Proposed routes of power lines across the Curragh.
Eirgrid proposes to install a new high voltage overhead power line linking Knockraha in Co. Cork to Great Island in Co. Wexford to Dunstown, near Kilcullen, in Co. Kildare ensuring a reliable and high quality electricity supply for homes, farms and businesses in the south and east region for the future. It has published a map showing a number of possible 1 km wide routes for the new power line. One of the possible routes cuts across the eastern end of the Curragh Plains. This area is already disfigured by a high tension power line with its associated pylons.
Existing power line across the Curragh
Eirgrid will be holding an Open Day in Kilcullen Heritage Centre on Wed 11th Sept from 1 pm to 8 pm.
More information may be had at http://www.eirgridprojects.com/projects/gridlink/overview/