An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 'overbearing' telecommunications mast in Kerry village

Organiser Michelle Keane with members of the Peoples Republic of Knocknagoshel outside the offices of An Board Pleanála in Dublin. 

An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the construction of an “overbearing” telecommunications mast in the picturesque Kerry village of Knocknagoshel which would have ‘depreciated’ local property prices.

Residents of the rural beauty spot had previously complained about the “obsession” mast applicant Towercom allegedly had with building the controversial proposed 16.5m-tall structure in the centre of the village.