Cunlaghfadda Mayo Abbey Voice

Cunlaghfadda Mayo Abbey Voice Community information from Cunlaghfadda, Cloonbaul, Knockaunakill, Harefield, Knockroe, Mayo Abbey.

Providing updates on the proposed Cunlaghfadda Wind Farm, 110kV Substation, Grid Connection & Battery Energy Storage System

🪶 A Beautiful Winter Visitor to Knockroe, Mayo Abbey.This beautiful Lapwing was spotted in Knockroe this morning, a remi...
21/10/2026

🪶 A Beautiful Winter Visitor to Knockroe, Mayo Abbey.

This beautiful Lapwing was spotted in Knockroe this morning, a reminder of the wonderful wildlife that surrounds us.

Many Lapwings migrate from Scandinavia and northern Europe to spend the winter in Ireland, relying on our wet grasslands and farmland for feeding and shelter.

The presence of these birds highlights the importance of protecting the natural habitats around Mayo Abbey.

With the proposed seven-turbine wind farm currently under appeal, we believe it is vital that the potential impact on migratory birds, local wildlife and their habitats is fully considered.

Our countryside is home to more than just us. We have a responsibility to protect it for future generations. 🌿

📍 Knockroe, Mayo Abbey – 21 October 2026

Cunlaghfadda Mayo Abbey Voice

11/10/2026

🦢 A Beautiful Sight Over Knockroe Yesterday

What appears to be 3 Whooper Swans was captured flying over Knockroe yesterday.

Imagine travelling all the way from Iceland to spend the winter in the peaceful countryside of Mayo Abbey, only to potentially be faced with seven towering 160-metre wind turbines.

These beautiful birds have travelled thousands of kilometres to reach our countryside. But what will their future hold if these turbines are built?

Will the skies they have travelled safely for generations remain safe for them? 🦢💚

Our wildlife deserves to be protected. 🌿

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE – CLOONBAUL BESS PLANNING APPLICATIONMayo County Council has today, 8th October 2026, requested Furth...
08/10/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE – CLOONBAUL BESS PLANNING APPLICATION

Mayo County Council has today, 8th October 2026, requested Further Information in relation to the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Cloonbaul, Mayo Abbey.

Planning Reference: 2660653

This means that no final planning decision has been made, and the application is currently on hold pending further information from the applicant.

With 97 submissions received, the community has made its concerns and views known.

We now await publication of the Council’s Further Information request to see exactly what issues have been raised.

We will continue to keep everyone updated as further information becomes available.

Cunlaghfadda Mayo Abbey Community Voice 🌿

07/10/2026

❤️Today marks the final day before the expected decision on the proposed BESS development at Cloonbaul.

Whatever tomorrow brings, we can be proud of the way our community came together, asked questions, raised genuine concerns and made sure local voices were heard.

With 97 submissions made, the strength of feeling within our community has been clear.

Tonight, we wait and hope for a decision that recognises the concerns of the people who live here, the environment around us and the future of our rural community. 💚

Thank you to everyone who took the time to make a submission and stand together.

06/10/2026

This is what country living is all about 🦊💚
A lovely visitor to Knockroe in 2025 — this fox certainly enjoyed a little feast beneath the bird feeder! Nature right on our doorstep. 🌿🐦🦊

Only 2 days to go. ⏳A decision on the proposed Cloonbaul BESS – Planning Ref. 2660653 is due from Mayo County Council on...
06/10/2026

Only 2 days to go. ⏳

A decision on the proposed Cloonbaul BESS – Planning Ref. 2660653 is due from Mayo County Council on 8 October.

🤞 We now wait and hope our community’s voice has been heard. 💚

🌿 Only a few days to go 🌿Mayo County Council is due to make its decision on Planning Application 2660653 on 8 October 20...
04/10/2026

🌿 Only a few days to go 🌿
Mayo County Council is due to make its decision on Planning Application 2660653 on 8 October 2026.

We remain positive that the concerns raised by our community will be fully recognised and that the right decision will be made for Mayo Abbey, our homes, our wildlife and our environment. 💚

After the huge number of submissions made, we know our community voice has been heard.

🤞 Hoping for a positive outcome — a refusal of this application.

Thank you to everyone who has stood together, submitted observations, shared information and supported the campaign.
Together, we have made our voices impossible to ignore. 💪🌿

04/10/2026

🦅 MORE WILDLIFE ACTIVITY OVER KNOCKAUNAKILL

Another sighting from the Knockaunakill area.

In this 58-second clip, a Buzzard can be seen in flight while another bird repeatedly flies alongside it and dives towards it. We can’t say for certain from the video what the interaction is — it may be mobbing, territorial behaviour or simply one bird reacting to the Buzzard’s presence.

A Jackdaw can also be heard in the background.

What is clear is that the skies over Knockaunakill are actively being used by several bird species, including birds of prey.

These are the same skies surrounding the area of the proposed turbine development.

Every sighting adds to the picture of how important this landscape and airspace are to local wildlife.

🦅🌿 Knockaunakill is not empty space — it is habitat.

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