West Waterford locals to hold windfarm meeting

Residents opposed to a contested windfarm development in West Waterford are to hold a public information evening this week.

An Bord Pleanála had requested submissions on a revised environmental-impact statement around the proposed construction at Drumhills, Ballyduff, near Dungarvan.

Kilkenny-based Ecopower Developments Ltd had, last year, sought planning permission for 12 wind turbines, an 80m meteorological mast, plus access roads, electrical substation compound, and other associated works, in the rural townlands of Knocknaglogh Lower, Barranastook Upper, Knocknamona, Woodhouse, Tinakilly, Monageela and Killatoor, collectively known as the Drumhills.