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Latest: Storm Dylan expected to bring 120km/h gusts to 12 counties; snow-ice warning in place

Latest: Storm Dylan expected to bring 120km/h gusts to 12 counties; snow-ice warning in place

Update 2pm: A snow-ice warning is in effect for the upper half of the country, until 10pm tonight.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2017

ESB advises agri students on powerline dangers

ESB advises agri students on powerline dangers

Most fatal farm electrical powerline accidents occur when loading or stacking bales of hay or straw, ESB Networks have warned.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

ESB urges caution on hidden wires

ESB urges caution on hidden wires

Farmers and agri contractors should beware of stay wires covered by vegetation, Arthur Byrne, public safety manager with ESB Networks, has warned.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Farmers at Emerald Expo forum alerted to electrical risks

Farmers at Emerald Expo forum alerted to electrical risks

Six farmers lost their lives by coming into contact with electricity since the year 2000, according to the ESB, and there have been many hundreds of incidents where livestock perished, or farmers had lucky escapes when trying to rescue stricken animals.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015