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Graduates from Laois commence ESB

By Joshua McCormack · Laois Nationalist · 29 September 2026

Graduates from Laois commence ESB

Joshua McCormack GRADUATES from counties Kilkenny, Laois and Wexford have joined over 70 other graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, spanning disciplines such as engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing and finance in this year’s graduate programme.

The programme aims to recruit talent to drive innovation and support the delivery of ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.

Graduates were welcomed to the organisation by Paddy Hayes, ESB chief executive, at their recent induction. Throughout the duration of the programme each graduate will receive a range of supports, including being partnered with individual mentors from within their chosen business unit, IT equipment and access to hybrid working as part of ESB’s smart working offering.  Discussing the programme, Sinéad Kilkelly, ESBs executive director, said: “At ESB, we are committed to investing in the next generation of talent. Our graduate programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and develop the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. We are pleased to welcome this year’s graduates and wish them every success as they embark on their journey with ESB.” Recruitment for the 2027 graduate development programme will open on 28 September and ESB invites applications from all final-year and post-graduate students.

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Reporting by Joshua McCormack for Laois Nationalist , funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.

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