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# Power

This year
2023
Energy supply likely to fall short of winter demand, but by narrower margin than last year
The system is expected to be put under alerts but a system-wide blackout is seen as unlikely.
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Oct 16th 2023, 10:25 AM
2022 among 'most challenging' years for energy sector, watchdog to tell politicians
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities will also outline the impact of the electricity sector on reducing customer debt.
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Jan 31st 2023, 7:00 AM
Last year
2022
Mads Pedersen takes control of Vuelta as he leaves sprinters trailing
The win puts daylight between himself and his closest rivals in the points competition.
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Sep 2nd 2022, 8:11 PM
Poll: Should the government introduce a windfall tax on energy companies?
The UN chief has accused oil and gas companies of making “excessive” profits from this crisis.
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Aug 4th 2022, 10:55 AM
Watchdog warns of 'acute' risk to security of power supply in Ireland
The CRU’s latest risk register warned of the potential for significant outages.
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Jul 24th 2022, 2:15 PM
Energy reliance on Russia is 'glaring' mistake but price volatility predates war - Irish report
Dramatic changes in energy prices were a problem even before Russia’s war on Ukraine, the report says.
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Jul 12th 2022, 8:38 AM
MEPs signal discontent at proposal to label gas and nuclear as 'sustainable' energy sources
Two EU committees have formally objected to the contentious proposal from the European Commission.
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Jun 14th 2022, 3:24 PM
'He's like a big South African. He's got that bulk that you don't really see in Irish kids'
Dan Sheehan had to fight hard for his breakthrough but he’s now standing out for Ireland.
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Feb 26th 2022, 8:00 AM
Ukraine tensions likely to put more pressure on Irish gas and energy prices, experts say
Sanctions on Russia – or an invasion of Ukraine – could interrupt gas supply to Europe.
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Jan 27th 2022, 6:30 AM
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Growth in electricity demand due to data centres 'unlike anything Ireland has seen in 100 years'
Data centres are ‘disproportionately’ adding to Ireland’s energy demands, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.
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Oct 5th 2021, 6:24 PM
Farrell hails 'dominant' Irish win but injuries a concern for Twickenham trip
The Ireland head coach knows his team will need to improve on ‘everything’ to beat England.
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Nov 13th 2020, 10:48 PM
'They’re big, big men. Very big men' - Saracens' power comes to the fore
Mark McCall’s side came out on top of the collisions against Leinster.
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May 11th 2019, 9:58 PM
Power blackouts for 200,000 people as temperatures in Australia continue to soar
Authorities said they ordered forced outages to reduce the risk of the entire grid failing.
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Jan 25th 2019, 11:09 AM
Ever tried to reinvent the wheel? One Young Scientist is doing just that
It’s a system called a emission-free omnidirectional magnetic driving system. Now, let’s get our heads around that…
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Jan 11th 2019, 3:00 PM
Cork 17-year-old becomes Ireland's youngest pro boxer, will make debut in Mexico
James Power is set to make his professional debut in Mexico in September but will remain in school for his Leaving Cert year.
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Aug 28th 2018, 9:56 PM
Mugabe hopes his former party will lose Zimbabwe election
Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls today in the country’s first election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot.
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Jul 30th 2018, 7:52 AM
Electric Ireland customers to see gas and electricity price hikes from next month
The company is increasing its residential electricity prices and residential gas prices from 1 August.
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Jun 27th 2018, 4:08 PM
Populist leader sworn in as Italian prime minister
The country has been in the throes of political uncertainty for almost three months.
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Jun 1st 2018, 3:20 PM
May criticised for Syria air strikes with Corbyn accusing her of bowing to 'whims of the US president'
The British Prime Minister said, “We have done it because we believed it was the right thing to do”.
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Apr 16th 2018, 10:33 PM
Thousands in Dublin without power as Storm Emma sweeps across the country
ESB is estimating that 8pm tomorrow is the soonest time that any power outages can be repaired.
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Mar 1st 2018, 10:10 PM
Pay-as-you-go electricity customers won't be cut off during storm if they can't top up
Pinergy has extended its friendly hours until Tuesday and Electric Ireland said there are emergency measures if people are stuck.
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Mar 1st 2018, 8:11 PM
Power restored for 26,000 ESB customers in Dublin
The fault also caused significant delays to train services.
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Feb 23rd 2018, 9:35 AM
A Hawaiian former American footballer is part of Leinster's sub-academy
Old Belvedere tighthead prop Roman Salanoa played for the USA U20 team in 2016.
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Jan 19th 2018, 7:04 PM
ESB continues to work to restore power after 55,000 homes affected by Storm Eleanor
Met Éireann has issued three Status Orange wind warnings and two Status Yellow warnings.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 10:14 PM
Another Irish electricity provider is increasing its prices - the fourth to do so this month
Energia is increasing its household electricity prices by 3.9% from 1 December 2017.
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Oct 27th 2017, 12:33 PM
The aftermath of Storm Ophelia is being assessed across the country
Here’s what you need to know about power outages, public transport and fallen trees.
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Oct 17th 2017, 6:27 PM
Yet another Irish electricity provider is increasing its prices
Electric Ireland is increasing its household electricity prices by 4% from 1 February 2018.
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Oct 6th 2017, 5:59 PM
Power outages in Cork after thunder and lightning last night
There is still a high risk of thunder and localised flooding.
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Jul 19th 2017, 9:07 AM
Blues name eight All Blacks in team to face the Lions in Auckland
Sonny Bill Williams has been pencilled into the XV for Wednesday’s game.
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Jun 5th 2017, 3:54 AM
President Erdoğan: The rags-to-riches champion that Europe hoped would steady Turkey
The rags-to-riches Turkish leader, once backed by the EU and US to bring stability to the region, has been given greater power than any of his predecessors.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 10:00 PM
'Believe me, it's not over': Protesters dispute vote that tightens Erdogan's grip on power
Opposition parties have claimed there were irregularities in yesterday’s referendum vote.
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Apr 17th 2017, 8:13 AM
Call for 'new girlfriend orders' to be used against Irish domestic abuse offenders
One of these orders was used recently for the first time in England and Wales.
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Apr 9th 2017, 7:45 AM
Huge fire in Glasgow brought under control
Some 3,000 homes were without power.
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Mar 6th 2017, 8:57 AM
5 ways to increase your power for on the field or in the gym
You don’t need a lot of equipment to really develop in this area, writes David Last.
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Feb 28th 2017, 6:30 AM
World's first tidal lagoon power station gets government support in Wales
The company behind it says the station would generate electricity for 155,000 homes for the next 120 years.
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Jan 12th 2017, 10:59 PM
This morning's wind generated enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes
That is an all-time record.
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Jan 11th 2017, 6:20 PM
Tiger Woods is playing golf with Donald Trump today - reports
The sporting icon also played a round of golf with President Barack Obama roughly three years ago.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 12:15 PM
Controversial plan for hundreds of pylons in rural Ireland has been given the go-ahead
The plan had been widely criticised by people living in the area.
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Dec 21st 2016, 12:54 PM
Tadhg Furlong went on the rampage against the All Blacks yesterday
The 24-year-old Wexford man put three Kiwis into the dirt on one powerful run.
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Nov 20th 2016, 11:19 AM
Republicans look set to hold House of Representatives and Senate
While the final numbers aren’t in, it looks like yet more good news for the Republican Party.
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Nov 9th 2016, 6:26 AM
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