Solar farm gets go-ahead in West Cork despite opposition

Planning permission has been granted for a controversial solar farm in West Cork, despite opposition from a local community group.

Solar farm gets go-ahead in West Cork despite opposition
Wed, 10 Apr, 2019 - 06:20
Seán McCárthaigh

Planning permission has been granted for a controversial solar farm in West Cork, despite opposition from a local community group.

The Finnis-Mishells Solar Free Valley Group is disappointed at the ruling by An Bord Pleanála to sanction the development of a 13.1-megawatt solar farm at a large site 4km north-west of Bandon.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Domestic abuse Woman more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement
New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro Development board of National Children's Hospital to seek damages due to BAM delays
CourtssolarPlace: West CorkPlace: BandonPlace: FinnisPlace: MishellsPlace: DublinPlace: CorkPlace: Ballymahane River ValleyPlace: IrelandPlace: BritainPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: BulgariaPlace: GreecePlace: USPlace: AustraliaPerson: Michael WalshPerson: WalshPerson: Minister for Communications, Climate Change and the EnvironmentPerson: Richard BrutonPerson: Denis NaughtenPerson: David MaguireOrganisation: Finnis-Mishells Solar Free Valley GroupOrganisation: An Bord PleanálaOrganisation: Cork County CouncilOrganisation: BNRG Neoen HoldingsOrganisation: BNRGOrganisation: Neoen HoldingsOrganisation: Environmental Protection AgencyOrganisation: Irish Solar Energy Association
<p>IFI is facing a Workplace Relations Commission case brought by former chief executive Francis O’Donnell (pictured), who alleges he was blackmailed by a sitting senator in relation to his suspension in 2002 of the brother of IFI’s former chair, Fintan Gorman.</p>

Inland Fisheries Ireland admits to 'ongoing and uphill struggle' to win back public trust

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited