All the updated news related to Wind

All the news related to Wind updated in real time

Found 613

forWind

Order by:

Business

Planning permission sought for wind turbine in Killybegs

Planning permission is being sought from Donegal County Council for the erection of a wind turbine on a site at Cornacahan and Cunlin, Killybegs. The applicant, Cathal Boyle, is seeking approval for the construction of a single turbine development. ...

21 Apr 2022 at 08:33

Ministers ‘must ensure Scotland’s wind is not being used to power Putin’s war’

Ministers must “ensure that Scotland’s wind is not being used to power Putin’s war”, a Labour frontbencher has warned. Shadow Scotland minister Liz Twist said that ScotWind, the “largest offshore wind project in the world, has huge potential”, but ...

16 Mar 2022 at 15:55

PM’s energy security strategy looks set for further delay

Boris Johnson’s energy security strategy looks likely to be further delayed amid suggestions Chancellor Rishi Sunak is resisting new spending commitments. Downing Street had been expecting the plan in the coming week after it already slipped from ...

28 Mar 2022 at 00:25

$Kwarteng: Community consent must lead any decision on fracking or onshore wind$

Kwarteng: Community consent must lead any decision on fracking or onshore wind

Any decision on the role of fracking and onshore wind in the Government’s energy strategy will be made with a “large measure of local consent”, the Business Secretary has said. Speaking ahead of the expected release of the strategy on Thursday, ...

03 Apr 2022 at 08:25

PM pushes idea of cutting energy bills for people living near onshore wind farms

Boris Johnson has pushed the idea of slashing the energy bills of households living near new wind farms. The issue of onshore wind has reportedly caused a rift around the Cabinet table as ministers look to find ways of weaning Britain off ...

11 May 2022 at 20:55

Local News

Meenadreen windfarm's double success at Wind Energy Ireland’s industry awards

Energia’s Meenadreen windfarm won both the ‘Wind Energy in the Community Award’ and the ‘Overall Winner Award’ for the Meenadreen windfarm community benefit fund at the Wind Energy Ireland’s annual industry awards held on Friday, March ...

15 Mar 2022 at 14:33

City

ScottishPower to hire 1,000 staff amid renewables boom

Energy giant ScottishPower plans to recruit at least 1,000 new employees across the UK in the next year after winning a series of contracts to build wind turbines. The business said it needs more staff after taking on a record number ...

27 Jul 2022 at 17:05

Local News

Gardai seek stone throwing criminal

Gardai are on the lookout for a stone-throwing criminal who caused damage in the Letterkenny area last weekend. The incident occurred between 2am and 8am on Saturday last, August 13 at the Wind Mill View Estate, Glencar. A number of ...

16 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Hughes in no rush to decide on next step for Sparkling Beauty

Horse Racing

Hughes in no rush to decide on Sparkling Beauty plans

Options remain open for Richard Hughes’ Sparkling Beauty after her taking Goodwood success. The Amo Racing-owned filly was an eyecatching winner on debut at Newbury in June and was therefore sent off the 7-2 joint-favourite under ...

04 Aug 2022 at 16:25

Racing

Crisford team considering options for West Wind Blows after Derby effort

Ed Crisford remains optimistic for the future with West Wind Blows after the previously unbeaten colt finished in midfield in Saturday’s Cazoo Derby at Epsom. A narrow winner of a Newcastle novice event between Christmas and the ...

08 Jun 2022 at 16:44

Scotland

Transport disruption as ice and snow warnings hit north Scotland

Transport services in Scotland have warned of disruption as a cold snap is set to hit the northern regions. The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for ice from 3pm on Monday until 9am on Wednesday for Highland and Grampian. A ...

03 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Local News

WATCH: Dramatic moment when wind turbine struck by lightning near Irish town

A wind turbine off the coast of Arklow, County Wicklow was struck by lightning during Wednesday's adverse weather conditions. Lightning and thunder were present in parts of the country throughout the day and the southeast area ...

20 Oct 2022 at 16:33

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.