Kinsale Yacht Club is to appeal against Ministerial approval given to the proposed mussel farm in Kinsale Harbour.
The club had already objected to the development in 2019 when it was first proposed.
"KYC lodged an objection to this development in 2019 when it was first mooted, and we will again be objecting, this time in the form of an appeal to the decision made on May 16 and published on May 31," Club Commodore Anthony Scannell has told members.
At a public meeting held in the town this week, widespread opposition was expressed to the development.
A number of other appeals against the farm are expected following the meeting.
Kinsale Yacht Club Commodore Anthony Scannell Photo: Bob Bateman
The Kinsale YC Commodore, told club members in a message: "The meeting heard of the opposition from all attending who made the point that this proposed development would have a serious effect on the town of Kinsale and on all marine activity therein, sailing, swimming, canoeing, fishing and resulting in loss of income throughout the catering and retail sectors.
"We can only hope that with a number of appeals to be made that government officials will realise the error made in allowing this proposal to go ahead and respect the seafaring tradition of Kinsale along with respect for the environment, historical artefacts, harbour water quality and public opinion."
Woodstown Bay Shellfish Limited, with an address at The Harbour, Dunmore East, Co.Waterford, has been given permission by the Marine Minister for a bottom-culture mussel farm on a 23-hectare site.
