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EirGrid

National electricity transmission system operator

eirgrid.ie

Headquarters: Ballsbridge, Ireland
Founded year: 2006
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000

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Latest news about EirGrid

In short: EirGrid advanced critical infrastructure projects, including the Celtic Interconnector, while reporting record solar and renewable energy peaks.

Company announcements

May 28 EirGrid

EirGrid completes onshore cable works for Celtic Interconnector

The milestone connects Ireland's grid to France via 500km subsea cable, enabling 700MW power exchange.

May 6 EirGrid

EirGrid shares update on Fingal and East Meath upgrade

It identifies Site E for the new Ward 400 kV Substation and announces public events and an online webinar to engage local communities.

May 5 EirGrid

EirGrid announces solar energy milestone

Solar production exceeds 1 GW in Ireland for the first time due to more solar farms connected since last autumn. They explain it in Plugged-In episode.

May 1 EirGrid

EirGrid announces recruitment for Managing Director of Offshore Wind

The role leads a new offshore business unit, overseeing transmission projects for Ireland's energy transition. Applications close May 29, 2026.

Media coverage

June 15 MSN

'If the planning conditions are not fully met there will be resistance': Interconnector saga drags on for over two decades

Locals accept North-South interconnector is important to the electricity grid. But they are seeking 'procedural justice' and for every possible solution, including going underground, to...

June 8 The Irish Times

Irish-French power line could cost €2bn due to delays

Celtic Interconnector, an electricity cable that will run from Cork coast to Brittany, faces issues on two fronts, says EirGrid...

May 15 Irish Examiner

Celtic Interconnector, uniting Irish and French electricity grids

As EirGrid completes onshore cable installation in Ireland, 500 people now working offshore on Celtic Interconnector...

May 12 The Dublin Gazette

EirGrid launches public consultation for critical electricity grid upgrade in Kildare and South-West Dublin

EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, has launched a public consultation for the latest phase of a critical electricity grid upgrade...

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