1970s

Before 1970

“Town gas” was produced from coal at local gasworks sites and was used primarily for street lamps.

1971

The Glomar North Sea exploration ship discovers natural gas off the Old Head of Kinsale, in south-west Ireland.

1976

Bord Gáis Éireann established to transport and supply gas in Ireland, replacing private “town gas” companies.

1978

Natural gas first brought ashore through a sub-sea pipeline at Inch in Co.Cork.

Gasmakers on the last day of gas making 1986
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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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