Kilkenny community up in arms over ‘mega’ wind turbines planned within 720m of family homesResidents warn ten 180m-high turbines proposed for Ballyfasy which would be taller than the Spire and almost twice the Statue of Liberty could blight rural life, harm wildlife and devalue homesBallyfasy residents hold protest at Mac's Cross in Ballyfasy against proposed wind farmAisling Bolton-Dowling Yesterday at 06:30Residents of a rural community in Co Kilkenny say they are gravely concerned about the prospect of ten “mega” wind turbines being constructed in the area, with a number of the turbines expected to stand as close as 720 metres from a number of family homes.

Source: Irish Independent January 09, 2026 17:32 UTC