Wind farms now contribute over one-quarter of all electricity generated on the island of Ireland.

There are currently 8 windfarms in Co Mayo with a capacity to power over 53,700 homes each year, and these windfarms employ a total of 130 people.

Ballyhaunis man David Connolly has been appointed the new CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association – which held its annual conference yesterday.

David says wind energy is increasingly important as an energy provider, despite objections and challenges to some projects…