Resources
Everything you need for research into Ireland's energy history. From annual reports dating back to 1928, to books and oral histories.
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Our collection is here for anyone curious about Ireland's electrical history, students, academics, and enthusiasts alike. For licensing enquiries please contact esbarchives@esb.ie.
Annual Reports
From its foundation on the 11th of August 1927, ESB’s annual reports followed the financial year, 1st of April to the 31st of March. However, this system changed in 1986, a separate report was issued for the last 9 months of this year, and thereafter, ESB’s annual reports were brought in line with the calendar year, 1st of January until the 31st of December.
View our annual reports
The Shannon Scheme reports
The Shannon Scheme was the biggest engineering project of its time in Europe, and workers flocked from all parts of Ireland and Scotland to seek employment.
View progress reports