A challenge against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant approval for the M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy motorway has been specially fast-tracked by the High Court.

The development of a €180m motorway could have a “devastating” impact on Cork’s oldest 18-hole golf course unless major mitigation measures are put in place.

Objectors to a proposed €180m motorway in Cork have been given less than three weeks notice to prepare a case against it.