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For Galway native Dara Golden, a fascination with technology and a desire to understand how complex systems operate led him towards a career at the forefront of Ireland’s energy transition. Today, as part of EirGrid’s Graduate Programme, he is using his expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics and software development to help support the future of Ireland’s electricity grid.

Marie Turkington has been awarded the top prize in the Connacht region at the GAA Community Heroes Campaign

‘When your back boiler grinds to a halt in a power cut next January or when your frail grandmother has to navigate the stairs with a torch, remember that the computer servers of Microsoft, Google and Meta will still be running in the air-conditioned halls of Grange Castle, Profile Park and Clonee. And your carbon tax will be paying to keep them cool.’ says Orla Nugent of Aontú, citing research by Paul Madden, Portumna-Loughrea Aontú Local Electoral Area Representative.

One of the most sophisticated energy-resilience projects ever deployed in Ireland is underway in Galway, marking a significant milestone for the Irish industrial sector.

Secondary school students in Tuam learned how they can take steps to conserve electricity during the recent An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in partnership with EirGrid, operator and developer of the national electricity grid.

Third-level students across Ireland are being encouraged to apply for EirGrid's CleanerGrid competition.

Around 250 residents gathered in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, last Thursday evening to hear the Athenry Peaker Plant Concern Group outline opposition to a proposed electricity generation facility expected to be submitted by Bord Gáis Energy later this month.

Conamara councillor Noel Thomas has contacted the Minister for Communications, urging immediate state intervention to assist Eirgrid to restore telephone and broadband services to households still suffering the aftermath of the recent storm.

Conamara councillor Noel Thomas has contacted the Minister for Communications, urging immediate state intervention to assist Eirgrid to restore telephone and broadband services to households still suffering the aftermath of the recent storm.

As the world continues to experience the effects associated with climate change, the demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector is rapidly growing.