EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, is launching a public consultation on proposed projects in the North West. In Donegal two public consultation events will take place, one in Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon on October 16 and a second in Leghowney Community Hall, on October 30. Powering Up the North West is a […]
Residents set to fight gas powerstation plans
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By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY residents have vowed to fight plans against a proposed gas power station close to Lurgybrack National School. Geraldine Browne, who has a farm on the adjacent land of the proposed development, is one objecting voice on the grounds of the detrimental impact she says it will have on the locality and wider area. Advertisement […]
Loreto Community School students compete for EirGrid climate award
STUDENTS from Loreto Community School, Milford are holding their own SciFest STEM Fair with the chance of winning the EirGrid Climate and Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future Award. EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has partnered with SciFest to create the climate and energy focused award for its SciFest@School programme. SciFest@School is […]
Gortahork man is keeping ‘er lit
A Donegal man is in charge of keeping the lights on in the country! Charlie McGee from Baltoney, Gortahork, is System Operational Manager (Ireland) at EirGrid. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the National Control Centre (NCC) for electricity which is responsible for matching electricity production to customer demand on a 24/7 […]