EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has announced the opening of the next phase of community benefit sharing for the Celtic Interconnector project.
The Celtic Interconnector, a 575km subsea link between Ireland and France, will enable the movement of electricity between the two countries, making our electricity supply more secure.
Applications for the second phase of the €2.4 million fund are now being welcomed, with €841,013 in funding available to eligible communities and voluntary groups.
The Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund was established by EirGrid to recognise the importance of local communities who facilitate this critical development of the electricity grid and will benefit groups and projects in the east Cork project area.
The deadline for application is March 14, 2025 and more details on eligibility can be found at eirgrid.ie/celticinterconnector
