Plans for private airstrip in Kerry appealed

Plans for an airstrip for a single-engine light aircraft in a field outside Tralee have been appealed to Bord Pleanála by locals who say their cows would be disturbed.

James McErlain got the go-ahead from Kerry County Council to use a portion of his field at Liscahane East, Ardfert for take-off and landing of his single engine Microlight aircraft.

The aircraft has a top cruising speed of 60mph, Mr McErlain said.