Growing opposition continues over controversial housing plans on the outskirts of Dundalk, near Cúchulainn’s Castle, where more than 1,000 homes are proposed for a 96-acre site by Grandspect Ltd.
A major petition signed by over 6,000 people has now been formally submitted to Louth County Council by local photographer Nicola Bishop, alongside a detailed objection, as the July 1st deadline for public submissions approaches.
Meanwhile, a packed-out fundraising gig at Mo Chara on Sunday night, featuring The Mary Wallopers and fiddle player Gerry O’Connor, also brought together musicians and speakers in strong opposition to the development.
Organisers say the level of turnout shows just how deep feeling runs on the issue, both locally in Dundalk and further afield.
Aoife Curran Butler, one of the organisers of Sunday’s event, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.