'Overwhelming' support for permanent car ban at Cork's Marina

The banks of the River Lee from the entrance of Páirc Uí Chaoimh to the junction with Church Avenue in Blackrock have been pedestrianised in a trial since the summer.

Barry and Rhona Guiney, Blackrock, Cork, and Ollie enjoying a walk at the Marina in Cork which was open to pedestrians and cyclists from the entrance to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to the junction with Church Avenue this year. Picture: Denis Minihane

Permanently pedestrianising one of Cork's best-loved amenities has been cemented by "overwhelming public support" and signals a sea change in the urge people have for increased green and livable city areas.

That is according to independent Cork city councillor, Kieran McCarthy, after 224 submissions in favour of permanently removing cars from the Marina vastly outnumbered the 21 who objected, after a public consultation process.