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The 'No To Seskin Wind Farm group' opposes a Major Turbine Project.

A Midlands community group is urging for government action to modernise wind farm regulations that are unchanged since 2006.

The 'No To Seskin Wind Farm group' opposes a major turbine project on the Laois/Kilkenny border.

Over 100 residents gathered on June 30th to voice concerns about environmental and health effects at a public meeting.

Plans for the development include 175-metre-tall turbines, a substation, and a 100-metre weather mast in areas near Durrow and Ballyragget.

Seskin Wind Farm Group Spokesperson, Durrow's Walter Foyle says they don't have long to lodge their objections:

Fuel Poverty Concerns Persist Despite €10 Pension Increase

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34 year old Darren Gorman previously pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in terrorist activity.
TUI Calls For Long-Term Investment In Education

Schools will receive an extra €17 million in capitation grants under the Budget.
Accountant Warns Minimum Wage Hike Could Hit Small Businesses

The minimum wage is set to rise by 79 cent.
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Man Charged With Murder Over Offaly House Fire

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A man in his 40s received a 10 year sentence at the start of this year.
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Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas got 25 points for their waltz.

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