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Action plan for offshore wind energy launched as first projects expect to get planning this year. Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) today launched its Offshore Wind Action Plan 2026, setting out the urgent steps needed to . accelerate the delivery of offshore wind energy and achieve energy independence for Ireland. The plan, launched before more than 400 delegates at the annual Offshore Wind Conference taking place today and tomorrow in the Clayton Burlington Hotel in Dublin, comes at a time of rising costs for households and businesses driven by continued reliance on imported fossil fuels. Minister Darragh O'Brien TD will deliver the keynote address on Day One of the conference at 1.35pm and Minister Timmy Dooley TD will deliver the keynote address on Day Two at 9.30am. Recent research from the ESRI confirms that Ireland's electricity prices are the highest in Europe because of our dependence on imported gas. The report also pointed out that countries like Spain which, after the previous fossil fuel crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, cut their dependence on gas the fastest saw prices fall quickest. The action plan highlights significant progress over the last 12 months driven by the Taoiseach's new Clearing House for Offshore Wind Energy and a successful auction for the new Tonn Nua offshore project on the south coast, with industry confident that the first planning decisions on east-coast offshore projects can be expected later this year. However, while progress is clear, challenges remain and the plan identifies 18 actions for delivery over the next 12 months with key priorities including: An Coimisiún Pleanála must be supported to deliver on its commitment to offshore wind planning decision timelines – including getting the first decision out in September; The CRU, EirGrid and industry must finalise all grid agreements and specifications for the existing east-coast projects so they can connect to the grid; Clarity is needed on Ireland's future offshore wind pipeline, which sites will be available to progress and when; The Government must publish the National Ports Policy and, where a strong and credible business case is made, facilitate State investment in ports so they can build Irish offshore wind farms. The Government should advance plans for coastal Green Energy Parks which use offshore wind energy to attract new industries and create jobs. Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: "Irish families and businesses are living through their second global fossil fuel energy crisis in five years. As long as we choose to depend on energy imports, in an increasingly volatile and erratic fossil fuel market, we are vulnerable. "And when the next crisis hits, pensioners will, again, worry about the price of heating oil. Transport, fishing and agricultural sectors will, again, face enormous pressures as diesel prices rise. Families will, again, sit at the kitchen table looking in disbelief at their electricity bill. "Let's make a different choice. We choose Irish energy independence. We choose to generate our own clean and affordable power from our own enormous offshore wind energy resources. We can transport this on our upgraded grid, we can store this using new technologies, like long-duration energy storage. "We can invest in electrification and use our opportunity as holders of the EU Presidency later this year to prioritise the coming European Electrification Action Plan." Achieving this will require a concerted and joined-up effort right across the policy system to enable the first phase of projects to be built and energised in the early 2030s. Noel Cunniffe continued: "Ireland is radically and permanently transforming our entire energy system from how we generate electricity, to how we move and store it, to how we use it. "Achieving this cannot rest with one single department or group of policymakers, no matter how committed they might be. "It requires sustained support across Government, EirGrid, the regulato...

The future of the former Shannon Shamrock Hotel site is once again under the spotlight after An Coimisiún Pleanála refused planning permission for a major housing development there. The prominent site has remained derelict for more than a decade, despite various proposals over the years ranging from reopening the hotel to ideas for tourism and commercial developments. The latest refusal has reignited debate over what should happen next at one of the most high-profile locations in Bunratty. To discuss the decision and the future possibilities for the site, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman and Kevin O'Connor from Bunratty Local Development Association. Image (c) by Georgescu Adrian's Images via Canva.

West Clare residents fear their area will be turned into a "ring of steel" if a controversial renewable energy development gets the green light. FuturEnergy Ireland is seeking to construct the 'Cahermurphy West Wind Farm' which would consist of eight wind turbines ranging from 180 to 185 metres in height on lands five kilometres north of Kilmihil. An Coimisiún Pleanála is due to make a decision on the project by March 22nd of next year. Local woman Yvonne Conway, who was in the viewing gallery of this week's meeting of Clare County Council where the matter was discussed, believes it would destroy the natural beauty of the region.

