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The idea of the Sligo Mayo Greenway has drawn attention from politicians and the press INCLUDING SUPPORT FROM ENDA KENNY TAOISEACH AND LEADER OF THE IRISH GOVERNMENT
Enda Kenny Leader of Fine Gael, and at the time Leader of the opposition and now Taoiseach stated in an email to Sligo Mayo Greenway Campaigner Brendan Quinn on
Re the “Greenway along the section of the Claremorris/Collooney Western rail line. I favour this kind of development…… for relatively small money….. which will have a considerable impact in respect of tourism”
Enda Kenny in an email to Sligo Mayo Greenway Campaigner Brendan Quinn in January 2011-06-07
“May I also congratulate you on your efforts to date in progressing the Mayo-Sligo Greenway”
Eamon O’Cuiv: In a speech at a conference about the Western Rail Corridor in May 2009. Mr O’Cuiv when Minister for Community and Gaeltacht affairs said:
“should we use the section of the railway line north of Claremorris as a walkway and cycleway while it is not open as railway?” - A Good question Mr O’Cuiv and why not?
Michael Ring TD and Minister of State for Tourism and Transport commenting about the impact The Great Western greenway was having on Mayo Tourism, in the Mayo News
“The Great Western Greenway is a perfect example of the type of innovative project which this country needs for a sustained economic recovery. This project, which has crucially involved the local community in its development, is now generating extra visitors, revenues and jobs for Mayo.”
Why are we waiting for a Railway that will never happen - we all know it won't happen, it has never been planned to re-open this part of the Western Rail corridor so why not grab the opportunity now to do something useful with the line.
WHY WASTE ANY MORE TIME AND ENERGY ON A RAILWAY THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!