Operational wind farm
Drumlins Park, Co. Monaghan
Drumlins Park Wind Farm entered commercial operation in August 2024. The wind farm, which is located near Newbliss in County Monaghan, consists of 8 turbines, generating enough green electricty to meet the annual needs of around 34,000 homes.
Site details
The wind farm is made up of 8 wind turbines, generating up to 49 MW of renewable energy - enough to meet the annual electricity needs of around 34,000 Irish households.
The development will have a 30-year operational life from the date of commissioning.
Planning permission
Drumlins Park Wind Farm was granted planning permission in July 2020. To find out more, visit the Monaghan County Council ePlan - Online Planning Details.
Planning permission for the Lislea Substation was approved by An Bord Pleanála in November 2021. Details can be found here: 309119 | An Bord Pleanála (pleanala.ie)
You can view a high resolution version of the site layout map here.
Turbine works update
September 2026: The damaged turbine blade has been safely removed from the turbine tower by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), GE Vernova. The controlled operation was carried out in accordance with established safety procedures. Some elements of debris detached from the blade during the removal process, as expected. This had been accounted for in our safety planning and controls. The damaged sections of blade and debris will be removed from site and recycled, where possible.
Comprehensive safety measures and site controls will remain in place while inspection and recovery works continue. Turbine components will now be subject to comprehensive inspection and testing to determine the full scope of remedial works required. A full reinstatement plan will be developed before the turbine is returned to service. We are engaging with the relevant authorities and will continue to post updates here on our website.
Turbine delivery route
Turbine components were transported overnight along the national and regional road network from Waterford Port. Components were carried along the M1 and N2 to Monaghan Town before travelling via the R188, R183 and R189 (via Swans Cross and Newbliss) to the site entrance.
Part of the wind farm construction works included permanent upgrades to the L62012 and L62013 local roads.
Community benefit fund
We want local people to see and feel the benefit of renewable energy through our wind farm benefit funds, which support community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects situated near our wind farms.
The Drumlins Park community benefit fund has been designed to meet the needs of the local area and is administered by Community Foundation Ireland on behalf of Energia. It operates in accordance with industry best practice.
Working with schools
It’s breath-taking to see a wind turbine up close. The Energia Renewables Operations team are happy to facilitate school visits or classroom talks on wind energy:
- Discover…how wind turbines generate electricity
- Learn… about local Energia wind farms
- Explore... the need for climate action and energy transition
Contact details
If you have any questions about our operational wind farms, development sites, battery storage facilities or renewable energy projects, please contact our Community Liaison Officers by email at clo@energia.ie, or phone +44 (0)78 80432201 or +353 (0)87 9944952.
