Protect Inistioge

14/08/2026

New study confirms the economic effects on communities close to windfarms!

Martin Shipton Campaigners say a recently published international study has validated their concerns that intrusive wind turbines can damage rural economies. Jenny Chryss, campaign lead of the group RE-think, which opposes plans for large scale wind turbines in mid Wales said: “When tourists visit...

10/08/2026

The Climate Action Office of Kilkenny County Council is delighted to announce the launch of the new Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), providing community groups across County Kilkenny with an exciting opportunity to develop projects that enhance biodiversity, tackle climate change and improve....

06/08/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT: NO BLANK CHEQUES FOR INISTIOGE

⚠️ What is happening?
Empower Renewables has quietly lodged a "Design Flexibility" request (Case VO10.323633) with the planning board regarding their proposed Curraghmore Windfarm grid connection.

⚠️ What does "Design Flexibility" actually mean?
They are asking for a blank cheque. They want the board to approve their industrial grid layout without showing the public the exact routes, cable trenches, or precise environmental impacts first.

⚠️ Why are they doing this now?
To insulate themselves from future legal challenges. By splitting the grid framework into a separate pre-application trick, they are trying to bypass the strict EU environmental laws that protect our valley.

⚠️ What is the risk?
Hidden grid infrastructure cutting through local lands. No definitive environmental accountability. A dangerous precedent of "approve now, detail later" overlooking the Nore Valley.

❗ We demand total transparency, not open-ended promises.

02/08/2026

🚨 575-FOOT TURBINES VS. INISTIOGE

What an incredible day at the 32nd Inistioge Vintage Rally! 🚜💚

Our Protect Inistioge's Environment stall was buzzing with amazing community support.

While the kids loved our fun games and admired the stained glass donations, we were there for a vital cause:
Fundraising and spreading the word about the proposed Mega-windfarm development.

Take a look at the video reel. Our drone footage captures the breathtaking scenery of our historic, archaeologically important area. This view will be long gone if this project goes ahead.

The consensus from locals and visitors from other counties was loud and clear: Too big, and too close to a heritage area, also densely populated.

🚫 Ireland's current distance setback buffers from homes are 20 years old. They were never designed for 2026 mega-turbines.

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts today. Our community, our heritage, and our landscape are worth fighting for.

👇 Share this reel to spread the word!

21/07/2026

❓ Looking for the perfect bank holiday weekend plans?

Do you fancy visiting beautiful Inistioge this August bank holiday?
Whether you are brand new to our page or have followed us for years, we would love to say hello in person!

We are so excited to have a stall at the iconic Inistioge Vintage Rally, now celebrating its incredible 32nd year! 🚜☀️ It is always a brilliant day out for the whole family.

We are keeping things fun, positive, and interactive at the Protect Inistioge stall.

Fun children's games: Keep the little ones entertained with some great activities! 🎯

Stunning local art: Admire (and maybe take home!) beautiful stained glass donated by a local artist. ✨

Video information feed: Watch our engaging visual display to see what we are all about. 📺

Leaflets & posters: Pick up easy-to-read info packs on the windfarm project and its local impact. 📄

Every chat, smile, and donation helps us raise vital funds for our ongoing legal costs to protect our stunning village landscape. 💚

Come for the vintage cars, stay for the fun, and help us keep Inistioge beautiful. See you there! 👋

16/07/2026

Nore Valley | Inistioge | County Kilkenny

A Perfect Village Escape

The lush green beauty of the Nore Valley invites you to slow down and simply take it all in. Rich in wildlife and framed by peaceful country roads, it is easy to see why Inistioge is one of Ireland’s prettiest villages.

15/07/2026

14/07/2026

River Stories & Fisher Fables, Traditional Knowledge of the Nore

“Never take the first salmon home - the river remembers.” 🎣🌊

Across generations, Small fisher rules and fables once governed life on the Nore: “Don’t take the first salmon,” “Leave the ford to the old men,” “don’t cut alder roots” - "Leave certain pools" - "Avoid netting at the full moon"

These everyday practices were practical conservation, passed down by elders, taught to children, and they kept the river healthy.
These fables and customs acted as community stewardship: protecting spawning pools, stabilising banks, and limiting pressure on fish stocks. They’re a form of traditional ecological knowledge and an important strand of Inistioge’s heritage.

👉If you know a fisher’s rule or a river memory, let us know!
Let’s celebrate and record the river knowledge that shapes our local identity.

Protect our river Nore valley!

10/07/2026

🎥 More filming in Inistioge village!

That very spot will look very different in the future if the Mega windfarm gets permission.

🚫 No more future filming, the economical impact from the loss of this industry and tourism will be devastating for this small and beautiful village.

09/07/2026

Is Ireland’s electric grid on the brink of failure? ⚡️

In a shocking new analysis, independent expert Andrew Murray uses official data to expose the dangerous reality of our energy network:

⚠️ The Grid is Fragile:
Over 50% of our transformers are more than 50 years old.
🛑 Dangerous Limits:
Winter demand is already pushing the grid to its absolute safe limit.
💨 The Wind Gamble:
Why massive wind power policies are a poor, expensive fit for a fragile grid.

Andrew brings a strict scientific and engineering background to cut through the political noise. Discover why our current energy policies are unworkable, and what we actually need to do to keep the lights on.

👉 Read the full breakdown on our website:

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