Kingdom’s scenic areas to be spared windfarms

A new energy strategy for Kerry will see whole swathes of the county earmarked for windfarms — but not in top scenic areas.

The initiative coincides with a decision by An Bord Pleanála last week to approve the county’s highest turbines near Castleisland.

Over 70,000 hectares of land had been identified as suitable for wind, water, and other energy sources before a council meeting yesterday to discuss the new strategy.