Brown long-eared bats are stalling plans by son of Euromillions winner, Dolores McNamara, Gary to build a dream home near the shores of Lough Derg in east Clare.
This follows Clare County Council on Wednesday issuing applicants Gary and Michelle McNamara with a request that in order to advance their application that they hire a bat expert to carry out a bat survey concerning their plans for 'Stable Lodge’.
The McNamaras are planning to renovate an existing house along with converting stable buildings and adding an extension for a family home on Tinarana Estate.
