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Learn moreCahermurphy II Wind Farm
FuturEnergy Ireland and Mid Clare Renewable Energy Windfarm Ltd (MCRE) are exploring the potential development of a renewable energy project at Cahermurphy. The area which is being studied for suitability as a potential wind farm site comprises lands at Cahermurphy, Knocknahila More South, Carrownagry South, Caheraghacullin, Cloghaun More (East) and Cloghaun Beg (East), Co Clare.
This wind farm project is now in the planning system.
A note on the developer
FuturEnergy Ireland is a new joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB. Cahermuprhy 2 is now part of the FuturEnergy Ireland portfolio. Please be assured that the project team remains the same, and so does our commitment to the local community.
Project Details
The area which is being studied for suitability as a potential wind farm site is located near Creagh and Kilmihil in Co. Clare.
Estimated Project Development Time
Aug 2017
Engagement begins with the local community
Sep 2018
Environmental impact assessment project team appointed
Mar 2019
Site Layout Iteration 1
Mar 2019
Ongoing community engagement
Aug 2019
Site Layout Iteration 3
Feb 2020
One-to-one stakeholder engagement in line with the Government's Covid-19 guidelines
Sep 2020
Planning application submitted to Clare County Council
Jul 2021
Planning refusal received from Clare County Council
Aug 2021
First party appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála
Latest News
21 Feb 22
15 May 20
Project Brochure Spring 2020
Learn moreCommunity
The mission of FuturEnergy Ireland and MCRE is to build projects that bring local, regional and national benefits.
Environment
Our business is sustainability.