Planning permission has been granted for a cluster of giant wind turbines around 9km outside Macroom, despite strong opposition from the local community.

Cork’s county councillors came under pressure at a public meeting on Tuesday night concerning a wind farm between Tarelton and Coppeen.

AN Bord Pleanála (ABP) has refused permission for a large housing development in the village of Crossbarry, but given the green light for a windfarm in Bantry.

A WIND energy company has been granted planning permission for 18 large turbines in Terelton, while a developer has been refused the go-ahead for 58 homes in Glanmire.