An Bord Pleanála overrules own inspector to let Annascaul mast go ahead

RESIDENTS of an historic west Kerry village have vowed to continue their campaign against an Eircom mast after an Bord Pleanála overruled its own inspector to give the project the green light.

The people of Annascaul, birthplace of legendary Antarctic explorer Tom Crean, said they cannot afford to instigate a judicial review of the decision.

But they say they are determined to keep up their campaign of opposition to the proposed 15-metre mast, earmarked for a site in the heart of the village.