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Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control .

NEWS 18 March 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

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Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

NEWS 28 January 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

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Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

While October was the third-best month on record for wind, providing 36% of the country’s electricity, gas still dominated at 39%.

RENEWABLES 17 April 2025

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry, once again, topped Ireland’s wind generation league in September, with 129 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, followed by Cork (117 GWh), Galway (95 GWh), Derry (77 GWh) and Mayo (71 GWh).

RENEWABLES 17 April 2025

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

For the first time this year, Cork overtook Kerry as the top-producing county, delivering 85GWh of electricity.

NEWS 17 April 2025

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

The joint called for a significant expansion of wind and solar infrastructure while maintaining high standards of environmental protection and biodiversity.

RENEWABLES 17 April 2025

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork County Council stated that the turbines were to be built on an elevated, exposed and open unspoilt landscape, which would require peat removal, resulting in biodiversity loss.

RENEWABLES 17 April 2025

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

A new study has identified that just 2% of Ireland faces no constraints for new wind farm developments, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 17 April 2025

Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Jack Kennedy and Amy Forde sit down with Marie Donnelly, chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council to talk about the key issues facing Irish farmers.

NEWS 17 April 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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