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August/September 2012 www.esb.ie/em
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EM Comp 1
Give it your best shot
How do you like your Costa coffee? With an extra shot of espresso? Skinny or extra syrup? However you like it we are giving one lucky winner and their friend the chance to have their Costa their way with lunch at Costa Coffee.
There’s lots of mouth-watering food to choose from, all carefully sourced and lovingly created using top quality local ingredients. Why not try their legendary Chicken & Bacon Club Sandwich or treat yourself to one of their luxurious Belgian Chocolate Brownies?
Costa have 61 stores in Ireland employing over 600 people.
To be in with a chance of winning just answer the following question as per the instructions below.
How many people do Costa Ireland employ?
- 60
- 66
- Over 600
T&C Usual rules apply. Winner must be over 18. Prize to be taken before 30th April 2013
EM Comp 2
WIN an original watercolour commission
Irish landscape and architecture artist David Gilhooley has travelled much of Europe and the US.
David prefers to paint on the spot or ‘plein air’. He has exhibited at some of the most prestigious venues including The Royal College of Art in London.
An architect by profession, David’s love of buildings in beautiful settings is the main theme of his work, although his portfolio page at www.dave6544.com shows a variety of subject matter including flowers, dogs, birds and even horses!
David is offering the opportunity for you to win an A4-sized commissioned, mounted and framed, original watercolour of a landscape and/or building of your choice.
To be in with a chance of winning this unique prize, visit www.dave6544.com to discover the answer to this question:
What bird is used as the Facebook logo for www.dave6544.com?
- Osprey
- Magpie
- Robin
If you would like to contact David to commission a piece, you can give him a call on 0872178530 or contact him through the website.
EM Comp 3
WIN A COPY OF THE 100 BEST GARDENS IN IRELAND
The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland (Liberties Press) takes readers on an informative, interesting and pictorial tour of some of Ireland’s most spectacular gardens.
This pocket-sized guide is written by journalist Shirley Lanigan, The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland explores the gardens’ histories, design, flora and fauna, and also includes interviews with owners, curators and gardeners.
In addition, it acts as a practical guide, providing information on fees, opening hours, etc, and being pocket sized it is the ideal campanion while travelling across Ireland to visit these remarkable horticultural sights.
To be in with your chance of winning one of three copies of this wonderful book just answer the following question as per the instructions below:
What is this book a guide to?
- Animals
- Gardens
- Caravans
EM Comp 4
WIN A COPY OF THE TRADE UNION PINT
The Trade Union Pint (Liberties Press) is the story of two legendary Irish families and how they changed the Irish workers landscape. With never-before-seen photographs from the Guinness Archive, Senator Jack Harte, the Carruthers and Larkin families, this book offers an engaging and fascinating history of trade unionism in Guinness, as well as in Ireland.
The author, Martin Duffy, is a Dublin-born filmmaker and writer living in Berlin. He has extensive experience as a film editor, writer, script analyst, and director.
To be in with your chance of winning one of three copies of this fantastic book just answer the following question as per the instructions below:
Where does the author of this book live?
- China
- Belfast
- Berlin
EM Comp 5
WIN A STAY AT THE HOUSE HOTEL!
Experience the most stylish of Galway’s City Centre Hotels. It is located in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter just off Quay St in the heart of all the action.
The boutique hotel rooms are chic, quiet, intimate and oozing in comfort, perfect for any visitor whether it be to enjoy Galway’s Festivals, for business meetings, a girls weekend away or simply to relax in the City of the Tribes.
For your chance to win a one night midweek stay in a luxurious room at The House Hotel in Galway, with full Irish breakfast and Continental Buffet table, and a tempting cocktail on arrival from one of the award winning mixologists, just answer the following question as per instructions below:
Where in Ireland is The House Hotel?
- Cork
- Dublin
- Galway
How to enter competitions in EM
The closing date for all competitions is September 18th. Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. There are two ways to enter competitions in EM.
1 SMS from your mobile phone
Each competition has a number associated with it. You can use this number to enter the competitions via SMS from your mobile phone.
To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 923 9210.
For example, if your name is John Smith and you wish to enter competition 1, then text one of the following, depending on your answer to the question:
EMCOMP1 A John Smith
EMCOMP1 B John Smith
EMCOMP1 C John Smith
Important You must use the above format, and must ensure that there is a space between the number and your answer, and between your answer and your name. Entries not matching the above format will not be recognised. You will still be charged for the message. All messages are charged at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random. Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send your entry.
Please note that received texts will not have an auto response but you will be included in the draw.
Numbers for each competition:
EMCOMP 1
COSTA Coffee
EMCOMP 2
Water Colour painting
EMCOMP3
The 100 Best Irish Gardens
EMCOMP 4
The Trade Union Pint
EMCOMP 5
The House Hotel
2. Mailing your entry
Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly indicating which competition you are entering by using the above numbers on the envelope to EM, ESB Corporate Communications, 27 Lr. Fitzwilliam St., Dublin 2.
