Wind Turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

As part of the redevelopment, turbine components will be removed and recycled, where possible, and any hardstand areas not retained will be restored to their original use.

NEWS 12 January 2026

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

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Galway says no to eight wind turbines

Galway says no to eight wind turbines

NEWS 3 December 2025

Renewables in-brief: 3,000ac solar farm, HVO and NI way off track

Renewables in-brief: 3,000ac solar farm, HVO and NI way off track

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

Wind, solar and biogas planning exemptions reviewed

Wind, solar and biogas planning exemptions reviewed

Wind, solar and biogas planning exemptions reviewed

RENEWABLES 20 August 2025

Cork communities protest over solar, wind and battery projects

Cork communities protest over solar, wind and battery projects

Cork communities protest over solar, wind and battery projects

NEWS 25 June 2025

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Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork County Council stated that the turbines were to be built on an elevated, exposed and open unspoilt landscape, which would require peat removal, resulting in biodiversity loss.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Editorial: wind farm challenges

Editorial: wind farm challenges

Are surrounding landowners sufficiently rewarded, if at all, for the land asset value reduction with these type of cluster investments?

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Editorial: positive tillage vibes welcome

Editorial: positive tillage vibes welcome

At the mercy of global markets, weather and disease the farmer continues.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork

Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork

A new wind farm on the Cork-Kerry border has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Green light for Bord na Móna’s 18 wind turbines on Oweninny bog

Green light for Bord na Móna’s 18 wind turbines on Oweninny bog

The wind farm will be the third stage of development on the Oweninny bog and will replace an older 21-turbine wind farm built in 1992.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof