Limerick wind turbine plans will ‘decimate’ protected species

Garrane Green Energy's proposed development to build nine wind turbines described as 'devastating'

Turbines on wind farms in Connacht. The planning application to Limerick County Council seeks to build nine 176m-high wind turbines. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A leading bat rehabilitation specialist has raised concerns over plans to erect nine 176m-high wind turbines in the “hidden heartlands” of Limerick, saying it will “decimate protected species living there”.

A planning application has been submitted to Limerick County Council for the proposed wind turbines in the Ballynagoul, Creggane, Garrane, Charleville, and Bruree areas.