Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
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Educational facilities are largely focused to the east, south and west of the town centre close to established residential areas. There are currently three primary schools serving Blarney. There is also a secondary school Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál. As new development comes on stream the provision of additional educational facilities in this area will need to be prioritised. Cork City Council will work with the Department of Education to identify and deliver new school sites for Blarney. Active and Passive Recreation 10.257 Blarney is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most picturesque towns. One of the principal features of the town centre is the well-preserved village square maintained by Blarney Castle Estate. The castle, built nearly 600 years ago, is situated in over a thousand acres of woodland and is one of the principal tourist attractions in the country.
10.258 The future development of Blarney offers
opportunities to develop an integrated open space strategy which can perform a number of functions including passive and active amenity areas, wildlife corridors and carbon filters to offset impacts of increased development and traffic. 10.259 The limited supply of active and passive open spaces in the town indicates that there is a clear need to develop an integrated open space strategy for Blarney. This can perform a number of functions including passive and active amenity areas, wildlife corridors and carbon filters to offset impacts of recent development and traffic within the town. 10.260 Clogheenmilcon Fen, also known as Blarney Bog, is an area of local biodiversity importance within the Plan area and its enhancement will be a critical component in the development of an integrated open space network and the creation of attractive walking routes for both residents and visitors to Blarney alike.
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