New proposal for Kildare Drehid wind farm
Published 22nd Jun 2025, 10:33 GMT
Plans to be lodged with An Bord Pleanála
Fresh plans for the controversial Drehid wind farm are to be lodged with An Bord Pleanála.
Kildare Wind Farm Ltd want to build 11 turbines and a substation across the townlands of Ballynamullagh, Kilmurry, Coolree, Killyon, Mulgeeth and Drehid. The tallest turbines, if given the go ahead, will be 167m. The proposed wind farm is 3.5km west of Carbury, and 2.5km northwest of Timahoe.
The plans will be available to view at the offices of Kildare County Council in Naas for seven weeks from June 26. The application can also be viewed at www.drehidwindfarmSID.ie