BnM and SSE Renewables have launched a 50:50 joint venture which will target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy across the Midlands.

This partnership includes the proposed Garryhinch Wind Farm located in Laois -Offaly. Since the first announcement of this proposed wind farm in 2021, BnM has appointed a project Community Engagement and Stakeholder Team including a designated Community Liaison Officer to engage with local communities and near neighbours. This team remains in place and your local Community Liaison Officer, Niall will continue to be available to meet residents as before and is contactable at 087 9951174.

The joint venture partnership is fully committed to continuing to inform and engage with you through an active communication programme.

Final Layout Published

The project team has published the final layout for the proposed Garryhinch Wind Farm. The revised proposal, comprises of 11 turbines with a maximum tip height of 220 metres. The proposed development will also include an onsite substation, which will connect via an underground 110kV connection to the new ESB Networks Bracklone 110kV Substation near Portarlington.

As part of the development of the project, an area of circa 2 hectares (5 acres) has also been identified adjacent to the wind farm for the potential provision of an amenity area. The precise nature, layout and specification of this amenity area has not yet been determined. It is, however, our intention to deliver an appropriate, high-quality amenity area within this location as part of the overall development proposal.

To view the final infrastructure map and proposed amenity location please click here.

The proposed turbine layout design has taken account of the requirements of the Draft Wind Energy Development Guidelines (2019), which propose a visual setback of four times the turbine tip height between a wind turbine and the nearest residential property. The minimum setback distance applied to the proposed layout is 880 metres.

To view the final turbine proximity map please click here.

It is intended that the revised layout will be the layout submitted with the planning application, which is expected to be lodged in the coming months. Should there be any significant change to the proposed layout prior to submission, we will keep the local community informed.

Amenity Feedback Questionnaire October 2026

The proposed amenity area is approximately 2 hectares / circa 5 acres and is intended to deliver an appropriate, high-quality amenity area adjacent to the proposed development site. We would welcome your views on how this area could best be designed and used by the local community. This consultation is intended to help ensure that the proposed amenity area reflects local community needs, preferences and practical considerations, where feasible. Feedback received will be reviewed by the Project Team and considered alongside further studies, technical design, environmental, planning and maintenance requirements as the amenity design is developed. Please submit your feedback on the proposed amenity by Friday, 30 October 2026.

To submit your feedback on the proposed amenity please click here.