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Just 150 homes still without electricity in Offaly

According to the ESB, there are still around 150 people without power in Offaly as the clean-up following Hurricane Ophelia continues into a third day. The ESB has said that "serious damage has been caused to the electricity network," and that over ...

19 Oct 2017 at 14:07

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Applications now open for prestigious apprenticeship programme with the ESB

Applications are now being accepted for a prestigious apprenticeship programme with the ESB ESB (Electricity Supply Board) is seeking to recruit up to 96 new electrical apprentices to join the prestigious ESB Networks Electrical Apprentice ship ...

11 Mar 2022 at 13:11

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Did ESB "orchestrate energy crisis", Barry Cowen asks in Dáil

The role of the ESB in the "exacerbating" the energy crisis was questioned by Deputy Barry Cowen in the Dáil this week. Deputy Cowen also asked if a “cosy arrangement” between national grid operator EirGrid and the energy supplier is giving ...

04 Nov 2021 at 16:49

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More power cuts on the way with Met Eireann warning of more thunderstorms for much of the country

Further electrical power cuts are expected across the country this evening as ESB crews work to restore electricity supply to premises across the country which were cut off after lightning strikes overnight. The largest power cut affected ...

15 Aug 2022 at 15:27

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ESB crew working through the night to get power back to school and elderly in Edenderry

An ESB crew remains in the scene of a fault in Edenderry tonight as they endeavour to get an elderly community and school back on the grid. The crew are continuing to work at the fault at Gilroy Avenue Edendery where live power lines ...

17 Oct 2017 at 23:26

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ALERT: Warning from ESB over 'peak event' this evening as weather could hit Ireland's electricity supply

People around Ireland are being encouraged to reduce their usage of electricity this Thursday afternoon as the cold weather and lack of wind have affected the national energy grid. Customers who have registered for alerts, including ...

18 Jan 2024 at 16:28

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Some Bord na Mona staff face 50pc cut despite company's pledge to pay full basic wage

SOME laid off staff at Bord na Mona fear their income will be cut in half despite an assurance from the company that basic pay will be maintained. A row over the terms under which staff will continue to be paid erupted today ...

21 Apr 2020 at 17:30

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ESB should cease 'price gouging' on energy charges, Dáil hears

The Dáil has heard that ESB is making "super'normal profits" from the Irish energy market, due to a lack of competition. Speaking in the Dáil, Fianna Fail's Barry Cowen said the dominance of the semi-state body has allowed ...

01 Dec 2021 at 17:09

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Midlands power stations could have 'central role' during energy emergencies - Minister Eamon Ryan

Two closed peat-fired power stations in the midlands could be repurposed to tackle potential electricity shortages, according to the Minister for Climate and the Environment Eamon Ryan. Speaking to the Farming Independent ...

12 Oct 2021 at 11:28

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Almost 3,000 people helping ESB to restore power amid anger over Storm Éowyn response

Almost 3,000 people are helping ESB technicians to restore power to thousands as the Irish Government faces anger from communities about the response to Storm Eowyn. That number, up by 200 people since Wednesday, ...

30 Jan 2025 at 17:13

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80,000 now remain without power as ESB works to address Storm Darragh outages

As of 12pm today, December 8, approximately 80,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following the powerful Storm Darragh, which caused extensive damage to the electricity network across the ...

08 Dec 2024 at 13:25

ALERT: ESB warns of 'very dangerous' incident that could occur following weekend of storms

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ESB warns of 'potentially very dangerous' incidents that could occur following weekend of storms

ESB Networks has restored supply to at least 490,000 homes, farms and businesses while 278,000 customers remain without supply, down from a peak of 768,000 on early Friday morning following the ...

27 Jan 2025 at 07:48

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