Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: 'The government must act now' on storm aftermath
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn....
ESB
Rural Life
ESB: Power restoration progressing with 168,000 awaiting supply
ESB Networks has said that, on day five of its power restoration efforts, 168,000 homes, farms and businesses are awaiting...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
IFA calls for 'all necessary resources' for Storm Éowyn recovery
IFA president, Francie Gorman, has said it is critical that all necessary resources are deployed to repair the damage caused...
Rural Life
MEP calls on gov to accept EU aid as 246,000 still without power
An Irish MEP has called on the government to accept offers of storm aid from the EU, as 246,000 homes,...
Rural Life
100,000 customers may be without power past next Friday
Storm Éowyn brought extensive damage to electricity infrastructure resulting in 768,000 customers losing supply on January 24, with 330,000 still without power...
Rural Life
ESB warns that some power outages will last days
With 715,000 homes, farms and businesses without power as of 8:00a.m today (Friday, January 24) due to Storm Éowyn, ESB...
Rural Life
Elphin Mart cancels sales due to power issues from Storm Darragh
Elphin Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Co. Roscommon had to cancel its sales this evening (Monday, December 9) due to power outages in the...
Rural Life
ESB warns some customers could be without power for days
ESB Networks has said that power has now been restored to 315,000 customers across the country following Storm Darragh. As...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Storm Ashley: 16,000 homes, farms and businesses without power
Around 16,000 homes, farms and businesses that are customers of the ESB are without power this morning in the wake...
Rural Life
Landowners impacted by North-South Interconnector offered around €40m
Eirgrid has confirmed that approximately €40m in compensation has been offered to landowners as part of the voluntary easement scheme...
Rural Life
Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said that the government will bring forward a policy on...
Forestry
Pre-tax profits at Coillte fell by more than €60 million last year
Pre-tax profits at the semi-state forestry company, Coillte, slumped by more than €60 million to €61.5 million for 2023 according...
Agri-Business
ESB: Rollout of three-phase smart meters to begin in mid-2025
ESB Networks has confirmed that it will begin deploying the first cohort of three-phase smart meters in mid-2025. A smart...
Agri-Business
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023
ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
Calls for the Gearagh in Cork to be made a national park
The Gearagh in Co. Cork, which is an important woodland and nature reserve, is receiving support to be made into...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: Early signing bonus to end for landowners facing CPOs
Landowners have just a few more days to avail of an early signing bonus offered by Eirgrid as part of...
Rural Life
29,000 without power this morning after 2 storms in 3 days
The ESB has confirmed that there are 29,000 of its customers without power this morning (Wednesday, January 24) following the...
Rural Life
ESB: 24,000 remain without electricity after Storm Isha
Approximately 221,000 homes, farms and businesses have had their power restored following Storm Isha, with 24,000 customers still without power. In addition, 14,000 customers have lost supply following the high winds associated with...