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Latest Hub News @ : 27/06/2019 15:40:08
Latest Notices Thursday 27th June 2019 15:40
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Our SHIELD EHS is getting an upgrade / Jeff Cathcart
Our SHIELD EHS system is getting an upgrade tomorrow morning, 26th June 2019.
SHIELD EHS will be unavailable tomorrow from 08:00 to 12:00 to facilitate the upgrade.
This will bring SHIELD EHS up to date with product changes over the last 19 months and enable a second system upgrade over the next few weeks.
Good Catch and Near Miss in SHIELD Desktop are being updated to align with more causes of Incidents. The Good Catch App will be updated in tandem over the next few days.
SHE Senior Users will have details of SHIELD EHS upgrades for each Organisational Unit.
Announcements
ESB 5K Challenge 2019 Results! / ElectricAid
Hello Everyone,
We would like to congratulate everyone who took part in the ESB 5k Challenge and powered through the rain along the Clontarf waterfront last Thursday 20th June.
Big thanks to all the parts of ESB who supported the event and to all the volunteers who helped to set up the course and act as marshals along the route.
See the full results here.
To view all pictures taken on the day, click here.
Bereavements
Bereavement – Margaret Anne Colton (sister of Theresa O’Neill – ESB Networks) /
It is with regret that I inform you of the sudden passing of Margaret Anne Colton (neé Guinan), beloved sister of our friend and colleague Theresa O’Neill (ESB Networks).
May she rest in peace.
Funeral details as follows:
Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of Clarinbridge Church this Friday 28th June from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 29th at 10am in Clarinbridge Church followed by family burial at St. Mary’s, Staghall, Belturbet, Co. Cavan at 6pm on Saturday evening. Family house private.
Funeral Details – Monica Finnerty (nee Hamrogue) Mother of Marcella Finnerty / Cormac Barden
Monica Finnerty – (mother of Marcella Finnerty) passed away peacefully on the 24th June.
Reposing at Roundfort Community Funeral home this evening (Wednesday 26th June) from 5.30pm with removal at 7.30pm to the church of the immaculate Conception, Roundfort, Co-Mayo.
Mass of the Resurrection tomorrow (Thursday 27th June) at 11am with burial aftherwards in Roundfort Cemetery.
Enquires to Donnellans Funeral Directors Claremorris 087 4117298
People Leaving
Retirement of Finbarr Quigley / Lorraine Brennan
After almost 36 years service in the ESB, Finbarr Quigley is retiring shortly.
Finbarr joined ESB in 1980 having graduated from UCD with Honours in Engineering . He served, initially, as one of the Resident Civil Engineers for the construction of Moneypoint in County Clare, gaining significant experience of Power Plant construction something that was to shape his career . He took leave of absence to spend two years working on Water Supply with Concern in Tanzania which reflects his commitments to working for the good of others. Finbarr’s career as a Senior Engineer in ESB International saw him apply his knowledge and experience to a wide range of projects , in particular, power plant projects including but not limited to Kudu in Namibia, Marchwood, Tawnahmore Peaking Plant and Carrington. He also delivered on site technical support to a number of OCGT projects in South Africa. His involvement in onshore Wind Projects saw him take up the position as Manager Renewables Development Group in the Civil and Environmental Department. He has presented papers on a range of subjects including Moneypoint Chimneys and Small Hydro. During his long and successful career he has contributed greatly to the design , development and construction of a very significant range of projects particularly in the thermal generation and wind generation sectors for both ESB and International clients.
Finbarr would like to invite his current and former colleagues and friends to join him on 28th June upstairs in Doheny and Nesbitts on Baggot Street, Dublin 2, from 5.30pm onwards to mark the occasion.
In lieu of a collection, Finbarr has asked that anyone who might wish to do so give a donation to support the great work of Electric Aid, you could do this in two ways by a ElectricAid Once-Off Deduction Form and send direct to payroll or cash donations for ElectricAid could be given to Lorraine Brennan ext: 38334 or Judith Doherty (ElectricAid committee member) : ext: 38319/0870525173.
www.electricaid.ie
Retirement of Marie Brauders /
After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to ESB, Marie Brauders has decided to retire, and set off into the sunset to start the next chapter of her new life.
