Irish Wind Farmers' Association Annual Conference 2026
Irish Wind Farmers' Association Annual Conference 2026
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UNLOCKING DELIVERY – From Barriers to Delivery: Getting Irish Wind Projects Built
Thursday, 26 November 2026 | Lyrath Estate Convention Centre, Kilkenny
The Irish Wind Farmers Association is delighted to announce confirmed speakers for its 2026 Annual Conference.
This year's conference will bring together policymakers, industry experts, developers, independent generators and key stakeholders to examine the practical challenges facing Ireland's onshore wind sector – and, importantly, how we move from barriers to delivery.
We are pleased to welcome Minister of State Timmy Dooley TD, who will deliver the keynote address on Ireland's climate and energy delivery challenge, alongside Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir, Director of the Sustainability Institute at University College Cork, who will deliver the technical opening address.
Confirmed Speakers
Our growing line-up includes:
- Minister of State Timmy Dooley TD
- Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir – Director, Sustainability Institute, UCC
- Marianne Clayton – Brussels & the Courts: State Aid, Windfall Tax and Generator Compensation
- Louise Byrne – Senior Planner, TOBIN, An AtkinsRéalis Company
- David Foy – Senior Associate, Mason Hayes & Curran
- Gavin Blake – Partner, Addleshaw Goddard (Ireland) LLP
- Kyro Keown – Renewable Energy Engineer, EnergyPro
- Claire Wallace – Head of Strategy, EirGrid
- Hugh Mullany – Mullany Energy
- Niamh Comerford – PPA & Biomethane Originator, Flogas
Conference Sessions
Planning: From Policy to Permission
Getting wind projects consented and understanding the changing planning landscape.
Grid: Making the Grid Work Harder
Exploring connections, hybrid opportunities, dispatch down and practical solutions for independent generators.
Markets & Community: Making Small-scale Renewables Bankable
Examining routes to market, financing and opportunities for independent, farmer-led and community renewable projects.
Early Bird Registration Closes 26th October!
Join us in Kilkenny for a day of industry insight, practical discussion, exhibitor engagement and networking with Ireland's independent wind energy community.
Secure your Early Bird Ticket by Monday, 26th October 2026.
Networking Evening, Wednesday the 25th Nov at 8pm
We are delighted to invite our conference delegates to join us for a networking evening in the Lyrath Estate Hotel Manor Rooms on Wednesday the 25th November at 8pm, the night before the main conference. Please note, this networking event is available for the attendees, members, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers of the Annual Conference.
Join us to network and meet fellow operators to share the knowledge and insights affecting the wind sector, provide updates on industry and policy matters, offer you a chance to promote your products/ services to the wind energy sector and market.
If you would like to book an exhibitor space at the event, please email our events team on events@mnag.ie or call 056 779 0856.
Venue information:
The conference is taking place in the 5 Star Lyrath Estate Hotel, Paulstown Road, Co. Kilkenny. Venue information.
Membership: We welcome new members to the organisation who are interested in our ethos and / or wish to develop their own windfarms. You will find an enthusiastic, informative and inspiring organisation. To become a member, visit our Membership application page here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team on events@mnag.ie or 056 779 0856
We look forward to welcoming you all in November.
Tickets
Early Bird Tickets are available until October 26th.
- Early Bird General Admission: €275 (Available up to Oct 26th)
- Early Bird Members Ticket (discount code required) : €225 (Available up to Oct 26th)
- Early Bird Sustainable Energy Communities Ticket (discount code required) : €225 (Available up to Oct 26th)
- Student Ticket (proof of student status required): €45
Rates from October 27th:
- General Admission: €300
- Members Ticket (discount code required) : €250
- Sustainable Energy Communities Ticket (discount code required) : €250
- Student Ticket (proof of student status required): €45
For more information please contact Ailís on 056 779 0856 or email events@mnag.ie
