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Competitions

EMCOMP 1

FIVE DOUBLE PASSES TO THE 2007 ALLIANZ BOAT SHOW TO BE WON

Whether you are a watersport expert or keen novice, you'll find plenty to interest you at the Allianz Boat Show 2007 in the RDS from 14th – 18th February. With Ireland's 6,200 km of coastline and 800 km of navigable inland waterways, marine activities are easily accessed and the opportunities at home and abroad will be unfolded at the Allianz Boat Show, the largest showcase in Ireland for the marine industry.

Set to feature over 200 specialist marine related companies the show will introduce young and old to the latest developments and products in sailing craft, powerboats, jetskis, windsurfing, diving, angling, water-based holidays and not least, expert advice to deliver the 'know how' to tackle any element of marine activity.

The dedicated 'Holidays Afloat' pavilion is set to attract families and friends alike and will take you on a sea journey of choice, with details of waterbased holidays and activities at home and abroad. Waterways Ireland will also be unfolding alternative holiday opportunities in Ireland's vast inland waterways.

For all this and more, set sail for the 2007 Allianz Direct Boat Show, RDS Simmonscourt. For further information visit www.dublinboatshow.com. To be in with your chance to win one of FIVE free double passes to the event, just answer the following question as per instructions.

Where is the 2007 Allianz Direct Boat Show taking place?
a) Millstreet
b) RDS
c) The Point


EMCOMP 2

WIN A WEEKEND BREAK FOR 2 IN COMFORT INN, PORTLAOISE

Carefully designed with the discerning business traveler in mind. Located in one of Ireland's fastest growing towns in the Midlands, Comfort Inn Portlaoise is situated at the Togher interchange, the major Dublin/Limerick/Cork junction, a pivotal interchange that serves 25, 000 motorists daily.

Comfort Inn Portlaoise offers business delegates the opportunity to avail of purpose-built meeting and hotel facilities without having to travel to busy city centre locations. With its eight meeting suites custom designed to cater to every business need and ideal for everyone from local businesses to the many business delegates and visitors from the towns and cities that the motorway serves, Comfort Inn and Leisure Centre Portlaoise and its team of staff provide a highly personalised service and a working environment with no distractions.

The Weekend Break up for grabs includes accommodation for 2 in one of the 90 modern bedrooms including breakfast and access to the comprehensive leisure centre, complete with fully equipped gym, jacuzzi, sauna, treatment rooms and indoor heated pool provide the ideal setting in which to unwind. To win, answer the following question as per instructions. Comfort Inn Portlaoise, Togher Roundabout, Midway, Portlaoise. Reservations Number +353 57 869 5740 E:info.portlaoise@comfortinns.ie.

How many meeting suites does Comfort Inn Portlaoise have?
a) 7
b) 2
c) 8


EMCOMP 3

WIN A FUN FAMILY DAY OUT!

Heritage Island represents 88 of Ireland's leading Visitor Attractions and Heritage Towns. All are interesting, informative, and fun to visit when taking a break around Ireland this Spring. For concise information on each attraction, sample touring itineraries and news of what's on, why not visit our website at www.heritageisland.com.

To be in with a chance to win one of five family passes to either Aillwee Cave, Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, King House Interpretive Galleries & Museum, Dartfield- Ireland's Horseworld & Country Park or W5 Discovery Centre answer the following question and send your answer as per instructions.

In what county is Aillwee Cave located?
a) Co. Clare
b) Co. Monaghan
c) Co. Waterford


EMCOMP 4

Win a chance to be a non-smoker!

ALLEN CARR EASYWAY CLINIC
Easyway is the most successful method of helping people to stop smoking in the world. Many ESB employees have successfully stopped by using this technique.

Allen Carr recently supported healthy living by sponsoring Ray D'Arcy in a charity run for four of Ireland's largest children's hospitals.

Tel: 1890-379929, www.easyway.ie

EM readers will receive a €50 discount when they get an appointment, just mention ESB to avail of this offer.

For your chance to win, simply answer the following question. Send your answer as per instructions.

What is the most succesful method of helping people to stop smoking in the world?
a) 'Otherway'
b) 'Easyway'
c) 'Hardway'


  Photo of a boat
ALLIANZ BOAT SHOW


Photo of the Comfort Inn Portlaoise
Comfort Inn Portlaoise


Photo of a Family Day Out
Family Day Out


Allen Carr Easy Way Clinic
ALLEN CARR EASYWAY CLINIC




How to enter competitions in EM

There are two ways to enter competitions in EM. The closing date for all competitions is October 27th, 2006.

1. SMS from your mobile phone
Each competition has a number associated with it. You can use this number to enter the competitions via SMS from your mobile phone. To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 923 9210.

For example, if your name is John Smith and you wish to enter competition 1, then text one of the following, depending on your answer to the question:

EMCOMP1 John Smith
EMCOMP2 John Smith
EMCOMP3 John Smith

Important
You must use the above format, and must ensure that there is a space between the number and your answer, and between your answer and your name. Entries not matching the above format will not be recognised. You will still be charged for the message. All messages are charged at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random. Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send your entry.

Numbers for each competition: EMCOMP1
Dublin Boat Show

EMCOMP2
Comfort Inn Weekend break

EMCOMP3
Heritage Island passes

EMCOMP4
Allen Carr Clinic

2. Mailing your entry
Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly indicating which competition you are entering by using the above numbers on the envelope to

EM,
ESB Corporate Affairs,
27 Lr. Fitzwilliam St.,
Dublin 2.

December 06 prizewinners

EM COMPETITION1
Harry Wisener, ESBI Coolkeeragh
(The winner receives a return flight for two to Geneva)

EM COMPETITION2
Michael Kealy, Power Generation
Tony Dunlea, P&FM, HO
Mark Halpin, ESBI,
Ide Monahan, Networks
Jo Curran, Retd.
(Each of the five winners receives a family pass to Heritage Ireland Attraction)

EM COMPETITION3 Robert Donaghy, ESBI
(The winner receives a weekend away for two)

EM COMPETITION4 Liam Swaine, Retd.
(The winner receives a chance to stop smoking at the Allen Carr Easyway clinic)

EM COMPETITION5
Eugene Rochford, Retd.
Charlie McGrath, Networks Midleton
Niall Creed, Ballycoolin
John Kelly, HO
Arthur Schmid, Networks Limerick
Billy Byrne, Power Generation
Jimmy Lardner, Claremorris
Marie Hurding, National Grid
Noel Moran, MOIP Project
Trish McElvaney, Dublin
(Each of the 10 winners receives copy of A Sporting Eye compliments of Liberties Press)

CROSSWORDS €200 Shopping Voucher
John Keogh, Roscommon
Eithne Ryan, Ennis

CROSSWORDS €100 Shopping Voucher
M. O'Connor, Tralee
Kevin O'Byrne, Mungret


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