Animated advertisement highlighting the safe use of electricity on the farm.
Moneypoint Power From Coal, 1985
Documentary detailing the construction and engineering milestones of Moneypoint Generation Station, Co. Clare, ESB’s first major coal burning generating station.
WIN Electric Holiday Competition, 1987
Win Electric commercial encouraging customers to pay their bill within 14 days for a chance to win a holiday.
WIN Electric Rehab Competition, 1984
Win Electric commercial encouraging prompt payment of bills by offering chances to win prizes and donations to charities.
Karate Man, 1985
Commercial advertising price reductions for storage heating systems. Features karate man smashing electricity prices in half.
Task Force ’87, 1987
Documents the work of the ESB in the restoration of power in the UK after a severe storm.
400kV Transmission Lines from Moneypoint, c.1986-1989
Documentary describing the construction of two 400kV transmission lines running from Moneypoint station to the east coast of Ireland.
24 Hours, 1992
Award winning film showing a typical working day for ESB staff and their commitment to customer service.
Portarlington Peat Station, c.1950
Extract of dramatisation featuring a fictional young local farmer fascinated by the new peat generation station at Portarlington, Co. Laois.
Baby, 1986
Commercial depicting a father waking to feed his baby. Footage highlights how electricity enhances quality of life.
Going Back, 1988
Commercial depicting a son returning home. Highlights how electricity enhances the quality of life.
Dance, 1986
Commercial depicting a girl preparing to go to a dance, highlighting how electricity and electrical appliances enhance quality of life.
About our Film Archive
A brief look at the history of film in ESB.
Power for Progress, 1955
Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.
More Power to the Farmer, 1957
Film celebrating the Rural Electrification Scheme and its transformative benefits to rural Ireland.
