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Arriving in Irish dealerships nationwide from next February, the new Nissan Interstar is the brand's first-ever fully-electric large van, with a diesel version also available.

The Renault 5 E-Tech electric, the modern reinvention of the iconic original, has won one of the industry’s ultimate accolades after being named Top Gear's Car of the Year for 2024.

The Galway Electric Light Company was set up by James Perry, an engineer and County Surveyor of the Western District of Galway, and his brother, Professor John Perry, to generate electricity. On November 1, 1888, they applied for permission from the Galway Town Commissioners to ‘erect poles in some parts of the town as an experiment for the electric lighting of the town’. The company had established a generating station at Newtownsmith in an old flour mill which had existed since the 1600s and straddled the Friar’s River. They installed a hydroelectric turbine in the watercourse which was linked to a generator producing alternating current.

During the Winter season, most people find we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it is time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.

Irish pricing for the much-anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech electric has finally been announced. The new R5 will be available here early in 2025 from just €25,995 including incentives, rising to €32,995 for the higher spec.

Judy Greene who passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer was an extraordinary person, and someone I am incredibly proud to have called a friend for over forty years.

The Skilled Utilities Traineeship is aimed at individuals interested in working within utilities such as water, gas, and electricity. This traineeship provides practical training alongside industry experts, allowing participants to develop essential skills in areas like network installation, maintenance, and repair.

As winter time begins and the days grow shorter and darker, a shift in energy consumption is inevitable. Typically, shorter daylight hours can lead to increased energy consumption as people rely more on artificial lighting and heating. Couple this with Halloween festivities and we're in for a surge in energy usage.

Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has announced the launch of Labour’s Cost of Living action plan, aimed squarely at combating price gouging and easing the immense strain of high living costs on families.

Looking towards autumn/winter season, most people find this time of year we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it's time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.