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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 24 November 2025

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

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Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry tops wind generation league

RENEWABLES 27 October 2025

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

NEWS 13 August 2025

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

RENEWABLES 30 June 2025

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

RENEWABLES 26 May 2025

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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 15 January 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 15 January 2025

Time to rethink data centres?

Time to rethink data centres?

The boom of data centres in Ireland continues to give rise to concerns about our ability to meet climate targets, but can they be developed sustainably?

RENEWABLES 15 January 2025

An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement

An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement

The Board has said that it will seek to apply to the High Court to re-open the judgment and will further seek a certificate of appeal.

NEWS 15 January 2025

Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables

Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables

Stephen Robb explores where farm renewables fit into the new Programme for Government

RENEWABLES 15 January 2025

An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 12 wind farms in 2024

An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 12 wind farms in 2024

An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms with a combined capacity of 717MW in 2024 , but needed to have granted 1,720MW to stay on target to meet the Climate Action Plan.

NEWS 15 January 2025

Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling

Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling

The decision could have far-reaching implications, as it establishes that legally mandated climate goals take precedence over local authorities' development plans.

NEWS 15 January 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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