Plans re-emerge for huge wind turbines in Leitrim after huge opposition

Plans have been lodged to Leitrim County Council and An Bord Pleanála to construct Wind Turbines in Leitrim by Coillte.

The plans would see the construction Construction of eight wind turbines, electrical substation, partial demolition and alteration of two agricultural buildings and all associated site development works. An Environment Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared.

These plans have been appealed following refusal from the council back in 2023.

The proposed turbines would be built in the surrounding areas of Bargowla, Boleymaguire, Braudphark, Derreens, Derrybofin, Derrycullinan, Derrycullinan Beg, Drummanacappul, Garvagh, Garvagh Glebe, Glassalt, Lisfuiltaghan, Seltan, Sheena and Tinnybeg, County Leitrim.

Wind Aware Dromhair have been against the giant turbines, which are believed to be 170m tall, 70% taller than the turbines already located in the various areas around the county.

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In 2023, a spokesperson for Wind Aware Dromhair said: "We are seriously troubled by the Councils’ decisions and very disappointed that they do not share our concern for the protection of the beautiful unspoiled landscape of the area.

"'Leitrim, a Rural Haven', is how our wonderful County is portrayed. The extraordinarily large scale of these wind turbines, if built, would dominate the scenic landscape and tower above even the existing turbines in the area and would undermine the growing tourism sector in Leitrim and Sligo.

"The likelihood of further landslides is an unacceptable risk, along with the loss of biodiversity."

A decision is expected in June, 2025.

You can find the appealed plans here