Compulsory Purchase Order on the Blarney Square

Blarney Man and Cork City Councillor, Kenneth O’Flynn is calling on his counterparts in Cork County Council to make a Compulsory Purchase Order on the square in the centre of Blarney.



Cllr. O’Flynn who grew up in Blarney feels very strongly about this issue especially in light of the problems being felt by the organisers of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Farmers Market in securing the square for use over the Bank Holiday Weekend.



Last year, a farmers and craft market took place providing hours of entertaining to local people. Included among the activities were traditional Irish music, dancing, and artistic and gymnastic displays.



‘I was asked by local residents in the Blarney area to engage with the owner of the square, Sir Charles Colthurst as an honest broker. Despite my best efforts, no resolution could be found with regard to the public liability insurance requests being made by Sir. Charles and the Farmer’s Market will now take place at Blarney GAA grounds



‘It is an absolute shame that the regulations being imposed on the organisers are forcing it to leave the Square and find another home. This cannot happen again and this is why Cork County Council should CPO the square’ added Cllr. O’Flynn



‘This will take the burden off the Colthurst family in terms of regulating these activities and ensuring that the people of Blarney are able to enjoy this important amenity for years to come’



‘I will be raising this issue and the need for a CPO at the next Joint Meeting between Cork City and County Councils. It is too important to ignore and action is now needed’ concluded Cllr. O’Flynn.



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