WATCH: Mounting opposition to €500m energy facility in Rochfortbridge

(Above) Some of the residents who live closest to the site of the proposed energy facility in Rochfortbridge, from left, Angela Moran, Pat Joe Bradley, Ann Cook, Seán Staunton and Caitriona Staunton, with Darren Strickland from the Rochfortbridge Power Plant Objection Group. The pylons in the back of the photo are located on the site of the proposed development.

There is mounting opposition in Rochfortbridge to plans to build a €500m energy facility just outside the village.

The Westmeath Examiner this week spoke to some of the people who live closest to the site of the proposed development.