm

Venue: Loreto Girls School, Grange Road, Rathfarnam D14.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00pm

Venue: Our Lady’s National School, Clonskeagh, St Columbanus Road, Milltown, D14. (Near Windy Arbour Luas Stop)

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 6:00 – 7:00pm

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Thursday 7:00 – 8:30pm

Venue: ESB Sportsco, South Lotts Road, D4.

Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence: Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 & 4:30 – 5:30 (Children)

Friday 3:30 – 4:30

Sunday 3:30 – 4:30

Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00am

Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00am & 11:00am – 12pm

Thursday 7:00am – 8:00am

Sunday 7:00pm – 8:00 pm

Payments can be “Per term” or “Monthly”, with concessions for Family & Group Rates. Booking now for Personal and family memberships.

Published : 26-Sep-2016

Sunday Afternoon Ballroom Dance – In Aid of Irish Cancer Society

Dance in Celebration of life.
Sunday 2 October 4pm – 7pm
Venue – Bective Rugby Club, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Tickets – ?10 each (all proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society)
Contact Everna – 087 251 8825

Published : 26-Sep-2016

ESB wins Best Long Term Sponsorship Award at Allianz Business to Arts Awards for Feis Ceoil partners

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Caption: (L-R) Emmanual Lawlor and Laura Gilsenan from the Feis Ceoil Association pictured with Bevin Cody, ESB and Damien O’Neill, Allianz.

ESB’s partnership with the Feis Ceoil Assocation was recognised on Monday night at the Allianz Business to Awards Awards, where EBS received the Best Long Term Sponsorship Award. The awards ceremony took place in the Convention Centre Dublin, and was attended by 500 guests from the business and arts communities.

In presenting the award, the judges highlighted the importance of the Feis Ceoil Association in the development of classical musical talent in Ireland, and the role that ESB’s sponsorship has played in helping to develop and expand its reach.

ESB Feis Ceoil occupies a unique position in Irish life. The first festival was held in 1896 and more than half a million competitors have taken part since. Past competitors include James Joyce and Count John McCormack as well as more contemporary names such as pianist John O’Conor, singer Regina Nathan and comedian Risteard Cooper.

An Post took home the best arts portfolio award 2015 for their investment in arts and cultural initiatives connected with the 1916 centenary celebrations, including the opening of the Witness History exhibition in the GPO. RTE was presented with a special 25th Anniversary Award which acknowledged their huge contribution to the arts over many years, including the ‘RTE Supporting the Arts’ programme and The Road to the Rising in 2016.

Published : 23-Sep-2016

Funeral Arrangements for Eileen McNAbb, Mother of Niall McNabb

It is with deep regret that we have learned of the death of Eileen McNabb, mother of our colleague Niall McNabb ESB Networks. Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Reposing at her residience from 2 o clock on Saturday with prayers at 9 o clock. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Tullow on Sunday at 10:30 for 11 o clock requeim mass with burial afterwards in St.Patrick’s Cemetery Tullow.

Published : 23-Sep-2016