Latest News & Events
Dash of the Derg 2025 – A Great Success
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support shown at Dash of the Derg 2025. This year’s event was a resounding success, blessed with beautiful weather, a fantastic turnout of 218 participants, and an atmosphere filled with camaraderie, fun, and connection.
Winter Ball 2025 – Save The Date – 21st November 2025
This highly anticipated black-tie evening will bring together friends, colleagues, and industry partners for a night of celebration, networking, and support for the extraordinary work of the IEBA charity.
IEBA Leinster Golf Day 2025 – Killeen Castle – April 10th
This year’s IEBA Golf Day was a great event, bringing together industry professionals for a day of golf, networking, and fundraising to support those in need.
21 teams participated in the event on a very sunny day in Kileen. Thanks to all our teams and tee box sponsors for their support. Special thanks to Dominic Smith Electrical for supplying all of the prizes.
IEBA Race Day 2025 – Leopardstown – May 11th
The Cashel Palace Derby Trial Stakes is a race known for producing many greats. The role of honor includes household names and subsequent top-level Group 1 performers who have made their mark on some of the biggest sporting races in the world.
IEBA Munster Golf Day 2025 – Lee Valley Golf & Country Club – May 14th
We invite our customers, partners, and employees to join us in supporting this incredible cause. Whether by participating, sponsoring, or making a donation, every contribution helps make a difference.
Dash of the Derg 2025 – September 5th
The Dash of the Derg charity bike event, sponsored by Ei Electronics and organised by the Irish Electrical Cycling Club (IECC), is a fantastic opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day of cycling.
Dash of the Derg 2024 – A Great Success
On September 20th, the Irish electrical industry came together for the first-ever “Dash of the Derg”, a cycling event held around the breathtaking Lough Derg. Approximately 200 cyclists, representing various companies in the electrical sector, took part in this fantastic event, all in support of the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association (IEBA). With sunny skies and perfect conditions, the day was set for success from the start.
Jimmy Whan – Receives a Lifetime Achievement Award
Leading lights and bright sparks from Ireland’s electrical industry were recognised at a gala evening held in Clontarf Castle, Dublin on June 14.
Celebrating excellence and innovation among individuals and companies of all sizes, Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2024 welcomed the industry’s finest for a drinks reception, three-course meal with wine, entertainment, networking and fun.
AEW Awards
Our President and Deputy Chairman of the IEBA, Cel O’Reilly & Dan Fisher, were invited to speak at the AEW Awards in Clayton Hotel in Liffey Valley on the 8th of May 2024.
The Association of Electrical Wholesalers (AEW) Awards lunch acknowledges the work of the member wholesalers within the group whose recycling and training accomplishments set them apart from others within their industry.
IEBA Golf Day 2024 – Killeen Castle
The IEBA golf day in Killeen Castle on Friday 26th April took place on a bright and sunny (if somewhat chilly) day. Eighty players teed up in teams of four to compete for the annual team trophy and other great prizes. After some great golf on a top-quality course, the following winners emerged:
Dash of the Derg 2024 – September 20th
The Overview Of The 2024 Event:
The Dash of the Derg charity bike event, sponsored by Ei Electronics and organised by the Irish Electrical Cycling Club (IECC), sounds like a fantastic opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day of cycling.
IEBA Munster Golf Day 2024 – Lee Valley Golf & Country Club
The Cork branch of The Irish Benevolent Association held our annual Golf fund raising day in the beautiful Lee Valley Golf & Country club on the 24th of April 2024.
We had sixty players playing on the day and it was a great success, we were blessed with gorgeous sunshine!
Winter Ball 2024 – Save The Date – 15th November
We are thrilled to announce the return of the ever-popular IEBA Winter Ball, taking place this year at the luxurious Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The event is set for Friday, 15th November 2024.
Joseph Whittle running the Great Limerick Run Marathon
Schneider Electric’s Customer Project Execution Manager, Joseph Whittle, will be running the Great Limerick Run Marathon on May 5th in aid of the IEBA. We are very grateful to Josephs commitment to raising funds for the charity.
Leopardstown Race Day – 4th February 2024
Dublin Racing Festival never fails to deliver the ultimate social and racing experience with top-class racing including The Irish Gold Cup and Irish Champion Hurdle as well as live concerts after racing and delicious food and hospitality across the course.
Hollywood Ball in the Intercontinental Hotel
The IEBA sure knows how to throw a glamorous affair! The 2023 Winter Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin on November 17th was like a night straight out of Hollywood. The Hollywood theme of the event was set to emulate the glitz and glamour of the movie industry, attendees felt like they were walking the red carpet themselves. The presence of old-school paparazzi snapping photos added an extra touch of authenticity to the Hollywood experience.
Schneider Electric Golf Outing in aid of the IEBA
Schneider Electric held its annual Customer Golf Outing at the K Club on the 17th of August. They had a “Beat the Pro” on the third hole where Gary Murphy was the Pro. To participate each golfer was asked to donate to the IEBA. There was a total of 75 Golfers on the day, from across the electrical industry, with only eight successfully beating the Pro!! The golfers, that participated, generously donated a total of €960 on the day and Schneider Electric then matched and topped up to bring the total to €2000!!