For 50 years, we have played a vital role in Ireland’s energy
This milestone is a testament to the generations of colleagues who built and strengthened our organisation through their unique talent, dedication, and loyalty to allow us to enable Ireland’s energy today. As the energy landscape evolves, our vision to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future remains clear.
1970s
In the 1970s natural gas was discovered off the coast of Kinsale, in the south-west of Ireland. This discovery was the leading factor in the making of Gas Networks Ireland.
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1980s
The gas pipeline between Cork and Dublin was completed, followed by expansion to other cities across Ireland.
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1990s
Sale of natural gas appliances increased by 50% and gas sales to the industrial/commercial sector increased by 15%.
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2000s
Sub-sea interconnector 2 pipeline completed, to meet higher gas demands and declining supplies from Kinsale gas field.
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