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High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

The judicial review brought by the Leamlara Preservation Group against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the Ballysallagh Solar Farm was rejected.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

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Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

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Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

NEWS 18 September 2026

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

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Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

MOTORS 2 September 2026

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High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 21 July 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 21 July 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

NEWS 21 July 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

The fully funded Walsh Scholars PHD is based at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and investigates the impact of agrivoltaic systems on biodiversity and soil physical properties.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky could see crops grow and solar panels working at night, but there are massive concerns

DEALER 21 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 21 July 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

When completed in late 2026, the installation is expected to generate 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.

NEWS 21 July 2026

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Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

Luke Clogher from Cloverhill, Co Roscommon, took home the SUV worth €44,000.

Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

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