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MEP calls for investment in 'outdated' electricity grid
Following power outages caused by Storm Éowyn lasting many days, MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s...
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EU to send 17 generators to help with storm damage in Ireland
The European Union will send 17 generators to Ireland following a request for assistance relating to power outages caused by storm...
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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...
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Emergency response hubs to be set up for areas with power outages
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is helping local authorities set up response hubs in areas impacted by power outages. The...
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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...
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MREF: Storm impact shows 'lack of climate resilience' in electric grid
Destruction and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn has demonstrated “lack of climate resilience” in the electricity grid, according to...
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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...
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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...
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Storm Ashley: 53,000 homes, farms and businesses without power
Storm Ashley has led to power outages impacting on 53,000 homes, farms and businesses this evening (Sunday, October 20), predominantly in...
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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...
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Thousands of homes and farms without power due to snow impacts
A few thousand customers, including homes, farm and businesses are without electricity supply today (Friday, March 1), as snow forms...
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ESB work to restore power outages to over 155,000 affected
The most recent update from the ESB shows that over 155,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power today (Monday,...
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Storm Isha: ESB continue to restore electricity to over 170,000 affected
Storm force winds associated with Storm Isha have caused damage to the electricity network across the country with more than...
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Power outages nationwide amid thunderstorm warnings
Met Éireann has warned that power outages and severe disruption is likely to continue today (Thursday, December 29), as a...
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Storm Agnes: ESB responds to thousands of power outages
Crews from ESB Networks are responding to thousands of power outages today (Wednesday, September 27), as Storm Agnes tracks across...