Cork residents say council is 'ramming' greenway into their community

The construction of the greenway is part of the first phase of Carrigaline's public realm enhancement project 

Residents of the area on the green at Herons Wood, Carrigaline are protesting the changes, and feel as though they have not been listened to. Picture: Denis Minihane

Residents opposed to the route of a proposed 2.2km section of greenway — a key link in the Lee to Sea scheme — have accused Cork County Council of trying to ram the project through their community.

The residents of several estates in Carrigaline have now called on county councillors to listen to their concerns, and vote against granting Part 8 planning permission for the greenway, which is part of the first phase of a wider €30m investment in public and active transport, and a  new public realm in Carrigaline.