Croagh Wind Farm
Croagh Wind Farm has been in development since 2017. Sligo and Leitrim County Councils granted planning permission for the wind farm in June 2021. These planning grants were appealed to An Bord Pleanála in July 2021 and decisions are being awaited.
About us
FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021.
By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Coillte and ESB have a long history of working with communities to develop renewable energy including Raheenleagh Wind Farm in Co. Wicklow and Castlepook Wind Farm in Co. Cork.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Site study area
The site study area is located on the boundary of Counties Leitrim and Sligo, around 5km west of Drumkeeran and 7km from Dromahair.
The Stats
10
Turbines
€5 million
Community Benefit Fund
1.6 million
Tonnes of carbon emissions saved
35,000
Homes powered
Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year
Timeline
Croagh Wind Farm has been in the planning system since July 2020 after an extensive pre-planning phase and we are awaiting a planning decision.
Your Community Liaison Officers, Tom Costello and Eamonn Keavney, are available throughout all stages of the project development cycle to discuss any queries or concerns.
Summer 2018
- Engagement begins with the near neighbours
- Meteorological wind measuring mast scoping studies progress
Autumn 2018
- Environmental Impact Assessment Team selected
- installation of a meteorological wind measuring mast
- Environmental impact assessment studies commence
Winter 2018/2019
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies begin
- Landscape and visual assessment commences
- Croagh Wind Farm brochure distributed
Spring 2019
- First draft turbine layout created
- Site investigations continue
- Impact and mitigation assessment and reviews continue throughout 2019
Summer 2020
- Planning permission submitted to Leitrim and Sligo County Councils
- The full application is available to view on this website
April 2021
- Submission of Further Information to Sligo and Leitrim County Councils.
Winter 2021
- Decision awaited from An Bord Pleanála
Summer 2018
- Engagement begins with the near neighbours
- Meteorological wind measuring mast scoping studies progress
Autumn 2018
- Environmental Impact Assessment Team selected
- installation of a meteorological wind measuring mast
- Environmental impact assessment studies commence
Winter 2018/2019
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies begin
- Landscape and visual assessment commences
- Croagh Wind Farm brochure distributed
Spring 2019
- First draft turbine layout created
- Site investigations continue
- Impact and mitigation assessment and reviews continue throughout 2019
Summer 2020
- Planning permission submitted to Leitrim and Sligo County Councils
- The full application is available to view on this website
April 2021
- Submission of Further Information to Sligo and Leitrim County Councils.
Winter 2021
- Decision awaited from An Bord Pleanála