Plans for major wind farm in North Cork meet strong opposition

Council officials have prepared a submission for An Bord Pleanála on proposals to build 22 wind turbines in the Nagle mountains, bordering on communities in Ballyhooly, Glenville and Killavullen

Coom Green Energy Park Ltd is proposing to build 22 wind turbines in the Nagle mountains, bordering on communities in Ballyhooly, Glenville and Killavullen. File picture: Denis Minihane

County councillors have come out strongly against a plan to build a major wind farm in North Cork, due to concerns for locals' health and the impact it would have on endangered species in an area considered to be of scenic and environmental importance.

As part of the planning process, council officials have prepared a submission for Bord Pleanála on a proposal by Coom Green Energy Park Ltd to build 22 wind turbines in the Nagle mountains, bordering on communities in Ballyhooly, Glenville and Killavullen.