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New planning application lodged for big energy plant in Ballaghaderreen

May 26, 2026 13:23
By Eoghan Murphy
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New planning application lodged for big energy plant in Ballaghaderreen
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A notice was erected at the site last week and the application has now been lodged with the council.

Plans have been lodged for a major energy plant in Ballaghaderreen - after a similar application was rejected.

It involves a battery-energy storage system.

In November 2024, Grid System Services applied for a 10-year permission to develop the facility at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen.

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The development would have consisted of 44 battery blocks, with a projected life span of 35 years.

The site compound was proposed to consist of the construction of enclosed system on a 2.3 hectare site.

Roscommon County Council refused permission, largely on traffic and public-safety concerns.

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There were strong objections in the local community.

A fresh application has now been made by same company, Grid System Services.

It also includes 44 battery blocks at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen.

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A notice was erected at the site last week and the application has now been lodged with the council.

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