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North Kerry Residents Meet to Discuss Large-Scale Solar Farm Proposals

Monday 7 September 2026

Residents in North Kerry have held a community meeting to discuss the visual impact and scale of a proposed solar farm development.

North Kerry residents have held a meeting to discuss plans for a large-scale solar farm in the region.

According to a report by the Irish Independent, the local community met to discuss the potential impacts of the proposed solar development. A primary concern raised during the meeting focused on the visual impact of the project, with one local resident stating that their full skyline would be covered in black by the panels.

Specific details regarding the planning application, including the identity of the developer or the exact acreage of the project, were not disclosed in the report.

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