Schools object to plans by McDonald’s to open nearby

Three schools in the Wicklow town of Greystones have put on hold plans by McDonald’s to build a new fast food outlet there.

Last month, in the face of widespread local opposition, Wicklow County Council gave the green light to the fast food giant to construct a new drive-thru restaurant at the Blacklion centre in Greystones.

In response to the decision, the boards of management of three nearby schools, Temple Carrig Secondary School, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath and the Greystones Educate Together have lodged appeals to An Bord Pleanála.