Proposals for Burren wellness centre rejected

PLANS for a “unique tourism product” on the Burren has been thrown out by An Bord Pleanála.

The board upheld An Taisce’s appeal against a proposed wellness centre near Ruan, said to have the potential to generate €3 million annually, overturning a Clare County Council decision.

The promoters — Fintan O’Brien, Kieran Casey and Brian O’Shaughnessy — had also planned to develop tourist accommodation.