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 There is certainly a lot happening across the Irish electrical industry at the moment, and this issue reflects just how active and diverse the sector continues to be. First up, the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association (IEBA) Winter Ball takes place on 20th November. It promises to be a fantastic evening, with the fabulous ABBAesque providing the entertainment. There are still some tables available, so if you would like to attend, please contact Aine at aine.higgins@irisheba.ie. The IEBA is also celebrating a very special milestone – its Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of the Association. We have included a feature celebrating this achievement, including reflections from IEBA President Cel O’Reilly on the Association’s work and its continuing role within the industry. As this issue goes to press, many of you will still be catching your breath after taking part in The Dash of the Derg cycle event. Congratulations to everyone who took part, and we will bring you a full report in our next issue. There is plenty happening on the business side too. Congratulations to Damien Cullen, Branch Manager of the latest EWL location, which has recently opened in Sandyford. We were there for the opening and have a report in inside. One particularly encouraging development is the growing emphasis on training and education for the next generation of electrical professionals. Manufacturers and distributors are increasingly recognising the importance of giving young people the knowledge and experience needed to build successful careers. Hager recently welcomed participants from the EWL Graduates Programme for a day of learning, collaboration and hands-on experience. Schneider Electric, meanwhile, joined forces with the AECI and EIFI to bring a group of Irish electrical apprentices to the UK, giving them a first-hand look at the technologies and skills shaping the future of the sector. It is also encouraging to see continued industry engagement with initiatives such as WorldSkills 2026, highlighting the importance of skills and excellence among young professionals. And it is not just manufacturers and industry bodies investing in the next generation. Kirby Group Engineering becoming an official sponsor of the Ireland U21 Women’s Hockey Team is another example of how companies within our sector are making their mark beyond the traditional boundaries of the electrical industry. Taken together, these stories paint a positive picture of an industry that is moving forward – supporting its people, investing in the next generation and playing an increasingly important role in the wider community. As always, we hope you enjoy this issue and find it both informative and useful.
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