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Maintenance concerns raised over mammoth wind turbines proposed for Kilkenny

A community group that opposes wind farm development in Kilkenny city’s rural hinterland now fears that an interested company may be unable to maintain such infrastructure if built. EDF Renewables Ireland, a subsidiary of French energy giant EDF, ...

25 Jan 2022 at 13:22

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Fears of wind farm ‘rift’ in Kilkenny

Two community meetings will take place in Kilkenny within the next seven days to discuss the potential impact of up to 10 planned wind turbines only kilometres northeast of Kilkenny City. EDF Renewables Ireland are spearheading the wind farm ...

11 Jan 2023 at 14:34

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Direction to reopen areas of Kilkenny to wind farms is ‘making a mockery of democracy'

A notice of direction set to be made to Kilkenny County Council to reopen areas of the county to wind energy development projects is 'making a mockery of democracy and the public consultation process', a prominent local campaigner warns. ...

03 Nov 2021 at 17:25

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Kilkenny county development plan voted through despite wind turbine opposition

A new county development plan has been adopted by Kilkenny County Council following a vote today by elected members, despite widespread opposition to certain elements. The plan will govern development decisions across the county for the ...

03 Sept 2021 at 21:51

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WATCH: Wind turbine struck by lightning near Irish town

A wind turbine off the coast of Arklow, County Wicklow was struck by lightning during Wednesday's adverse weather conditions. Lightning and thunder were present in parts of the country throughout the day and the southeast area felt the ...

20 Oct 2022 at 13:34

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WATCH: Wind turbine struck by lightning near Irish town

20 Oct 2022 at 12:51

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Wind turbines planned for Kilkenny will 'forever scar the character of the landscape'

Castlewarren based community group Save Our Hills have released a statement in response to a press release issued recently by EDF Renewables Ireland wherein they confirmed their intention to submit a planning application next year ...

17 Oct 2022 at 11:03

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Wind turbines planned for Kilkenny will 'forever scar the character of the landscape'

04 Nov 2022 at 17:33

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Save Our Hills campaigns gathers momentum in North Kilkenny

The Save Our Hills group comprises of residents living Castlewarren, Clara, Ossory Hill and surrounding areas who have concerns about the potential of industrial-sized wind turbines in their area. “We are particularly ...

23 Jun 2021 at 10:00

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Large wind farm proposed for South kilkenny

Coillte, the State Forestry wants to construct 22 wind turbines with an estimated output capacity of circa 110 megawatts together with a connection to the national gridand all associated infrastructure at Castlebanny,...

02 Jan 2020 at 12:49

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Impact of a turbine, even at 500 or 600 metres, is tiny - Claim made in Kilkenny

Wind farmers and those providing alternative energy sources are “a death threat” to long-established energy providers, a wind energy expert has claimed. Irish Wind Farmers Association (IWFA) Chairman, Grattan Healy ...

22 Nov 2017 at 12:51

Wicklow coastal wind farm project to cut turbines by 25 per cent

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Wicklow coastal wind farm project to cut turbines by 25pc

Codling Wind Park has announced that the number of wind turbines proposed for the project has been cut by 25 per cent, due to improved technology and a better understanding of the site. The finalised design for ...

05 Apr 2024 at 11:31

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