Final Layout Published
Following on from public consultation events held in the locality in September and October 2021, we have progressed the project design and have now produced a final wind turbine layout. The revisions to the draft layout previously presented are primarily associated with feedback from the public, and revisions to the site constraints arising from further studies.
It is intended that the revised layout will be the layout submitted with the planning application – which is envisaged to be lodged in the coming months.
We wish to thank everyone who attended the Community Information Session in Ballycumber in August 2024 to discuss the final layout with the project team. Should there be any significant change to the proposed layout prior to submission we will keep you informed.
View the final wind turbine layout
View the infrastructure map
The Draft Amenity Plan will seek to utilise these new access roads as a basis for most of the proposed trails for walking and cycling. Additional amenity links are also provided to create loops and increase accessibility within the site for the development.
View the draft amenity booklet
Powering Green Energy Together
Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables have launched a 50:50 joint venture which will target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy across the Midlands.
This partnership includes the proposed Lemanaghan Wind Farm located in north-west Offaly. Since the first announcement of this proposed wind farm in 2021, Bord na Móna has appointed a project Community Engagement and Stakeholder Team including a designated Community Liaison Officer to engage with local communities and near neighbours.
This team remains in place and your local Community Liaison Officer, Colm will continue to be available to meet residents as before and is contactable at 087 4143305.
The joint venture partnership is fully committed to continuing to inform and engage with you through an active communication programme. We are finalising the project design currently and will circulate updates to you in the coming months.
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The Project
The purpose of the Lemanaghan Wind Farm is to generate renewable electricity for the domestic electricity market in Ireland.
Community Benefits
We ensure that local communities in the area benefit from the development of our wind farms by providing various benefits arising from their construction and operation.
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We are committed to continuing to keep local residents informed about the proposed wind farm.
Wind Energy
Wind generated 30.66% of all electricity in Ireland in 2022, second only to natural gas.
38.9% of all electricity generated in 2022 came from renewable sources.
85.7% of renewable generation came from wind in 2022.
Ireland has a national target to move to 80% renewable electricity by 2030.
Ireland had a total installed wind capacity of 4.54 GW at the end of 2022.
By 2030, Ireland has a target of 9 GW of installed onshore wind capacity.
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