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Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

Landowners along the route of the proposed interconnector have continued to express opposition to the project.

NEWS 9 June 2026

Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

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Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

NEWS 18 May 2026

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

NEWS 29 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

RENEWABLES 13 April 2026

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Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Renewable energy generation continues to climb in the Republic of Ireland, but the trend is the opposite for Northern Ireland.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 1 January 1970

New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

New rules allowing renewable electricity generators to connect directly to energy users may create new opportunities for farmers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit