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Cork County Council Development Plan 2022 – 2028

Cork County Council Development Plan 2022 – 2028

Cork County Council are currently inviting submissions from the public with regard to the County Development Plan 2022 – 2028

One of the topics under consideration in the plan is Energy.  For anyone that has concerns regarding the proposed wind farm development at Mushera – now is your opportunity to make a submission.

You can make a submission on-line by logging on to website www.corkcoco.ie/en/Cork-County-Development-Plan-2022-2028 and follow the instructions or by making a written submission and addressing it to The Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Floor 13, County Hall, Cork.

Deadline for receipt of submissions is midnight on Thursday July 2nd. 2020

Please note that email submissions will NOT be accepted.

Ballinagree Wind Farm

The following email and map have been submitted to our website which we now share.  Tap on the map to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Ballinagree Wind Farm

Some of you might have heard “something” about the proposed development being referred to as The Ballinagree Wind Farm.  Many people have heard nothing about it and those that have probably think that it has nothing to do with us as it is outside our area.  However the perimeter of the windfarm comes to within ¾ of a mile of St. John’s Well and within a mile of The Kerryman’s Table. It also crosses the Millstreet / Rylane road at the car park  –see map attached. The area highlighted in yellow is the proposed site and approximately 60% of this area is owned by Coillte.

This means that this development should be of serious concern to the people of Kilcorney, Aubane, Tullig and Millstreet and all surrounding areas.

These wind-turbines can be heard from in excess of a mile away on a calm or frosty day yet the developers can get planning permission to site them as close as 500 meters from a dwelling house – this is less than a third of a mile.  This does not even begin to take into account the desecration of an area of great natural beauty or their detrimental effect on people with certain medical conditions.

Everyone needs to make themselves aware of what is planned and make an informed decision regarding whether or not they want this development to proceed in our area.

Details of an information evening / meeting will be posted at a later date.

On a broader level the Government is currently conducting a public consultation on the “Revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines” which will close on Wednesday Feb. 19th. 2020. This is an opportunity to have your say regarding Wind Energy and how it impacts on local communities. You can make your submissions by email to the following  – <WEDGReview@housing.gov.ie>;  or by writing to the following address:

WEDG Review Submissions,
Planning Policy and Legislation Section
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government,
Custom House,
Dublin 1,
D01 W6X0.

This is an opportunity to have your say that will not present itself again and should not be missed.

Wind Farm being planned for Mushera and Ballinagree

David contacted us recently about a new wind farm that is being planned for Mushera Mountain, and near Ballinagree. He and others are concerned that wind turbines will destroy the scenic walking route, “the Duhallow Way”, that the wind turbines will pose a serious health hazard to people living near them, and also cause severe disruption to the hen harrier population and wildlife of the Mushera Valley, and is asking people to sign the petition to try to stop this development.

Ballinagree Wind Farm and is a joint venture between Irish forestry company Coillte, and the large Canadian multinational Brookfield Renewables, and is currently in the planning stage.

[read more …] “Wind Farm being planned for Mushera and Ballinagree”

 39 battery storage compounds planned for Caherdowney

Recent objections to the Energy Storage Facility in Ballydesmond has been making headlines in the news, but few realise that there is a much larger one planned for Caherdowney, which has been in for planning since this January.

Battery storage compounds capture surplus energy from wind farms during times of excess energy (high winds, nighttime) and release it back into the power grid during times of peak consumption.

The planning states: “a battery energy storage facility which will comprise of rechargeable battery units contained within up to 39 no. 40 foot containers on site and the associated development of unit substations, a 110kV substation, security fencing, security cameras, lightning mast, new site roads and the upgrading of the existing vehicular access. The facility will connect into the adjoining Ballyvouskill ESB substation via underground cable. All associated site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works above and below ground.” [read more …] ” 39 battery storage compounds planned for Caherdowney”

Wind Turbine Casualty Evacuation at Coomacheo Wind Farm

This is an interesting video of a training exercise of an evacuation from one of the wind turbines at Coomacheo Wind Farm (which is located in the valley behind Clara / Kippagh mountains [map]). It shows the infrastructure, the equipment used, and some nice scenery also.  [read more …] “Wind Turbine Casualty Evacuation at Coomacheo Wind Farm”

Millstreet – Macroom Road Temporary Closures

From 11pm on Tues 17th Feb, an abnormal load will travel from Ringaskiddy to Ballyvouskill: An abnormal load will travel from the port in Ringaskiddy to Ballyvouskill via Macroom from 11pm on Tues 17th Feb. To facilitate this, the Millstreet/ Macroom Rd (R582) will be closed for the duration of transportation and diversions will be in place. The return journey from Ballyvouskill to Ringaskiddy via Macroom will take place from midnight on Fri 20th Feb. These movements will be repeated on Mon 23rd Feb and Thurs 26th Feb. Some delays are likely. from TheAA.ie

Jobs: Field Service Technician for Enercon Wind Turbines

2014-10-08 Enercon headerField Service Technician
Location: Millstreet, Co. Cork

  • Your tasks Service, maintenance and repair of ENERCON wind turbines in the surrounding areas from the base location
  • Responsible for a variety of state of the art electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment
  • Maintaining good communication flow and customer contact
  • Weekend emergency call out service and late shift work involved

Your skills:  [read more …] “Jobs: Field Service Technician for Enercon Wind Turbines”

Video: Delivering Windmills

The Windmills are still being delivered to the Boggeragh Windfarm (as of the start of December). These foggy early morning videos from the bottom of Tullig and from up in the windfarm give an idea of what’s still going on without us realising.

[read more …] “Video: Delivering Windmills”

Boggeragh Wind Farm Development

Following a lot of work on the ground which saw miles of roads being built and ground works being put in place the first of the wind turbines have now arrived on the site of the new Boggeragh Mountain wind farm development.

Over the coming weeks these wind turbines will be erected on their bases with the help of one of the largest cranes in use in Ireland at the moment.

The 57mw project when complete will be Ireland’s largest stand alone wind farm. The project at a cost in excess of €100 million will be able to generate enough power to supply the electricity needs of 30,000 Irish householders annually.

[read more …] “Boggeragh Wind Farm Development”

Official Opening of Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms

Official Opening Cermony of Airtricity's Coomacheo and Curragh Windfarm
Official Opening Cermony of Airtricity's Coomacheo and Curragh Windfarm by Simon Coveney TD

Simon Coveney TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, officially opened the Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms at Curragh Mountain, situated between Ballyvourney and Millstreet, Co. Cork on Friday (04/09/09)

The official opening marks the commission by Airtricity of the 18-turbine Coomacheo Wind Farm, and the completion of its 8-turbine Curragh Wind Farm extension.

[read more …] “Official Opening of Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms”