Shamrock Electrical Supplies

12/08/2026

⚡ The Spark #024 is out now ⚡

Diesel jumped 19 cent in a single month, and that is before the excise comes back. From September 1st the cuts start reversing: 10c on diesel straight away and more every month until Christmas.

In this week's issue:

⛽ Diesel at €1.92 and the four excise dates every contractor needs in the diary
💨 Wind power for 667,000 homes dumped in six months, and why bills stay high
⚖️ The CRU's first rewrite of the Safe Electric rulebook since 2016
🔦 Product spotlight: bulkhead lights before the dark evenings
💡 Six moves before September 1st to blunt the fuel hit

Read it free: https://www.shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/the-spark/the-spark-issue-024-august-2026

Diesel jumps 19c in a month and excise returns from September 1st. Plus dumped wind power, the CRU's new Safe Electric rulebook and bulkhead lights for autumn.

11/08/2026

Proud one for us this week.

We are an independent electrical wholesaler in Greenogue, Rathcoole, just off the N7, and we have started collecting reviews on Trustpilot.

This one came in from a contractor who has been buying from us for years.

If you are ever stuck for trade supplies around southwest Dublin, the counter is open Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday morning, and you can ring us on 01 401 9907.

11/08/2026

The Current Issue 11 is out ⚡

New official figures show data centres used 23 percent of all the metered electricity in Ireland last year, up from 5 percent in 2015. That is close to what every home in the country uses combined. This week's issue:

Where your electricity bill actually goes, and what the CSO figures mean for households
Why the energy credit has been ruled out for Budget 2027, with a record 322,000 households now behind on their bills
How to get ahead of the dark evenings before they arrive

Read the full issue of The Current:

https://www.shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/the-current/the-current-011-data-centres-electricity-energy-credit

Free delivery from the first euro on everything in store. Call 01 401 9907.

Data centres now use 23% of Ireland's electricity, the energy credit is ruled out for Budget 2027, and how to get ahead of the dark evenings.

10/08/2026

Our first reviews are in on Trustpilot and this one made the team's week.

Thanks Brian, delighted the garden came together. Honest reviews from the trade and the public help an independent Irish supplier get seen, and we read and reply to every single one.

If Shamrock has sorted you out, at the counter in Greenogue or with free delivery anywhere in Ireland, you can share your experience here:

https://www.trustpilot.com/evaluate/shamrockelectrical.ie

07/08/2026

💡 Festoon lights: the easiest way to make your garden the place everyone wants to sit this summer

Ever notice how a few strings of warm bulbs overhead can turn a plain patio into somewhere you never want to leave? The trick is picking a set that actually survives an Irish summer, and knowing how to power it safely without a lead trailing out through the kitchen window.

Our new guide walks you through it in plain English: festoon bulbs versus connectable string and icicle sets, the IP rating you really need for our weather, warm white or cool white bulbs, and how to run everything off a proper weatherproof outdoor socket. Everything you need to get it right first time.

👉 https://shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/news/festoon-lights-ireland-buying-guide

Festoon lights Ireland guide: choose between festoon bulbs, string and icicle sets, get the IP rating right for our weather and power them safely.

05/08/2026

The Spark Issue 23 is out ⚡

New opening hours are now in effect, a look at the latest construction output figures, and Safe Electric has fresh guidance on periodic inspections.

We're also covering wall lights for hallways and stairwells, plus cashflow tips before the back-to-school rush hits.

Read the full issue here:

https://www.shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/the-spark/the-spark-issue-023-august-2026

Trade pricing available on all stock. Call 01 401 9907 for contractor rates.

New Shamrock opening hours, August back-to-school renovation deadlines, wall light spotlight, and a contractor tip on August cashflow planning.

04/08/2026

The Current Issue 10 is out ⚡

Heat pump grants of up to €12,500 sound straightforward, but that headline figure does not tell the full story. This week's issue:

The catch nobody mentions: the insulation rule you need to meet before the grant applies
Exactly how the free Warm Home Scheme retrofit works, step by step
What a BER assessment actually costs and how long it takes

Read the full issue of The Current:
https://www.shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/the-current/the-current-010-heat-pump-grant-warm-home-scheme-ber

Free delivery from the first euro on everything in store. Call 01 401 9907.

The heat pump grant looks straightforward, but insulation rules trip people up. How the free Warm Home Scheme works, and what a BER assessment costs.

31/07/2026

💡 Squinting at your own chopping board? Your kitchen probably needs under cabinet lights.

Overhead lights throw your shadow straight onto the worktop, so the one spot you actually work on ends up the darkest. A line of light under the wall units fixes that in an evening, and it makes the whole kitchen feel finished.

Our new guide walks you through it in plain English. We compare linkable battens, sealed LED strips and neat plinth spots, explain warm versus cool white and where an IP65 rating actually matters near the sink, show you what you can fit yourself, and pick four in stock options we would happily put in our own kitchens.

👉 https://shamrockelectrical.ie/blogs/news/under-cabinet-lighting-ireland-buying-guide

Have a read and never squint at the worktop again.

Under cabinet lights in Ireland made simple. Compare LED strips, battens and plinth spots, pick the right colour and IP rating, and fit them safely.

30/07/2026

☀️ August Bank Holiday Weekend Opening Hours ☘️

Just a quick note to let everyone know our opening hours for the August Bank Holiday weekend:

✅ Friday — Open Till 4pm
❌ Saturday — Closed
❌ Sunday — Closed
❌ Monday — Closed

We'll be back open as normal after the Bank Holiday.

From all of us at Shamrock Electrical, we hope you have a fantastic August Bank Holiday weekend! ☘️⚡☀️