FuturEnergy Ireland is exploring the potential for a renewable energy project on Slieve Rushen in Co. Cavan
About us
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.
Galetech Energy Developments (GED) is also developing a wind energy project on Slieve Rushen in parallel with Brackley Wind Farm.
In recognition of the proximity of our projects and shared goals, we have agreed to work closely together and to support each other in the completion of surveys and studies.
Read about our collaborative approach here
here
Site study area
The study area for the proposed Brackley Wind Farm is located on Slieve Rushen, approximately 5km northwest of Ballyconnell and 3.5km southeast of Swanlinbar in Co. Cavan.
This site was chosen due to its good average wind speeds, setback distances of at least 700 metres from homes, its network of forestry roads, and accessibility to the National Electricity Grid.
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 Costello and Eamonn Keaveny, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
1 January 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to near neighbours within 2km of the project study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer queries.
- Launch of project website www.brackleywindfarm.ie
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence.
2 Spring/Summer 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue.
- Local community engagement clinic takes place.
3 Autumn 2026
- Distribution of a detailed project brochure.
- Virtual Tour goes live on the website, which includes a full set of photomontages
- Local community engagement clinic takes place.
- CLO door-to-door engagement continues.
4 Winter 2026/2027
- Target planning application submission date: Q4 2026.
4 Winter 2026/2027
- Target planning application submission date: Q4 2026.
3 Autumn 2026
- Distribution of a detailed project brochure.
- Virtual Tour goes live on the website, which includes a full set of photomontages
- Local community engagement clinic takes place.
- CLO door-to-door engagement continues.
2 Spring/Summer 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies continue.
- Local community engagement clinic takes place.
1 January 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to near neighbours within 2km of the project study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Two Community Liaison Officers available to answer queries.
- Launch of project website www.brackleywindfarm.ie
- Detailed environmental and engineering studies commence.