Concern route could cut Glynn community in two
AROUND 80 people gathered on a mild summer’s evening outside Glynn Community Centre last week to express their concerns over the new N11/N25 Oylegate to Rosslare road scheme. With the maps of potential routes having now been published, there was cause for concern for residents in the Glynn and Ballyhogue areas as two of the outer routes (G and F) would have a major impact on their community.
‘I suppose the biggest concern is that should route G be chosen, Glynn would be divided in two,’ said organiser Triona Savage. ‘Then there’s all kinds of questions as to how this would work. I suppose among the biggest concerns though is why we are back here ten years later when the route had already apparently been chosen. I understand that the council have to adhere to new legislation, but they haven’t made clear what the legislation is. From the outside, it seems like we’re just starting again.’
Councillor Garry Laffan attended the meeting and heard people’s concerns. However, he believes that the two outer routes are least likely to be chosen.
‘You just can’t tell, but I would be of the opinion that the two outer routes would be the least likely,’ he said. ‘ The amount of work it would require and the distance from the original route would go in its favour. I think the road definitely will happen this time though, especially given the investment we’re now seeing in Rosslare Europort. It is a massive concern to home and landowners though, particularly in areas like Crossabeg and Barntown which are affected by the majority of routes.’
Following a well managed, socially-distanced meeting, those in attendance decided on the formation of a committee to represent the wider Glynn community and they met again last night with a view to making a submission to Wexford County Council seeking further information.