News - Solar farm

Planning granted for 230-acre solar farm in Longford - despite strong objections

Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.

May 19, 2026 07:18

The project is due to be operational by 2028.

Mar 18, 2026 07:27

It would provide enough energy to power up to 3,000 homes a year.

Feb 11, 2026 09:52

Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for the energy project just off the Boyle Road.

Feb 10, 2026 12:52

Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for this solar farm on a 93-acre site just off the Boyle Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Feb 9, 2026 13:41

The planning application is seeking a 10-year planning development with an operational life of 40 years.

Nov 25, 2025 13:48

The project is being proposed by Castlerea Town Trust for an area known locally as the 'Cow Park' in the town's Demesne.

Nov 6, 2025 07:24

A public meeting is taking place this Thursday at 8 pm in the Trinity Arts Centre.

Nov 4, 2025 08:13

Foigha Solar Farm Limited is seeking to build a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of 130 hectares.

Feb 6, 2025 17:17

Elgin Energy Services says it would be based in the Meera and Tullyleague townlands.

Feb 5, 2025 07:30

The project would cover a total site area of 9.3 hectares at Newdown, The Downs, in Mullingar.

Jan 10, 2024 11:09

E.E.P.V 11 Limited had sought to extend the lifespan of the solar farm at Rathleg in Castlerea from 30 years to 40 years.

Dec 12, 2023 11:18

EEPV11 Limited are seeking to extend the lifespan of the solar farm at Rathleg in Castlerea from 30 years to 40 years.

Oct 17, 2023 16:19

The former demin factory closed in 1999, with the lands subject to a number of planning proposals in the last ten years.

Oct 4, 2023 07:43

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