Fears that the eight 175 metre-high turbines proposed near the village of Inistioge in Co Kilkenny, could disrupt rural life, harm wildlife and devalue homes
Residents of Inistioge in Co Kilkenny are opposing plans for the proposed construction of eight ‘mega’ wind turbines overlooking their village. Photo credit: Protect Inistioge’s Environment Facebook page
Some residents of a rural community in south Kilkenny have joined forces to oppose the proposed construction of eight “mega” wind turbines in the area, with some of the turbines expected to stand as close as about 700 metres from family homes.
Plans for the proposed Curraghmore Windfarm by Empower Renewables would see eight wind turbines constructed on elevated land at Mount Alto and along the ridge adjacent to the South Leinster Way, overlooking the picturesque Co Kilkenny village of Inistioge, home to over 1,000 residents and over 280 homes and businesses.