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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Limerick families fearful of impact of 17 ‘monster' turbines planned for rural town
The proposed wind farm in the Bruff area would place several 'monster' structures just hundreds of metres from homes, schools, and sensitive heritage sites. Locals Marie Claire and Angela are among hundreds of residents who have voiced their concerns over the development by Ballinlee Green Energy. Marie Claire said they had only found out about the plan through local media last November. 'There was no consultation at that point, just a headline about 17 turbines. They gave us no real information,' she claimed. Despite the company having surveyed the area for several years, residents say they only received a two-page leaflet in May 2025. 'It had a vague map and some information about renewable energy, which we support,' said Marie Claire. 'But it didn't include the heights of the turbines or their exact locations. 'When we asked, they told us they weren't in a position to provide that yet. It's now July, and we still don't know.' The proposed wind farm would span eight townlands including Ballinlee South, Ballinlee North, Ballinrea, Ballingarryour, Carrigeen, Knockuregare, Camas South, and Ballincurra. Up to 200 homes could be within 1km of a turbine, yet only residents within that radius received letters or engagement from the company. 'People just outside that 1km boundary had no idea what was going on,' Marie Claire said. For many families and residents, the implications are personal. 'I have a child with autism. I can't justify staying here if this goes ahead. The uncertainty, the risk to health, it's too much,' Marie Claire said. 'And I'm not alone, many families are already reconsidering whether they can stay in the area,' she added. Among the biggest concerns for locals is noise pollution and shadow flicker, a strobing effect caused by rotating turbine blades. 'They've told some people there will be no shadow flicker,' said Marie Claire. 'But unless the turbines never spin and the sun never shines, that's just not realistic. 'Shadow flicker can extend up to 10 times the height of a turbine, that's 1.6km,' she added. Noise is also a big issue to the residents. 'There are cases in Offaly and elsewhere where turbines within current planning guidelines still caused a noise nuisance. The guidelines are outdated, they're from 2006, when turbines were a third of the size they are today,' Marie Claire stated. The nearby Lough Gur region is just six kilometres from the proposed wind farm 'This is an area full of heritage and wildlife,' they added. 'We have Whooper swans that migrate here from Iceland every winter. One of the wetlands is right in the middle of the proposed site.' The company has promoted the project's potential to power 42,000 homes and generate a community benefit fund approximately €350,000 per year. But residents remain sceptical. 'You have to wonder, why are we being compensated?' they questioned. The pair were part of over 100 locals who attended a recent public meeting, at which the turnout was so large the hall reached capacity and people had to be turned away. 'It was meant to be just an awareness meeting,' she said. 'The level of interest and concern shows just how poorly informed the public believe it has been,' Marie Claire added. Ballinlee Green Energy has opted not to hold any open meetings and is instead offering 'information clinics' where residents must book time slots individually. The project is still in its pre-application phase and while residents acknowledge that no formal application has been lodged yet, they are bracing for the next step. 'It's not a done deal,' said Marie Claire. 'We're not anti-wind but we're nervous.' The locals believe solar would be much better suited to the area. 'It's an affluent town that's growing in population,' said Angela. 'We really want to keep that going and we just just can't picture these industrial-sized monsters,' she added.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Jennifer Lopez shares entirely makeup free selfie to mark 56th birthday
Jennifer Lopez just turned 56 and celebrated her birthday right in the middle of her 'Up All Night' tour. And on top of slipping into a backless silver dress/partying with friends (while dancing to her new song 'Birthday,' naturally), JLo shared a bunch of photos to Instagram – including one without an ounce of makeup. If you just don't have it in you to scroll, here: In case you're wondering how JLo keeps her skin so glow-y, that would be her own brand, JLo Beauty. The singer confirmed that she does, in fact, use her products while answering fan questions, saying, "I've been diving into everything that you guys have been saying about JLo Beauty... Do you use this every day or just when the cameras are on? That's funny because I'm standing in my actual bathroom right now. No, I use it. I use it every day." She also responded to feedback that her skincare is too expensive, explaining, "Listen, I get it. Your skin is something that you have to show up with every single day. So, if there is a little bit of splurge in you, I would say do it on skincare, without a doubt." JLo then addressed scepticism about celebrity skincare brands in general, saying "Some of it isn't [worth the hype]," and noting that her brand is "luxury skincare that is clinically tested and trust me, I don't cut corners." On that note: Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
The odd royal rule that means Prince George has to change the way he travels
