News - Wind Turbines
An Coimisiún Pleanála grants planning for two wind turbines in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council turned the application down in January 2024
Apr 27, 2026 08:23
Over 100 submissions to be filed against controversial wind farm plans
It follows an application by Ballyfeeny Green Energy Limited to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Oct 16, 2025 16:54
'Suspend planning applications for Roscommon wind farms' - councillors
Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jul 25, 2025 13:40
Bord na Móna seek to build massive Longford windfarm
Due to the scale of the project, the application is considered strategic infrastructure and thereby passes the local authority planning department and is considered directly by An Bord Pleanála.
May 7, 2025 13:01
Planning approved for major wind energy development in Roscommon
The plans show the turbines as having a hub height of 99 metres and a blade tip height of 180 metres, with the infrastructure scattered across the townlands of Turrock, Gortaphuill,Cronin, Milltown, Feacle and Tawnagh.
Nov 28, 2023 13:33
Planning refused for proposed construction of wind turbines in Leitrim
The permission was refused due to the planning authority's failure to carry out a proper Environmental Impact Assessment
Nov 24, 2023 12:52
Westmeath Council discusses wind turbine applications today
An opposition campaign has already begun in the areas where the turbines are planned for.
May 8, 2023 11:11
Reductions to Development Contribution Schemes in Leitrim
Development Contribution payments are required by local councils as a condition of a planning permission
Jan 11, 2023 13:13
Wind turbine guidelines still under discussion - Local TD
The issue has been raised locally.
Jul 27, 2022 17:47
Serious concern remains in south Roscommon about wind farm plans
Plans for wind turbines in south Roscommon have been causing controversy for several years now
Jun 8, 2022 17:43
Planning Authority recommend changes to Roscommon Development Plan
The amendments were raised at a special meeting today.
Mar 8, 2022 13:37
Mohill student gets special award in Young Scientists exhibibition
Hundreds of students from all over the country have been competing virtually over the past few days
Jan 14, 2022 18:19
Roscommon Councillor welcomes CDP clause on wind turbines
The plan is going out for public consultation.
Nov 17, 2021 17:08
Planning permission sought for wind turbines in Roscommon
The wind turbines would be 150 metres in height.
Nov 1, 2021 11:04Shannonside Newsletter
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