Simon Ó Baoill duine den dream atá ag tabhairt ceardlann faoi phodchraoladh atá á cur ar fáil ag Pleanáil Teanga Chois Fharraige.

Dea-scéal ar maidin go mbeidh an cúrsa dioplóma sa Ghaeilge ag leibhéil B2 a chuireann Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge ar fáil anois a reáchtáil i gceantar Gaeltachta an Fhálcarrach san Fhómhar.

Maureen Concannon, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga Inis Meáin. Tá féile nua a bheidh dírithe ar chúrsaí mara le bunú in Inis Meáin.

The HSE is being urged to progress it's new plans for a community hospital in Ennis as soon as possible. The controversial €25m proposal for the facility on a grace space at St Flannan's College was refused by An Coimisúin Pleanála last December. The HSE has now signalled its intention to reapply for planning at the site, with a submission expected to be made by September. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum MidWest member Rita McInerney says a geriatric hospital is urgently needed.

Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag glacadh le hiarratais do Ghradaim na Gaeltachta 2026.

Cuireadh tús leis an chomhrá ag plé an daonáirimh agus ansin ag caint ar an fhóram a bheas ar siúl amárach in Óstán an Chaisleáin Óir in Anagaire dár teideal Ár bhFéiniúlacht Mara, eolas ag Dónall ar cad é go díreach a bheas a phlé ag an fhóram.

Tá súil ag an gcomhairleoir gur féidir díriú arís ar bhóthar nua a fhorbairt amach go Conamara, ó tháinig an scéal go bhfuil cuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe ceadaithe ag an gCoimisiún Pleanála.

Tá fáilte curtha ag iar-aire na Mara agus acmhainní nádúrtha Frank Fahey roimh an fhógra go bhfuil cead pleanála tugtha ag an gCoimisiún Pleanála don togra le Port na Gaillimhe a leathnú.

Deir an t-innealtóir Breandán Ó Maolagáin ón bhfeachtas Gluas na Gaillimhe gur rud maith é go bhfuil cinneadh déanta faoi dheireadh ag an gCoimisiún Pleanála faoi Chuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe.

Dúirt Niall Ó Ceallaigh, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga Iardheiscirt Theas Dhún na nGall, le Frances Nic Géadaigh go mbeidh sé deacair an sprioc de 85% de chainteoirí Gaeilge a bhaint amach i scéimeanna tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht.

Tá cead pleanála tugtha ag an gCoimisiún Pleanála le Cuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe a thógáil.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael. Yesterday the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against plans for the 600-megawatt power plant on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. Shannon LNG Ltd had been granted permission for the facility by An Coimisiún Pleanála last year. Friends of the Irish Environment took a judicial review against that decision.

Tá maoiniú de chor a bheith €84,000 ceadaithe faoi chlár Peace Plus do thionscadal úr tras teorann le caidrimh a chothú idir trí pobal éagsúil, trí mheán na Gaeilge Líonra Leitir Ceanainn ina measc.

De réir phlean forbartha na contae caithfear coinníoll teanga a chur i bhfeidhm i ngach scéim tithíochta sóisialta agus príobháideach a thógfar feasta sa Ghaeltacht áit a mbeidh ar 85% de na tionóntaithe Gaeilge a bheith acu.

Beidh ceardlann dírithe ar choinníoll teanga a reáchtáil ag Comhairle Condae Dhún na nGall inniu.

Roghnófar Máire na Gaeltachta d'Fhéile Mháire an Chlocháin Léith ag ócáid a bheas ar siúl ar an tSatharn seo in Óstán An Waterfront.

