PLANNING permission to build Ireland’s largest wind farm in the Finn Valley will be formally lodged this Friday with An Bord Pleanala (ABP).
Windfarm rejected due to possible impact on walking route
PLANNERS have refused permission for a wind farm in the south west of the county, citing the effects it would have on views from the famous ‘Bluestack Way’ walking route.
Mayor in legal challenge against Minister’s wind farm ruling
THE Mayor of Donegal has been granted leave to appeal a decision by the Minister for the Environment to overrule restrictions placed on wind farm developments by county councillors.
Wind farm developer told to be wary of rare birds and Barnesmore
THE developer behind plans to build Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm has been told they must take the nearby Barnesmore Gap and a nesting site of a rare bird of prey into consideration when submitting their planning application.
Details emerge of huge new Finn Valley wind farm
HUGE 500 foot turbines will form part of Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm which could be constructed along a 15 kilometre stretch of the top of the Finn Valley, from Barnesmore Gap to near Castlefin.
Shock and anger at Minister’s windfarm threat
THERE was anger and confusion yesterday after it emerged the Minister for Environment may overturn a decision by Donegal County Council to make large tracts of Donegal out-of-bounds for windfarm development.
Ballintra windfarm refused permission by An Bord Pleanala
AN BORD Pleanala (ABP) has upheld a Donegal County Council decision to refuse planning permission for a seven turbine windfarm in Ballintra.
Wind turbine blade breaks off near Killybegs
THE storm force winds experienced in Donegal on Thursday caused the blade of a wind turbine near Killybegs to break off.
An Bord Pleanala concerned about proposed wind farm near Glenveagh National Park
AN BORD Pleanala (ABP) has expressed concern over the visual impact of a proposed 16 turbine windfarm near Glenveagh National Park.
Huge wind turbine blown down near Ardara
A TECHNICAL examination is to resume this morning (Monday) after a huge 245-foot high wind turbine came crashing down during heavy winds near Ardara at the weekend.