Blarney Castle gets permission to challenge primary care centre development

Blarney Castle Estate Partnership contend that the development would detract from the character of the castle and Blarney Town Centre

The operators of Blarney Castle claim the developments would also undermine the sustainable development of the area by harming its status as a major tourist attraction. Photo: Larry Cummins

The High Court has given the go-ahead to the operators of Blarney Castle to bring a challenge over a primary care health centre near the Cork tourist attraction.

The Blarney Castle Estate Partnership, comprising Sir Charles Colthurst and Flintcroft Ltd, had previously been given permission by the court to challenge permission for a hotel, residential development on the former Blarney Park Hotel site, which is 200 metres from the attraction.