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A RECORD number of objections for a tourism-related development on Lough Derg have been lodged against plans to construct a €60 million marina scheme in Ballina.

Figures provided by North Tipperary County Council show that over 150 people, along with the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board and An Taisce, have lodged objections against the contentious proposal overlooking the lake.