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Competitions

EMCOMP 1

Win a two night break for two in the new Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin, with two tickets for the Dublin Bus City Tour

We are delighted to offer a weekend stay for two including breakfast at the fabulous new Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin. You can also enjoy two free tickets for the open-topped Dublin Bus city tour, which is an ideal way to see the sites and sights of the capital, running from outside the hotel. The Academy Plaza has recently completed a €30 million complete re-design of the property including 285 deluxe bedrooms and suites, a stunning new lobby, Sir Harry's Bar & Bistro and Abacus fine-dining Chinese cuisine restaurant. The hotel is located just off Upper O'Connell Street in the very heart of Dublin city and is located within easy walking distance of the best of shopping and attractions, including The Spire, Henry Street, Trinity College, Jameson Distillery and St. Stephens Green. To be in with your chance of winning just answer the following question as per instructions.

How much was spent on the re-design of the Best Western Academy Plaza hotel?

a) €5 million
b) €20 million
c) €30 million

Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
10-14 Findlater Place
Off Upper O'Connell Street
Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 878 0666
Fax: +353 1 878 0600
www.academyplazahotel.ie


EMCOMP 2

Win a luxury weekend break for two including pampering and a round of golf at the Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort

Bringing together the atmosphere and elegance of the historic Irish country house, and ideally located for visitors, the Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort offers the very best in Irish hospitality and international standards of service... whether your visit is for pleasure or business! Experience a superb environment complimented with an award winning 18 Hole Golf course, luxury Elemis treatments at the Roe Spa and internationally recognised facilities and service. It really does not get better than this. For your chance to win a luxury weekend break for two people sharing, including B&B, Evening Meal, Elemis Spa pampering and a round of golf answer the following question as per instructions.

What is the name of the luxury Spa at the Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort?

a) Country Spa
b) Roe Spa
c) Foyle Spa

Please email reservations@radissonroepark.com for exclusive offers to ESB readers, quoting 'ESB Offer'.


EMCOMP 3

Win one year's free line rental with TalkTalk's Talk3 package

TalkTalk, the landline company from the Carphone Warehouse, offers Irish consumers amazing value on their home phone calls. TalkTalk customers in Ireland and the UK can talk to each other for free at any time of the day.** With our Talk3 package, line rental, local calls and national calls are included for only €36.99* per month. Calls to the UK are the same price as a local call and calls to the USA are only 5c per minute. Switching your home phone to TalkTalk is easy. Your phone number stays the same and there's no change to your service, except smaller bills! This September, TalkTalk is offering you the chance to win one year's free line rental with their Talk3 package. The Talk3 package includes line rental and calls to all Irish and Northern Irish landlines at any time for only €36.99* per month.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, please answer the following question.

TalkTalk is the landline company from The Carphone Warehouse.

a) True
b) False

For further information on TalkTalk, please visit www.talktalk.ie

*See www.talktalk.ie for terms and conditions. To avail of this prize, the winner must switch their home phone to TalkTalk. **Free calls are between all Irish and UK TalkTalk customers. Maximum call duration of 3 hours applies.


EMCOMP 4

Win one of two exclusive designer bedspreads from Stephen Pearse

EM has teamed up with world renowned Irish designer Stephen Pearce to offer you the chance to win one of two exclusive bedspreads. Stephens name has become synonymous with the very best traditional handmade Irish pottery and is now unveiling his opulent 100% luxury cotton bedspread. According to Stephen himself it is the perfect bedspread to snuggle under a cold winters evening. The beautiful spiral design offers a hint of excellence for your home. Just answer the following question as per instructions.

What nationality is Stephen Pearce?

a) French
b) Irish
c) English


EMCOMP 5

Win one of five copies of Strong Farmer

Liberties Press is proud to announce its new title, Strong Farmer- The Memoirs of Joe Ward by Ciaran Buckley and Chris Ward. The book covers four generations and over 100 years of local and national history. It views this recent Irish history through the lens of one prominent family and brilliantly weaves together the threads of history and folklore to tell a tale of money, power and unbreakable family ties. An amazing read! For further information see www.LibertiesPress.com To be in with your chance of winning one of five copies of the book please answer the following question as per instructions.

How many generations does this book look at?

a) Two
b) Three
c) Four


 
Photo of a room at the Academy Plaza hotel


A photo of a room at Roe Park Radisson
Roe Park Radisson SAS


Photo of a Stephen Pearse bed spread
Stephen Pearse




How to enter competitions in EM

There are two ways to enter competitions in EM. The closing date for all competitions is August 27th, 2007.

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
Weekend break in Academy Plaza
EMCOMP2
Weekend break in Radisson SAS Roe Valley Park Resort
EMCOMP3
TalkTalk line rental giveaway
EMCOMP4
Stephen Pearse bedspreads
EMCOMP5
Copies of Strong Farmer

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.

July/August 07 prizewinners

EM COMPETITION1
Mary Moloney, Shared Services, HO
(The winner receives a two night stay for 2 in Absolutehotel.com, Limerick’s first city centre spa hotel. Prize includes stay and breakfast as well as two thermal suite passes for the Spa)

EM COMPETITION2
Joe Dooley, West Offaly Power
(The winner received a weekend pass for 2, including camping, for The Midlands Music Festival featuring Kris Kristofferson, Glen Campbell, Paul Brady, Christy Moore, Ricky Skaggs, Leonard Cohen, Hot House Flowers, The Waterboys and many more)

EM COMPETITION3
Bridie McDonnell, Networks Mullingar
Anne Kearns, Beltra
Michael Cummins, Fleet St
Denis Doherty, Fisheries,
John Loughlin
(Each of the 5 winners receives a copy of The Complete guide to Beer and Cider in Ireland)

EM COMPETITION4
May Doyle, Churchtown
John Slattery
(Each of the two winners receives a pair of tickets to see The Clarinet King at the National Concert Hall on Oct. 26th)

CROSSWORDS
€200 Shopping Voucher
Joe King, Carrigaline
E. McDermott, Virginia

€100 Shopping Voucher
Sean Brophy, Insurance
Kenneth Devine, ESBI
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