Castle conservation battle in ruins

CONSERVATIONISTS have hinted that further legal action to prevent the removal of important archaeological remains at Carrickmines Castle in south Dublin is being considered.

It comes after Environment Minister Martin Cullen recently signed a controversial order to allow work resume next month on the site which forms part of the route of the M50 motorway around Dublin.

Legal challenges by environmental protection groups over the past two years delayed completion of the final leg of the M50 at an estimated cost of €20m.