Irish energy firm ESB recently teamed up with colleagues from Jones Engineering/O'Sheas Electrical to put their electrical skills and expertise to use.

On Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May, they assisted in the wiring of portacabins and public lighting in Down Syndrome Cork's Field of Dreams at Curraheen.

The site is the first of its kind in Ireland and will see three acres of agricultural land transform into an educational and work-based horticultural site. The land has been provided by the Munster Agriculture Society who are partners with Down Syndrome Cork in this initiative.

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Around 95% of adults with Down Syndrome are unemployed, and the project will teach participants to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It will provide a range of training, education, and work opportunities for adults with Down Syndrome in a safe and inspirational environment. Award-winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin is contributing to the development of the garden site.

Denis Cambridge, ESB Networks South Divisional Manager, said: "Along with our industry partners in O'Sheas Electrical, we are delighted to support this wonderful initiative by Down Syndrome Cork.

"ESB has provided funding of €25,000 to the project through our Energy for Generations Fund and the teamwork on display today shows that funding is often just part of the jigsaw. It has been an enriching experience for all involved to use our skills and knowledge to bring more positive outcomes for the community to which we belong."