Green light for pylons

Anti pylon campaigners received a massive blow this morning (Tuesday) when Northern Ireland's planning authority gave the green light to the controversial North South Interconnector.

This permission effectively paves the way for the massive 400 pylon project to begin construction this autumn.

However, residents along the route are preparing for battle following confirmation of planning permission, and landowners have warned that the ESB will not gain access to their lands.

The ESB Group welcomed the decision which comes following a Public Inquiry into the project held in Armagh in February 2017.

 An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for the southern element of the North South Interconnector in December 2016.