Local groups are to appeal a decision to grant planning permission for a hotel on land formerly owned by the Presentation Sisters in Cashel
Opponents to the Co Tipperary project argue that the nuns had sold the land to Cashel Town Council in 2001 believing that it would be used for a town park.
However they say the land was later sold to a developer at a profit of nearly €1.5m.
Town councillors were informed last night that planning permission for the hotel had been granted.
There will now be a four-week period during which appeals to the project can be lodged to An Bord Pleanála.
