Objections to centre of soccer excellence in Cork's Glanmire

The FAI has received a significant setback to its plans to build a €10m centre for soccer excellence on the outskirts of Cork after a large number of objections were lodged against the development.

Scores of people and a community organisation have highlighted their concerns about the proposed development at Brooklodge, Glanmire, with Cork County Council planners.

The FAI, with the support of Foras — the co-operative which took over Cork City FC in 2010 — recently lodged plans with the council to develop a 30-acre site at Brooklodge.