3 h. ago Ireland's plans to become the 'Saudi Arabia of offshore wind' were dealt a major blow last week

Ambitious plans to meet the country’s electricity needs are at a tipping point.

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41 h. ago Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast

Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts

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7 d. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The planned 450 Megawatt wind farm in the Sceirde Rocks region of the west coast of Connemara has been shelved by its backers, the MacQuarrie Bank of Australia. A planning application for the wind farm was submitted to an Bord Pleanála last month, but the project backers […] The post Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Tommy Tiernan one of the objectors to proposed Connemara offshore wind farm

Project envisages 30 turbines over a 1,000 feet in height

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8 d. ago ‘Disgusting thing to do’: Tommy Tiernan objects to proposed Connemara offshore wind farm

Project envisages 30 turbines over a 1,000 feet in height

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1 week ago Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets

Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030

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2 w. ago Global HR firm Rippling to report Dublin ‘mole’ and alleged international spymasters to gardaí

Global HR firm Rippling to report Dublin ‘mole’ and alleged international spymasters to gardaí  The Irish Independent

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4 w. ago Last day for submissions on proposed Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today is the final day for submissions in relation to the proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm project. Planning permission was lodged at the start of the year, and a decision on the 1.5 billion euro development is expected this July. The plans by Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta propose […] The post Last day for submissions on proposed Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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