Dundalk-Carlingford Greenway Plans Spark Strong Opposition in North Louth - 05/11/2026
Plans for the proposed Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway are facing renewed opposition, with 87 per cent of submissions to the latest public consultation objecting to the project.
Louth County Council has published its preferred route corridor, but concerns remain over the impact on farmland, local homes, privacy and the future of rural communities.
Some residents also fear the use of compulsory purchase orders if landowners refuse to voluntarily provide land for the development.
Sinn Féin Councillor Antoin Watters says the proposals risk creating divisions between neighbours, warning that…
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