Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
7. Glanmire
Introduction
Transport and Connectivity
10.279 Glanmire is a linear town situated to the east of Cork City and encompasses the communities of Riverstown, Sallybrook and Brooklodge. Glanmire is home to significant built heritage with the stone bridge at Riverstown and former mill buildings. The town expanded during the 19th Century with woollen factories and mills and further during the 20th Century, primarily as a commuter town to the City and Little Island. The land mainly slopes north to south with the Glashaboy River (forms part of the Cork Harbour Special Protected Area) running through the heart of the town and the M8 motorway forming the eastern boundary.
10.281 Glanmire has local road network challenges and this is exacerbated by high car dependency with 81% people choosing the private car to travel to work and education. This could improve with improved sustainable and active travel infrastructure and services. These include improved pedestrian and cycle routes, bus network upgrade and development of the proposed greenway adjacent to the Glashaboy River. Employment 10.282 To the north of Glanmire, there are a range of businesses at Sallybrook as well as on the southern end of the town. Future employment growth is proposed to the north of Glanmire at Killydonoghue (adjoining the M8 at Junction 18 and east of Sarsfield Court). Due to its location, this is considered a Strategic Employment Site for the City. Further details in Chapter 7 on Economy and Employment.
Population and Housing
10.280 Glanmire has an approximate population of 9,903 people, with approximately 38% under 25 years of age. There are 13.4% of the population at pre- school level and 14.9% of the population at early school level. 10% of residents have a disability and 2.5% live in a deprived area.
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