Natural gas responsible for more than half State’s electricity in April
Figures from Gas Networks Ireland reflect country’s ongoing reliance on fossil fuel energy
Gas demand increases in March as renewable electricity generation falls
Coal’s share of supply rises to 14%
Storms drove wind energy to record level in February, data shows
Coal powered 11% of electricity last month, double the amount of the year before
Gas demand rose in January as people returned to offices and schools
Wind accounted for 33% of electricity generation during the month, with gas at 45%
Coal doubles share of Irish power generation as wind falls
Gas remains the backbone of Ireland’s energy mix, generating 46% of electricity
State continues to rely heavily on gas and coal for electricity
Gas Networks Ireland says demand in offices and education settings rose in September
Gas fuels 55% of power generation despite outages
Demand rising across most sectors but generally still down on 2019 figures
Up to 25% of State electricity demand in July generated by coal
Low wind speeds and power plant closures boost Republic’s reliance on the fossil fuel
Gas demand up substantially across all sectors this year
Wind provided 32% and coal and peat collectively provided 10% of power generation
Darragh Ó Sé: I still think Dublin will win the All-Ireland
It’s impossible to see them losing to Kildare and then they just have two more games
Gas demand up 2% in first quarter with big increase for transport
Demand from laundry, hotels, offices, and retail all down significantly due to Covid-19
Seán Moran: When GAA players were shyer about being the retiring type
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Gas demand for power generation was up 8.7% in December
Wind power generated 43% of total monthly electricity demand, while coal generated 7%
Connellan takes his case for funding reform nationwide
Every club sent a 23-page document detailing apparent advantages enjoyed by Dublin GAA
State’s power generation almost fully based on gas and wind
Gas Networks Ireland said the two sources of energy account for 85% of power supply
Darragh Ó Sé: Curtailing Fenton’s influence must be Mayo’s starting point
Dublin star is the best midfielder in the game but every player is playable, no one is infallible
Gas demand rises as temperatures fall, but Covid-19 impact weighs
Restrictions on travel and leisure industry hit demand
Little clarity on how third-level sport will work in Covid-19 era
UCD director of sport Brian Mullins planning for uncertainty, but upbeat on draw of sport
Kinsale field closure leaves Corrib as sole source of domestic natural gas
Demand for gas recovers following dip during lockdown
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Universities see shift towards physical activity and wellbeing
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How Irish universities are involved in their students’ health
The international healthy campuses initiative encourages healthy lifestyles for those at third level
Darragh Ó Sé: Mickey Harte’s philosophy hasn’t changed
Tyrone might disrupt Dublin’s rhythm but I don’t see them scoring enough to win
Professional rugby helping to drive standards for elite GAA athletes
Ted Owens is chair of the new fund-raising body for all Cork GAA teams
Dublin looking to make history, just as history has made Dublin
Fears of one-team domination have echoed down through the generations
Gaelic football makes its mark and the Gael’s heart soars
The new rule for next season should appeal to traditionalists and controversialists alike
Sigerson Cup: Dazzling first half sends UCD to first final in 13 years
Early injury to Jack McCaffrey only setback in win over UL
Regrets, we’ve had a few, say GAA players in school fundraiser
Leitrim pupils ask sports stars how they’d do things differently
Sean Moran: How to identify an All-Ireland winning manager
Since Kevin Heffernan and Mick O’Dwyer defined the role, certain trends have emerged
Augmented reality is more than just a gimmick
The next consumer boom will be brought to you by new wish-fulfilment technologies
How to be among the 2 per cent of innovation projects that don’t fail
Most innovation attempts end in failure because businesses ask the wrong questions or deliver the wrong solutions
Augmented reality event comes to Dublin
International conference aims to ‘explain and demystify’ the technology for marketers
St Vincent’s emerge to threaten holders Ballymun’s crown
Northside giants set for a showdown in an intriguing Dublin senior football final at Parnell Park
High-scoring Kilcormac-Killoughey leave Birr out in the cold in Offaly SHC final
Champions defend their title impressively after taking an early grip on the contest
Limerick university honours its top sporting figures
Jimmy Deenihan, Pat Spillane and Eddie O’Sullivan among the first members of new hall of fame
Dubs are both hosts and participants, building on a proud history
The media hype, Hill 16 mania and all the fanfare that surrounds the Dublin Gaelic football team began in earnest in the 1950s
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