A brief look at the history of film in ESB.

View original footage of the construction of the Shannon Scheme, filmed by Pathé in 1928.

Extract of dramatisation featuring a fictional young local farmer fascinated by the new peat generation station at Portarlington, Co. Laois.

Promotional film from the 1950s with updates on progress of Rural Electrification Scheme

Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.

Film celebrating the Rural Electrification Scheme and its transformative benefits to rural Ireland.

Colour film shot at RDS Horse Show shows how good design and electrical appliances can raise living standards.

Film chronicles the development and impact of ESB and electricity in Ireland from the Shannon Scheme in 1927 to the

ESB television commercial promoting the benefits of electric cooking in the home.

ESB promotional film for showrooms and service centres highlighting the different assistance provided.

Television commercial highlighting how cost effective electricity can be when used for tasks in the home.

Television commercial depicting how electricity makes life easier for you and your family.

Educational account of the techniques required to produce clean milk on a farms

An ESB/RTE documentary produced on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board.

Film explains how ESB can help get piped water into your rural home.

ESB television commercial promoting the benefits of electric cooking. 

Documentary with a futuristic theme, emphasising the contribution of electricity to industry, agriculture and domestic life.

Film on the construction of Turlough Hill looking at the design, engineering and technical skills and social aspect.

ESB advertisement advising the public of the opportunity to invest in new ESB stocks

Film documents the construction of Turlough Hill which took six years to build, at a cost of £21million.

Animated advertisement urging customers to use energy wisely and highlights the value of electricity, in comparison to other consumer items.

ESB animated advertisement highlighting the value for money offered by electricity in the use of domestic appliances.

ESB advertisement offering attractive returns to investors on the company's latest stock issue.

Documentary detailing the planning and construction of the oil fired power station at Poolbeg, Dublin

ESB advertisement encouraging consumers to use electricity during 'off peak' hours in order to conserve energy.

Advertisement encouraging consumers to use electricity during 'off peak' hours in order to conserve energy. Second advertisement in 'Off Peak' series.

ESB advertisement highlighting the range of services provided by ESB personnel.

ESB television commercial regarding night rate heating and advertising the new ultra slim storage heaters.

Documentary highlighting the ESB’s overseas consultancy operations and the development of the electricity industry abroad.

Advertisement highlighting the cost effectiveness of electricity in comparison to other consumer items.

Advertisement highlighting the cost effectiveness of electricity in comparison to other consumer items.

ESB advertisement encouraging the public to avail of the opportunity to invest in the company's latest stock issue.

ESB promotional film depicting the various uses of electricity, its value for money and the benefits it brings to human

Win Electric commercial encouraging prompt payment of bills by offering chances to win prizes and donations to charities.

Television commercial used as part of an ESB campaign emphasising the benefits of electric cooking.

A look at ESB’s energy efficient houses research project in Kilcock, Co. Kildare in co-operation with the EU.

Documentary detailing the construction and engineering milestones of Moneypoint Generation Station, Co. Clare, ESB’s first major coal burning generating station.

Commercial advertising price reductions for storage heating systems. Features karate man smashing electricity prices in half.

Documentary describing the construction of two 400kV transmission lines running from Moneypoint station to the east coast of Ireland.

Commercial depicting a girl preparing to go to a dance, highlighting how electricity and electrical appliances enhance quality of life.

Commercial depicting a father waking to feed his baby. Footage highlights how electricity enhances quality of life.

Animated advertisement highlighting the safe use of electricity on the farm.

Win Electric commercial encouraging customers to pay their bill within 14 days for a chance to win a holiday.

Documents the work of the ESB in the restoration of power in the UK after a severe storm.

Commercial depicting a son returning home. Highlights how electricity enhances the quality of life.

Educational documentary produced for ESB explaining the technical aspects of electricity generation and distribution and the contribution of ESB to

Television commercial with a catchy jingle, advertising lower night-time rates of electricity.

ESB film regarding career opportunities for female electricians and engineers.

Award winning film showing a typical working day for ESB staff and their commitment to customer service.

Documentary providing overview of ESB's salmon and eel programmes.

The story of Rural Electrification, narrated by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.