By Seán McCártaigh
Dublin GAA County Board has secured approval for the development of a major new state-of-the-art training facility in south Dublin, despite objections from local residents.
An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld the decision of South Dublin County Council to grant planning permission for the development of the new “GAA cluster facility” at the site of the existing Spawell sports and leisure centre just off the M50 in Templeogue.
The Commission rejected several appeals against the council’s ruling including ones from the Orwell Park Residents Association in Templeogue.
Subject to compliance with a number of planning conditions, the Commission said the development would provide “a…