Farranrory Wind Farm
About the project
Farranrory Wind Farm is a development of nine wind turbines, at Farranrory, The Commons, Co. Tipperary. The wind farm, once operational, will have the capacity to generate 43.2 MW of clean electricity and is expected to be operational by the summer of 2026. Farranrory Wind Farm is being progressed by Perigus Energy, a renewable energy company with its Irish base in Cork City, from where it employs over 100 staff. Perigus Energy operates a portfolio of renewable energy projects across the island of Ireland, powering the equivalent of almost 250,000 homes.
Farranrory Wind Farm
Name: Farranrory Wind Farm
Location: Co. Tipperary
Capacity: 45-50MW
Number of turbines: 9
Tip height: 150 metres
Grid connection: Underground Cable
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Project updates
Work is continuing to progress at the Farranrory Wind Farm site. At present, approximately 75% of the roads on site are complete, and seven hardstands have been constructed. Foundation construction is also underway, while surveys and ground investigations are ongoing along the grid and turbine delivery routes. Environmental surveys and reporting have been completed and this has been submitted to Tipperary and Kilkenny County Councils. Work on the project is progressing in compliance with the requirements of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and the environmental obligations contained within the planning consents with control measures monitored on a continuous basis.
Road closure notices
1 September 2025 to 15 October 2025 – L5026, Ardagh to Munster River
22 August to 22 October 2025 – L-1008 Courtstown
25 August to 15 November 2025 – L5020-13, Curraghscarteen
29 August to 30 January 2026 – L1811-L1807 to R694, Lisdowney to Clontrurbrid
Key Design Considerations
A number of alternative sites, and alternative designs/ layouts were considered before the subject site and current layout was chosen. The key objective of the design process is to develop a proposal that will be suitable in the context of the local area whilst delivering the objectives of The Climate Action Plan 2019. A key consideration in this is the distance between houses and turbines and whilst the current wind energy guidelines stipulate a minimum set back distance of 500m, the setback distances on this project have been increased to at least 600m where possible from houses in the local area.
Another key principle in the design process has been to minimise environmental impacts. The site selection process involved avoiding sensitive sites such as Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and Natural Heritage Areas. Additional design considerations included the sensitivity of the habitat on the site, archaeological constraints, ground stability and landscape sensitivities. The area proposed for the Farranrory Wind farm is described as an area “Open for Consideration” in the South Tipperary County Development Plan 2009 (As Varied).
Local Community
Farranrory Wind Farm has the potential to bring significant positive benefits to its local communities. The project will support sustainable local employment, it will contribute annual rates to the local authority and it will provide opportunity for local community investment in the project in line with the new Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS).
Community Fund
Establishing a community fund that will be administered by a management committee. The management committee will have responsibility for managing the fund and will support local projects, clubs, schools, a parish fund, education grants, tourism projects, sports clubs, benevolent funds and efficiency programmes.
Employment
Supporting Development and Employment. For instance, the proposed wind farm would represent an investment of €60m and would directly bring c.20 jobs to an area at construction stage and support up to 6 jobs at operational stage.
Rural Development
Supporting Rural Development. The participation by groups of landowners in wind farm projects is a form of rural diversification that can help increase farm incomes. Local services, suppliers and products will be used where possible during the construction and operation of this wind farm.
Near Neighbourhood Scheme
As part of the Community Fund, Orsted is proposing a Near Neighbour Scheme offering an annual contribution towards the domestic electricity costs of households living in the immediate vicinity of the wind farm. Priority will be given to the nearest neighbours who live close to the project.