Powering Up the North West
Powering Up the North West is a proposed programme of works designed to meet increased electricity demand in the region and to enable the integration of more renewable energy sources onto the electricity grid. This will help drive economic growth and development across the North West.
As part of this programme, two new 220 kV circuits are required in the Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area. Taking into account geography, topography, and local needs it has been decided by EirGrid that these two proposed circuits are being progressed as separate projects, but both of equal importance:
- Srananagh to Clogher Project
This will involve a new 220 kV circuit between Srananagh substation in Sligo and Donegal. - Flagford to Srananagh Project
This will involve a partial replacement of the existing 110 kV circuit between Flagford substation in Roscommon and Sligo substation with a new 220 kV circuit, and the connection of this circuit into Srananagh substation in Sligo with new 220 kV and new 110 kV circuits.
These projects are being developed in line with EirGrid’s 6-Step approach to Grid Development, which guides the process of identifying and delivering the most effective solution to meet the outlined needs.
Currently, both projects are in Step 3 of this process. The focus of Step 3 is to determine the best performing technology options and define the relevant study areas that will support the delivery of the projects.
Project Updates
November 2025
From September to November 2025, EirGrid ran a public consultation process seeking the public’s views and inputs on constraints which might impact the delivery of the Powering Up the North West programme to help us identify route corridor options during the next steps of the programme.
An independent consultation report is now being developed based on the feedback from the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Your Say
EirGrid ran a public consultation process from 16 September to 25 November 2025 seeking the public’s views and inputs on constraints which might impact the delivery of the Powering Up the North West programme.
The public were able to submit their views via post, email and an online consultation portal.
EirGrid also held consultation events in Carrick-On-Shannon, Riverstown, Sligo town, Manorhamilton, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town, as well as two online events.
Documents
Contact
Further information will be made available at this webpage as the project progresses.
Please contact northwest@eirgrid.com or our liaison officers for the North West with any queries.
Connell McLoone
Community Liaison Officer
E-mail: Connell.mcloone@eirgrid.com
Telephone: +353 87 068 9410
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