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Brian O'Connell

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
602 total appearances

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Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

There's a new medical facility, a proposed new train station.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

So it's really an area under regeneration.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

Locals say a proposed route is really vital in helping to transform the area.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

But those against it say they're not against community integration, but they say this route would add significantly to congestion in their area.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

One of those who has very strong feelings about this is Tiernan O'Neill.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

Tiernan is principal of Corpus Christi Primary School, which is located in the heart of Myros.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

Now, he's seen many changes in the past 25 years, but he feels this planned route is very important for several reasons.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

What's the issue currently with this access route?

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

And can you understand the arguments why it isn't being opened up?

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

And this access route would connect my Ross to, as he said, education facilities, sporting facilities.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

And it really comes down to poor historic planning.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

I mean, there was a planned second route.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

It wasn't given the green light decades ago.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

So a fudge here now is a gate, which it's near the technological education facility.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

It actually opens in the morning until evening.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

It'll allow cars and pedestrians to

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

It'll allow them to drop off.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

But then it's closed for six weeks of the summer.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

And then the idea itself of a limited gate access, it just doesn't sit well with many in the community in Myros.

Today with David McCullagh
How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

Now, I took a walk along the proposed route with Jason Craig, manager of the Community Enterprise Centre, and Adrian Power, who's chairperson of the Myros Partners Group.