Rosslare Europort is preparing to submit a planning application for what is billed as the State’s largest dedicated offshore renewable energy hub.
Iarnród Éireann, the port authority, said the €220 million project will be lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála next week.
The new small boat harbour is shown with improved deep-water access, providing dedicated space for crew transfer vessels and O&M activity essential to long-term offshore wind farm servicing in the Irish Sea.
The development aims to position Rosslare as Ireland’s main base for the construction, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the Irish and Celtic Seas.
Iarnród Éireann said the plans would create 2,000 long-term jobs and support national renewable energy targets. The Government has committed to at least 5GW of offshore wind by 2030.
This aerial view shows the planned Rosslare ORE Hub, featuring reclaimed land, storage areas and new ORE berths designed to service Irish Sea and Celtic Sea offshore wind projects 30–100 nautical miles away.
The proposed Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub would have capacity to support between 0.5GW and 1GW of installations each year.
Construction could begin in early 2027, subject to approval and funding, with completion targeted for early 2029.
“This marks a once-in-a-generation investment in Ireland’s clean energy future,” said Mary Considine, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann. She said the project would “unlock offshore wind potential and deliver sustainable growth for coastal communities”.
The 80-hectare hub includes two heavy-lift berths, large assembly and storage zones and a new 64-berth small boat harbour. It also provides new access roads, utilities and facilities for local marine users such as the Rosslare Sea Scouts.
This visual highlights the planned berthing, access roads and support facilities for small craft, forming a key part of the O&M infrastructure that will boost employment and maritime activity in the South-East.
Plans outline 50 hectares of dredging and 32 hectares of land reclamation, including almost 20 hectares of new port lands capable of handling major turbine components.
“These works represent a significant milestone in developing infrastructure to support Ireland’s offshore wind industry,” said Glenn Carr, Director Commercial Business Units at Iarnród Éireann.
The project is owned by Iarnród Éireann and co-funded to planning stage by the EU Connecting Europe Facility. Job creation will span port construction, offshore installation and long-term operations.
