Plans for 17 wind turbines either side of Cork-Waterford border 

Blackwater Wind Aware claims the development will have a devastating impact on the region – economically, socially and personally

A Kilkenny-based renewable energy company has lodged a planning application for 17 turbines measuring 150m-high across two sites either side of the Cork and Waterford border. Picture Denis Minihane

A Kilkenny-based renewable energy company has lodged a planning application for 17 turbines measuring 150m-high across two sites either side of the Cork and Waterford border.

Lyrenacarriga Wind Farm is proposed for 733 hectares 5km south-east of Tallow and 9km north-west of Youghal, part of which is Coillte-owned.