EirGrid sets up Cork community fund for €1bn interconnector project

The companyhas announced a special community fund of €2.4m – its biggest ever – for local enhancement projects in East Cork as part of its €1bn plan to bring electricity into the country from France

An exploratory drilling rig carries out a feasibility study of the seabed to assess its suitability for the proposed Celtic Interconnector at Claycastle, Youghal, in 2018 Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

EirGrid has announced a special community fund of €2.4m – its biggest ever – for local enhancement projects in East Cork as part of its €1bn plan to bring electricity into the country from France.

The company is also encouraging local community groups and organisations along the route of the Celtic Interconnector to join its new 'Celtic Community Forum'.