Manogate Ltd submitted a planning application for Ballyfasy Wind Farm in Co. Kilkenny in December 2025. To view the application please visit www.ballyfasyplanning.ie. The planning submission for the grid connection can be viewed at www.ballyfasygridplanning.ie
About us
Manogate Ltd is actively exploring a wind farm development opportunity in the Ballyfasy area of Co. Kilkenny. Manogate is a company owned by FuturEnergy Ireland and ART Generation.
ART Generation is an Irish renewable energy development company founded in 2002. The company has developed a substantial portfolio of more than 20 onshore wind farms and operates a number of wind farms. It has a large portfolio of Tier 1 onshore wind farm projects at various stages of development.
FuturEnergy Ireland is a leading Irish renewable energy developer established in 2021 as a standalone 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 our transformation to a low carbon energy economy. FuturEnergy Ireland is targeting the delivery of 1GW of renewable energy capacity, along with supportive energy storage facilities, by 2030.
Site study area
The site study area is located approximately 5km east of Mullinavat in Co. Kilkenny.
This site was chosen due to its favourable conditions, including good average wind speeds, setback distances of at least 720 metres from habitable dwellings, its network of existing forestry, and accessibility to the National Electricity Grid.
The Stats
10
Turbines
€5.4m
Community Benefit Fund
1.8m
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, Tom Whelan and Tom Boland, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Winter 2025
- Planning application submitted in December 2025 for Ballyfasy Wind Farm
- Planning application submitted in December 2025 for the grid connection to Ballyfasy Wind Farm
Autumn 2025
- Project brochure delivered to 2km zone plus political representatives, key stakeholders and subscribers. Brochure also be uploaded onto this website.
- Virtual Tour goes live on the website, which includes a full set of photomontages.
- Door-to-door engagement continues.
- Local community engagement clinic takes place on Tuesday November 11, 1.30pm-8.30pm at Marine Point, Belview Port, Co. Kilkenny, X91 W0XW. To book email ballyfasyproject@futurenergyireland.ie or call Tom on 087 741 1122.
Summer 2025
- Impact and mitigation assessments continue.
- Distribution of Newsletter 3 with an updated design layout.
- Local workshops held on any issues raised by the community.
- Door-to-door engagement continues.
Spring 2025
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Grid connection route assessment commences.
- Turbine Transport Route assessment begins.
- Landscape and Visual Impact assessments begin based on draft design layout.
Winter 2024
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to those within 2km of the site study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Launch of www.ballyfasywindfarm.ie, which includes Newsletter 1 and a list of FAQs.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer your queries or questions.
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies begin.
- Site investigations start.
Winter 2025
- Planning application submitted in December 2025 for Ballyfasy Wind Farm
- Planning application submitted in December 2025 for the grid connection to Ballyfasy Wind Farm
Autumn 2025
- Project brochure delivered to 2km zone plus political representatives, key stakeholders and subscribers. Brochure also be uploaded onto this website.
- Virtual Tour goes live on the website, which includes a full set of photomontages.
- Door-to-door engagement continues.
- Local community engagement clinic takes place on Tuesday November 11, 1.30pm-8.30pm at Marine Point, Belview Port, Co. Kilkenny, X91 W0XW. To book email ballyfasyproject@futurenergyireland.ie or call Tom on 087 741 1122.
Summer 2025
- Impact and mitigation assessments continue.
- Distribution of Newsletter 3 with an updated design layout.
- Local workshops held on any issues raised by the community.
- Door-to-door engagement continues.
Spring 2025
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Grid connection route assessment commences.
- Turbine Transport Route assessment begins.
- Landscape and Visual Impact assessments begin based on draft design layout.
Winter 2024
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to those within 2km of the site study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Launch of www.ballyfasywindfarm.ie, which includes Newsletter 1 and a list of FAQs.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer your queries or questions.
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies begin.
- Site investigations start.