There's a warning that putting a greenway on the disused train line in Sligo will ultimately delay a return of rail to the North West. 

Last week it was confirmed the project is back on the table after funding was reinstated.

A commitment has also been given that the route would be used for rail when the time comes. 

But Sligo Cllr Michael Clarke says while he has no doubt the greenway will be a success, he's warning the overall plan is short-sighted which will cause major problems down the line: 

There's a warning that putting a greenway on the disused train line in Sligo will ultimately delay a return of rail to the North West.&nbsp;
Last week it was confirmed the project is back on the table after funding was reinstated.
A commitment has also been given that the route would be used for rail when the time comes.&nbsp;
But Sligo Cllr Michael Clarke says while he has no doubt the greenway will be a success, he's warning the overall plan is short-sighted which will cause major problems down the line:&nbsp;

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.