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Tánaiste Micheál Martin turns sod to launch Gas Networks Ireland’s construction of €32m Mitchelstown Biomethane Central Grid Injection facility

Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Gas Networks Ireland broke ground to officially mark the commencement of construction for the new Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown.

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Shanahan and Lee win Wednesday’s Cork 5km race

Niall Shanahan ran away with an impressive win in the Gas Networks Ireland 5km race in Cork on Wednesday July 19th. Lizzie Lee took top honours in the Women’s division.

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Ireland’s €2.7bn gas network to play a crucial role in Ireland’s renewable hydrogen evolution

Gas Networks Ireland has strongly welcomed the publication of the Government’s National Hydrogen Strategy1 as an important milestone in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s €2.7bn gas network, which is essential in the transition to a net-zero energy system in Ireland by 2050.

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Kilkenny conviction for Gas Meter Tampering

Gas Networks Ireland has welcomed the verdict in a case relating to unlawful interference with a gas meter at an address in Hollybank Park, Kilkenny.

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Gas Networks Ireland wins Overall Operational Excellence Award

Gas Networks Ireland, the national gas network operator, received prestigious recognition at the 2023 Operational Excellence Awards.

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Farranree students take Time to Count

Third class pupils at Scoil Aiséirí Chríost in Farranree played games and had fun while improving their maths skills through a ten-week programme of specially designed numeracy and activities.

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Broadford student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition

Grace Cussen from sixth class in Scoil Mhuire Broadford in Limerick has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of having a carbon monoxide alarm in our homes.

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Finglas students take Time to Count

Third class students at Mother of Divine Grace School in Finglas played games and had fun while improving their maths skills through a ten-week programme of specially designed numeracy and activities.

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Carrickmacross students win World of Work Sustainability Project

A group of second-year students from Inver College in Carrickmacross won a national schools sustainability competition for their creative and educational “Water Agents” campaign.

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Gas powered 57% of Ireland’s electricity in May

The critical role of gas in Ireland’s energy mix came to the fore again in May, reliably generating well over half the country’s electricity, as the contribution from wind generation fell by 38% month-on-month.

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Drogheda student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition

Raul Kovacs from sixth class in St Paul’s Senior National School in Drogheda has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.

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