ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 9 An Event You Won't Want To Miss! No Registration Required - All Welcome #BytheTradefortheTrade Electrical Trade Show 2026 Wednesday, May 27th Lucan Spa Hotel, Co. Dublin Entrance and Car Parking is FREE OF CHARGE AECI new website now live - www.aeci.ie This trade show is ideal for: Electrical Contractors, Wholesalers, Architects, Consulting Engineers, Facility Managers and Apprentice Electricians. See the most advanced array of Electrical Products and Equipment from Manufacturers and Suppliers. Hands on Demonstrations and Technical Seminars throughout the day. GOLF OUTING FOR OUR EXHIBITORS AND GUESTS TUESDAY 26th May 2026 LUCAN GOLF CLUB SPONSORED BY ARACHAS INSURANCE Kirby Group Engineering has announced the recipients of its third-level bursary awards for this year, as part of the company’s ongoing drive to promote diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector. Six female students have been selected this year, as the programme goes from strength to strength. Kirby is a family-founded firm based in Limerick and has operations across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, the Nordics, and South Africa. It employs over 1,900 people and provides full mechanical and electrical contracting services as well as specialist high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) design and construction services. Its clients include a number of global IT Kirby Announces New Intake For College Bursary Scheme Irish firm continues drive to promote gender diversity in the engineering sector. leaders and range across different sectors including Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, and Power and Renewables. Now in its fourth year, Kirby’s bursary programme is open to women studying Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering at third level institutions across Ireland and South Africa. Having come through a rigorous selection process conducted by Kirby’s Talent Acquisition team, the six recipients will receive: • A full scholarship to cover the coming academic year. • Paid professional placements on Kirby’s local and international projects. • Mentorship from senior engineers. • Opportunities to gain highly valuable industry insights. Pictured outside Kirby’s headquarters in Limerick are (l-r) bursary recipients Sarah Coyle, Emilia Hildebrand, Aisling Costello, Caoimhe Flynn and Meadhbh Hurley.
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