Eirgrid rejects underground idea

Eirgrid has rejected arguments for putting a high-voltage electricity line, which is planned to run through a large stretch of West Cork, underground.

There are strong local objections to the 40km line, due to go from Clashavoon, about six miles north of Macroom, to Dunmanway, amid claims that the rural landscape would be irreversibly damaged.

Eirgrid, which provides electricity transmission services, says the line is necessary as a back up to two 100KV lines so as to secure a supply to the region.