"Plans for 11 giant turbines near the Sharavogue bog have angered locals. John Meagher visits Offaly to find out why feelings are running high despite the promise of thousands of euro for those who would live in their shadow Rath Beg is a townland close to Birr, accessible along a winding road off the N62 to Roscrea. It has long been a farming community, although, now, many of its residents no longer work on the land."
"It is a scenic place with the Sharavogue bog stretched below, small green fields surrounding it, some of which are waterlogged after incessant rainfall since the start of the year. In the distance, the Slieve Bloom and Silvermines mountains can be discerned. The view stretches to north Tipperary and east Galway."
Eleven giant turbines are planned near the Sharavogue bog, provoking anger among local residents despite promises of thousands of euro for those living nearby. Rath Beg lies close to Birr and is reached by a winding road off the N62 to Roscrea. The area has a long farming history, though many residents no longer work the land. The landscape features the Sharavogue bog below and small green fields, some waterlogged after persistent rainfall. Distant Slieve Bloom and Silvermines mountains are visible, with views stretching to north Tipperary and east Galway.
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