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West Cork Rail Revival Pushed by Senator | Cork News
Senator Noel O’Donovan is reigniting the debate to restore rail service to West Cork, arguing it’s a vital public good the government must fund—even if it doesn’t make a profit. As Irish Rail completes a major Midleton track upgrade, the original West Cork line—shut down in 1961 due to financial woes and road competition—still stirs public passion, especially after a 37,000-signature protest that failed to stop its dismantling, with some equipment even shipped to Nigeria. Beyond rail, O’Donovan opposes using compulsory purchase for greenways and calls for stronger legal protections against…
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