FuturEnergy Ireland is exploring the potential for a renewable energy development in north Cork.
About us
FuturEnergy Ireland is a joint venture company owned on a 50:50 basis by Coillte and ESB that launched in November 2021.
By combining the assets and expertise of these two leading commercial semi-state companies, FuturEnergy Ireland is strongly positioned to tackle climate change and improve energy security on behalf of the people of Ireland.
Coillte and ESB have a long history of working with communities to develop renewable energy, including Raheenleagh Wind Farm in Co. Wicklow and Castlepook Wind Farm in Co. Cork.
Our ambition is to develop more than 1GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and make a significant contribution to Ireland’s commitment to produce 80% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Site study area
The study area is located approximately 15km to the northeast of Mallow town, 9.5km southeast of Charleville, 5.8km northeast of Buttevant and 5km north of Doneraile.
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, Brendan Twomey and John Lyons, will be available throughout to discuss any queries or concerns.
Winter 2026/2027
- Distribution of project brochure
- Virtual Tour goes live on the webiste, which includes a full set of photomontages.
- Local Community Engagement Clinic takes place.
- Target planning application submission: 2027
Autumn 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 3 with an updated design layout.
- Community engagement continues.
- Site studies and investigations continue.
Spring 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Site studies and investigations continue.
- Local education programme commences.
Winter 2025/2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to near neighbours within 2km of the study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Two Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) available to answer queries.
- Launch of www.carkerfuturenergypark.ie.
- Meet the Team event takes place on Wednesday December 10, 4pm-8pm, at Springfort Hall House Hotel, Mallow, P51 YP96.
- Comprehensive site studies and investigations commence.
Winter 2026/2027
- Distribution of project brochure
- Virtual Tour goes live on the webiste, which includes a full set of photomontages.
- Local Community Engagement Clinic takes place.
- Target planning application submission: 2027
Autumn 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 3 with an updated design layout.
- Community engagement continues.
- Site studies and investigations continue.
Spring 2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 2 with a draft design layout.
- Community engagement continues with the CLOs calling to houses to discuss the project.
- Site studies and investigations continue.
- Local education programme commences.
Winter 2025/2026
- Distribution of Newsletter 1 to near neighbours within 2km of the study area, political representatives and key stakeholders.
- Two Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) available to answer queries.
- Launch of www.carkerfuturenergypark.ie.
- Meet the Team event takes place on Wednesday December 10, 4pm-8pm, at Springfort Hall House Hotel, Mallow, P51 YP96.
- Comprehensive site studies and investigations commence.