Kerry villagers resist Eir's latest bid to build telecoms mast

Mobile network is appealing the refusal of its third application to erect the telecommunications mast in Knocknagoshel 

Eir is hoping to construct a communications mast — similar to these towers — in the Co Kerry village of Knocknagoshel. Picture: Larry Cummins

Eir has a fight on its hands, according to residents of a Co Kerry village, after the company appealed a decision to refuse its third attempt to secure planning for a telecoms mast in the heart of their community.

“The spirit of Parnell is in our blood. That fighting spirit lives on in our veins and we will fight this all the way,” said Knocknagoshel resident Michelle Keane.