About the Windfarm

Curraheen Windfarm is a proposed renewable energy project in South County Tipperary. The site of the proposed farm is centred in the townland of Curraheen near the village of Ahenny, in an area that has a good wind climate and is suitable for a windfarm. When constructed, it will consist of 8 turbines. The project is currently at pre-planning stage. More information on the location and the project is on our Project Description page.

Every year Curraheen Windfarm will provide enough electricity for approximately 10,400 - 13,000 homes, and save these pollutants from entering the Irish environment.

Wind Energy is a Good Thing

The Irish Government recognises that to avoid problems with energy demand in the future there is a need to develop environmentally responsible generating plants. Renewable energy, in particular wind power, is being promoted across Ireland as potentially the best way to respond to Ireland's increasing demand for power whilst minimizing the environmental impact of producing that power.

Wind energy benefits the environment, helps Ireland meet its Kyoto emission targets, and reduces our dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels. It is far cheaper to produce electricity by wind turbines, especially when the external and social costs are considered. Don't allow the various negative myths about wind energy to mislead you. There is extensive technical literature on the internet that details these benefits - don't take our word for it, check them out for yourself! See our Links page for more resources. Wind Energy is a Good Thing, and that comes from environmental organisations like Greenpeace International, not just the industry-linked sources.

Who we are

The Promoters of Curraheen Windfarm are 3 companies based in Ireland and the Netherlands: Kemar (Cork-based); Premier Woodland Management (Tipperary-based); and WEOM (Based in Ede, the Netherlands). WEOM is a specialist wind energy consultancy and development company with a long track record in developing and operating windfarms, both in the Netherlands and internationally. See www.weom.nl for more information on their experience.

The project is at final design stage, and will shortly be submitted for planning permission to South Tipperary County Council. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Promoters have engaged Atkins Consulting Engineers to prepare the EIS.

About this Site

This website is intended to provide information on the proposed Curraheen Windfarm for anyone interested in the project. We are very aware of the concerns that may be felt by people regarding a project of this type, and we hope to allay some of these by the information on this website.

There are also sections on Frequently Asked Questions, Links to other relevant websites, and a Feedback page if you want to pass on your comments.