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At ESB Networks we truly value the trust that has developed with our customers, communities, and landowners over many years. As the use of electricity evolves, so too must our local networks. We also understand the importance of keeping this at the centre of everything we do. We hope to have the support of the community as we develop this important local investment project. We will engage positively with everyone, as this project develops, and balance local constraints and ESB Networks requirements.

We are looking forward to engaging constructively with our communities to develop a future-proofed grid, as we transition to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Your views and opinions matter to us, and therefore we will endeavor to plan this project in an efficient, economic, and technically acceptable way forward.

Connecting Ireland’s power network

  • ESB Networks has over 3,000 employees all over the country. We build and run the medium and low voltage electricity systems, including power stations, overhead lines, poles, and underground cables.
  • We always put our customers first, no matter which electricity supplier they use.

Our purpose – Connecting a clean electric future together

At ESB Networks, we make sure electricity reaches the homes and businesses of over 2.5 million customers safely and efficiently, every day, every hour, and every minute.

  • We know the world is changing quickly because of advancing technology. This means the role of electricity is changing too, bringing new challenges and opportunities.
  • Our goal is to build, maintain and improve the electricity networks to meet the changing needs of people today and in the future.

This proposed new 38 kV overhead line from Bunclody to Shillelagh will help achieve this, for this area.

Key Benefits from this Project:

  • To greatly improve the local electricity network, especially its connectivity and reliability – by creating this important new distribution line, so electricity can be maintained even during routine maintenance or at times of unexpected faults.
  • Support future growth – providing extra capacity for existing and new homes, businesses, and farms, as well as helping with the transition to new low-carbon technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps.
  • Maintain reliable, modern resilience and electrical supply standards – ensuring our network meets modern living standards and aligns with national climate and energy resilience goals.