Frustration in Carrigahorig

Residents in Carrigahorig are frustrated with the lack of progress on a road improvement scheme planned for their village.

The scheme involves a number of works, including pavement improvement, renewal and widening of footpaths, extending footpaths outside the village, public lighting and addressing a number of road safety issues. Drainage attenuation works were carried out this year in advance of the main project.

But Cllr Michael O’Meara told last month’s meeting of Nenagh Municipal District that the project has now “stalled”. There had been a commitment to start work in 2025, but now there appears to be a new timeframe of 2027.

“When will we see shovels in the ground?” asked Cllr O’Meara. He conveyed the frustration of local residents and inquired about what TII had to say about the matter in a recent meeting between its representatives and the local council.

District Director Liam Brett said Carrigahorig is a priority but one that has to be funded. There is no timeframe for commencing the project.

Cllr John Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co Council, said he “detected sincerity” from TII over Carrigahorig at the recent meeting. The national roads authority would be announcing its budget next February.