Rural Life
EirGrid, which is responsible for the national electricity grid, has forecast a lower risk of power shortages this winter.
Weather conditions associated with Met Éireann's Status Red, Orange and Yellow warnings have led...
ESB Networks is advising customers to prepare now for a loss of power in the event that Storm Amy...
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
A teenage boy is in a serious condition in hospital in England after an electrocution incident involving an electric fence on a farm.
Agri-Business
The government has approved a new 'private wires' policy which aims to "unlock" private sector investment in electricity infrastructure.
Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with ESB Networks to raise awareness of safety around electricity and power lines.
Agriland Media Group is delighted to announce a continued collaboration with ESB Networks on the launch of the ‘Summer Safety Series’
Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with ESB Networks to bring you the ESB Networks Spring Safety Series
Now is a good time to carry out maintenance to ensure electricity safety on our farms over the spring and coming months.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has today (Thursday, April 10) announced that it has negotiated two new agreements with ESB and EirGrid.
The total cost of insurance claims resulting from Storm Éowyn could reach €200 million, figures from Insurance Ireland have revealed.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met again as 7,000 customers remain without power supply two weeks on from Storm Éowyn
ESB Networks has confirmed that around 13,000 homes, farms, and businesses remain without power following Storm Éowyn.
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact caused by Storm Éowyn.
MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s electricity grid, warning that the 'system is outdated'
The ESB has reiterated a safety warning after being made aware of several incidents in which members of the public approaching fallen lines.
The issues around the rollout of three-phase smart meters on farms are due to be resolved in Q1 of 2025, Barry Caslin from Teagasc said.
ESB Networks has said that, on day five of power restoration efforts, 168,000 homes, farms and businesses are awaiting supply.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is helping local authorities set up response hubs in areas impacted by power outages
Destruction and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn has demonstrated 'lack of climate resilience' in the electricity grid, according MREF
ESB Networks has warned that some power restoration will take a 'significant number of days' during Storm Eowyn
The SEAI has published its end of year review, to highlight the progress and investment made in 2024 towards a clean energy transition.
