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 A new chapter begins for the EIFI as the presidency has officially passed from Mark Keogh to Denise Tuffy, CIF Director of Specialist Contracting. Mark reflects on his time in office and the progress made during his tenure, while Denise steps into the role at an important time for the industry. The IEBA marks its 25th anniversary. Founded on a simple but powerful belief, that those who dedicate their lives to the industry should not face personal hardship alone. The organisation continues to provide vital support across the sector (see page 60). Ventilux celebrates 40 years of excellence in emergency lighting (see page 12). Elsewhere, Kellihers Electrical marks a decade of a very successful partnership with Southgate Lighting (see page 16). There is also major investment news for Dundalk, as Hanley Energy has received the green light for a new $700 million facility — a significant boost for the region (see page 63) In other news we report from the recent Solar & Heat Renewables Show 2026 held at Naas Racecourse (see page 54). Schneider Electric has launched The Learning Loop, a new initiative focused on continuous professional growth (see page 43). Career development also features strongly, with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) offering electricians the opportunity to progress from trade to engineer through an apprenticeship pathway (see page 39). This edition also highlights Katie Sheldon of AP Haslam, who continues to make her mark on the world darts stage (see page 27). Planning for the year ahead is also taking shape, with the EIGSI golf calendar included in this edition (see page 67). Preparations well underway for the Electrical Trade Show on 27th May, alongside the traditional golf outing the day before. Denise Tuffy, President of EIFI IEBA celebrate 25 years
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