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EirGrid operates and develops the electricity system in Ireland. Delivering a cleaner energy future.

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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
8 months
WIN 2 tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final! As the official timing sponsor of the Senior Hurling and Football Championships we are giving away a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final this Sunday! To enter: Like this Post Tag the person you would bring
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
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WIN 2 tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final! As the official timing sponsor of the Senior Hurling and Football Championships we are giving away a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday! To enter: Like this Post Tag the person you would bring to the game
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Congrats to @Kerry_Official 's Stefan Okunbor who was awarded the #EirGridGAA Man of Match Award by @EirGrid 's Arthur Moynihan this evening. A superb talent and one to watch in the future!
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@EirGrid
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6 years
Competition time! For a chance to win an International Rules kit, give us a follow and tell us the name of the Irish #IntRules team captain #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
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5 years
Passion, determination and energy. Just as EirGrid manages the flow of electricity throughout Ireland, here’s a glimpse at how Jack O’Connor manages the flow of electric passion within his @Kerry_Official U20 team. #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
Offshore wind will help Ireland achieve 70% renewable energy by 2030. See why it is so critical here
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6 years
WIN! The @officialgaa All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final between @LimerickCLG & @TribesmenGAA takes place this Sunday and we, as official timing sponsor of the championship, have TWO TICKETS to give away. For a chance to win, follow us & share this post!! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Super keeper! Was Stephen Cluxton of @DubGAAOfficial 's penalty save your moment of the match? Like this post to win tickets! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
At EirGrid, we manage the national electricity grid, planning for our future needs by developing the North South Interconnector so that everyone has a safe and reliable supply of power. #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Exciting news! EirGrid has achieved a world-first level of renewable energy on the Irish electricity system! The grid on the island of Ireland can now handle up to 65% renewable energy at any given time. EirGrid's Noel Cunniffe tells us more #renewables #greenenergy #2020targets
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
My, it's windy out there today! It's been an impressive day for renewable energy generation with wind meeting a high 83% of all-island electricity demand earlier today! Stay safe out there #renewables #strategy2025 #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Vote for @Galway_GAA Joe Canning's post match hug with his mam as the moment from the weekend by liking this post.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
Interesting news on the wind front! Wind output, as a percentage of overall generation on the island, was consistently above 75% for most of last Friday night/Saturday morning. At one point 80% of generation on the island was being provided by wind! #greenenergy #decarbonisation
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
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Galway legend Padraic Joyce manages & develops @Galway_gaa just like EirGrid manages & develops the current & future of Ireland’s electricity grid. EirGrid is pleased to reveal a glimpse of what it takes to nurture the next generation through Joyce's eyes. #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
FOLLOW @EirGrid & RETWEET this post for a chance to win tickets to the @officialgaa All-Ireland Final between @DubGAAOfficial v @MayoGAA 😀
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
To understand what it takes to manage and develop @OfficialCorkGAA U20 footballers to become @officialgaa All Ireland Champions, we spoke to Keith Ricken and his wider management team in our latest documentary. #EirGridGAA #PowerTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
Everyone can help fight climate change. At EirGrid we're strengthening the grid so Ireland can use more renewable energy. Learn more at
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EirGrid Plc
7 years
Was Con O'Callaghan of @DubGAAOfficial 's goal after 4 minutes your moment of the match? Like this post to vote! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
At times, the electricity powering your homes and businesses can be made up of up to 65% wind and solar instantaneously. But at EirGrid we are now trialling 70% of electricity from renewable sources at any one time and we hit this target last weekend. We are #steppingup
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Paddy Durcan kicked a crucial point in yesterday's @officialgaa AISF V @Kerry_Official . LIKE for a chance to win tickets for this w'kend.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
. @MayoGAA ,Lee Keegan shares a joke w/ team manager ahead of the game V Roscommon. To select as your moment from the w'kend like this post.
