Farmer fails to halt building

A FARMER who came to prominence after a multi-million euro land deal has failed in a bid to stop a couple building a family home on a neighbouring site.

Clare farmer JJ McCabe lost out on a planning dispute with prospective neighbours at Skehanagh, Clarecastle.

An Bord Pleanála dismissed his appeal on technical grounds against a decision by Clare County Council to grant planning permission to Shane and Fiona Mulhern.