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Amy Forde on 09 Dec 2021
Preferred route chosen for Galway to Athlone cycleway
An emerging preferred route corridor for the Galway to Athlone cycleway has been identified.
Stephen Robb on 08 Dec 2021
Farmers to sell surplus electricity to the grid in 2022
There are currently 20,000 existing electricity customers who have installed renewable generation who will now be able to sell excess electricity to the grid writes Stephen Robb
on 08 Dec 2021
ESB Networks advise the public to stay safe & clear of electricity wires
If you see a fallen wire or damage to ESB Networks equipment, do not approach it, report it immediately to 1800 372 999.
Amy Forde on 08 Dec 2021
Storm Barra: thousands without electricity as worst of storm passes
Counties along the western seaboard from Donegal to Kerry have been most affected by Storm Barra.
Rachel Donovan on 07 Dec 2021
Storm Barra: farms among 59,000 without power
People are urged to stay at home as Storm Barra rages its way across the country, with strong gusts of 130km/hr set to last 24 hours.
Amy Forde on 06 Dec 2021
Storm Barra: farmers urged to be ‘extra vigilant’
The Department of Agriculture and the IFA are urging farmers to be vigilant as Storm Barra approaches.
Stephen Robb on 28 Nov 2021
ESB and Coillte launch renewables joint venture
The joint venture between Coillte and the ESB was cleared by the Competition Authority in February and will pave the way for investment of over €1bn to develop and manage 45 windfarm projects
Aidan Brennan on 17 Nov 2021
Generators: what type and how much?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at the options for emergency electricity generators for a farm setting.
Amy Forde on 11 Nov 2021
Compensation needed to reflect impact of electricity grid development – IFA
It's “paramount” that both EirGrid and the ESB fully recognise and respect that the co-operation of farmers is essential to the development of grid infrastructure in Ireland, Tim Cullinan has said.
on 10 Nov 2021
Stay safe with electricity this winter
ESB public safety manager Michael Murray is asking all farmers to take some time to read these timely electrical safety tips so that you can be prepared for the winter.
Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
North Mayo wind farm to supply clean energy to 70,000 homes
A close has been reached on the 83MW north Mayo project which represents an overall investment of €150m.
Declan O'Brien on 29 Aug 2021
Farm organisations slam ESB Moneypoint move
Farm representatives asked how the Government can justify a possible cut to livestock numbers, while facilitating uncontrolled expansion in the data storage sector.
Stephen Robb on 29 Aug 2021
ESB increases footprint in UK after So Energy Limited takeover
The ESB has been operating in the UK for 30 years and entered the retail market in 2018.
Declan O'Brien on 25 Aug 2021
ESB ramps up power generation at Moneypoint despite emissions pressures
The increased use of the Moneypoint power plant comes as farmers brace themselves for strict controls on cattle.
Colm McCarthy on 17 Jul 2021
Colm McCarthy - growing pressure on electricity system
Aside from extra demand from data centres, Ireland now has a substantial reliance on renewables, mainly wind power.
Aisling Meehan on 14 Jul 2021
Legal Matters: what is my legal standing against the ESB?
A reader has written to our agri solicitor Aisling Meehan to ask whether or not they can do anything to stop or divert the surveillance of their land for a 38kV power line.
Stephen Robb on 20 Jun 2021
ESB to demolish ex-midlands power plants to build renewable energy centres
The transition from the peat economy of the midlands into renewables continues at pace.
Stephen Robb on 03 Jun 2021
ESB to develop offshore renewable hydrogen storage facilities
ESB and dCarbonX are to partner on the development of green hydrogen storage facilities located offshore.  
Niall Hurson on 04 May 2021
Forestry licence backlog sees Coillte’s revenues fall by €42m
Coillte has operated as an essential service since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has progressed a number of strategic projects during the year.
Stephen Robb on 18 Apr 2021
Opinion: farmers miss out on Ireland’s multi-billion euro wind energy plans
Wind energy is worth €400m annually to the Irish economy, but few farmers have had the opportunity to develop wind turbines of their own, writes Stephen Robb.