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Offshore Wind Farm Deemed “Foundation Stone” For Economic Growth In West Clare

A proposed wind farm off Clare’s west coast is being described as the “foundation stone” for attracting multinational companies to the region.

Clare’s elected councillors have convened this week to discuss the planned 450-megawatt Sceirdre Rocks Offshore Wind Farm which would consist of 30 wind turbines of over 1,000 feet in height off the coast of Clare and Galway.

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The comments made at the meeting will now be appended as a submission to the Chief Executive’s Report on the planning application to be sent to An Bórd Pleanála.

Kilmurry Ibrickane Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says it’s crucial the development makes it more attractive for firms to set up in West Clare.

Listen to the full interview here

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