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Kilkenny Council Rejects Wind Farm Amid Community Outcry

3/5/2025

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In a decisive move, Kilkenny County Council has turned down a proposed wind farm in north west Kilkenny, prioritizing the concerns of residents over visual and ecological impacts. The local group KBT celebrated the victory, rallying community support with 199 submissions and 547 signatures. Now, Briskalagh Ltd faces the option to appeal the ruling.

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Story summary

In a decisive move, Kilkenny County Council has turned down a proposed wind farm in north west Kilkenny, prioritizing the concerns of residents over visual and ecological impacts. The local group KBT celebrated the victory, rallying community support with 199 submissions and 547 signatures. Now, Briskalagh Ltd faces the option to appeal the ruling.