Locals object to plans for luxury holiday apartments near Kinsale's Old Head golf course

Residents claim development near Old Head of Kinsale golf course would impact quality of life and block seas views
Locals object to plans for luxury holiday apartments near Kinsale's Old Head golf course

Several local families have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the construction of 'farmhouse' tourist accommodation at Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

A row has broken out over plans by the owner of one of Cork’s best-known golf courses to develop luxury holiday apartments which local residents claim will cause “irreversible damage to a beautiful quiet area”. 

Several local families have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the construction of “farmhouse” tourist accommodation at Ballymackean, Old Head, Kinsale, Co Cork.

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