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UFU gets caught up in NI politics

Civil servants are accountable to our political leaders, not lobby organisations like the Ulster Farmers' Union.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

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Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

RENEWABLES 19 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

NEWS 10 August 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 July 2026

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Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

The figures highlight challenge facing Ireland's energy transition, with renewable generation increasing faster than the infrastructure needed to transport, store and use it.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 8 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Renewables driving investment in grid

Renewables driving investment in grid

MLAs at Stormont set a target to have 80% of electricity coming from renewables.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

The company planned to construct six wind turbines near the village of Coolcappa, but has failed to secure planning permission.

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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