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Walsh Electrical Services:
Electrical Excellence in Ireland’s North-West
At Walsh Electrical Services we ensure that all electrical installation work that we carry out is completed to the highest standard by fully qualified Electricians. We ensure full compliance with the National Wiring Rules or IET Wiring Regulations, along with relevant Building Regulations and other associated Standards. As a Derry Electrician and a Donegal Electrician (including an Inishowen Electrician) – and also covering other areas, we deliver quality electrical installations wherever you are!
Any electrical installation work in the north (e.g. Derry City) is carried out in full compliance with BS 7671:2018 (2024) Requirements for Electrical Installations – the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (previously known as the IEE Wiring Regulations) incorporating Amendment No. 3, and where appropriate BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (published on 15/4/26).
Conversely in the south (e.g. Buncrana and Inishowen) all work is carried out in accordance with I.S. 10101:2020+A1:2024/AC2:2025 – the 5th Edition of the National Rules for Electrical Installations (Incorporating Corrigendum 1:2020, Amendment 1:2024 and Corrigendum 2:2025).
Following the winding-up of the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI), the TC2 committee was brought under the remit of the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). The 5th Edition of the southern Wiring Rules was issued by the NSAI as I.S. 10101:2020. This is now an Irish Standard and a legal document.
The 5th Edition was published on the 6th March 2020. A 28-month transition period began on the 1st April 2020, enabling installations to be designed to the new standard from this date. (Initially there was to be a 24-month transition period, however the dates were extended by four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Since 1st February 2021 all new installations must be designed and certified to the 5th Edition. Installations which were designed to the 4th Edition (ET101:2008) prior to 31st January 2021 were required to be certified to at least a pre-connection stage by 31st July 2022. From 1st August 2022 all electrical installations have had to be certified to the new Rules (5th Edition (I.S. 10101:2020)).
Approved & Registered Electrical Contractor in Derry & Donegal
RECI (Safe Electric) Registered Electrical Contractor – Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland
Walsh Electrical Services are a RECI (Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland) and Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor (REC). We have been a member of RECI since 1st October 2014.
Since October 2013 only a REC has legally been permitted to carry out any Restricted Electrical Works (otherwise known as Designated Electrical Works) in the south of Ireland. This includes all electrical work in any home within the State other than defined Minor Works. Restricted Electrical Works are therefore Controlled Electrical Works in a domestic setting.
Falsely claiming to be a REC (or acting in a manner likely to suggest that an individual or organisation is a REC without being so registered) is also a criminal offence, and carries the same penalties as those highlighted above.
Additionally, as a member of RECI/Safe Electric we can self-certify any Controlled Electrical Works (also known as Specified Works) – including in non-domestic premises (e.g. industrial, commercial or agricultural installations). Controlled Electrical Works require certification by law.
Electricians in Donegal
We provide a complete range of electrical services to businesses and homes in Inishowen, Letterkenny, and other parts of County Donegal. All works are subject to Irish Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the prevailing rate. (At time of writing, this is generally 13.5% VAT for Services (subject to the two-thirds rule), however the Standard VAT rate of 23% can also apply in some other instances, as detailed by Revenue: “Excludes wiring work beyond powerpoints, fuseboards and lampholders, such as wiring-up electric cookers, (which is liable at the Standard rate).”. See https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/vat-rates/search-vat-rates/E/electrician-services-work-on-fixtures-private-dwellings-nonresidential-immovable-goods-.aspx for further information.)
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
We have been enrolled on the NICEIC Roll of Approved Contractors since 8th March 2016. We provide certification and reporting on NICEIC forms as required by many clients.
Our work is covered by the NICEIC Platinum Promise — a guarantee for six years from the date of completion of the work up to a value of Stg £25,000.
We provide a complete range of electrical services to businesses and homes in Derry City and other parts of County Derry and surrounding areas.
Electrical Contractors' Association
We were elected a Registered Member of the ECA on 2nd July 2020. As an ECA Member, our business is independently technically assessed on a regular basis — ensuring we manage, supervise, and carry out our work to the required technical standards.
*Please see terms and conditions, available on request. Engaging an ECA Registered Member also entitles you to the ECA Code of Fair Trading, in addition to your legal and statutory rights.
Donegal and Derry
We provide many and varied electrical services — from small domestic works to large commercial and industrial contracts — in both private and public sector. We accept payment in Pounds Sterling or Euro.
Get in touch with Richard
Head office on the Cityside of Derry City, just off the Buncrana Road — 11 miles from Buncrana and under 20 miles from Letterkenny.