Owners of 3Arena seek to block Citywest concerts plan

The owners of the 3Arena, concert giants Live Nation is trying to block plans by Citywest Hotel to stage concerts at its convention centre.

The move follows the Live Nation firm that operates the 3Arena, Amphitheatre Ltd, lodging an appeal with Bord Pleanála against a decision by South Dublin County Council to give Citywest the go-ahead to stage concerts.

The decision by the local authority also allows Citywest to increase the capacity at the centre from just over 4,100 to 6,000 guests.