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CROSSWORDS

Click here to download the pdf version of this month's crosswords.

To enter competition simply print off, fill in and send to
Crossword Competitions, EM,
ESB Corporate Affairs,
27 Lr. Fitzwilliam St.,
Dublin 2.

Entries for the crossword competitions to be received by October 27th, 2006.

Winners will receive shopping vouchers worth €200 and €100.


EMCOMP 1

Harbour Mill 3-night weekend break

These 4* luxury serviced apartments are a unique Hotel alternative on Westport's Waterfront, the perfect place to get away from it all yet be close to everything.

Enjoy stunning views of Croagh Patrick, stroll on one of the many blue flag beaches or just sit and watch the world go by at your leisure. If you prefer to stretch your legs, you can choose from sailing, surfing, championship golf courses and horse riding, The choices are endless. Why not indulge yourself with a pamper treatment in our beauty spa to soothe your mind and soul? You will be spoilt for choice with the excellent selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment Westport has to offer and we are sure you will leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated!

  • 24-hour REception
  • Onsite secure car parking
  • The Creel restaurant
  • Winebar
  • Hair & Beauty salon
  • Free access to swimming pool & gym
  • Free access to sauna, streamroom & jacuzzi
T: 00 353 98 28555
F: 00 353 98 28636
info@theharbourmill.com
www.theharbourmill.com

Rates from as low as '39 pps per night for 4 people & from only '59 pps per night for 2 people *Miniumum 2-night stay We have a 3-night weekend break in a twobedroom suite sleeping up to 4 people to give away. Simply answer the following question as per instructions per instructions.

The Harbour Mill is located in which county?
a) Mayo
b) Cork
c) Galway


EMCOMP 2

Weekend away at Days Hotel Dublin Airport

Days Hotel Dublin Airport is an ideal choice for all forms of meetings, training or presentations.

We offer a choice of contemporary, comfortable, quiet rooms. Other facilities include:

  • Capacity for up to 70 delegates
  • Free wireless and wired broadband
  • Conference pads, pens, mineral water
  • Air conditioning
  • Adaptable conference furniture (can be assembled for training, Boardroom, UShape, Classroom, etc.)
Specialised audio-visual equipment available including
  • LCD projector and screen
  • DVD and video
  • Flip chart
Our delegate rates can be tailored to your requirements to include room hire, equipment hire, coffee breaks and light lunch, dinner, accommodation and breakfast.

We have two nights B&B and one dinner for two to give away. Simply answer the following question as per per instructions.

www.dayshoteldublinairport.com

Tel: 01 8869500
Lo-call: 1890 329 329

Days Hotel Dublin Airport has the capacity for how many delegates?
a) 70
b) 80
c) 90








EMCOMP 3

Win 1 of 5 copies of In Full Flood

Liberties Press and LibertiesPress.com are delighted to offer 5 copies of 'In Full Flood - A Memoir' by Finbarr Flood, former MD of Guinness, professional goalkeeper, ex-chair of the Labour Court and chair of the Decentralisation Implementation committee amongst other things.

The book can be ordered from www.LibertiesPress.com and all EM readers will receive an additional 5% to the 10% discount when they order titles quoting ESB1 from www.LibertiesPress.com Simply answer the following question as per the instructions.

What is the name of the Guinness brewery in Dublin?
a) St. Peter's Gate
b) St. James' Gate
c) St. Mary's Gate








EMCOMP 4

Win a family nutrition consultation

Tina Dunne launched her Lifestyle Company in 2003 (www.tinadunne.com), which offers organisations and industries an extensive range of services in Nutrition and Marketing Communication. Tina also runs a successful Lifestyle/Cookery Programme for Children and Teenagers. Tina has an honours B.Ed degree in Home Economics and Science and is a successful "lifestylist."

We have a family (two adults, two children) nutrition-lifestyle consultation to give away. Tina will ask the winner and their family to keep a food diary for a week and will then do a personal consultation in their home, giving tips and advice on each family member's food choices and nutritional needs. Simply answer the following question as per instructions.

Which vegetable contains beta carotene and helps boost eye and skin health?
a) Aubergine
b) Carrot
c) Nectarine


EMCOMP 5

Win 1 of 6 sets of tickets to Big Band and Christmas Cracker concerts

"The World's Biggest Big Band" concert creates a magnificent musical occasion featuring the greatest hits from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to name a few. A spell-binding new production show at the National Concert Hall December 2nd and 3rd with one sensational 50+ piece big band orchestra incorporating singers. 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' Christmas cracker will feature an augmented Pasadena Roof Orchestra with singers, two top-class dancing couples and the very best musicians in the world at the National Concert Hall in this New Year's entertainment extravaganza, held on January 6th and 7th. We have 3 sets of tickets for each concert available. Simply answer the following question as per instructions.

Whose greatest hits will not be featured during the Big Band concert?

a) Glenn Miller
b) Duke Ellington
c) Paul Simon


EMCOMP 6

Win 1 of 3 Prudence magazine subscriptions

Prudence is a new kind of magazine for the thinking woman. Are you constantly broke? Up to your eyes in debt? Then Prudence is the magazine for you. Published bi-monthly, Prudence offers women in Ireland an A-list lifestyle at realistic prices. The only real guide to savvy living in Rip-Off Ireland, its cutting edge fashion pages offer an eclectic mix of designer, vintage and high street fashion, as well as high street alternatives to designer and celeb looks.

Save over 15% on an annual subscription to Prudence Magazine. A one-year annual subscription costs only '12.50 (normal subscription price '15.00). To avail of this fantastic offer, call Caroline on 01 4167900 and quote the Prudence/ESB EM offer. Please have your credit card details ready.

We have 3 one-year subscriptions to Prudence to give away. Simply answer the following question as per instructions.

Prudence is published

a) Weekly
b) Annually
c) Bi-monthly


  Win shopping vouchers worth €200 and €100 with these crosswords

A photo of the Harbour Mill Hotel
Harbour Mill Hotel



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
Harbour Mill weekend away

EMCOMP2
Days Hotel weekend away

EMCOMP3
In Full Flood books

EMCOMP4
Family nutrition consultation

EMCOMP5
Big band concert tickets

EMCOMP6
Prudence magazine subscription

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.

September 06 prizewinners

EM COMPETITION1
Teresa Farrell, Portlaoise
(The winner receives a two-night mid week break at the Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club in Cavan)

EM COMPETITION2
Margaret Lahiff, ESB Networks
(The winner receives a two-night luxury accommodation stay at either the Galway Bay Hotel or the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone)

EM COMPETITION3
Fiona King, Dundalk
Hazel Leonard, EirGrid
Madge McGrath, ESB Leopardstown
(Each of the 3 winners receives a 1- year subscription to House and Home magazine)

EM COMPETITION4
Martin McDonnell, Limerick
Jimmy Farrell, West Offaly Power, Power Generation
Jimmy Lardner, Claremorris
(Each of the 3 winners receives a pair of tickets to West Side Storyat the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin)

EM COMPETITION5
Mark Halpin ESBI
Bernardine Moloney, Moneypoint
Niall Dineen, ESB Networks
Fiona Maher, Customer Supply
Sean Brophy, HO

(Each of the 5 winners receives a copy of The Little Book of Banana Skins)

EM COMPETITION6
Maria Sheerin, OHS
Fiona Moore, Customer Supply

(Each of the 2 winners receives a luxury linen bed set)

CROSSWORDS
'200 Shopping Voucher
Phil Murphy, Tullow
J. Green, Ballycasey


CROSSWORDS
'100 Breda King, Carrick
Jim McLoughlin, Galway

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