One of the most vocal objectors to a planned data centre on the outskirts of Ennis is accusing the company behind it of "deception" and claims the development will increase electricity prices. The High Court has cleared the way for the €1.6 billion project on the Tulla Road which it's argued would emit as much greenhouse gases each year as 500,000 people. Responding to the High Court ruling finding in Art Data Centres Limited's favour in the judicial review proceedings, its co-founders said it "recognises that there is a future for environmentally-sensitive data centre developments". They've described the project as a "responsible use of renewable energy" featuring "grid-supporting generation technology and heat-recycling for both agri-food and local heating schemes". Clare County Council granted permission for the 200-megawatt scheme comprising six data halls covering 145 acres in August 2022. This was appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála which backed the council's decision in April 2024 and this was followed by a judicial review process, which resulted in the commission admitted it had "erred" in its initial ruling. Despite this, the remaining hurdles have now been cleared in the High Court, paving the way for the development to commence. With 1,200 jobs to be created during construction as well as a further 1,000 when operational, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly says it's welcome news. Friends of the Irish Environment claims the data centre will emit 700,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year which is the same as the carbon produced by 500,000 people. The developer has argued that enough surplus electricity will be generated by the scheme to heat up to 1,100 homes in the area. Ennis-based physicist Dr Colin Doyle, who objected to the development at various stages, doesn't believe this will materalise however as the required infrastructure isn't in place. He insists any suggestion the project is carbon neutral is "total nonsense" and an example of "smoke and mirrors.

Bhí an chéad chiorcal comhrá ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile i mBaile Uí Dhúinne sa Leith Triúch inné, agus tús á chur le sraith imeachtaí atá beartaithe chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn sa phobal áitiúil.

Beidh an ócáid ghrinn, Gaelgáirí ar siúl sa Social i nGaoth Dobhair ar an tSatharn seo 14 Márta.

Súil chun cinn ar an méid a bheas ar bun ag an Aire Gaeltachta, Dara Calleary i gCiarraí inniu.

Bhí an grúpa feachtasaíochta ‘TINTEÁN' i mbun agóidíochta taobh amuigh de Theach Laighean inné agus bhí cruinniú ag na hOifigigh Pleanála Teanga leis an Aire Gaeltachta Dara Calleary Dé Luain.

Beidh agóid ar siúl ag an ghrúpa feachtasaíochta tithíochta, Tinteán amárach taobh amuigh de Theach Laighean le haird a tharraingt ar an ghéarchéim tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht. Labhair sé fosta faoin Tionól Pleanála Teanga a bhí ar siúl inniu leis an Aire Gaeltachta Dara Calleary inniu i gCaisleán an Bharraigh.

Beidh Líonra Leitir Ceanainn thar a bheith gníomhach i mbliana le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge agus imeachtaí go leor eagraithe acu mar pháirt d'fhéile na bliana seo.

Tá grúpa tacaíochta á bhunú ag an eagraíocht "Rainbows Ireland" ar an gCeathrú Rua.

A major decision is looming on what's being described as the largest water infrastructure project in the history of the State — the €6 billion Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region. The plan would see a 170-kilometre pipeline carry water from the Parteen Basin on the River Shannon to Dublin and beyond, with extraction levels of up to 330 million litres per day. Supporters say it's essential to secure the capital's long-term water supply. Critics in East Clare warn it could have devastating environmental and tourism consequences, and Clare County Council is preparing a submission to An Coimisiún Pleanála ahead of its decision. Alan spoke with Gary Gibson, Senior Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann to discuss the project. Photo © Ranslynn Designs from Ranslynn Designs via Canva

Ag caitheamh súil siar ar Ardfheis Chonradh na Gaeilge a bhí ar siúl i mBéal Feirste ag an deireadh seachtaine, plé fosta ar chearta teanga agus seirbhísí i nGaeilge atá ar fáil do phobal na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachtaí ó eagraisí agus comhlachtaí poiblí.

Tá láithreoir á lorg ag Pleanáil Teanga Chonamara Láir dá bpodchraoladh nua.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health and Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, reacts to the decision by on An Coimisiún Pleanála to overturn planning approval for the proposed development of a new critical care wing at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.

Uisce Éireann is being criticised for failing to consider alternatives to a project which will see 330 million litres of water taken from the River Shannon. An event held by the River Shannon Protection Alliance has heard that the proposed 170-kilometre pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin will result in "dangerous low water flow" in the Shannon. Clare County Council has this month agreed to lodge a submission with An Coimisiún Pleanála outlining local representatives' concerns around the plans. Environmentalist and Senior Project Manager with the River Shannon Protection Alliance Elaine Doyle believes there are better ways to address the drink water supply shortage in the capital.

