ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 5 Editorial electric.ie Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd., Bluebell House Business Centre, Bluebell Avenue, Dublin 12 Tel: (087) 6698028 Info@electric.ie Reg. Dublin: 512293 Colin Sherlock General Manager Layout/Design colin.sherlock@electric.ie DISCLAIMER Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. accept no responsiblity for the accuracy of contributed articles or statements appearing in this publication. Electric.ie is published by Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. The magazine is circulated throughout Ireland and is available on wholesale trade counters and from representatives of electrical distributors who are members of EMDA The editor welcomes: contributions of technical papers, information on new products, details of installation projects and all editorial input of interest to our readers. Printed by W&G Baird The Irish electrical sector is navigating a period of notable transition, with firms across the supply chain actively repositioning to align with emerging opportunities. Momentum continues to build around renewable energy, battery storage and solar deployment, while renewed activity in residential construction is beginning to filter through to the trade. In parallel, the rapid expansion of data centres has emerged as a major driver of demand, creating significant opportunities for contractors and suppliers alike. At the same time, the ongoing modernisation of Ireland’s electrical infrastructure is creating a further stream of work that is set to support industry growth in the medium term. The Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland has marked the retirement of long-serving figure Chris Lundy, with Gearoid McKenna stepping into the role of Executive Secretary. The industry events calendar remains busy. The IEBA Race Day takes place on May 10th at Leopardstown Racecourse, followed by the IEBA Cork Golf Event on May 20th. Later in the month, the AECI Electrical Trade Show returns to Lucan Spa Hotel on May 27th. On the commercial front, Schneider Electric has introduced ‘Score to Win 26’, a football-themed engagement initiative aimed at electricians and contractors. Meanwhile, Ovia Ireland has unveiled Pitch Finder, a high-performance LED floodlighting solution tailored for professional outdoor sports applications. Distribution specialist Kellihers Electrical is set to host “Kellihers Connected Live 26” on May 28th at its Baldonnell Business Park distribution centre. Positioned as a premium, marquee-style trade event, it will bring together key manufacturers, new technologies and technical expertise, offering attendees a comprehensive day of networking, product discovery and industry insight. Overall, the pace of change across the sector shows little sign of slowing, with innovation and investment continuing to shape the market landscape. Garo have a dedicated assembly team for circuit protection boards in their premises in Dublin. Lisa Thalgott, New Hager Sales Engineer. Joe Murtagh retires from Nolan Lighting.
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