South Kerry Greenway is built on land ‘taken’ from farmers

Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae said people need to be aware not all, or even a majority, of the 133 farmers involved in the 32km greenway believe they have been treated with respect
The first 3.1km section of the South Kerry Greenway from Goldens Shop, Kells, to the Old Railway Station at Kells opened to the public last December. File picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

The first 3.1km section of the South Kerry Greenway from Goldens Shop, Kells, to the Old Railway Station at Kells opened to the public last December. File picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 - 15:05
Neil Michael

People who use the €23m South Kerry Greenway need to be reminded it is built on land “taken” from farmers, it has been claimed.

Ahead of a meeting of landowners this evening, Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae said people also need to be aware not all, or even a majority, of the 133 farmers involved in the 32km South Kerry Greenway believe they have been treated with respect.

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