Bagenalstown

At their March meeting, Carlow councillors passed a motion calling on the local authority to begin the process that would see a Barrow Blueway through Co Carlow. Councillors spoke about the importance of developing the riverside trail and downplayed concerns associated with the previously proposed blueway.
The old blueway proposal failed to get planning permission from both Carlow County Council and An Bord Pleanála due to concerns about the use of an unbound surface in a flood zone and public safety issues due to the narrowness of the proposed path along the Barrow.
Cathaoirleach Tom O’Neill said he was proposing the motion, noting the success of blueways in Ireland, demand for walking routes and that a significant portion of the Barrow towpath was not accessible to the infirm and wheelchair-bound.
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The Barrow Blueway is back on the agenda!

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