Strong opposition to GAA hotel near Croker

GAA plans for a new €28m hotel near Croke Park have attracted a large number of objections from local residents.

The planning authorities must decide by July 25 whether to grant permission to start work on the proposed 232-bedroom hotel, in a development which also includes parking for 180 cars.

Senior planner Rory Deegan revealed that his department had received “quite a number” of objections and he has said that he will fully take on board the concerns of residents before making a final decision on the GAA’s plans.