Mayfield gaelscoil to appeal after council refuses planning

AN appeal against Cork City Council’s refusal of planning for a new home for one of the country’s oldest multi-denominational gaelscoileanna is expected to be lodged within days.

Councillors voted last month against changing the zoning to facilitate the 16-classroom building for Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn on part of the Tank Field in Mayfield.

The school’s 300 pupils are currently taught in a number of prefabs on part of the Brian Dillons GAA club grounds adjoining the field which accommodates two gaelic games pitches.