ESB has always been invested in improving the quality of Irish daily life. Today, ESB connects approximately 2.4 million homes and businesses to electricity throughout the country. However, ESB’s impact extends beyond just providing power, as is demonstrated by its role in Group Water Schemes (GWS) in Ireland, established to ensure a reliable and sustainable… Continue Reading
A look back at some of our floats from St Patrick Day parades
ESB was a pioneer in the early days of computerisation and quickly recognised the value of new technology in enhancing customer service. See our previous post about first IBM computers installed in ESB in the early 1960s. We’ve included a selection of IT related photos from the 1980s in our slideshow above. All, except one,… Continue Reading
We are currently researching electricity connections to Ireland’s islands. We will continue to add connection dates to our database as we gather more information. If you have information on a particular island that you would like to share, please contact esbarchives@esb.ie. The information below provides an overview of the supply of electricity to Ireland’s islands.… Continue Reading
A new home for ESB Archives
Photo exhibition celebrating 60th anniversary of Clady Hydro Electric Scheme opens in Letterkenny on 20th September.
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson launches exhibition which examines the effect of rural electrification on Irish women.
Shannon Scheme officially opened on the 22nd July 1929 by William Thomas Cosgrave
Photographs of new public street lighting in Dublin city centre from 80 years ago.
In 1961 ESB's Rural Electrification Office provided a mobile laundry service to the Rás Tailteann cycle race across Ireland. Read more about their time on the road with the Rás.
Open for Summer 2018. Our iconic station awaits your visit.
Two guest blog posts by students on the MSc in Accounting at Dublin City University Business School (DCUBS), who studied ESB's annual reports as part of their coursework.
Two guest blog posts by students on the MSc in Accounting at Dublin City University Business School (DCUBS), who studied ESB's annual reports as part of their coursework.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
