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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...
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Storm Éowyn: Horticultural businesses suffer 'devastating damage'
Storm Éowyn has caused “devastating damage” to horticultural businesses, with many growers facing losses potentially running to thousands of euro,...
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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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Uisce Éireann 'making progress' as 84,000 people without water
Uisce Éireann has said that it is making progress in restoring water supply to its customers, with 84,000 people still...
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ICMSA calls for inspections to be suspended following storm damage
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for farm inspections to be suspended for at least a week...
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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...
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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,...
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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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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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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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HSA urges 'safety first' during storm clean up
As Storm Éowyn passes through the country today (Friday, January 24) and clean-up operations get underway, the Health and Safety...
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Uisce Éireann: 'Water restoration' efforts underway
Uisce Éireann has warned that an estimated 60,000 people have no access to water and the number of customers without...
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Extensive storm damage to Cootehill Mart sees sales cancelled
The weekly Friday evening cattle sale at Cootehill Mart in Co. Cavan has been cancelled for this evening (Friday, January...
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Met Éireann latest: Snow-ice warning issued for Donegal
Met Éireann today (Friday, January 24) issued a Status Yellow snow and ice weather warning for Donegal that will come...
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme available through Storm Éowyn
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to...
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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...
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Met Éireann: Winds to abate from south but weekend to be wet
Met Éireann has warned that Storm Éowyn will continue to bring “mostly gale to storm force southwest to west winds,...
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Storm Éowyn damage impacts on 560,000 homes, farms and businesses
ESB Networks today (Friday, January 24) said there had been been “unprecedented, widespread and extensive damage to electricity infrastructure” across...
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Storm Éowyn: DAFM suspends all on-farm inspections on Friday
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that, because of Storm Éowyn, it has taken the...
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National parks and NPWS sites to close due to Storm Éowyn
All of the country’s national parks and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) sites will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January...