An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for Kilkenny mosque

The Islamic community wanted to build on a site at the Hebron Industrial Estate on the edge of Kilkenny city.

Plans for the development of a mosque and Islamic cultural centre in Kilkenny city have been rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

The proposal by the Kilkenny Islamic Trust was granted planning permission last year by Kilkenny County Council but a number of appeals were lodged with the board and a decision was made this week to overturn the council's grant.