THE proposed demolition of Kill International Equestrian Centre in Co Kildare has been described as a terrible loss to an Irish sport horse industry that is crying out for premier show facilities.

Developers by the name of Newtownsland (Kill) Limited have submitted a planning application for the demolition and removal of all existing buildings at the 34-acre property near Kill. The planning notice, submitted on September 18th, proposes knocking three arenas, the American barn, two ancillary sheds and a large equestrian walker.