Prince George just turned 12, and his parents celebrated in the way they do every year: with an official photoshoot posted to Instagram! Oh, and a cute video of George and his siblings frolicking around the countryside: Anyway, now that George is 12 apparently there are going to be some major changes to his security. According to the Daily Mail, "his parents have been urged to take care to ensure the safety of the future king," which means George will likely start traveling apart from Prince William and Kate Middleton. A former royal helicopter pilot notes that Prince William stopped traveling with his parents when he was 12, saying "Interestingly, we flew all four–the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until Prince William was 12 years old. After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty. When William became 12, he would fly normally in a 125 from Northolt and we would fly the 146 out with the other three on." As for why George (and William before him) has to fly separately, apparently it's to ensure the safety of the succession. A "friend of William and Catherine" confirmed that "William is a skilled pilot and loves flying but George must travel separately now," while a Kensington Palace spokesman simply said: "We don't comment on travel." Either way, the issue has allegedly been a source of disagreement between Prince William and his father. Per royal author Robert Jobson, "One recent source of disagreement is William's stubborn refusal to take his father's advice on safeguarding the succession. Earlier this year, the King had raised concerns with his son about the wisdom of William using his helicopter to fly his entire family around the country." Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jolin Tsai On Her Rumoured Romance With Eddie Peng & Why She's Frozen Her Eggs
Mandopop icon Jolin Tsai (蔡依林) has always been loved by fans for her outspoken nature and feminist beliefs. During a listening party for her new album, the star spoke candidly about the project and other recent happenings – including a huge life decision. On 22nd July 2025 (Tuesday), the 44-year-old held a listening party for her new album, attended by fans and media. 'Pleasure' will be released worldwide on 25th July 2025 (Friday), marking Jolin's first album in six years. The 13-track album is based on the concept of pleasure and Jolin's journey of exploration of topics like desire and power from a female perspective. During the event, the star sat with media outlets to talk about her new album and other topics. One of the questions asked was about her rumoured romance with actor Eddie Peng (彭于晏). Jolin and Eddie previously dated from 2006 to 2009, but separated due to opposition from Eddie's agency. However, earlier this year, allegations surfaced that the pair rekindled their relationship and had been secretly dating for years. Speaking on this rumour, Jolin laughed and said, 'I don't know how this online story got to this point', indicating that she and Eddie never got back together. The singer also claimed to still be single, despite the rumours of her private life. At the same time, Jolin also revealed her current attitude towards love, saying, 'I deserve to be loved without relying on you. You have to be worthy of me.' The singer-songwriter also spoke about the other songs on her new album, including one noteworthy track about 'egg freezing' or oocyte cryopreservation. When asked if she considered freezing her eggs, the star revealed that she already had, in consideration for her future. However, she didn't disclose details, saying, 'I don't want to encourage girls to freeze their eggs, I just want to give my future self more choices.' The other tracks in this project, including 'Woman's Work' and 'Pillow', offer more of Jolin's perspective on societal issues that relate to women. While we wait for the album's release, check out the first two singles from 'Pleasure': Sources: China Press, Yahoo! TW, Marie Claire TW
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I just kept going': Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union reveals she miscarried while filming and had to keep going like nothing happened
Gabrielle Union opens up about miscarriage.(Image via Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic) Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, had a pretty traumatic year as the NBA legend went through his kidney surgery. Now, since the NBA legend recovered, both Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have been spending a lot time with their daughter, Kaavia Wade. While the family of three look excited for the future, a few weeks ago, Gabrielle Union had opened up about miscarriages and how it affected her life. Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union, opens up about going through a miscarriage while she was filming for a movie Back in May 2025, Gabrielle Union spoke to Marie Claire about motherhood and fashion. As she discussed about what she talks to her friends about, she recalled a story of a friend going through a miscarriage at work. This had reminded Gabrielle Union of a similar traumatising event that she went through years ago and the impact it had on her life. Gabrielle Union said, 'Earlier we talked about—spoiler alert—one of the characters has a miscarriage at work, and most of us have had the experience of miscarrying.' The popular Hollywood actress added, 'And I've had the experience of miscarrying at work on the set of Being Mary Jane and having to just keep going. When your heart is literally ripped out, each pregnancy just feels like a dream come true.' Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union had to go through many uncomfortable experiences before they welcomed their daughter together Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union were always excited about starting a family soon, after they tied the knot in 2014. However, unfortunately, the power couple went through a lot of hardships before they welcomed their seven year old daughter, Kaavia Wade, through surrogacy. Gabrielle Union has spoken about her body could not go through pregnancies successfully and it had affected her mentally and physically. She has also spoken about the way people close to her have spoken about opting for surrogacy. But today, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are in one of the happiest phases of their lives. FAQs Was Gabrielle Union married before? Yes, Gabrielle Union was married to former NFL player Chris Howard before. How many children does Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have? Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have one daughter together. Also Read: 'My body failed me': Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union opens up about facing 'public humiliation' after choosing surrogacy For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
