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May 22, 2019, 08:54
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Kyle Byrne
At this time of year, ESB Networks is reminding farmers and silage contractors of the major risks associated with working near overhead electricity wires. Coming close to these live wires is extremely hazardous and can be fatal.
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May 21, 2019, 09:56
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Kyle Byrne
EPISTEM, the National Centre for STEM Education based in the University of Limerick, today announced a new “Numeracy Across the Curriculum” (NAC) initiative
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May 20, 2019, 14:21
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Kyle Byrne
Today, Magnus Hall, President and CEO of the Swedish-based electricity company, Vattenfall, takes over the presidency of Eurelectric.
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May 20, 2019, 11:50
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Kyle Byrne
A North-West co-operative agribusiness is setting the standard for the sector by reducing its carbon footprint and its energy bills through an innovative partnership with ESB.
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May 9, 2019, 12:53
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Kyle Byrne
ESB welcomes the recent publication of the responses received to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
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Apr 30, 2019, 11:16
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Kyle Byrne
ESB Networks wish to remind all Groups and Parties involved in the Local and European elections that the erection of posters on ESB electricity poles poses a serious safety risk to ESB Networks staff, contractors and members of the public and is strictly prohibited.
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Apr 27, 2019, 10:47
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Kyle Byrne
ESB Networks crews have been continuing efforts to repair the electricity network since first light this morning, restoring power to 22,000 homes, farms and businesses that lost supply due to the impact of Storm Hannah.
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Apr 26, 2019, 19:36
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Kyle Byrne
Gale force winds associated with Storm Hannah this evening have caused damage to the electricity network affecting approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses, predominantly in counties Kerry and Cork.
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Apr 26, 2019, 08:48
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Kyle Byrne
ESB is once again opening the gates of the historic Ardnacrusha Power Station to schools and the general public for a unique visitor experience into Ireland’s first national hydro-electric station in Co Clare.
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Apr 18, 2019, 10:51
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Kyle Byrne
With a spell of fine weather promised this bank holiday weekend, ESB would like to remind the general public of the dangers and potential serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir.
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Apr 12, 2019, 15:37
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Kyle Byrne
Now in its second year, the Generation Apprenticeship Competition challenges teams of apprentices to design and produce a 6-foot, 3-dimensional A letter (based on the Generation Apprenticeship brand) using the materials/ equipment/tools of their industry.
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Apr 11, 2019, 15:00
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Kyle Byrne
Today, Pieta & Electric Ireland unveiled the ‘Wall of Hope’ – a public work of art created to officially launch Darkness into Light 2019 – the major charity fundraiser that is expected to attract over 250,000 participants this May 11th 2019.
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Apr 5, 2019, 13:53
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Kyle Byrne
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. today (Friday the 5th of April) announced that €20m is being invested to fund the rollout of high powered chargers across ESB ecars network. A provisional map of the planned network is being published today.
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Apr 2, 2019, 10:26
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Kyle Byrne
Thirty energy start-ups from across the globe have descended upon Dublin to compete in an intensive bootcamp event, with each vying for a spot on the international Free Electrons Programme.
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Mar 25, 2019, 21:31
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Kyle Byrne
As part of its commitment to investing in and developing the EV charging network, ESB ecars has undertaken a programme of replacing older fast charging models with new multi-standard fast chargers in recent months, a number of which are located at Circle K service stations around the country.
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Mar 22, 2019, 13:16
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Kyle Byrne
Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will enjoy improved charging facilities, thanks to an ongoing upgrade and replacement programme currently underway by ESB ecars.
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Mar 21, 2019, 07:28
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Kyle Byrne
ESB Group today published its 2018 Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 (FY 2018) reporting an operating profit before exceptional items of €455 million, profit after exceptional items, interest and tax of €60 million and capital investment of €1.2 billion in long term electricity infrastructure.
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Mar 20, 2019, 10:08
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Kyle Byrne
The Irish Heart Foundation has today launched a new free community CPR training programme, Hands for Life.
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Mar 5, 2019, 10:49
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Kyle Byrne
Electric Ireland took home five awards at the 2019 European Sponsorship Awards, in Café de Paris, London on 28th Feb. The awards recognise the best sponsorships across Europe.
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Feb 27, 2019, 11:21
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Kyle Byrne
Electric Ireland has today announced that it will increase residential electricity and gas prices by 4 per cent from 1 April 2019
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