Horse trainer John Oxx in planning row

Horse racing trainer, John Oxx, has become involved in a planning row with a mobile phone company that plans to build a telecommunications mast in Kildare.

Three Ireland has lodged a planning appeal with An Bord Pleanála, against the decision of Kildare Co Council to refuse planning permission for a 21-metre high phone mast on the grounds of football club, Kildare Town AFC.

Mr Oxx, who operates stables at Currabeg, near the proposed site, was one of a number of parties who objected to the original plans, because of the possible, detrimental impact of the mast on the well-being and training performance of his racehorses.