Plans for major tourist park in West Kerry refused by local council

Proposed development in Ballinskelligs included 22 apartments, six Hobbit huts, 21 glamping pods, 25 holiday homes, 144 mobile homes, 20 campervan stands, and a camping area

Ballinskelligs Harbour with Horse Island. Photo Alan Landers.

Planning for a new tourist accommodation in West Kerry has been refused by the county council.

Rínn Rua Holiday Park Ltd sought planning permission to construct an integrated tourism and leisure park, as well as for the redevelopment of a derelict hotel at Emlaghmore West in Ballinskelligs.