Rugby Club plans get approval

County Cavan Rugby Football Club have received planning permission for the development of their sports facility in Cavan town.

The club was granted permission to construct an extension to the existing carpark, upgrade lighting and construct a playground area. The permission also allows for the formation of two playing fields with walking tracks, the installation of floodlighting for playing fields and all ancillary works.

The initial plans submitted to the local authority were expanded on with significant further information and revised plans for the development at Swellan Lower and Upper, Cavan.

The local authority planners granted the permission subject to nine conditions.