EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 10 MIN
IFA Raises Concerns Over Dundalk–Carlingford Greenway Plans - 21/10/2025
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Following a recent visit to the Cooley Peninsula and meeting with local farmers IFA President Francie Gorman has said there is a lot of concern about the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project planned by Louth County Council.With a decision due, farmers in Cooley say they are worried that their farms may be severed or have their lands subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order.In a statement the IFA said they were "totally opposed to the use of CPOs for Greenways and also opposed to the severance of farms for such projects. It’s also very clear Louth County Council does not have the support of the local community for such measures.Paul O’Brien, South Leinster Regional Chair at the IFA, joined us on the line this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Following a recent visit to the Cooley Peninsula and meeting with local farmers IFA President Francie Gorman has said there is a lot of concern about the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway project planned by Louth County Council.With a decision due, farmers in Cooley say they are worried that their farms may be severed or have their lands subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order.In a statement the IFA said they were "totally opposed to the use of CPOs for Greenways and also opposed to the severance of farms for such projects. It’s also very clear Louth County Council does not have the support of the local community for such measures.Paul O’Brien, South Leinster Regional Chair at the IFA, joined us on the line this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IFA Raises Concerns Over Dundalk–Carlingford Greenway Plans - 21/10/2025
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