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Sportsmanship at its best! @SeanCavanagh14 consoled by Stephen Cluxton. Like this post to vote! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Congrats to the #EirGridGAA U20 Ulster Final Man of the Match Declan Cassidy of @Doiregaa who was presented his award by @EirGrid 's @ValerieHedin today.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
At EirGrid, we manage and plan the flow of electricity across the land, so that communities across Ireland continue to have a safe and reliable supply of electricity. #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
Here’s the first instalment of our EirGrid 20 U20 players this year. These players are ones to watch Harry O'Neil (Kildare) Brian Conway (Tyrone) Jack Lavin (Sligo) Sam Callinan (Mayo) #EirGridGAA #PoweringForward @GAA @KildareGAA @TyroneGAALive @sligogaa @MayoGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
🏆Congratulations to the four Players of the Province of this year's EirGrid U20 All-Ireland football championship🏆 Ulster: Ruairi Canavan of Tyrone Leinster: Adam Fanning of Kildare Connacht: Joseph Keaney of Sligo Munster: Evan Looney of Kerry
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Applause from fans when @TyroneGAALive legend, @SeanCavanagh14 left the pitch for the last time. Like this post to vote! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
It's finally here! We are very proud to unveil our new ad campaign, which shows how EirGrid is responsible for managing and developing the national electricity grid. For more info: #TheCurrentTheFuture
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EirGrid Plc
7 years
. @officialdonegal 's Michael Langan has been selected as the EirGrid @officialgaa U21 Player of the Province in @UlsterGAA . #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
EirGrid Group has launched its new strategy for the next five years, summed up in the purpose: 'Transform the power system for future generations'. Watch the video to find out how we will lead the change to a greener electricity future. #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
We are happy to confirm that the Irish foreshore licence has been granted to the Celtic Interconnector project. The #CelticInterconnector is a subsea link that will allow the exchange of electricity between 🇮🇪 and 🇫🇷. Read more at👇 #CEFEnergy
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Was @AussieGleeson of @WaterfordGAA ’s goal in the 60th min your favourite moment of the @officialgaa semi-final? Like this post to vote!
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
Congratulations to @NedzerB13 for winning our July Manager Moment of the Month! The manner in which he re-focused Laois after winning the Joe McDonagh Cup was remarkable. A week later they pulled off the shock of the senior hurling championship when Laois beat Dublin #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
Today we launched the 2022 EirGrid GAA Football U20 All-Ireland Championship at Croke Park. This will be our eighth season to sponsor the country’s most promising young footballers as they power forward, realising their potential. #PoweringForward #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
A new all-island #windpower record in 🇮🇪 was set over the weekend. #Windgeneration hit a record high of 4,584 MW on Saturday at 1.15pm. #Windenergy reached a peak of 96% of all-island demand for #electricity on Sunday at 00.30am. Well done to the EirGrid and SONI teams!👏
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
With the high wind levels across the island today, we’re currently meeting approx 67% of demand with renewable energy. With winds forecast to be very high over next few days, we'll be keeping a close eye on records and working hard to keep the grid secure! #PowertheFuture #wind
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
“We run the electricity grid and plan for a cleaner energy future” Ever wonder what EirGrid does? Our ad campaign explains and shows how we’re stepping up to fight climate change. Find out more in this video #cleanerenergy #electricity
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
It’s a clean sweep of awards this year for All Ireland champions Galway as their captain Jack Glynn picks up EirGrid Player of the Year for 2020! #PowerTheFuture #EirGridGAA @Galway_GAA @officialgaa
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
Everyone can help in the fight against climate change. At EirGrid, we’re strengthening the grid so that Ireland can use more renewable energy 🌬️🌞 Check out our new advertising campaign below and learn more at #SteppingUp #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
. @OfficialCorkGAA are through to the final of the EirGrid @officialgaa U20 Munster Championship! The countdown is on as @OfficialCorkGAA will battle it out against @Kerry_Official in the final on Wednesday 4th March. #EirGridGAA #PowerTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
It’s the final part of our series and this time it’s, Davy Vs Davy! The Clare legend tells us a little-known story about a hurley mishap he had in the 2004 @officialgaa All-Ireland Quarter Final! You won’t want to miss it! #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
A narrow win in the EirGrid @officialGAA U20s Leinster Quarter Finals sees @KildareGAA progress into the next round. Congrats to the team, management and fans. #EirGridGAA #PowerTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
A new record for all-island wind generation was set last Wednesday with 3,143MW of generation across the island. That's up 72MW on the previous record! A big hand to our innovation staff for their work on increasing renewable energy on the power system
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
"You often hear the resigned idea that smaller countries can't make a difference but that's entirely wrong". Last week EirGrid Group launched its new five year strategy. Watch some reaction from renowned physicist & strategy launch keynote speaker @ProfBrianCox . #PowerTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
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Last week, Ireland faced challenging circumstances due to very cold weather & low wind. A new record system peak of 5,527MW was set on the 14th Dec, at 5.30pm. Despite the situation, EirGrid managed to get over the week successfully, with no system alerts issued. #energy #coldsnap
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
Congratulations to @LiamLsheedy on picking up the August Manager of the Month Award! Sheedy steered his county to their 28th All-Ireland Hurling title with a dominant 2nd half display against a 14 man Kilkenny. #EirGridGAA #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
8 years
#Eirgrid are the proud sponsors of the #GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Championship.
