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2 June/July 2014 * www.esb.ie/em NEWS Draw results SPORTSCO APRIL 2014 DRAW WINNERS €2,500 Andrew O'Brien, Retired €1,000 John Donovan, Retired BERNIE HEALY €500 Jason Grant, Networks €200 Jim Caplis, Networks Editor's desk €200 Hello and Welcome to the June/July edition of EM. €200 This issue brings you news of a number of big events held during the past few weeks - namely the Sligo Walk and the Networks event in the Training Centre in Portlaoise to mark the opening of Burnwood 38kV Station and the Apprenticeship Awards for 2014. Though different types of events, both saw the company at its best - one showing continued excellent support for an annual walk that continues to draw great support over many years and the other showcasing the excellent facilities and training that takes place in our state of the art facility just off the M7 in Portlaoise. There has been great feedback on our regular reports on the construction of Carrington - our latest power station located just outside Manchester. You all seem to be particularly impressed with the images being relayed back as the building of the plant is coming together and key items of equipment are being delivered. In time this will come to be an amazing record of the construction captured from start to completion - the first that has been recorded photographically in such detail. Kind regards EM welcomes news, views, articles, letters, photos and feedback on any topic. All submitted articles should preferably be emailed. Please contact: Bernie Healy, Editor T (01) 702 7402 (office) extn. 27402 (internal) M 087 261 5514 F (01) 676 0727 internal outlook address: Healy.Bernie external email address: Bernie.healy@esb.ie Administrative Assistant: Anne Deignan T (01) 702 6282 (office) extn. 26282 (internal) M 087 280 6615 (mobile) F (01) 676 0727 internal outlook address: Deignan.Anne external email address: Anne.deignan@esb.ie €200 William O'Brien, BSC Deirdre Heffernan, G&WM €200 Thomas Naughton, Retired John Stafford, Retired SPORTSCO MAY DRAW WINNERS €2,500 Patrick O'Neill, Retired €1,000 Thomas Fahy, Retired €500 Colm Hartigan, Retired €200 Antoinette Reid, Head Office €200 Sean Brady,Wilton €200 Joseph Morrisey, Retired €200 Paul Smith, Head Office €200 Paul Danaher, Rosbrien WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A NXTBOOK VERSION OF EM? You are helping the environment and helping to reduce printing costs. To receive a Netbook version of EM please send your email address to bernie.healy@esb.ie Closing date: Competitions and crosswords must be returned by July 16th. Deadlines: The deadline for articles, photos, etc. for the next issue is July 16. We are always delighted to receive items for publication. Published by ESB Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Produced by Zahra Media Group First Floor, Zoe House, Church Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. E custom@zahramediagroup.com www.esb.ie The views expressed in EM are not necessarily those of ESB. ESB supports recycling www.repak.ie Please recycle this paper Departed friends Name Location Thomas Flynn Rhode Station Kieran Foley Ferbane Station John Flynn Ferbane Station John Behan Poolbeg Station James Horan Midland & West Networks Michael Galwey South West Networks Maire Daly Ferbane Station Hilda Bent Dublin Central & South Michael Bowden RIngsend Mary Robinson Ferbane Station Michael Forde Midland & West Networks Carmel Kiely South West Networks James Martin Rhode Station Edward Dolan Dublin Central & South John O'Reilly Allenwood Station Patrick Doyle Head Office Michael Power Midland & West Networks Mary Fox South West Networks Patrick Hawkins Dublin Stations Date 18.03.2014 22.03.2014 31.12.2013 25.03.2014 24.03.2014 06.03.2014 04.03.2014 11.03.2014 31.03.2014 26.03.2014 30.03.2014 26.03.2014 31.03.2014 03.04.2014 05.04.2014 08.04.2014 07.04.2014 09.04.2014 03.04.2014 Anastasia Duffy Midland & West Networks Patrick Gaul Marina Station Gerry Loftus Bellacorick Station Hugh Gabriel Bredin Lanesboro Station Margaret Fitzpatrick Dublin Central & South Mary Byrne Dublin Central & South Maura Lacey Turlough Hill Station May Murray South East Networks Winifred Donnelly Ballycoolin Roislin Delahunty Dundalk Thomas McCarthy Dublin Central & South William Burns Dublin Central & South Timothy (Tadgh) Sexton Head Office John McGlynn Allenwood Station Philomena Leonard Midland & West Networks Eileen King South West Networks Denis McKenna ESBI Dublin Timothy Farrell Procurement Head Office Rita Feehan South West Networks Elizabeth McLaughlin Property & Facilities H.O. Mary Tunney Midland & West Networks Joseph Smullen