Opposition to wind turbines on the rise

IT’S AN upland landscape that has inspired poets and traditional musicians for centuries, but it could soon be dominated by lofty wind turbines, writes Donal Hickey

People strongly objecting to 150m turbines in an area along the Cork/Kerry border have been collecting expert evidence which must be submitted to An Bord Pleanála before the deadline in the latest planning appeal expires today (July 24).

The Sliabh Luachra Windfarm Awareness Group is opposing plans by Silver Birch Renewables Ltd to erect 14 turbines in several holdings in Gneeveguilla and Ballydesmond. The company is appealing against a Kerry County Council decision to refuse planning.