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Public meeting to discuss planned wind farm

May 11, 2026 13:15
By Shannonside News
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Public meeting to discuss planned wind farm

It's taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock.

A public meeting is taking place in Roscommon tonight amid concerns over a planned wind farm.

It's taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock.

EDF Renewables Ireland is looking to build this wind farm in the townlands of Carrowkeel, Longfield, Kilmass, Grange and Rahara in south Roscommon.

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Last month they lodged a planning application with Roscommon County Council, who are due to decide whether to grant planning by July.

It involves four wind turbines of around 185 metres tall - which is one and a half times' taller than the Spire in Dublin.

A battery energy storage system is also planned, with 32 battery units.

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There was a big crowd at a public meeting in Rahara last Monday night.

Residents are worried about the height of the turbines and their proximity to houses in the area, which has suffered a lot of flooding in recent years.

A follow-up meeting is taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock tonight.

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