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Irish Independent
20 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wicklow and Wexford farmers invited to see solar energy in action at on-farm event
Part of a series of 'Solar In Action' events showcasing rooftop solar installations by IFA and Bord Gáis Energy that have delivered savings on working farms nationwide, the Wexford leg of the roadshow will take place on the farm of Paul Kehoe in Glasscarrig, Ballygarrett, on July 14 at 8 pm. Farmers attending will hear first-hand from those who have already installed rooftop solar, learning about their experience, costs, benefits, and practical insights into how it's working on their farms. Speakers from IFA and Bord Gáis Energy will also present details on the application process, TAMS, and the technology used by IFA and Bord Gáis Energy. The event series also highlights the support available to farmers through the TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme, which offers grant aid of up to 60pc for eligible rooftop solar installations. 'Farmers are stepping up to the energy challenge and 'Solar In Action' shows the real, practical steps farms can take to cut costs and carbon,' IFA president Francie Gorman said. 'These are working farms, already producing their clean energy with IFA-Bord Gáis Energy rooftop systems – and the TAMS grant makes it even more accessible'. 'Rooftop solar power solutions are helping farmers reduce energy costs – saving up to €200,000 across the lifetime of a typical installation – while supporting the long-term sustainability of their farms,' Bord Gáis Energy's John Cussen added. 'The 'Solar In Action' roadshow gives farmers the chance to see the technology in action, hear from others already seeing the benefits, and speak with experts about how solar could work for their own farm. 'With strong demand across the agriculture sector, solar is the smart, future-focused choice for farms of all types and sizes.' The free event is open to all farmers. Register via
The Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Strike while the weather is hot! Get 20% off your gas boiler service when you book now
IT'S EASY TO forget your gas boiler maintenance when temperatures rise. That's why summer is the perfect time to beat the winter rush and make sure your boiler is ready to do its job when the season changes. Another reason to book your gas boiler service right now? Bord Gáis Energy is offering a 20% discount for a limited time. Why is a boiler service so important? The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) recommends a professional gas boiler service once a year in order to 'make it run more efficiently, improve safety, and reduce fuel consumption by 10%'. But a professional boiler service isn't just an important efficiency boost that can save you up to 10% on your energy costs. It's also a critical safety check that reduces the risk of breakdown and carbon monoxide emissions. That's because appliances that burn natural gas can create carbon monoxide if they're not working properly. Your engineer will check for this. Advertisement Bord Gáis Energy is one of the most trusted names in the business. This year alone, Bord Gáis Energy's engineers have already visited more than 60,000 Irish boilers to carry out their 19-check service and safety check. And no, you don't need to be a Bord Gáis Energy gas customer to book a service. What's included in a professional boiler service? A professional gas boiler service, like the one you'll get from Bord Gáis Energy, involves as many as 19 separate checks, which is why it's essential to ensure your engineer is registered with the Registered Gas Installers (RGI) of Ireland. These checks include electrical safety tests and checks on components, temperature control, and burner pressure and elements specific to your boiler type. The engineer will also check your carbon monoxide detector. Afterwards, you'll be given an RGI Compliance Certificate. To find out more about the range of gas boiler care services from Bord Gáis Energy, visit this page . Book online today for 20% off a gas boiler service, offer ends 30 June.
RTÉ News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Dublin Dance Festival celebrates 21st year
The 21st Dublin Dance Festival kicks off on Tuesday and as part of the celebrations, a new national all-island dance company will take to the stage for the first time. The 'Luail' dance company will present its debut show called 'Chora' in Dublin before hitting the road to bring the show to audiences across the country. "The countdown is on for our very first performance and we are in a whirl of rehearsals," artistic director Liz Roche said as last minute preparations took place in Dance House on Foley Street in the heart of Dublin city centre. Ms Roche went on to explain that "Luail is a national and all-island dance company that is supported by the Arts Council". "It's the first company of this nature in many, many years in Ireland, and our mission is for dance to be celebrated across the island," she said. Ms Roche explained that after many years in the build up to the launch of the company, they are very enthusiastic about the opportunity now "to increase visibility for dance for everybody". Confirmation of Luail's plans have been welcomed across the dance communities here. Professional dancers from Ireland said they have to travel abroad for their training and they assume that their long term careers will be spent on the road, away from home due to the shortage of work on stages here. Part of the significance of Luail is that it can now offer dancers, choreographers and the wider creative teams security and stability in a traditionally unpredictable career. "The possibility of having full-time employment here, which is something I didn't think was possible now is great." A contract to dance full-time on home stages is a welcome step forward for creative talent. For dancer and newly recruited member of the Luail company, Rosie Stebbing, this first production is significant. She says that "Luail for me and I think for loads of dancers in Ireland, it's like a really landmark thing, because we haven't had a full-time dance company in Ireland. "The possibility of having full-time employment here, which is something I didn't think was possible now is great." She adds that she had to travel to Europe to train and work and she is delighted to be able to be home and dancing full-time here now. Chora has been co-created by the acclaimed choreographers Guy Nader and Maria Campos and it will be first performed at the Bord Gáis Energy theatre on Tuesday night before heading out to stages nationwide. Mr Nader supports the roll out of a national dance company. He said: "We are workers so that stability is very important, not only economically but also it allows you to be stable emotionally and I think that is very important too." Luail is the launch event for the dance festival and the buzz across Dublin dance communities is building. The programme will host events from the 13th to the 25 May across a number of Dublin City venues and some of the highlights include Oona Doherty's return with 'Specky Clark', at The Abbey. This acclaimed show blends fiction and biography, where a young boy dances as if in a Francis Bacon painting. Somnole at the Project with Boris Charmatz is described as a dreamlike yet powerfully physical solo and Mosh from Rachel Ní Bhraonáin will be staged in the Space upstairs at the Project too and this show features loud music and smoke machines so be prepared. Back at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre meanwhile, there will be welcome return for Matthew Bourne's ground-breaking all-male version of Swan Lake. For artistic director Jazmin Elodi, the festival is the culmination of a year's work, as she travels internationally inviting the best of dance to Dublin. "People should come to this year's festival because we are celebrating 21 editions this year of the festival," she said. "We are full of amazing artists and performances coming from Nigeria, France, they're coming from the UK, and of course we have our Irish creative talent too at the heart of all this." The 21st Dublin Dance festival runs from Tuesday until 25 May.
