Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Educational Scholarship Scheme 2025 is now closed for applications. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to the Scheme.

Should you have any queries on your application or the Community Benefit Fund, please contact the Fund Administrator SECAD Partnership on +353 (0)21 4613 432  or alternatively email info@secad.ie with the subject line "Oweninny Community Benefit Fund".

Oweninny Wind Farm is the largest onshore wind farm in Ireland with an overall installed capacity of 192MW. This is enough to generate a volume of electricity equivalent to the average annual electrical demand of approximately 140,000 homes and businesses annually.

The wind farm is a joint venture between ESB and BnM reflecting the commitment of both organisations to the Government’s target of achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030. The project was delivered in two phases. 29 turbines were erected in 2019 during Phase One, while Phase Two, consisting of 31 turbines entered commercial operation in 2023.

Oweninny is located in North Mayo, west of Crossmolina and east of Bangor Erris, just north of the N59 road. The project site comprises of approximately 2,400 hectares and was formerly utilised for peat harvesting by BnM to provide fuel for the ESB Bellacorick peat fired power station, which ceased operation in 2005.