‘Disgusting thing to do’: Tommy Tiernan objects to proposed Connemara offshore wind farm
- Tommy Tiernan objects to a proposed wind farm off the coast of Galway and Clare, citing its potential to desecrate the area of natural beauty.
- The wind farm aims to power 350,000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions by 550,000 tonnes annually, according to the developer.
- Catherine Connolly, an Independent TD for Galway West, reported receiving numerous concerns from diverse groups about the project's impact on the landscape.
- The decision on the wind farm application is expected on July 28th, 2025, after 177 third parties lodged objections to the proposal.
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Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
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 will not be going ahead – something the Taoiseach has described as disappointing. In a submission to An Bord Pleanala…
Tommy Tiernan protests against 'disgusting and irresponsible' plans for sea wind farm
Funnyman Tommy Tiernan is among hundreds of objectors to plans for a €1.4billion wind farm comprising ’30 Eiffel Tower-sized turbines’ off the Connemara coast. The TV chat show host is one of 177 third parties to lodge submissions with An Bord Pleanála on the plan to construct the 450 MW wind farm with 30 turbines over 1,000 feet high in the Atlantic Ocean. Renewable energy firm Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta is planning to construct its Sceirde Roc…
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