Telecommunications mast next to holy well in Kerry refused permission

The 18m monopole mast at the Eir exchange on the outskirts of the seaside town was to have replaced two existing 12m timber poles. File photo: Don MacMonagle

A telecommunications mast adjacent to a holy well in Ballyheigue has been refused permission by An Bord Pleanála on the grounds that it is seen as "overbearing". It is the second such mast to be denied permission in north Kerry in recent weeks.

The 18m monopole mast at the Eir exchange on the outskirts of the seaside town was to have replaced two existing 12m timber poles.