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Farren grasps nettle in
Greencastle
30.06.09
by
Linda McGrory
AN Inishowen councillor has pledged to grasp the
nettle on the issue of thorny weeds and overgrown
shore paths in Moville and Greencastle.
Labour's Cllr Martin Farren was responding yesterday
after seeing the jungle-like conditions in parts of
the shore path around Greencastle village.
Recent hot and sultry conditions combined with light
showers, is promoting rapid growth this summer.
Lawns are having to be cut almost twice as often
while the rapid overgrowth of thorny weeds is
causing problems on some of the peninsula's public
walkways.
The overgrowth is so bad in parts of the Greencastle
shore path, parents have to carry their small
children past protruding weeds and nettles, to avoid
them getting stung while walkers have to go
single-file to pass unscathed through the
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"I have been in touch
with the North East Inishowen Development Company
and Fás and they have told me that when they have
completed their current project around the Maritime
Museum, they will focus their attention on the shore
paths," said Cllr Farren.
"It's getting into high season now and it's
unacceptable that people are having difficulty using
these important amenities. The North East Inishowen
Development Company and myself are singing off the
one hymn sheet about the importance of maintaining
our public walkways. They are very important assets
to this area and are a big draw for visitors." |
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It is understood that
Donegal County Council is tasked with grasscutting
in Moville between the shore front car park and the
town's landmark White Wall. From there to
Greencastle, it is the responsibility of the local
development company in association with Fás. Cllr
Farren complimented the work being done so far but
said more was needed, particularly as the area
needed as many tourists as possible during the
recession.
"People can be assured that on my watch, I'll try to
ensure that the paths are cleared as soon as
possible, hopefully within the next week or so, and
especially at the worst overgrown parts. I'll keep a
close eye on it for the rest of the summer season,"
added the Labour representative. |
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