A partial rerouting of the proposed Cork Luas line — outlined in plans seen by the Irish Examiner — could necessitate the compulsory purchase of homes and sporting grounds in a western suburb. The EPR route runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way. Indicative view of Luas Cork through Main Street Ballincollig. A visualisation of a Cork Luas tram passing Páirc Uí Chaoimh on its way through Ballintemple to Mahon. “It is deeply disappointing that I am only hearing rumours through the grapevine about significant changes to the previously published route through Bishopstown,” he said.

Source: Irish Examiner April 02, 2026 14:44 UTC