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Latest ESBNET News @ : 10/06/2016 11:01:12
Derek Russell’s Farewell – Venue – Oil Can Harrys
After a decade of committed and distinguished service across Independent Generation, ESBIE, Electric Ireland and ITS, Derek Russell is moving on to new pastures and challenges.
To mark his departure, Derek would like to invite his colleagues and friends to the function room in Oil Can Harrys, 32 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2, on Thursday the 16th June (from 5pm).
Published : 10-Jun-2016
Leap Card
handed in at reception
Published : 9-Jun-2016
Coffee Mug
Coffee mug with pink lid found in block A ladies toilets at lunch time.
Published : 9-Jun-2016
Ewe-ro 2016
They may not be on their way to France, but football fever has inspired the lambs down in the meadows of Ardattin to train for this year’s on June 18th.
This year the flock will be racing in aid of Barretstown https://www.barretstown.org/ and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) http://www.msf.ie/
Now is your chance to sponsor one of the lambs and be in with a chance of winning while helping these great causes.
You can team up with your friends and buy one of three shares of a lamb for ?10 each. Or for ?25 you can sponsor a whole lamb and have the right to name him/her – maybe after your favourite midfielder (Ram-ires), retired striker (A-lamb Shearer), movie (Mouton Rouge) or even politician (Mc-Donald’s Rump)?
The lambs will be togging out on the same day that Ireland take on Belgium in Bordeaux.
This year, there will be 3 footballs on the racetrack and there will be a special prize for any lamb that manages to “kick” one between the finishing posts.
The prizes for the first lambs over the finish line are:
1st place ?100
2nd place ?75
3rd place ?30
And as ever there will be a prize for the best lamb name (the most hotly contested competition).
Our independent adjudicator (Mr. Maher the farmer) will be there for any close calls and his decision is final!
To sponsor a lamb please contact: Ratna Nelapati at 27717
or sponsor online at https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/ewe-ro-2016
Many thanks in advance for your support. All donations no matter how small and the sentiments that go with them are hugely appreciated.
Barretstown offers a fun programme of challenging activities designed to help children deal with the trauma of serious illness. Hospitals take care of the physical effects of serious illness. Barretstown helps to heal the emotional scars. http://www.barretstown.org
MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders) is an international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers life-saving emergency aid in more than 60 countries in some of the most challenging areas of the world. http://www.msf.ie
Published : 9-Jun-2016
ESB Staff 5k Challenge – 2 weeks to go!
Reminder – 2 weeks to go!!
The ESB Staff 5k Challenge will take place on Thursday, 23 June on Sandymount Strand, starting at 6.30pm. This is a timed 5k race/ fun run, and it is open to everyone in ESB to take part and celebrate the sponsorship of Team Ireland for the Olympics.
It should be a great event, with winners’ prizes, goody bags, spot prizes and a BBQ afterwards in Sportsco. The first 100 people who enter 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. 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 : 9-Jun-2016
Pat McDonnell Retirement
After nearly 50 years service Pat McDonnell has decided to hang up his clilmbers 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 : 9-Jun-2016
Joe O’Neill – Telecom Services
After 46+ years service Joe O’Neill has decided to retire from Telecom Services, ESB, on Friday the 17th June.
All of us who have had the pleasure to work with Joe, are well aware of his contribution to ESB over these years. His experience, knowledge and specifically his enthusiasm will be greatly missed.
An event will be held on the 17th June to mark this occasion, which will kick off in the Head Office Restaurant (conference Room end) at 17.00 hrs and then move on to The Waterloo Bar on Baggott Street.
All Joe’s friends and colleagues are invited to attend.
If you would like to be associated with Joe’s presentation please contact any of the following:
Gerry Harris (Ext 26841) or Diarmuid O’Neill (Ext 27990) room B111
Published : 8-Jun-2016
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
Internal applications
Applications to be made online here.
Applications will only be accepted ‘on-line‘ to improve the efficiency of the process (consistent with OneHR).
No manual applications will be accepted.
External applications
Please use this form.
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 : 8-Jun-2016
Flowers.ie Discount
Flowers.ie are giving all ESB Staff 12% discount just use the code ESB123 when you order. Contact them on; 1800 300 003
Published : 8-Jun-2016
Multi Activity Summer Camp – places still available
Have you reserved your child’s place yet? We have extended our Summer Camp this year to 6 camps – start dates 4th/11th/18th/25th July or 8th/15th August. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. ?99 members, ?125 non members (discounts for siblings). For ages 4-12, with lots of fun activities, amazing pool inflatable and camp t-shirts for all participants. Book now! – 6687022 xt 0
Published : 8-Jun-2016
FRANK NOLAN FORMER EO CK ON SHANNON RIP
The death has occurred of Frank Nolan former EO Carrick on Shannon Co Leitrim. Funeral arrangements as follows reposing at his home today and tomorrow 5pm to 9pm both days. Removal to St Michaels Church Drumlion on Thursday for mass at 12.30 followed by burial in Ardcarne cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Published : 7-Jun-2016
K&M OUTING 16TH OF JUNE RATHDOWNEY TEE 1.30PM TO 4.00PM
On behalf of the members and the 2016 Tour committee we invite all golfers to join us for the K&M outing in Rathdowney where we recall and remember all our past golfing friends and working colleagues who has passed on. The tee is booked from 1.30 pm to 4.00pm and green fee for members is ?30, which includes your meal as you come in off the course. Time slots are every half hour, and you must be ready 15 mins before your booked time slot.
