Deadline for 75km Sligo/Leitrim greenway submissions extended

Leitrim communities, landowners and stakeholders are to be given more time to share their views on proposals for the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties (SLNCR) Greenway with the deadline for submissions now extended to Tuesday 3 June 2025.

The 75km greenway will run from Enniskillen in Fermanagh to Sligo town via Leitrim and Cavan passing through Letterbreen, Belcoo, Glenfarne, Manorhamilton, Dromahair, Ballintogher, Ballygawley and Collooney and onwards to Ballysadare and Sligo town.

The extension of time follows successful in-person events held in Sligo, Dromahair and Belcoo last week where more than 175 people attended.

The 75km greenway will honour the old railway line linking settlements along the way and will provide a safe space for local and visiting walkers and cyclists as a strategic and scenic route for people to come, stay, visit and explore the region.

The publication of the Emerging Preferred Corridor marks public consultation no 3 for the project.

Brendan McKenna from Leitrim County Council, senior executive engineer to the project said:

‘The emerging preferred corridor has now been published for the greenway. It sets out the area where the preferred route is likely to be. It is important we hear from local communities and landowners as their insight is invaluable to help inform the design.

‘Last week we had important and engaging conversations. Local people told us about their land and communities - the history, stories and even folklore. We heard everything from farm operations, contours of the land, recreational use, how people live in their homes, link with neighbours and movement of water, wildlife and traffic.

‘We ask everyone to share their views with us via the website or with the project liaison officers out on the ground before 3 June.’

The consultation is being held on the project website www.slncr-greenway.com and features all the information displayed at the in-person events. There are frequently asked questions and opportunity to contact the project team with any queries.

Leitrim County Council, is working in partnership with Sligo County Council, Cavan County Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to develop the SLNCR Railway Greenway under the auspices of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Department of Infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

Arup has been appointed by Leitrim County Council as consultants for engineering and for other consultancy services to bring the project through the planning process to tender for construction

For more information visit www.slncr-greenway.com

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