Marie, worked in both Waterford and Dublin, Marie started work in Waterford but moved to the bright lights of Dublin where she worked in CAS ( Meter Billing). After a few years in Dublin, Marie moved back to Waterford where she worked in many areas within ESB. Marie is well known throught out the ESB and especially as the expert on CPC’S
Wednesday 26th is Marie’s last day and we wish Marie a long and happy retirement.
Retirement of Pat Carroll, ESB Networks, Roscrea / brenda madden
Pat Carroll is retiring after 40 years of service from ESB Networks, Roscrea, a career that started out in Moneypoint back in 1979 and ended up in his native Roscrea.
Along the way Pat has made many friendships, and his helpful and kind manner has ensured that he is held in high regard by all those that he met. His many friends and colleagues will miss Pat’s good humour, endless patience, and his vast knowledge and expertise of the Roscrea Area was an invaluable asset which will be sorely missed.
However, retirement calls and we wish Pat, his wife Marie and family every happiness, good health and good wishes now and into the future.
If you would like to contribute to his farewell presentation please contact:
DJ Doheny CSS 087/2509484
Ger Tuohy 087/9180818
Brenda/Margo 0505/24501
Sports & Social
Charity Cricket Match sun 30 June / Tony Connell
Hi Folks
Civil Service CC Will host another charity cricket game this coming sunday 30 June in Phoenix Park between Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda
Lots of activities . Pets corner plus B Bque music and raffle with lots of prizes
Commencing at 1 pm
All proceeds will go towards st Francis Hospice Blanchardstown
Hoping you can support or come along on the day
charity Test Cricket Match / Tony Connell
Hi Folks
Just a quick note to say thank you to all who contributed on the everyday hero link.. a total of €2279.60 was donated plus other other cash donations and proceeds from the bbque raised a total of €3k approx which went directly to focus ireland
sadly the rain came down on sunday which meant that the game ended in a Draw . the international X1 required 80 runs to win with 4 wickets remaining
Gym Membership Offer €60 / SPORTSCO
Want to start getting a bit fitter? Need motivation? Don’t want to commit to gym membership just yet? Or maybe you have visiting friends and family over the Summer…
Whatever your reasons, our fabulous Taster promotion is back, a perfect way to ‘try before you buy’
€60 – 1 month membership
Valid for Gym ~ Pool ~ Classes ~ Leisure Suite
FREE Bespoke Fitness Assessment & Programme
10% discount Urban Day Spa
Call us now on 6687022
[T&Cs apply – but not many!]
Shaolin kung Fu events / John Murphy
Upcoming Shaolin Kung Fu events including Shaolin Forms and weapons, self defense and kickboxing (San Da), open to children and adults, for all experience levels and none.
Experience traditional Shaolin Kung Fu in a safe and fun environment.
Time1: Thursday 27th/June 6-8pm
Location1: Our lady’s clonskeagh, st Columbanus’ road, D14. (Beside windy arbour luas stop)
Time2: Sunday 30th/Jun 11am-1pm
Location2: St Mary’s BNS, grange road, Rathfarnham, D14
Cost per workshop: 20euro per person, 50euro for a family of Four.
Contact Master Yang Dong for bookings and information. Mob: 0899614658; Web: https://chinesekungfu.ie
Upcoming Tai Chi events / John Murphy
Upcoming Tai Chi events including Yang style and Chen style Tai Chi Forms, push hands self-defense and Chi Kung, open to children and adults, all experience levels and none.
Experience traditional Tai Chi in a fun environment on Sunday 30th/Jun 2-4pm in St Mary’s BNS, grange road, Rathfarnham, D14.
Cost per workshop is 20euro per person, 50euro for a family of Four.
Contact Master Yang Dong for information & bookings:
Mob. 0899614658