SLNCR Greenway wants to hear the public views of Leitrim, Sligo, Fermanagh & Cavan

LOCAL communities, landowners and stakeholders are to be given more time to share their views on proposals for the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties (SLNCR) Greenway.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Tuesday 3 June 2025 with all information available on the website www.slncr-greenway.com

The extension of time follows successful in-person events held in Sligo, Dromahair and Belcoo last week where more than 175 people attended

The 75km greenway will honour the old railway line linking settlements along the way. The greenway will provide a safe space for local and visiting walkers and cyclists as a strategic and scenic route for people to come, stay, visit and explore the region.

The publication of the Emerging Preferred Corridor marks public consultation no 3 for the project.

Brendan McKenna from Leitrim County Council, senior executive engineer to the project said:

‘The emerging preferred corridor has now been published for the greenway. It sets out the area where the preferred route is likely to be. It is important we hear from local communities and landowners as their insight is invaluable to help inform the design.

‘Last week we had important and engaging conversations. Local people told us about their land and communities – the history, stories and even folklore. We heard everything from farm operations, contours of the land, recreational use, how people live in their homes, link with neighbours and movement of water, wildlife and traffic.

‘We ask everyone to share their views with us via the website or with the project liaison officers out on the ground before 3 June.’