DelganyJR Hit The Magic Number

he latest press release from DelganyJR, issued on Friday, April 2nd 2021…

The DelganyJR group is delighted to announce that it has reached its fundraising target in just three weeks.

The group of 12 Delgany residents was set up to fund a Judicial Review of the planning permission for a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) at the Carmelite Convent site in Delgany.

Chairperson Alice O’Donnell stated “The response from the local community has been phenomenal and we are very grateful for that. People were very happy to contribute to ensure that this crowdfunded community driven action could progress.

Many people have left messages of support on our fundraising page and have contacted us directly to express their gratitude that we are challenging the decision. People have a new appreciation of their locality due to Covid and they want to take a stand to allow our area time to catch up instead of adding even more houses without the necessary infrastructure.

High Court actions are very expensive and we simply could not have considered taking this on without the backing of the local community. ”

As well as the generous contributions from locals, the campaign has also received donations from Delgany natives who have emigrated to countries like the U.K, America and Belgium.

The next High Court date for the group is April 12th when the case will come up on a special SHD list. A date for a full hearing will then be scheduled, that is likely to be in several months.

The group would like to say a huge thanks to everyone who has supported the fundraising effort.