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@EirGrid
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1 year
We welcome today the signing of key financial and technical agreements for the #CelticInterconnector project. This is a significant milestone and an 'anchor' in the future of the Ireland-France energy relationship. 🇮🇪🤝🇫🇷 1/ @XPiechaczyk #CEFenergy
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
A *new wind record* was set on the island of Ireland y'day. For the first time, all-island wind generation passed 4,000 MW, accounting for 72% of demand. This is an important step to reaching 70% renewables on the power system by 2030! #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
We have 3 pairs of tickets for Tyrone v Armagh & Dublin v Monaghan on Sat! RT & follow to win a pair! For Sunday's match, see our Facebook!!
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6 years
New wind record alert! On 14 March, for the first time, more than half (55%) of the island of Ireland's electricity was generated from wind power for a full day! #renewables #RenewableEnergy #2020targets
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EirGrid Plc
5 years
Happy Christmas to all! And big thanks to the guys & gals working in our control centre today to keep the lights on all over Ireland! Shout out to Lisa, Deirdre, Kate, Donal, Wayne & Jason! #keepingthelightson #ChristmasLights
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
A new all-island #wind generation record was set on Friday last. The new record saw 4,137 MW of wind integrated on the system, up from the previous record of 4,039 MW. As #StormBrendan makes tracks over the island, we'll be working to ensure the stability of the national grid.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Well we may not be bringing the Cormac McAnallen cup back to Ireland this year but big congratulations to the Irish team on a brilliant effort down under during International Rules 2017! #EirGridGAA @irfsofficial
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
Ireland set a *new wind generation record* on Friday 21st February. At the time of the record we were meeting 66% of electricity demand from wind. Over the course of Friday, the lowest percentage of demand being met by wind was 63%. #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
In Part 1 of Davy Vs DJ, we ask our two rivals to relive the build-up and first half of a classic game of hurling, the @officialgaa 2004 All-Ireland Hurling Quarter final. Expect Davy pre-match mind games and some DJ magic! #Powerthefuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Wind is making up even more of Ireland's electricity generation today than it did yesterday - just under 60%! Our experts are managing the electricity transmission grid to make sure it says secure #staysafe #keepwarm #cupsoftea #StormEmma #sneachtageddon #innovation
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
An important milestone in the critical Celtic Interconnector Project with the submission today of a planning application to An Bord Pleanála. The project will improve the security of Ireland’s electricity supply by providing the only direct energy connection to an EU member state
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
Record breaking amounts of wind on the All-Island electricity system today. Wind generation when the records were set equated to approximately 70% of our electricity demand. #RenewableEnergy #Preservation
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At EirGrid, we manage and plan the flow of electricity on the national grid, working together with farmers and landowners as we develop an improved infrastructure, so the whole community benefits.  #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Shout-out to everyone working on Christmas Day including our own dedicated staff in EirGrid's National Control Centre who are keeping the lights on all over Ireland this Christmas! Huge thanks to Seán, Shane, Wayne, David, Cormac and Dairíne! #keepingthelightson #Christmaslights
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
The #EirGridGAA poll vote goes to @DubGAAOfficial & @clgNaFianna 's Aaron Byrne as the @EirGrid U21 Football Player of the Year for 2017!
