Creeslough Planning Permission Refused

Press Release: 20th June 2025 – For Immediate Release

The families affected by the Creeslough tragedy welcome the decision to quash the application for a new building on the site where this devastating event occurred.

Phoenix Law made detailed submissions to the planning panel on behalf of the families, which were accepted by the panel, granting the appeal.

Proposing development on this site while a criminal investigation is still ongoing was deeply inappropriate. The families believe the ground should be treated with dignity and respect, given the scale of loss and trauma suffered. The initial decision to grant planning permission rubbed salt in the wounds of the families.

Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law commented:

“Today’s decision has restored faith in the rule of law, where victims are treated with dignity and respect. We continue to call for a full public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The families remain committed to seeking truth, accountability and justice.”

Our Mr Darragh Mackin acts for the families. Mr Conan Fegan of the Law Library is instructed.

Any queries please direct them to media@phoenix-law.org