Kerry wind farm ‘a threat’ to Sliabh Luachra area

A heartland of old Gaelic music and literature is refusing to dance to the tune of wind developers.

Locals in Sliabh Luachra have warned a “whole way of life of a historic community” is being threatened by proposals for some of the biggest wind turbines in Co Kerry.

Tralee-based Silver Birch Renewables has submitted a planning application for 14 turbines which will have a blade tip up to 150m from the ground level.