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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 17 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

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Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

SCHEMES 14 December 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

NEWS 17 November 2025

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

FORESTRY 31 October 2025

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

RENEWABLES 15 October 2025

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'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

Ciarán Mullooly explained that a number of farmers have cattle "marooned" on the callows following recent flooding.

NEWS 1 August 2025

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Near-gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds are expected in these counties from 2pm until 10pm on Friday.

NEWS 1 August 2025

Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

The solar farm at Crecora Mills' plant in Castlemahon is knocked off every weekend because the local ESB substation needs upgrading and cannot take the power.

NEWS 1 August 2025

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

For many farmers, securing a reliable, steady income is the ultimate goal. In recent years, solar energy has become a popular option for farmers to help achieve this, offering security and stability.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 August 2025

‘As a network technician I’m mostly climbing poles and building lines’

‘As a network technician I’m mostly climbing poles and building lines’

ESB Networks is recruiting up to 120 qualified electricians nationwide.

CAREERS 1 August 2025

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

As Ireland’s electricity network becomes ever more stretched, businesses are tackling unique on-site challenges in their bid to make the switch to clean power, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 August 2025

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

This week, Adam discusses the positive outlook for sucklers, Darren covers the peatlands appeals process and Lorcan reviews recent trade developments.

NEWS 1 August 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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