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HEALTH &HABITAT

Dec 2010/Jan 2011 www.esb.ie/em

ESB Hillwalkers reach new heights

THE ESB Hillwalking Club, ESB Hillwalkers, recently went on a one-week walking trip to the French Alps. The club is in existence since 1992 and currently has about 70 members from various locations within ESB. The club is run by a six-person committee that is elected at an AGM each year. Walks are organised once a month on Sundays and are usually in the Dublin/Wicklow mountains but can, from time to time, be held in other parts of Ireland. Membership is open to all current and retired ESB staff and their families. Club members are covered by insurance while out walking.

Prospective new members should contact the club secretary, Michael Murray, at 087798 0228 or the club treasurer, Jim Stanley, at 087929 0623, who will supply detailed information.

Note: The Club usually travels abroad once a year for a weeklong walking holiday. Organised by ‘France Outdoors’ (Vincent Lamy and Florance Budin, both natives of Provence who, have lived for eight years in Ireland and who arenot only fluent English but know the pace of our group!) For more information on Walking, Skiing and Snowshoeing visit www.franceoutdoors.com

six hill walkers on a mountian peak in a bright summer day- see caption below.

Robert Ryan, Peter Skinner, Michael Murray and Gus Hanlon on their trip in the French Alps in September last. On this particular trip walkers managed to scale to almost 9,000 feet, without oxygen.

four hill walkers at a summit - see caption below.

Michael Murray, Maureen Smith, Rose Doyle, Robert Ryan, Ann Mitchell and Peter Skinner conquer the Alps.

SPORTSCO World Cup

Images top to bottom: Networks Mullingar (Cameroon) take on Dave Keogh’s ESBI (Vatican. Alex Cowman, ICT (North Korea), on the ground. City). Roisín Kennedy ITS (Sweden) in action against ESBI (Jamaica).
Inset: Vincent Power, ESBI (Vatican City).

ON A SUNNY Saturday in October, the event with the highest ESB staff participation took place in SPORTSCO! It was the five-a-side World Cup. One venue, three competitions, 33 teams, 280 competitors, and nine hours of quality football!

First order of the day was the men’s group competition, packed with talent, with eight teams out of 25 going through to the next round in some very closely fought games. With the group stages decided, the Ladies and Over 40s competitions got under way. The Ladies final was an ESBI affair, Chile vs. Canada, with the captain of the winning team, Catherine O’Brien, also receiving the Golden Boot Award. The Over 40s final was a tense match, with Pat Joyce’s ICT team (Italy) defeating Customer Supply, headed by Joe O’Connor (Tibet). Brian McMahon was awarded the Golden Boot.

The men’s competition concluded with a fantastic men’s final that saw Dave Keogh’s ESBI team (Vatican City) taking the cup for the second time in three years, triumphing over ICT, skippered by Alex Cowman (North Korea). James Finn took home the Golden Boot.

Metro Golf hosted a nearest the pin competition, with proceeds donated to ElectricAid.

Michael Loughnane, Group HR, presented the prizes and commented that it was great to see so many ESB staff participating directly in sport.

SPORTSCO welcomes feedback from players regarding the competition please send your comments to frankeconnor@eircom.net or conor.murray@esb.ie.

Winning captain Dave Keogh of ESBI (Vatican City) in the match against Networks Mullingar (Cameroon).

Share the SPORTSCO experience!

Members bring a friend to the Pool and Leisure Suite for FREE every weekend in December!

Terms & Conditions: Members without prepaid option giving access to pool & leisure must pay relevant admission fee.

Friend must be a non-member, one friend per visit.

Leisure suite available 9am - 10pm, swim times available per pool timetable.

Members’ Appreciation Day

Tuesday December 14th

SPORTSCO would like to wish all our members a happy and healthy Christmas and a joyful New Year!

Free raffle for a luxury hamper
Complimentary mince pies and tea/coffee
Free challenges in the gym & swimming pool

SPORTSCO January Dates:-

January dates for new courses, all 6 weeks duration

Yoga Monday 10th at 8.30pm and Thursday 13th at 12.45pm
Pilates Tuesday 11th at 12.20pm for beginners and 1.05pm for intermediates, Wednesday 12th with beginners at 7.30pm and intermediate at
Weight Management Tuesday 11th at 7.30pm
Tai Chi Friday 14th at 1pm

Please call 668 7022 ext 0 or check http://www.sportsco.ie/news-from-sportsco.html for more information and to book your place.

SPORTSCO wishes all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011!

No price increase for 2011

SPORTSCO Holiday Opening Hours
Friday December 24th	Closed
Saturday December 25th	Closed
Sunday December 26th	Closed
Monday December 27th	2pm to 6pm
Tuesday December 28th	2pm to 6pm
Wednesday December 29th	Normal Hours
Thursday December 30th	Normal Hours
Friday December 31st	9am to 5pm
Saturday January 1st	2pm to 6pm
Sunday January 2nd	9am to 8pm
Monday January 3rd	2pm to 6pm

Christmas Gift Idea: SPORTSCO membership voucher!