Offaly County Council grants permission for 4-turbine wind farm at Clonarrow or Riverlyons, Killoneen, Co. Offaly

In context

It is one of 3 wind energy applications Offaly County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 61 nationally. Of the 85 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 74% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 30 January 2026. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues. The applicant sought a 10-year permission, which sets how long they have to start the development.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Offaly County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

for the erection of 4 wind turbines. A 10-year planning permission and 35 year operational life from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS). See full Development Description in attached document '7048 CWF - Development Description'.