Rural Life
Ireland records new peak for electricity demand - EirGrid
Ireland recorded a new peak of 5639MW for electricity demand yesterday evening (Wednesday, November 20) at 5:28p.m, according to EirGrid....
Eirgrid
Rural Life
EirGrid forecasts reduced risk of power system alerts this winter
Additional generation capacity has reduced the risk of electricity generation not meeting demand over the coming months, according to the...
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Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Rural Life
Landowners impacted by North-South Interconnector offered around €40m
Eirgrid has confirmed that approximately €40m in compensation has been offered to landowners as part of the voluntary easement scheme...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands
EirGrid has confirmed that ESB Networks to seek permission for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) where agreement has not been...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: Early signing bonus to end for landowners facing CPOs
Landowners have just a few more days to avail of an early signing bonus offered by Eirgrid as part of...
Agri-Business
Almost 400 landowners consider EirGrid pylon compensation offers
EirGrid has written to almost 400 landowners detailing proposed compensation offers for hosting infrastructure, including pylons, on their lands for...
Agri-Business
What are the compensation rates for landowners from ESB?
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that it has negotiated a new agreement with the ESB and EirGrid regarding...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: Demand for electricity to increase by 37% by 2031
EirGrid has today (Thursday, October 6) warned of significant electricity supply issues in the coming years due to a widening...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Rural Life
EirGrid: Wind generation essential for energy security this winter
Energy generation this winter will likely be more challenging than last year, with a risk of very low to zero...
Rural Life
Amber alert in place for Ireland's electricity system
An amber alert for Ireland’s electricity system is set to remain in place until this evening (Wednesday, August 10), EirGrid...
Rural Life
EirGrid voices support for Cullinan comments on farmers and energy
EirGrid has expressed its support for comments made yesterday (Thursday, November 11) by Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan...
Environment
Farmers 'essential to Ireland's electricity future'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said it’s “paramount” that both EirGrid and the ESB “fully recognise and respect” that...
Rural Life
EirGrid predicts electricity shortages as power plants close
EirGrid, the state-owned business which operates the national grid, is predicting an electricity supply shortage over the coming years as...
Environment
Final chance to have a say in Ireland's 'electricity future'
EirGrid has issued a final call for people to “shape their electricity future”. Hours remain before the 14-week nationwide consultation...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Irish Rural Link hosting workshops on renewable electricity strategy
Irish Rural Link is hosting a series of consultation workshops on EirGrid’s Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy. Last month, EirGrid...
Environment
Feedback sought on report detailing ways to meet 2030 renewable energy targets
Feedback is being sought on a new report that details approaches to developing the grid in order to meet Ireland’s...
Environment
New chairperson of EirGrid board appointed
The board of EirGrid has a new chairperson, after an announcement today, Tuesday, November 12, by Richard Bruton, Minister for...
Environment
'We are living in extraordinary times' - EirGrid chief
EirGrid CEO Mark Foley has indicated that Ireland is currently witnessing one of the greatest climate change movements of this...