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How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

For the O'Regan family in Waterford, investing in solar wasn't about leaving farming behind – it was about securing the future of the family farm.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 September 2026

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

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New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

NEWS 15 June 2026

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

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

NEWS 9 June 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

ESB reports profit of €609m for 2025

ESB reports profit of €609m for 2025

ESB reports profit of €609m for 2025

NEWS 25 March 2026

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Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

Our load of cattle this week made slightly less per kg than the load we sold just before Christmas.

VIEWPOINTS 31 October 2025

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

As part of the redevelopment, turbine components will be removed and recycled, where possible, and any hardstand areas not retained will be restored to their original use.

NEWS 31 October 2025

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

I was able to study the output from the panels which varied hugely depending on the weather and the time of day, writes Matt Dempsey.

VIEWPOINTS 31 October 2025

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 31 October 2025

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

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

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 31 October 2025

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 31 October 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

Legislation has been brought before cabinet that would place a responsibility on forestry owners to maintain power line corridors, the IFA has said.

FORESTRY 31 October 2025

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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