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<p>ESB crews restore power to homes in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare on the west coast of Ireland after Storm Franklin.</p>

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Cyberattack or major storm would have 'catastrophic' impact on electricity grid

A risk assessment of Ireland's electricity infrastructure found that a shortage of fossil fuels or a storm of the magnitude of Storm Darwin could have major consequences.

<p>Ireland has over 2m vehicles, more than one and a half million houses and a quarter of a million businesses that use fossil fuels for heating, manufacturing, and the movement of goods and people. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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Dr Paul Deane: Ireland has 90 days of oil, but no strategic gas reserves. What now?

The energy landscape of the world has changed and we need to evaluate our options for gas storage while working to reduce our dependance on fossil fuels

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Paul Deane: It will take longer than we thought to achieve green cuts

Success in climate policy is measured in delivered reductions rather than rhetoric. Ireland has scored high in the latter and the worst in Europe in the former.

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Paul Deane: Enhancing Ireland’s energy security starts with local bus lane

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Ireland's environmental performance a mixed bag, CSO report finds

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West Cork autumn school to discuss the big issues

IDA worry over lack of renewable power spend

The IDA has expressed concern over Ireland’s underdeveloped renewable energy infrastructure; saying it is becoming an issue when attempting to win additional foreign direct investment (FDI).

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Farming survey: One third of farmers don’t think farming hits climate

One in three Irish farmers do not think that farming impacts negatively on climate change.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

Energy secure if Russia cuts natural gas supply to Europe

Would Ireland be plunged into darkness were Russia to cut natural gas supply to Europe? According to researchers from University College Cork, the answer is ‘No’, although customers could face an electricity price hike of as much as 10%.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Advisers and backroom staff roll up the sleeves to help boss

The corridors of Leinster House have been very quiet since Taoiseach Enda Kenny made his way to the Áras on Wednesday morning.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Farming threat as forecast confirms El Nino return

In 2009, the El Nino brought the worst drought in four decades to India. 

Wed, 13 May, 2015

UCC at helm of new Euro energy think-tank

University College Cork has been named as the Irish representative on a new pan-European think-tank on energy issues.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Quinn hits 1-6 as Dohenys down Ilen

A Mark Quinn-inspired Dohenys caused a big shock in the Cork senior football championship last night.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2012

McCarthy points the way for Dohenys

Dohenys 0-13 Mallow 0-10

Mon, 02 Jun, 2008

Respect, but no time for sentiment for modest Masters

WITH a surname made for headline writers, James Masters’ public profile has been enhanced by his scoring exploits with club and county ever since he captained Cork to victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland minor final of 2000.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2006

Ballincollig produce big display to master Nemo

OUTSIDERS Ballincollig produced the shock of the Evening Echo Cork SFC opening round at Ovens yesterday when defeating kingpins Nemo Rangers 3-4 to 1-7 to guarantee themselves senior status for at least another year.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006

Barrs and Bishopstown match of the day as championships take centre stage

WITH the Cork senior footballers’ league campaign over for another season, the county championships begin in earnest this weekend with seven senior and four intermediate games.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2006

Muskerry on a high

AT the start of the season, the Muskerry players didn’t even dare to dream of reaching the semi-final stage of the Cork county senior football championship.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005

Wexford can be a match for the best, says Roe

Wexford 3-14 Cork 0-9

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Daly and Cooper should give Tralee the edge

TRALEE Institute of Technology will include Kerry seniors Donal Daly and Colm Cooper for tomorrow’s Sigerson Cup clash with Dundalk IT at Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2003

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