Gougane Barra group 'very confident' it can raise €95k to challenge windfarm

The group opted to apply for a judicial review following An Bórd Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for a windfarm in the townlands of Curraglass and Derreendonee

Local residents Tim Twomey, Paul Lynch, and local hotelier Neil Lucey at  Gougane Barra, west of Macroom who are concerned over another proposed new wind farm which will have wind turbines standing 178m tall at the Pass of Keimaneigh near this scenic area.  Picture: Dan Linehan 

A date has been set for the High Court to consider a judicial review application by a rural community group which is “very confident” it can raise €95,000 to challenge planning permission for a windfarm near picturesque Gougane Barra.

Gaeltacht development group Coiste Forbartha Béal Átha ‘n Ghaorthaidh has lodged papers seeking leave to bring a legal challenge against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for a seven-turbine windfarm less than 3km from one of Cork’s most scenic attractions.