This submission recognises that Blarney will grow in population and change overtime, however it is the responsibility of the Cork City Development Plan to allow such growth in a manner that does not eradicate the important amenity of the existing Blarney GAA grounds without identifying an alternative location. A mixed-use development at the GAA ground would also do significant harm to the village as an 18th century designed landscape, would detract from the Village Landscape character and the ACA at an important approach point to Blarney and detract from Blarney as a centre for heritage-led tourism which is critical for the local economy.