Eligibility

• Entrants must be registered in a post-primary school in the Republic of Ireland and participating in the ESB Networks’ Weather Watch programme.
• Schools are responsible for granting permission for their students to participate and must oversee their involvement.
• Employees, contractors, or associates of Real Nation or ESB Group are not eligible to enter.

Entry Submission

• The closing date for entries is  27th March, 2026.
• Schools may submit multiple entries, provided each entry meets the competition criteria and includes the required submission details.
• Entries can be submitted by a class group, team or individual.
• Teachers must ensure that each participating student’s guardian has provided written consent.

Adjudication and Judging

• Adjudication and shortlisting will be based on the judges’ opinion of submissions that best meet the competition brief and demonstrate a clear understanding of the learning objectives.
• The judges’ decisions are final, and no correspondence regarding the adjudication process will be entertained.
• The Promoter will notify winners by replying to the email address given when entering the competition.
• In the event a shortlisted entrant cannot be contacted within three days of notification, another entrant will be selected at the judges’ discretion.

Promoter Rights and Responsibilities

• The Promoter is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or other issues arising from participation in the competition or use of the prizes.
• The Promoter is not responsible for entries not received or delays caused by technical failures or other factors beyond its control.
• The Promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Promotion and/or these Terms and Conditions of the competition.
• The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or to modify, cancel, or terminate the competition due to unforeseen circumstances.
• The Promoter reserves the right to store and use submitted materials for promotional and educational purposes, including social media, publications, and press.

Prizes

• Prize winners will be announced before the end of May 2026. 

• Prize pool of up to €10,000 ex Vat 

• No cash or alternative prizes will be offered unless prizes are unavailable, in which case substitutions of equal value may be provided. 

• The Promoter is not responsible for defective goods or services provided as prizes. Complaints must be addressed to the relevant supplier. 

• All prizes will be awarded to the schools and not to individual teachers or students, except where specified. 

Publicity

• Prize winners may be required to participate in publicity activities such as photos, interviews, or videos. Written consent will be obtained from parents/guardians where necessary.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These terms are governed by Irish law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.

Privacy Statement

Any information provided by you within your submission for the competition is required for the administration and communications in regard to the ESB Networks’ Weather Watch Programme. Your data will be retained and used solely for this purpose. We share your information with Real Event Management Ltd T/A Real Nation to manage the ESB Networks’ Weather Watch Programme. For further information on data protection visit our Privacy Policy. By submitting an entry for the competition, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that the entry and any subsequent images and media may be featured online and/or reproduced and broadcast (in whole or in part) on media and social channels for promotional and/or educational purposes. The entrant must ensure that everyone appearing in the submission has given their permission to be included. Entrants may withdraw their submission at any time by contacting esbnweatherwatch@realnation.ie. 

Contact Information

Queries or complaints can be sent to:
Real Nation, 94 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XN82
Email: esbnweatherwatch@realnation.ie