Controversial solar farm in north Cork gets go-ahead for second time

The board ordered a buffer zone to be established around a local ring fort in order to prevent damage to the listed monument

The board had approved the same project in 2018 but the decision was overturned by the High Court in January 2020 following a successful challenge brought by environmental activist, Peter Sweetman. File photo: Maurice O'Mahony

Plans for a controversial solar farm in north Cork have been given the green light for a second time by An Bord Pleanála.

The board has rejected the appeal by the Fiddane Solar Action Group against the decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for a 67.8 hectare solar farm on lands at Fiddane, Ballyhea, Co Cork.