Walkers will be ‘blown over like skittles’ by cyclists in Cork harbour

Controversial plans for a €3.5m greenway in Cork harbour were narrowly passed by members of the county council after fears were raised that elderly walkers could be blown away “like skittles” by cyclists.

A number of councillors said they were very concerned about having a section of the greenway between Glenbrook and Rafeen shared by both cyclists and pedestrians.

Cllr Mary Rose Desmond said a mile-long section of the proposed route was already used predominantly by elderly people and, if cyclists were allowed, walkers could be blown over “like skittles”.