Residents raise fears over Nemo grounds access

RESIDENTS fighting multi-million euro plans to build on the former home of a leading GAA club have raised several concerns just days before a crucial decision by the state’s planning appeals board.

John Fleming Construction Company Ltd wants to build 78 two- and three-storey semi-detached and terraced houses, 28 apartments and a creche on the former home of the famous Nemo Rangers club in Cork. An Bord Pleanála is due to rule on the contentious project next week. But neighbours living in the historic Eldred Terrace, which runs close to the site, said they have serious concerns about aspects of the project, some of which may be challenged in the courts.

They have questioned the timing of the sale to Flemings of a state-owned property (number 7 Eldred Terrace) which allowed the company draft plans for a new access road into the site.