Rural Life
36,000 homes, farms and businesses without power - ESB
The ESB confirmed that around 36,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power this morning following thunderstorms overnight. A spokesperson...
ESB Networks
Agri-Business
ESB: Rollout of three-phase smart meters to begin in mid-2025
ESB Networks has confirmed that it will begin deploying the first cohort of three-phase smart meters in mid-2025. A smart...
Sponsored
Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Agri-Business
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023
ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
Rural Life
ESB Networks' grid update 'needs to happen at speed and scale'
The planned upgrade and overhaul of the electricity grid by ESB Networks “needs to happen at speed and at scale”,...
Rural Life
ESB Networks issues safety message for festive period
ESB Networks is reminding all electricity customers to never take risks with electricity during the festive period. A spokesperson for...
Environment
ESB Networks to invest €10bn in 'net zero' ambition
ESB Networks has today (Monday, January 23) launched its ‘Networks for Net Zero Strategy’ which outlines its commitment to futureproofing...
Rural Life
ESB Networks issues Christmas safety message
ESB Networks is reminding farmers and all electricity customers to never take risks with electricity during the festive period. They...
Rural Life
ESB launches initiative to cut peak electricity usage
ESB Networks has launched an initiative to encourage consumers to reduce their use of electricity during the peak consumption times...
Sponsored
Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Rural Life
Storm Barra fallout: 59,000 homes, farms and businesses without power
Further strong winds overnight associated with Storm Barra have left 59,000 homes, farms and businesses without electricity supply today (Wednesday,...
Machinery
Drivers urged to keep clear of overhead wires during silage season
With silage-cutting season underway, ESB Networks is reminding farmers and silage contractors of the serious risks associated with working near...
Environment
2,400 farms and properties without power following Storm Dennis
Approximately 2,400 homes, farms and businesses are without power across Ireland this morning, Monday, February 17, the ESB has confirmed....
Rural Life
Election posters on electricity poles is 'strictly prohibited' - ESB
ESB Networks has issued a statement reminding all groups and parties involved in the upcoming General Election that the erection...
Rural Life
48,000 homes, farms and businesses without power as Storm Brendan strikes
A total of 48,000 homes, farms and businesses are currently without power across the country this afternoon, Monday, January 13,...
Rural Life
ESB Networks restores power to 22,000 homes, farms and businesses
ESB Networks crews have been continuing efforts to repair the electricity network since first light this morning, restoring power to...
Sponsored
Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
National Ploughing Championships
ESB closes 'Ploughing' stand to restore power to over 100,000 customers
ESB Networks has confirmed that it will not reopen its stand at the National Ploughing Championships in order to maximise...
Rural Life
ESB issues warning to transporters of straw and hay
ESB Networks has issued a public safety warning to the farming community about transporting high loads of hay and straw...
Rural Life
Agri contractors aiding ESB workers to restore power
Agricultural contractors have answered the call of ESB Networks to aid its workers to restore power to homes, farms and...
Rural Life
27,000 households without power this morning
Some 27,000 households were without power this morning, following the damage caused by Storm Eleanor, according to ESB Networks. Its...