A new housing development, recently given the green light by Cork City Council, could bring an end to weddings and funerals at an important church in the Douglas and Rochestown area, parish representatives have warned.
Clerics in Douglas said that potential traffic issues as a result of the proposed development – near a busy roundabout that provides direct access to St Patrick’s Church – could see parishioners turning away from the prominent place of worship when it comes to attending Mass, as well as organising major religious celebrations.