A planned €100m critical-care wing for Dublin's Rotunda Maternity Hospital was rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála this week. Sean Daly, Master at the Rotunda, discusses the current situation at the hospital.

Caint faoin gcead pleanála tugtha ag an gCoimisiún Pleanála do síneadh a chuir le Muiríne an Daingin.

Episode 201 Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  Record Date:   11/02/2023  Welcome back to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.  2025 News Review:  Newstalk: "The Great Facilities Debate" (Radio/National Media) In May 2025, the national conversation about the lack of infrastructure reached a boiling point on Lunchtime Live. Newstalk's Lunchtime Live  The 2025 Registration "Explosion" (CSO & Business News) The Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released throughout 2025 provided the "hard numbers" that made business headlines.  Planning Row: The Tramore Refusal (Tourism & Infrastructure) The Story: A major planning application for a motorhome, surf, and glamping development in Tramore, Co. Waterford was officially refused in mid-2025. Article: Tramore motor park refusal appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála  Infrastructure: The "Park-Up" Seesaw A massive trend in 2025 saw Irish pubs officially adding motorhome parking to their offerings as a way to bolster rural tourism. Article: https://extra.ie/2025/05/04/news/irish-news/campervans-rural-pubs   Top 10 Campervan Sites in Ireland Deirdre Mullins and RTE published a curated list of the top 10 must-visit campervan sites in Ireland, showcasing the best scenic and well-equipped spots for travellers.  Article: https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2025/0712/1523078-review-i-put-10-campervan-sites-in-ireland-to-the-test/  New Campervan Park Planned for Narin, Donegal Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1970652/planning-sought-for-new-naran-campervan-park-aimed-at-high-profile-users.html Useful free Guide to Buying a Campervan in Ireland.   https://www.trekvanacampers.ie/post/buying-a-used-campervan-in-ireland  Auto-Sleepers Expands into Northern Ireland Source: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/news/auto-sleepers-adds-camper-ni-network  New Dunfanaghy Caravan Park Granted Permission Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1942388/granted-permission-for-new-dunfanaghy-caravan-park-upheld-by-an-coimisiun-pleanala.html  Motorhome Park Proposal delayed for New Ross A new 23-bay motorhome park in New Ross has been delayed for “a year or longer” due to concerns regarding its potential impact on the River Barrow.  A Journey into Ireland's Mystical Heart Source: https://www.irishpost.com/travel/a-journey-into-irelands-mystical-heart-by-campervan-286098  Vantastival 2025 Return, The popular Vantastival festival returned to Co. Louth for the last time. Source: https://www.vantastival.com/   2026:  The Getaway outside of Dungarvan Waterford is going Adult Only  Donegal Tourism Prioritizes Camping and Campervans for 2026 Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/donegal-county-council-outlines-2026-tourism-priorities-with-focusing-on-the-tbex-conference-success-digital-marketing-and-infrastructure-investments-growth-in-ireland/   Campsites or stop overs: 2025 saw season 8 of Charlie & Me  we reviewed 36 campsites including our Isle Of Mann tour taking  in 6 sites What's on Charlie and Me this week?   Season 9 we are taking on Pub Stops as well as campsites this season AND we are off to Wales in July for 7 campsite reviews.  We want your input for 2026  We welcome your suggestion regarding interesting topics, interviews, tips and hacks, camping products, gadgets, sites, etc.  We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast. To get in touch with us:  Web:   thecampingcrew.ie Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast http://www.charlieandme.iehttp://www.campsitereview.com   We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us. 

Clare County Council will assist elected representatives in submitting an objection to An Coimisúin Pleanála over Uisce Éireann's plans to build a 170km pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin City. The project which will cost at least €4.5bn euro has sparked concerns for tourism in East Clare given the potential impact it would have on water tourism at Lough Derg. Uisce Éireann claims the project will take just 2% of the flow from the Parteen Basin, but councillors have vociferously called for this plan to be scrapped, with some stating the biggest problem in Dublin is leakage. Cllrs Tony O'Brien and Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe MD Pat Burke spoke to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. Image (c) Uisce Eireann

Tá níos mo Gaeilge le feiceáil agus le cloistéail i mbaile an Chlochán liath anois.

