EM - December/January 2015 - (Page 2)

2 Dec/Jan 2015 * www.esb.ie/em NEWS Draw results BERNIE HEALY Editor's desk SPORTSCO AUGUST 2014 DRAW WINNERS €2,500 Daniel Dunne, Portlaoise €1,000 Anthony Killian, Retired €500 Dermot Connellan, Retired €200 John Keane, Retired €200 Darina Kane, Cork €200 James Leahy, Retired €200 Joseph Gannon, Networks €200 Patrick Martin, Networks Hello and Welcome to the Dec./Jan. edition of EM. As the year draws to a close it is always a good time to reflect on the positive things in our lives. While it might not have been the best of years for some - maybe due to illness or bereavements in our families or circle of friends - there are always good things to look back on. Even where some things may not have worked out for us there are usually lessons to be learned or at least we are all the wiser for what occurred. It is markedly noticeable that the good weather lifted spirits as it did in 2013 and the improving economy, particularly this year, saw people starting to feel more positive again. We can all make new year resolutions, but it's often better just to reflect on the good things in our lives and focus on building on those in the coming year. It's easy to get into a negative rut and many wise people have written about 'the power of positive thinking' and staying away from 'negative influences' but it really does work. So for the new year, instead of making lots of resolutions we probably won't keep, let's make it a year of positivity and focussing on the good in our lives and what we are grateful for. Can I wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and a great 2015. Kind regards Retired staff days out Cork retired staff had two great outings during 2014, on June 11th, sixty five members went on the Summer outing to Mizen Head, Crookhaven, Barleycove and Ballydehob. We were lucky enough to arrange for the 1st day of summer to coincide with our trip. Our two coach loads had a wonderful day finishing off with a music session in The Irish Whip bar in Ballydehob followed by a wonderful dinner in West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen - everyone was ready for the bed by the time we returned to the city around midnight. On 2nd November, 42 members enjoyed a great day out at Cork Grand National race meeting at Mallow races. This was a first time at the races for many of the members, but one way or another most managed to show a profit on the day. We had a lovely lunch and viewing facilities in the corporate suite and a great music session in Rathduff on the way home, with music supplied by retired staff Liam Buckley and Paddy Sheehan. We intend to have some extra events during 2015, but need to have either email or mobile phone contacts for retired members as postage is too expensive for multiple contacts. The committee would be obliged if members would send their mobile numbers or email addresses to our Secretary, Liam Buckley at 087-2322253 or homeliam2@gmail.com. Departed friends Name Location Thomas McCabe Dublin Central & South Elizabeth O'Leary Dublin Central & South Patrick O'Brien Liffey Stations James Moriarty South West Networks Angus Ryan Mayo Timothy McCarthy South West Networks James Doyle Great Island Station Kathleen Mullen Poolbeg Station Nora Kay Fitzgerald Ringsend Elizabeth O'Connor Dublin Nth & Dundalk Maurice A Ryle South East Networks Robert Semple Dublin Central & South Date 17.09.2014 10.09.2014 19.09.2014 22.09.2014 11.09.2014 25.09.2014 19.09.2014 23.09.2014 23.05.2014 27.09.2014 08.10.2014 10.10.2014 William O'Shea Aghada Terence N O'Flaherty South West Networks Patrick Dolan Midland & West Networks Alfred Brett South West Networks Nora Plunkett Dublin Central & South William J. Mulrooney Shannonbridge Station Maeve McEvoy Retired Peat Stations Cormac Robinson ESBI Engineering Bridget Mason Turlough Hill Station Mairead O'Sullivan Dublin Central & South Briga Murphy Midland & West Networks James Doyle Dublin Central & South Philip Archbold Dublin Central & South Anne Conroy Midland & West Networks 03.09.2014 11.10.2014 13.10.2014 15.10.2014 15.10.2014 08.10.2014 18.10.2014 06.10.2014 24.10.2014 23.10.2014 28.10.2014 27.10.2014 26.10.2014 24.10.2014 ELECTRIC IRELAND ANNOUNCES PRICE DECREASE FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS ELECTRIC IRELAND ANNOUNCED a reduction in its standard residential electricity prices for all its customers by an average of 2% from 17th November 2014. Commenting on the announcement, Jim Dollard, Executive Director Electric Ireland, said: "We are happy to be able to reduce prices for our residential Letters corner Two letters recieved by our Customer Contact Centre staff following recent storm damage. electricity customers as we approach winter. We are committed to offering the best value products in a very competitive market place and I believe this announcement will be good news for our 1.2 million residential customers." The result of the decrease for a typical household will be a saving of €25.27 (including VAT) per year. n If you would like to become a member or a volunteer with Children in Hospital Ireland, please fill out your details below: NAME 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, 8 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, apprx. 45 mins south of Alicante and 20 mins from Murcia airport. Prices now reduced to €350 per week JuneSept. All other times negotiable. Colette: cdbrangan@gmail.com 087 2281027/ 01 8412800 Children in Hospital volunteers sought We need your help! Together we can make hospital a happier place for children. HOW YOU CAN HELP Make a donation which directly helps us organise play activities and fun events for children in ADDRESS hospitals. Join our enthusiastic volunteer team! TELEPHONE EMAIL Become a CHI member and receive our latest news and information. For more information about our work, visit our website at: PLEASE TICK ALL THAT APPLY: www.childreninhospital.ie OR CONTACT US: I would like to become a CHI member and receive news and information I would like to become a volunteer I would like to be involved in fundraising Children in Hospital Ireland Carmichael Centre, Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Lo call 1890 25 26 82, info@childreninhospital.ie Company Registration No. 297192, Charity No. 6632 INFORMATION I would like to make a donation * * If you would like to make a donation with this form please enclose a cheque to the address below. PLEASE DETACH THIS PART AND RETURN IT TO: 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 Closing date: Competitions and crosswords must be returned by December 20th. Deadlines: The deadline for articles, photos, etc. for the next issue is January 15th. We are always delighted to receive items for publication. 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To receive a Nxtbook version of EM please send your email address to bernie.healy@esb.ie MAKING HOSPITAL A HAPPIER PLACE FOR CHILDREN FOR NEARLY 45 YEARS, Children in Hospital Ireland has been providing services to support sick children and their families, and now it has launched its autumn recruitment programme, encouraging people to volunteer for their national hospital play volunteer service - PlayWell. If you have two to three hours to spare once a week (preferably morning or afternoon), and a desire to help make a hospital a happier place for children, Children in Hospital Ireland would like to hear from you. PlayWell operates in 18 hospitals around the country - to find out the nearest one to you, check out www.childreninhospital.ie, t: 1890 24 26 82 or email: info@childreninhospital.ie n http://www.esb.ie/em http://www.childreninhospital.ie http://www.esb.ie http://fsc.org http://www.childreninhospital.ie http://www.repak.ie

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EM - December/January 2015