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Galway County planning applications

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22 Sept 2025

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

of planning ref. 19/1287 for developments at; Connaught Harbour to Portumna Bridge, Fairyhill following the ESB flood embankment, through Lough Derg Water Recreation Park, Portumna to Portumna Forest Park, Portumna Demesne, County Galway. The development consists of two Phases, Phase 1: a new multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), 2.4km in length, with tailored surface finishes, information, directional and safety signage and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences at Portumna Bridge, crosses over the ESB flood bank via a new timber boardwalk, following along the toe of the flood bank connect to Lough Derg Water Recreation Park. A new cycle advisory lane, marked parking bays upgrade to footpaths shall be constructed at Lough Derg Water Recreation. The route continues through adjacent farm land which connects to OPW lands that lead to the existing access road at Portumna Forest Park. Phase 2: a new 8 berth marina, incorporating boat pump-out at Connaught Harbour, the removal of the two existing buildings and construction of a new car parking area. Located at the existing Waterways Ireland works yard at Portumna bridge the three existing building shall be removed, for the construction of a new car parking and amenity area, including a new timber covered space incorporating a bat roost. Existing footpaths shall be repaired where required and a new Toucan road crossing shall be constructed to connect to the Blueway constructed in Phase 1. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structures; Portumna Harbour, Fairyhill (RPS 477) and Portumna Castle, Portumna Demesne (PRS 3785). A Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and included as part of the planning application

Galway County Council

Portumna Demense , Portumna , Fairyhill

Application type: EXTENSION OF DURATIONDecision: UNCONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Galway County localities in the imported the latest year.

Fairyhill1
Portumna1

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Sept 20251
May 20261

Areas in May 2026

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Portumna1

Status in May 2026

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APPLICATION FINALISED1

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EXTENSION OF DURATION1

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2

Latest registered

25 May 2026

Most active area

Fairyhill

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EXTENSION OF DURATION

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Area overview

Fairyhill accounts for 50%

Fairyhill50%
Portumna50%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 100%

APPLICATION FINALISED100%

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EXTENSION OF DURATION accounts for 100%

EXTENSION OF DURATION100%