Six towns set for new gas pipeline

Six towns can be newly-linked up to the country's natural gas network within two years if there is a demand, Bord Gais announced today.

Gort and Loughrea in Co Galway, Ballinrobe in Co Mayo, Cahir and Cashel in Co Tipperary and Monasterevin in Co Kildare have all been earmarked for connection to the national pipeline.