We have a most welcoming VISITORS SECTION and to make a booking please contact Dominic on 087 3130504 green fee including your meal is ?35 for visitors
To win the K&M TROPHY and first prise you must be a paid up member who has played in one of the two outings played on the 2016 tour. So book early ring Dominic on 087 3130504
Published : 3-Jun-2016
Death of Anne Quigley’s brother
The death has occurred of Joseph ‘Joe’ McGreal, (suddenly) brother of Anne Quigley, Electric Ireland, Sligo. Reposing at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Fri from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation C/O Sharkey Funeral Directors.
May he rest in Peace.
Published : 3-Jun-2016
ElectricAid’s EURO2016 Predictor Competition.
Just a week to go until the big kick-off, and just a week to enter our great EURO2016 predictor competition! It’s time to climb down from the fence and to make your calls – can the 2 Irish teams get out of their groups? Can they go further? Can Spain defend their title? Can Germany add the Euros to the World Cup? Can England get it together and go far?
Our Competition gives back 50% of the pool in prizes – that should mean ?325 for the winner and ?175 for the runner-up. It should also mean weeks of fun as we update you on all entrants’ progress – are you the Leicester City or the Aston Villa of the competition?
Go on, give it a go – channel your inner Dunphy and get forecasting!
Full details at https://electricaid.ie/2016/05/23/the-great-electricaid-euro2016-predictor-competition/
Published : 3-Jun-2016
We don’t like cricket, we love it.
In glorious sunshine up at the Phoenix Park the ESB cricket side commenced their defence of the Willie Webster trophy with an emphatic win over the Glasnevin Gravediggers. Bowling first, a good all round team performance applied pressure throughout with the highlights being Bob Mullard’s three wickets in an over the Ryan Cartmill taking the final two. Killian Morgan also shone behind the stumps in a new role. The target of 74 was never enough. Baajee Dabhade and Koustav Modak (39 not out) put on a fifty run partnership for the first wicket and the final winning margin was 9 wickets.
Next match is Wednesday 8th June. With excellent clubhouse facilities, it’s a great way to spend a few hours on a summers evening so why not come along.
Published : 2-Jun-2016
Results of MADSOC draw for April 2016
Attached are the results of the MADSOC draw for April 2016. Congratulations to all our winners.
Thanks to Patricia McElvaney and Julie Deignan for their assistance with this months draw :)
Published : 2-Jun-2016
Team Ireland Update
Caption: Team Ireland Athlete, Fiona Doyle.
Road to Rio, Episode 4
As part of our sponsorship of Team Ireland for the Rio Olympics, we are proud to partner with RTÉ on the documentary, The Road To Rio which continues tonight for the fourth episode. This week we get a glimpse into Olympic Walker, Rob Heffernan’s life as he defends his world championship title in Beijing. We also look at the trials and tribulations faced by sailors, Matthew McGovern and Ryan Seaton. We are also introduced to Paul Pollock from the Irish Olympic Marathon team. Don’t forget to tune into RTE 2 tonight at 8.30pm.
In-Form Doyle Misses Euro Medal by a Fraction
Fiona Doyle, one of the latest athletes to feature in The Power Within campaign, came agonisingly close to a medal at the recent European Swimming Championships in London. The Limerick breaststroker finished fourth in the 100m final, less than two tenths of a second (.16 to be exact) off bronze.
Doyle has made huge sacrifices for Rio. She has recently revealed that she is inspired by her family who give her The Power Within. She said,
When I was at my lowest point, after narrowly failing to qualify for London 2012, they were the ones who got me through it.
Home Support Could Help Girls in Green Clinch It
Team Ireland 2016 looks set to break the 80-athlete mark as it is already up to 74, including the 16-man hockey squad.
Badminton’s Chloe Magee and Scott Evans will contest their third Games, Aileen Reid will race in her second and her triathlon teammate Byran Keane finally nailed his Olympic debut by finishing 20th at a World Cup event in Japan last month.
Natalya Coyle missed out a place in the final of modern pentathlon’s recent World Championships by a mere six points and now faces a wait to see if she will get through as Europe’s first reserve.
Electric Ireland, as Team Ireland sponsors, is urging everyone to get to UCD on June 25-26 where the Irish women’s rugby Sevens team can qualify if they win the Olympic qualifying tournament being hosted by the IRFU.
Follow the stories at #ThePowerWithin.
Published : 2-Jun-2016
Staging McGahern Dramatisation Opens June 7th
Dublin Shakespeare Society presents Staging McGahern 2016 from 7th to 11th June in Teachers’ Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Please see details attached.
Published : 1-Jun-2016
Death of our friend and colleague Frank (Francis) O’BRIEN
The death has occurred of our Friend and Colleague Frank O’Brien, Electric Ireland, Swift Square and formerly of ESB, Chapel Street Dundalk and ESB Monaghan.
Funeral arrangements as follows:
Frank (Francis) O’Brien died 31st May 2016 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, daughters Caroline and Siobhan, son Shane, sons in law Robert and Jonathan, his mother Teresa, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home from 10 am on Wednesday 1st June. Removal on Thursday morning 02nd June arriving at St Mary’s Church Threemilehouse for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Team and Crocus Cancer Support Centre, care of the undertaker.
House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
May He Rest In Peace
Published : 1-Jun-2016
Frank (Francis) O’BRIEN Drumsheeney
Frank (Francis) O’Brien died 31st May 2016 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, daughters Caroline and Siobhan, son Shane, sons in law Robert and Jonathan, his mother Teresa, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home from 10 am on Wednesday 1st June. Removal on Thursday morning 02nd June arriving at St Mary’s Church Threemilehouse for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Team and Crocus Cancer Support Centre, care of the undertaker.
House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
Published : 1-Jun-2016