Wind energy: Kerry and Cork top Ireland's wind power league table

Galway, Donegal, and Mayo are Ireland’s windiest counties — but the South West tops Ireland's wind energy generation league table

Storm clouds rolling in over Fountainstown Co Cork in May. Despite not being in the premier league of Ireland's windiest counties, Kerry and Cork are Ireland's biggest wind energy contributors. Picture Chani Anderson

It may not have the largest installed wind energy capacity, but Galway can lay claim to being Ireland’s windiest county.

Based on data collected over more than five years, the Atlantic-facing county recorded the highest number of wind warnings over the longest amount of time, as well as the strongest wind speeds.