# Power

This week

29th January 2023 - 3rd February 2023

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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Tue 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Power

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

# Your Say

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

# Energy Crisis

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

# Power

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

# Power

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

# New Breed

'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

# Power

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

All time

# Power

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

# Power

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

# Behemoths

'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

# Heatwave

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

# sustainability

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

# Power

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

# polling day

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

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

# Rome

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

# Syria

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

# Electricity

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

# Power

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

# Back in action

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

# convert

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

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

# energia

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

AS IT HAPPENED

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

# Electric Ireland

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

# Weather Warning

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

# sbw

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

# Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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

# Turkey

'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

# CONSEQUENCES

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

# Scrapyard

Huge fire in Glasgow brought under control

Some 3,000 homes were without power.

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Mar 6th 2017, 8:57 AM

# power boost

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

# Renewable Energy

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

# Power up

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

# Power

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

# Pylon on the pressure

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

# Beast Mode

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

# holding power

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

# Temple Street

Power outage at Temple Street stops operations and affects ambulance services

A spokeswoman said the outage demonstrates the need for a new children’s hospital.

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Nov 8th 2016, 2:49 PM