The Irish Government has committed to a target of 80% of electricity to be generated by renewable sources by 2030. This will require a more than doubling of onshore wind. The growth of wind farms globally has been restricted by objections from local residents. The dominant media narrative ascribes this activism to Nimbyism - Not In My Back Yard. Traditional journalistic approaches of objectivity and balance highlight the voices of spokespeople for opposing sides. This study instead explores community opposition through the lens of qualitative research using documentary and podcasts which favour a subjective perspective. The study finds that place attachment, place protection and perceived injustice are key motivators for community action. The podcasts explore emerging science on the potential causes of extreme noise sensitivity in people living close to wind farms. The research finds that, despite the dominant narrative that turbine noise does not cause problems for people living nearby, new theories on the particular characteristics of turbine sound are now being incorporated into government guidelines for the development of the wind industry. The study highlights persistent disaffection and distrust of government, state agencies and the wind industry. The journalistic approach and formats used reinforce existing academic literature and could provide an opportunity to widen the debate to a more general audience. It is recommended that further research is carried out on creating more meaningful community engagement and closer cooperation between wind farm developers and researchers in the field of acoustics and medicine. A more scientific assessment of the numbers of people living close to turbines reporting negative effects is warranted. In light of climate change and energy insecurity it is important that renewable energy sources be developed as quickly as possible. Reducing objections through meaningful engagement with local residents could go a long way towards achieving that objective.