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High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

Two High Court challenges to planning permission for solar farms covering more than 1,000ac in Laois and Cork have been dismissed.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

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New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

NEWS 23 September 2026

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

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Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Plans for almost 1,300ac of new solar farms are progressing in north Kerry and west Limerick, with decisions due in the coming weeks.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

A decision is due later this month on the Limerick element of a proposed 606ac solar farm spanning lands on both sides of the Kerry-Limerick border.

NEWS 12 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Martin Merrick details some readers questions relating to issues such as planning permission, silage slabs and whether to go with our without a grant.

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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