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Fine Gael Councillor Declan Burgess pressed for answers about the Cashel to Cahir greenway. He noted that despite significant spending, no drawings or plans have been released.
Frustration is mounting over the Tipperary greenway project, which has already consumed more than €400,000 yet shows no signs of progress.
During the January meeting of the Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel Municipal District, Fine Gael Councillor Declan Burgess pressed for answers about the Cashel to Cahir greenway. He noted that despite significant spending, no drawings or plans have been released.
"Could we get a report from the greenway team on the Cashel to Cahir greenway project? I know there’s another funding allocation given there,” Cllr Burgess said.
Despite more than €400,000 earmarked for the Cahir to Cashel greenway, there is still no design, no selected route, and no further public engagement. Funds continue to flow into Active Travel projects, with a long-awaited report on this greenway still pending.
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Councillor Burgess stressed that while individual payments might appear minor, the total of €400,000 spent so far is substantial, especially given the lack of tangible progress. Engineer James Swords responded by promising to push the greenway team to take action.
"The Active Travel division within the planning section is responsible for this project. I will request that they prepare a report on the Cashel to Cahir greenway and submit it to the members for consideration," he stated.
The idea for the Cahir to Cashel greenway project was first brought up in 2023. Tipperary County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) want to create a walking and cycling path between the two towns, connecting the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle.
The planned route is also meant to link up with the Suir Blueway, so people can walk or cycle all the way to Carrick-on-Suir.
Tipperary County Council says the planned greenway will make it easier to travel between the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. It should also make things safer and easier for local people, tourists, and anyone who might need extra help when visiting these places.
Currently, the project remains in the initial planning phase, specifically the concept and feasibility study stage.
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