Rhode Station 07.04.2014 06.04.2014 08.04.2014 17.04.2014 12.04.2014 18.04.2014 17.04.2014 29.04.2014 24.04.2014 25.04.2014 20.04.2014 06.05.2014 02.05.2014 04.05.2014 10.04.2014 10.04.2014 30.04.2014 06.05.2014 12.02.2014 01.05.2014 08.05.2014 12.05.2014 TravelCo 17 SEP - 3 OCT 2014 - 16 NIGHTS - ESB TRAVEL CO BUENOS AIRES - 5 NIGHTS PATAGONIA - 3 NIGHTS IGUAZU FALLS - 3 NIGHTS RIO DE JANEIRO - 3 NIGHTS For more information, contact Joe Weir, ESB Travelco, 27 Herbert Place, Dublin 2. Holiday open to ESB staff, retired staff, families and friends. Info at joewalshtours.ie James Keogh receives prestigious award LEADING CORK electrical expert James Keogh from Ballinhassig received the prestigious IEC 1906 award recently from Mr John Perry, TD, Minister for Small Business, for his outstanding contribution to the field of safety measures in 'Electrical Installations and protection against electric shock'. The presentation was hosted by NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in Dublin. "This award recognises James as one of the most important experts in the field of 'safety measures in electrical installations', in particular protection against electric shock and selection of related protective devices,'' said the minister. "His vast knowledge about requirements for electrical installations contributed to the development of several parts of IEC 60364, low-voltage electrical installations. His contribution to many advisory groups helped improve the standard for installers and contractors using them around the world.'' James Keogh with his award. James currently serves as Chairman of the Wiring Rules Committee (ETCI TC2), the Lightning Risk Assessment Task Force (ETCI) and is a serving member of ETCI Technical Management Committee (TMC). He has a long and successful history in some of Ireland's leading organisations such as ESB, where he was involved in major ETCI projects which included the development and implementation of the electronic completion certificate, and the preparation of a number of technical publications. He was also part of the ETCI technical training team and was a member of the TC2 Working Group tasked with the publication of the Fourth Edition to the National Rules for Electrical Installations. n Classifieds Vilamoura, Algarve - Beautiful 2 bedroomed apartment for renting, sleeps 4 to 6 people, 2 mins from golf courses, dates flexible, rent reasonable. Contact 0861937363 or 0866006246. Achill Island. Cottage to let. Sleeps 3-6 sharing. Fully equipped with all mod cons OFCH and open fire in lounge. Linen and towels supplied. Walking distance to shop/pub. Adj. to Blue Flag beaches and peaceful and scenic area. Available all year around, weeks and weekends. Contact Teresa 087 9026498/ 098 45725. Torrevieja. Beautiful 2 bed, semi-d villa, garden, parking. private roof terrace for rent (any duration), any day arrival. Sleeps 4. Facing swimming pool, eight mins walk to beach at Playa Flamenca. Convenient to all amenities. Transport can be arranged from either Alicante or Murcia Airports served by Aer Lingus/Ryanair. Situated 4kms south of Torrevieja, approx. 45 mins south of Alicante and 20 mins from Murcia airport. Prices now reduced to €350 per week June-Sept. All other times negotiable. Colette: cdbrangan@ gmail. Com 087 2281027/ 01 8412800 Marbella East Well-appointed south facing 3bed/2bath apt in quiet area with pool. 4 min. walk to Marbella's finest blue flag beach and 5 Km to Marbella Centre. Adjacent to shopping centres, amenities and a wide variety of beach and other restaurants. Contact JJ or Mary: +353 1 2761444, +353 87 2071742, Email odwyer.mary@ gmail.com Details at: www. marbellabeachapartment.weebly. com Torrevieja, Costa Blanca 3 bed apartment for rent - 2 bath (1 ensuite), cooker and washing machine. Overlooking park and close to beach and community pool. €250 p/w. Contact 086-3550084. Villa to rent Torrevieja, Spain Private villa with pool, sleeps up to 7. Close to restaurants, shops and bars. English TV, also A/C in all rooms. Airport pick up available. From €300pw. Contact Adrian 087 2324411. South of France (Carnon) 2 Bed, 1st Floor Apt /Sea View Balcony. Close to shops, bars, beach, public transport, water sports, golf, touring etc. All year round/Private parking. Pick-up can be arranged from Montpelier (5km) or Carcassonne Airports. Contact: Tel: 0033 46786 1173 or Email:murielle.omahovy@ wanadoo.fr Lanzarote Canaries sunshine all year Ryanair and Aer Lingus are both flying to Lanzarote - Playa Blanca - Lovely 2 bed bungalow with pool on site, tennis, beach and shops nearby. €300 per week. Tel. Brian on 087 6299752

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