Cork Greenway
County Corkhas a number ofrail-trailsandgreenwaysand, as of 2022, there are plans and proposals at various stages of preparation to create a network of walking trails for the county. The term "Cork Greenway"has been used in press coverage,[1]but is not used officially.
Midleton — Youghal rail trail
[edit]In July 2015,Irish Railindicated they had no intention of re-opening theMidletontoYoughalsection of theCork and Youghal Railwayas funds would be better spent on the existing network. They indicated support for agreenway,as it would free them from existing maintenance costs whilst retaining a license to re-open the route in the event that became an option.[2]By April 2020, a €15 million euro project to open the Midleton to Youghal Greenway had begun but was being delayed by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3]The proposed trail would measure 23 kilometres.[4]
The first section of the greenway was opened in March 2024.[5]The trailheads, for the initial 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) stretch,[6]are Midleton andMogeely,with construction due to be complete on the whole trail by the end of 2024.[7]Killeaghis also due to be part of the route.[4]
In July 2024,Dáil deputyDavid Stantonproposed that one side of the disused line be used as a bus corridor.[8]
Mallow — Fermoy — Dungarvan
[edit]In 2022, the possibility of linking Mallow to the existingWaterford GreenwayandSuirbluewaywas examined.[9][10][1][11]
Cork Harbour Greenway
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The Cork Harbour Greenway runs fromPáirc Uí Chaoimhstadium toPassage West,along the route of the formerCork Electric Tramways and Lighting CompanyBlackpool—Corktram line,[12][13]andCork, Blackrock and Passage Railway.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ab"Plan to unite three of Ireland's most popular greenways could attract 1.5m walkers and cyclists every year".Independent.ie.
- ^McNamara, Rob (1 November 2018)."Irish Rail rules out reopening Youghal to Midleton line, backs greenway development".EchoLive.ie.Archivedfrom the original on 7 July 2020.Retrieved7 July2020.
- ^Graham, Breda (19 April 2020)."Concern that coronavirus will threaten ambitious plans for Cork greenways".EchoLive.ie.Archivedfrom the original on 23 April 2020.Retrieved7 July2020.
- ^ab"Midleton Youghal Greenway".Cork County Council.
- ^Parker, Christy (7 March 2024)."Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open".Irish Examiner.
- ^"Midleton to Youghal Greenway".SportIreland.ie.
- ^Lawrance, Thomas (9 February 2024)."First stretch of Midleton Youghal Greenway to open in East Cork next month".Cork Beo.
- ^Stanton, David(10 July 2024).Topical Issue Debate - Public Transport(Speech).Oireachtas.ie.
- ^Roche, Barry (1 February 2021)."First major Cork greenway could lure 250,000 visitors a year – council chief".The Irish Times.
- ^"Councils to Examine Feasibility of New Greenway Linking Mallow and Dungarvan".Cork County Council.7 March 2022.
- ^Quinn, Claire (30 June 2022)."Connection between Greenway and Blueway set to be examined".Waterford News and Star.Archived fromthe originalon 30 June 2022.
- ^"Cork Harbour Greenway".TakeMeWalking.com.1 September 2020.
- ^"Cork Harbour Greenway".Greenway.photography.26 October 2020.
- ^McAuley, Eimer (15 July 2022)."Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp".Irish Examiner.
- ^Ryan, Niamh Aine (11 May 2022)."Old railway line delays explained".Cork Independent.
External links
[edit]- Greenways pageatCork County Councilwebsite
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