Carrowkeel Wind Farm

Carrowkeel Wind Farm is a proposed c.24MW project in an area approximately 14km northwest of Athlone town, in the townlands of Kilmass, Rahara, Longfield, Grange and Corralea.

We believe the site has the potential to accommodate up to four wind turbines with a maximum tip height of up to 185m. The site is in an area ‘most favoured’ for wind development under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.

The project will also include access tracks, a substation, a temporary construction compound, a permanent meteorological mast, underground cabling and a grid connection that links the wind farm to the national electricity grid.

If the project receives planning permission and is constructed, we will establish a Community Benefit Fund as part of our long-term commitment to the local area. The Community Benefit Fund will see funds from the project go towards supporting positive local initiatives and activities.

A planning application is currently with Roscommon County Council for consideration, and can be viewed here.

Subject to planning permission, Carrowkeel Wind Farm could be constructed and operational by 2029.

We welcome your feedback on our proposals and encourage you to contact us with any questions, concerns or comments by emailing the project team at carrowkeelwindfarm@edf-power.com.

* SEAI Energy in Ireland Report, December 2020, Section.7.3.1, Table.33