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EirGrid Plc
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Congrats Cork - winners of the EirGrid GAA U20s All-Ireland Football Final 2019! #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
"It's challenging to send AC electricity underground." Following our announcement this week of an underground cable option for the Kildare-Meath grid upgrade, in this video one of our engineers explains why we can't put all projects underground.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
It’s no surprise that Donal Ó Fátharta is our EirGrid Manager of the Year for 2020. Leading the tribesmen to a historic All Ireland title in his first year in charge of the Under 20’s! Congratulations Donal! #PowerTheFuture #EirGridGAA @Galway_GAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
WIN! For a chance to win tickets to the All-Ireland Final & a chance to win a brand new scoreboard for your club follow instructions below
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
💡Following a successful trial, the System Non-Synchronous Penetration ( #SNSP ) limit, i.e. the amount of electricity coming from variable #renewablesources of power that the electricity system can accept at any point in time, has now been raised from 70% to 7⃣5⃣%.⬆️ (1/3)
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
It’s Part 3 of Davy Vs DJ and our two Hurling legends discuss the nail-biting end to the 2004 @officialgaa All-Ireland Quarter Final. Last gasp points, final whistle confusion and a reflection on amazing careers from two of the best to play the game. #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
It's January so why not alleviate some of the new year blues with our climate change #quiz ? Use the quiz to find out how #green you are and discover your own tailored climate action tips: #SteppingUp #Januaryquiz
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
We were delighted to present @monaghangaa player @ConorMcManus_15 with his EirGrid Player of International Rules Series award today. Conor was voted as the Player of the #IntRules Series by the public last month. Congrats Conor! #eirgridgaa
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
Everyone can help in the fight against climate change. At EirGrid, we're strengthening the electricity grid so that Ireland can use more renewable energy. We want to hear your views on how we do this. Find out more at #SteppingUp #HaveYourSay
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
Congratulations to the next four names chosen for their skill and determination in our EirGrid 20 U20 players this year, well done to all👏 Dylan Geaney (Kerry) Luke Breathnach (Dublin) Cillian Burke (Kerry) Canice Mulligan (Sligo)
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
According to a new report from @REN21 , Ireland is one of only four countries globally that provided over 30% of power in 2019 from wind or solar energy; in Ireland's case, mainly wind! Kudos to the EirGrid engineers & our partners who made this possible!
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
Congratulations to Ruaidhri Ó Beaglaoich for being crowned EirGrid player of the province for Munster. His skills have been put to the test, coming out as top-scorer for @Kerry_Official in the EirGrid U20 @officialgaa Munster football final. #EirGridGAA #PowerTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
That’s a lot of talent in one picture, well done to all EirGrid 20 U20 players involved! Tommy Gill (Kildare) Cian Reilly (Cavan) Adam Waddick (Dublin) Sean O'Donnell (Tyrone) #EirGridGAA #PoweringForward @officialgaa @KildareGAA @CavanCoBoardGaa @DubGAAOfficial @TyroneGAALive
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
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In 2022, 8️⃣ new #renewableenergy projects were successfully connected to the national grid, increasing the renewable generated power available to 600MW. These connections are part of getting us to our 2030 #climatetargets of up to 80% of electricity coming from renewable sources.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
"We need to embrace a new way and shift towards a cleaner energy system" Moving to cleaner energy means huge challenges for our electricity grid. So how is EirGrid working to deliver the change we all want? Find out in this video #CleanEnergy #electricity #renewable
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
Great day for EirGrid Group at the launch of our new five year strategy which will see us lead the island's electricity sector on sustainability and decarbonisation. Watch some of the highlights from the conference here. Read more: #PowertheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
Congratulations to Sligo for winning their first ever EirGrid Connacht U20 Football Championship in a nail-biting affair with Mayo. #EirGridGAA #PoweringForward @officialgaa @sligogaa
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@EirGrid
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2 years
The electricity system is experiencing tight margins today. A #SystemAlert (Amber Alert) notice has been issued to the electricity market this morning due to low wind, limited electricity imports & forced outages at a number of generators. More info at .
