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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.
Read MoreFinglas 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.
Read MoreCarrickmacross 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.
Read MoreGas 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.
Read MoreDrogheda 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.
Read MoreGas demand falls 14% month-on-month
Gas demand fell 14% in April compared to March, with several sectors requiring less energy during this period. Demand dropped 10% compared to April 2022.
Read MoreNew revenue stream for farmers could significantly reduce emissions
Significant opportunity for the agricultural and energy sectors to join forces and create a thriving biomethane economy in Ireland by 2030.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland and Circle K now offering carbon neutral fuel for HGVs
Gas Networks Ireland and Circle K have taken another step forward in reducing emissions from Ireland’s transport industry - one of the most difficult industries to decarbonise.
Read MoreGas demand up 14% in March
Gas generated 45% of Ireland’s electricity as it did in February. At times during the month, gas powered almost 90% of the country’s electricity, peaking at 88% and never dropping below 12%.
Read MoreOverall gas demand fell in February, but demand increased in the transport sector
A mild February saw Ireland’s overall gas demand fall by 11% compared to January.
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