Tá comhairliúchán phoiblí ar siúl san am i láthair maidir le hathruithe atá molta ar Phlean Forbartha Chontae Dhún na nGall 2024 – 2030.

Tá comhfhreagras seolta ag Pleanáil Teanga Chloich Cheann Fhaola agus an cheanneagraíocht, Pobal Eascarrach chuig Roinn na Gaeltachta maidir le míreanna míchruinne atá san athbhreithniú Barr Feabhais Teoranta dar leo.

A new ‘rejuvenation' plan has been submitted for the Stephen's Green shopping centre, after a previous plan was rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála last summer.The proposals include expanding the building to eight storeys, adding office space, hospitality outlets, and cinema screens. The plans not only reconfigure the inside of the building, but would completely alter the outside facade, removing the dome architecture and steel lattice work. The proposal has prompted outcry from many locals and architecture studentsTara Duggan in for Andrea was joined by Marta, architect and PhD candidate as well as the co-founder and coordinator of the Save Stephen's Green Campaign, Roisin Murphy, Lecturer in Architecture and Interior Architecture, Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor aswell as callers giving their opnion on the plan.

Tá ócáid cheiliúrtha á eagrú ag Gaeilge Iorrais i Maigh Eo ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Tá fáilte curtha ag an Seanadóir Kyne roimh fhógra an Choimisiúin Pleanála nach mbeidh éisteacht ó bhéal acu don mheasúnú atá ar bun acu i dtaobh an iarratais pleanála do chuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe.

Shovels could be in the ground for Ennis's largest ever housing development as early as next week. Four years on from having its original plans turned down by Clare County Council, Glenveagh Homes Limited has secured planning permission for almost 300 homes in the county town. An Bórd Pleanála gave the green light in for a 289-unit Strategic Housing Development on lands at Ballymacaula, Drumbiggle, Keelty and Circular Road in Ennis in April of 2023. In June of last year however, the Kildare-based developer submitted a new application - this time for 300 dwellings - to replace the original plans. Granting permission this week, Clare County Council has told the applicant to omit two units to create car parking space for users of a proposed childcare facility. At 298 homes, it's set to be the largest private residential development ever built in Ennis and will be delivered on a phased basis. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy says some of the homes could be at turnkey stage within a year.

Tá soiléireacht agus trédhearcacht ag teastáil nuair atá polasaí teanga tithíochta a leagan síos sa Ghaeltacht, dar leis.

Níl An Taisce sásta leis an bproiséas comhairliúichán atá ar bun ag an Rialtas ó thaobh athbhreithniú breithiúnach ar chúrsaí pleanála.

The operator of a car park near the Cliffs of Moher is lodging an appeal to retain their business. Clare County Council refused Mary and Patrick Nagle planning permission to continuing running the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Car Park in Liscannor in December on the grounds that the facility isn't needed as the walk is currently closed in the area. The couple, who've been running the business since 2012, have now appealed the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Mary says despite the closure of the trail, there remains high demand for parking at the site.

Tá an oiread éileamh ar na himeachtaí agus na ranganna atá á chur ar fáil ag Pleanáil Teanga an Eachréidh nach raibh dóthain spáis i roinnt dena ranganna.

Tá ócáid eagraithe ag Pleanáil Teanga Chois Fharraige le lá an Dreoilín a cheiliúradh sna bailte i gCois Fharraige.

Tá sé tugtha le fios go foirmeálta ag an chomhlacht Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta, FST, don Choimisiún Pleanála go bhfuil siad leis an iarratas pleanála le feirm ghaoithe a fhorbairt amach ó charraigeachaí Sceirde, a tharraingt siar

Plean na Ceathrún Rua - tuairimí an phobail a lorg don Phlean Lár Baile.