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EirGrid Plc
3 years
At EirGrid Group, we're #steppingup to tackle climate change. Two new wind records were set yesterday – in Ireland and across the island. Kudos to our staff and energy partners for continuing to push boundaries in order to deliver 70% electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
Happening as we speak! Following last week's announcement, the Irish electricity grid is currently handling 64.5% variable renewable energy. Well done to the team on this great achievement 👏 Pictured is Robin McCormick, EirGrid Director of Operations
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EirGrid Plc
5 years
The Single Electricity Market Committee announces the successful launch of I-SEM - the new all-island wholesale electricity market:
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
The electricity system is experiencing tight margins today. A #SystemAlert (Amber Alert) notice has been issued to the electricity market due to low wind, limited electricity imports and forced outages at a number of generators. More information on .
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EirGrid Plc
6 years
Best of luck to the Irish International Rules Squad ahead of their first test tomorrow in the Adelaide Oval Stadium. Tune into @RTEgaa from 5am for live coverage. #EirGridGAA
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
Next up, another electrifying group of young talent selected as part of EirGrid 20 U20👏 Niall Devlin (Tyrone) Ruairí Canavan (Tyrone) Joseph Keaney (Sligo) Darragh Lovett (Cavan) #EirGridGAA #PoweringForward @officialgaa @officialtyronegaa @sligogaa @CavanCoBoardGaa
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EirGrid Plc
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We are honoured to have been awarded the RGI Good Practice of the Year Award 2022 in the category Communication & Engagement for ‘Shaping our Electricity Future’, a comprehensive public consultation on how to best achieve 🇮🇪’s renewable ambitions. #PCIdaysEU #CEFEnergy #PCIList
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
8 years
Diarmuid O'Connor, @MayoGAA has been named #EirGridU21 Player of the Year. Congratulations!
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
6 years
This week east Cork was announced as the most suitable location for a new electricity interconnector linking #Ireland 🇮🇪and #France 🇫🇷. Learn more about the #CelticInterconnector and its benefits in this video @rte_france @CorkChamber
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
3 years
Renewable electricity consumption in Ireland jumped from 36% in 2019 to 43% last year, as EirGrid works to increase renewable energy on the grid. This puts Ireland ever closer to achieving its target of 70% renewable electricity use by 2030. Read more:
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
. @DubGAAOfficial , Brian Fenton gave an outstanding midfield performance on Sat. Vote for this as your favourite moment by liking the post.
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EirGrid Plc
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At EirGrid, we operate and manage the national electricity grid so that businesses across Ireland can prosper and new ones grow.  #TheCurrentTheFuture
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
EirGrid and @rte_france today signed a €530 million European Commission funding agreement for the Celtic Interconnector, a proposed high-voltage electricity cable linking Ireland and France. Read more: 🇮🇪-🇫🇷 #celtic #renewables #70x30
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
The all-time record for wind generated electricity has been broken! Today, wind generation peaked @ 2,815MW. More @
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
4 years
There is a fundamental shift in how #electricity is being consumed during the #Covid19 crisis - last week saw demand during the morning peak fall by 200 megawatts, enough electricity to power up to 150,000 homes, as people #StayAtHome . Read more:
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EirGrid Plc
5 years
EirGrid & @ElectricIreland 's Power Off & Save, the first programme in 🇮🇪 to ask residential customers to reduce electricity consumption when demand is high, has delivered a 560kW saving - the equivalent of switching off over 14,000 light bulbs. Read more:
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
2 years
EirGrid CEO Mark Foley has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. 🎖 This award was given by the French Government for the work that has been carried out under the Celtic Interconnector project.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
We were delighted to host King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden at EirGrid today as part of their State visit to Ireland. During their tour, the royal couple visited the National Control Centre, where EirGrid staff manage the national electricity grid on a 24/7 basis.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
5 years
"EirGrid believes microgeneration can and will be a central component of the next phase of renewable energy. We develop the grid to meet the future needs of our society." Liam Ryan, Director of Grid Development, speaking today @Dept_CCAE committee meeting on microgeneration.
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@EirGrid
EirGrid Plc
7 years
Battle of the Giants! Aidan and Kieran share a word in yesterday's AISF. LIKE for a chance to win tickets to this weekend's game.
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