
FuturEnergy Ireland and MCRE Wind Farm Ltd are exploring the potential for a renewable energy project in Co. Clare.


About us
MCRE is a Co. Clare-based renewable energy development company, which has been working in the West Clare area since 2006. Our ambition is to play an active role in ensuring Co. Clare becomes a national leader in the production of clean, low carbon energy. We are delighted to have formed a joint venture with FuturEnergy Ireland to ensure a strong Co. Clare involvement in this exciting project, building on the success of the Cahermurphy 1 Wind Farm project.
FuturEnergy Ireland is a leading Irish renewable energy developer established in 2021 as a stand-alone joint venture between Coillte and ESB. The company was formed to maximise the potential of Ireland’s unique wind and land resources and to accelerate Ireland’s transformation to a low carbon energy economy. FuturEnergy Ireland is targeting the delivery of 1GW of onshore wind energy, along with supportive energy storage facilities, by 2030.
These projects would power an estimated 730,000 homes annually, make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of this decade, and deliver material emissions reductions.
Site study area
The site study area is located 5km north of Kilmihil and 4km east of Creagh in Co. Clare.
The proposed layout has 8 turbines of up to 185 metres in height.
Cahermurphy West is a redesign option on the same site as the Cahermurphy II Wind Farm project, which is currently being assessed by An Coimisiún Pleanála. This redesign takes into account advances in technology, grid availability and a more efficient layout on the site.
The Stats
8
Turbines
€4m
Community Benefit Fund
1m
Tonnes of carbon emissions saved
40,000
Homes powered annually
Calculations based on the project being constructed as proposed and operational for 30 years, based on average household use of 4.2MWh of electricity per year
Timeline
Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, timelines may change. In the event this should happen, we will keep the community informed through letter-drops and on this timeline.
Your Community Liaison Officers, Kevin Donnellan and Liam Cleary, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Winter 2025
- Planning application target: Q4 2025
Spring/Summer 2025
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies conclude.
- Detailed project brochure distribution to residents within 2km of study area. This contains updates from studies, photomontages and a final layout map. Brochure available for those beyond 2km on the Project Updates section of this website or by contacting the CLOs.
- Virtual Tour goes live, which includes a set of photomontages.
- Community clinic held on August 27, 2pm-8pm, in Kimihil Hall.
Autumn/Winter 2024
- Sponsored education programme made available to local schools.
- Community Liaison Officers continue to be available to share information and answer queries.
Summer 2024
- Project launch
Newsletter distribution to near neighbours within 2km of the project study area.
Newsletter available for those beyond 2km via the project website or by contacting the CLOs. - Project website www.cahermurphy westwindfarm.ie goes live.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer any queries or questions.
- Information Hub held on Thursday June 27, 6pm-8pm, at Kilmihil Community Centre.
- Publication of Frequently Asked Questions on project website.
- Environmental and engineering studies continue throughout the summer.
Winter 2025
- Planning application target: Q4 2025
Spring/Summer 2025
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies conclude.
- Detailed project brochure distribution to residents within 2km of study area. This contains updates from studies, photomontages and a final layout map. Brochure available for those beyond 2km on the Project Updates section of this website or by contacting the CLOs.
- Virtual Tour goes live, which includes a set of photomontages.
- Community clinic held on August 27, 2pm-8pm, in Kimihil Hall.
Autumn/Winter 2024
- Sponsored education programme made available to local schools.
- Community Liaison Officers continue to be available to share information and answer queries.
Summer 2024
- Project launch
Newsletter distribution to near neighbours within 2km of the project study area.
Newsletter available for those beyond 2km via the project website or by contacting the CLOs. - Project website www.cahermurphy westwindfarm.ie goes live.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer any queries or questions.
- Information Hub held on Thursday June 27, 6pm-8pm, at Kilmihil Community Centre.
- Publication of Frequently Asked Questions on project website.
- Environmental and engineering studies continue throughout the summer.
