Wind farm ruling lucky escape for residents

WHILE all those involved in the Killala community wind farm project in Co Mayo may be disappointed by the decision of An Bórd Pleanála to refuse permission, perhaps some day the residents there will realise what a lucky escape they have had.

I have visited many people who live near industrial wind turbines here and abroad.

Apart from the fact, that wind turbines seriously devalue properties in the area and harm residential amenities — as acknowledged by An Bórd Pleanála — the quality of life in general for those living anywhere near a wind farm is greatly affected.