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Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

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Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 July 2026

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

NEWS 29 July 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

NEWS 17 June 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

NEWS 6 June 2026

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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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 2026

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Constaints around grid infrastructure in Northern Ireland is becoming a 'real blocker' to future investment in renewables.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

The project was first submitted for planning in 2024 and originally covered around 405ac, but after being withdrawn, a smaller project was resubmitted last month.

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Wind energy provided 42% of Ireland’s electricity in February, with wind farms in County Kerry providing the most.

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

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Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

With the future of dairy farming shaped by rising costs, herd performance and the need to make every investment count, the decisions farmers make today will have a lasting impact on farm profitability

Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

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