11/08/2026
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year.
Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
Wind power accounted for 22% of total output, producing 614 GWh (gigawatt hours) across the month.
Gas-fired generation provided 43% of electricity, while 24% of supply was imported via interconnectors.
Total electricity demand reached 2,744 GWh in July, compared with 2,676 GWh in June.
EirGrid said it balances supply and demand from its National Control Centre around the clock while planning for long-term needs. The power system can now safely operate with up to 75% of electricity coming from variable renewables such as wind and solar at any one time, with work under way to raise this to 95%.
Diarmaid Gillespie, EirGrid's Director of System Operations, said: "July was another record-breaking month for the amount of solar energy powering our electricity system and again demonstrates just how increasingly important solar power has become as a source of renewable energy in Ireland.
"This follows a significant first half of the year for renewable energy with us seeing a number of other notable milestones including a new record for wind generation in February and reaching a peak of over 1 GW (gigawatt) of electricity provided by grid-scale solar power for the first time in April."
Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
Wind power accounted for 22% of total output, producing 614 GWh (gigawatt hours) across the month.
Gas-fired generation provided 43% of electricity, while 24% of supply was imported via interconnectors.
Total electricity demand reached 2,744 GWh in July, compared with 2,676 GWh in June.
Diarmaid Gillespie, EirGrid's Director of System Operations, said: "July was another record-breaking month for the amount of solar energy powering our electricity system and again demonstrates just how increasingly important solar power has become as a source of renewable energy in Ireland.
"This follows a significant first half of the year for renewable energy with us seeing a number of other notable milestones including a new record for wind generation in February and reaching a peak of over 1 GW (gigawatt) of electricity provided by grid-scale solar power for the first time in April."
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11 August 2026
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
11 August 2026
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed to protect daytime supplies of treated water.
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed to protect daytime supplies of treated water.
11 August 2026
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at approximately 9.50am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at approximately 9.50am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
10 August 2026
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile of the Shackleton Experience.
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile of the Shackleton Experience.
10 August 2026
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The seizure was made on Sunday, August 9, when officers from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit searched a residential property on Island Road.
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The seizure was made on Sunday, August 9, when officers from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit searched a residential property on Island Road.
07 August 2026
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic football for audiences across Northern Ireland.
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic football for audiences across Northern Ireland.
07 August 2026
K Leisure Athy And Naas Awarded Prestigious PoolMark
Kildare County Council has announced that K Leisure Athy and K Leisure Naas have achieved PoolMark accreditation from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), becoming only the second pool operator in Ireland and the first Local Authority leisure facilities to receive the honour.
K Leisure Athy And Naas Awarded Prestigious PoolMark
Kildare County Council has announced that K Leisure Athy and K Leisure Naas have achieved PoolMark accreditation from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), becoming only the second pool operator in Ireland and the first Local Authority leisure facilities to receive the honour.
06 August 2026
Work Starts On Major Wastewater Upgrade In Kilsheelan
Work is commencing on a substantial upgrade of the village's wastewater treatment plant, an investment Uisce Éireann says will enhance services, protect the local environment and enable future growth and development. The scheme will lift the plant's population equivalent from 1,000 to 1,500, a 50% increase.
Work Starts On Major Wastewater Upgrade In Kilsheelan
Work is commencing on a substantial upgrade of the village's wastewater treatment plant, an investment Uisce Éireann says will enhance services, protect the local environment and enable future growth and development. The scheme will lift the plant's population equivalent from 1,000 to 1,500, a 50% increase.
06 August 2026
Minister O’Sullivan Urges Water Users To Check, Clean, Dry To Protect Wildlife
An outbreak of crayfish plague caused by a water mould (a fungal-like organism) has been confirmed by the Marine Institute in the Annies River at Lough Carra, Co Mayo.
Minister O’Sullivan Urges Water Users To Check, Clean, Dry To Protect Wildlife
An outbreak of crayfish plague caused by a water mould (a fungal-like organism) has been confirmed by the Marine Institute in the Annies River at Lough Carra, Co Mayo.
06 August 2026
High-Impact Operation Meacán In Dublin Yields Major Seizures And Arrests
Gardaí carried out a high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. From the 96 searches, officers seized 166 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven Surron bikes, four scrambler motorcycles and three quad vehicles.
High-Impact Operation Meacán In Dublin Yields Major Seizures And Arrests
Gardaí carried out a high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. From the 96 searches, officers seized 166 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven Surron bikes, four scrambler motorcycles and three quad vehicles.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and bright day with variable cloud and some hazy sunny spells. WInds will remain light and it will become warm or very warm. Maximum temperature 23 °C.Tonight:A dry bright evening. The south and east will stay dry overnight with some clear intervals, while cloud and showery rain reaches northwestern counties. Minimum temperature 13 °C.