Carrigaline 'must be included in Cork's Luas plans', say councillors

With a population of more than 20,000, which is continuing to grow, councillors say Carrigaline's inclusion is a 'must' as it is already one of the largest commuter towns in the country

A Computer generated image of the Cork Luas tram on MacCurtain St, whose proposed route runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way. File picture

The largest town in Co Cork must be included in the proposed €1bn Luas light rail plan for the city, councillors representing the area have said. 

They are planning to submit a formal application requesting that the Luas, whose proposed route runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way, be extended to Carrigaline.