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Opposition to the Lemanaghan wind farm in West Offaly comes primarily from the Lemanaghan Bog Heritage and Conservation Group, described as a 'small group' in official documents. The project, proposed by Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables, has been designated as strategic infrastructure, allowing it to bypass Offaly County Council.

Plans include 15 turbines with a height of 220 meters and an onsite 220 kV substation. Concerns raised include local heritage, environmental impacts, and community benefits, which will be addressed in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

The site spans approximately 1,200 hectares, with the nearest dwelling 896 meters away. Protests have been staged by the heritage group at public consultation events.