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A recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the…

On Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of , Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg Clonfinlough and Clonascra , Co. Offaly

New Application

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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11 Sep 2026Application received
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns On Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of , Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg Clonfinlough and Clonascra , Co. Offaly. Proposal excerpt: “a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of Clonmacnoise, Tullaghbeg, Clonfinlough and Clonascra in County Offaly. The shared cycle and walkway proposes to connect into t…”

Location & nearby applications

On Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of , Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg Clonfinlough and Clonascra , Co. Offaly

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

BUILDING NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/ FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WOR…About 1.2 km · CLONMACNOISE , SHANNONBRIDGE , CO.OFFALYRef 2667 · Further Information
a live/work development at Lakelands, Clonfinlough on approx 8.28 Hectares of land. This will consist of the refurbishment/pr…About 1.5 km · 'Lakelands' , Clonfinlough , Co. OffalyRef 2460035 · Appeal decision: CONDITIONAL (2026-08-31)
construction of a 2-storey dwelling with single storey side return, detached garage, WWTP and percolation area, construction…About 3.6 km · Ballyduff , Ballinahown , County OffalyRef 2660079 · Permission granted with conditions
the demolition of the existing conservatory to the rear of the existing dwelling house and construct a new site entrance with…About 3.9 km · Bloomhill , Ballynahown , Co. OffalyRef 2660275 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Offaly County Council · Reference 2660489

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 5d96198eb2d4e849d94411309d2c7e17430229cbf86b13c73ae5eb288d1e2b92

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 5d96198eb2d4e849d94411309d2c7e17430229cbf86b13c73ae5eb288d1e2b92

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:54:40.590841+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of Clonmacnoise, Tullaghbeg, Clonfinlough and Clonascra in County Offaly. The shared cycle and walkway proposes to connect into the permitted Midlands Trail Network in Offaly (Pl Ref 25/60014). The development proposes the following; a) The delivery of approximately 5 kilometres of shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 1,419 metres of existing former rail bed, 1,522 meters along existing bog headlands, and 2,058 meters along an elevated timber boardwalk. b) The construction of 1 no. Type 4 Gateway including bicycle parking and seating. c) Upgrade works to 2 no. local access road crossings, 2 no. agricultural / access crossings, and 1 no. underpass. d) The provision of an integrated viewing point located at the Mongan Bog section of the route. e) The erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage along the route. f) Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include approximately 2,411 meters of ecological screening and 500 meters of health and safety fencing. g) All other ancillary and associated site work. This Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Application details

Reference: 2660489
Site address: On Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of , Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg Clonfinlough and Clonascra , Co. Offaly
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: New Application
Date received: September 11, 2026
Decision due: November 05, 2026
Authority: Offaly County Council

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