The Irish Times

Dublin City Council is being urged to acquire the site of a medieval castle and graveyard in Ballyfermot that is in danger of being destroyed to make way for an apartment complex. The privately-owned site, at Raheen Park, has been described by the city archaeologist, Dr Ruth Johnson, as "a medieval settlement complex of high status" and "the only historic monument in the entire area of Ballyfermot". The owner of the site has had a number of planning applications turned down. However, residents believe it is only a matter of time before a development gets the go-ahead - unless, the local authority steps in to acquire the site.