Dublin residents raise 60,000 as they tackle private school's plans to build all-weather rugby pitch

Residents of the Victorian red-bricked square oppose the development of Kenilworth Square due to concerns about environmental impacts, stating that introducing a synthetic pitch will detrimentally change the community's character and ecosystem.

This proposed redevelopment has prompted local activism, with the community successfully raising over €60,000 to fund a legal challenge, demonstrating significant local opposition to the project.

Many community members are particularly worried about the environmental implications of installing a synthetic pitch, fearing it will disrupt local wildlife and degrade the natural landscape.

The plans proposed by St Mary's College are viewed by locals as prioritizing private interests over community welfare, igniting debates about public versus private land use in residential areas.

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