Save Swords Greenbelt

Save Swords Greenbelt Save Rivervalley, Ridgewood, Ashfield & Knocksedan (Brackenstown) Greenbelt from being rezoned. *Important Update (Please Like and Share) - Action Required!

Act now to protect Rivervalley, Ridgewood and Knocksedan Greenbelt. How can you help?

1. Reject Motion 535 (Urgent!!!). See below;

https://saveswordsgreenbelt.com/blog/

1. By emailing all 7 Swords Cllrs. (and 33 other Fingal Cllrs. if you can) before it's too late. It only takes 3 minutes, please see link below:

https://www.facebook.com/909422059190360/posts/2573722092760340/

2. By signing the online petition below;

https://chng.it/9VBCGVdgfc

What would happen if the Greenbelt was lost? Rezoning the Greenbelt would create a massive high-density urban sprawl linking Rivervalley, Ridgewood, Knocksedan and thousands of extra units into one giant, concrete, faceless “super estate”. It would lead to;

● Environmental Destruction, Loss of Bio-Diversity and Pollution of Already Overdeveloped Communities as the Climate Change crisis worsens
● Traffic Chaos, Gridlock, Health and Safety Risks - Especially for Children
● Unsustainable Pressure on Vital Local Services e.g. Schools, Healthcare, Transport and Social Amenities

There is already a large surplus of residentially zoned land in Swords to cope with its planned growth. Please LIKE and SHARE our PAGE...thank you! For more info check out: saveswordsgreenbelt.com

Proposed large-scale residential development on lands at Forest Road, Swords Planning ref: LRD0057/S3E Recently Save Swo...
07/10/2025

Proposed large-scale residential development on lands at Forest Road, Swords

Planning ref: LRD0057/S3E

Recently Save Swords Greenbelt campaign raised concerns about the proposed development of a distributor road within the designated Greenbelt zone as outlined in this application.

We urged the strategic planning department to uphold the existing zoning objectives as this proposed road undermines the very purpose of the Greenbelt, which is to prevent unrestricted urban sprawl, protect biodiversity, stop environmental destruction, mitigate climate change and protect the integrity of rural and urban boundaries and ultimately the health and wellbeing of our community.

Furthermore, we requested that this proposed road remain separate from, and not influence, any future considerations regarding the route of a potential Western Distributor Road for Swords.

This will safeguard sustainable community building v. developer led planning, the recommended strategy in Fingal County Council’s Chief Executive Report (Development Plan 2023-2029).

250+ submissions were submitted by residents asking for the Greenbelt to be protected.

In addition, we contacted all 7 Swords Councillors to voice our concerns.

5 out of the 7 Swords Councillors responded immediately and pledged their full support in continuing to protect the Greenbelt now and into the future. All 5 made submissions in support of the Greenbelt.

The 5 Councillors are; Cllr. Joe Newman (Indpt.), Cllr. Darren Jack Kelly (Indpt.), Cllr. Dean Mulligan (Indpts4Change), Cllr. James Humphreys (Labour) and Cllr. John Smyth (Sinn Fein).

Unfortunately 2 Swords Cllrs. Darragh Butler (Fianna Fail) and Luke Corkery (Fine Gael) did not respond to our emails and did not make a submission in support of the Greenbelt.

During the last Development Plan Cllr Darragh Butler (Fianna Fail) and ex-Cllr. Brigid Manton (Fianna Fail)) put forward motions, which if passed would have resulted in two Greenbelts being rezoned (Rivervalley, Ridgewood, Ashfield and Knocksedan Greenbelt and Uniplumo Greenbelt, Rathbeale Road).

This was despite 2,500+ objections from residents, community groups and other Cllrs.

In his recent election material, Cllr Luke Corkery (Fine Gael) stated “... there is a significant amount of work to be done at local level to address climate change…. promoting biodiversity and safeguarding green spaces…” We all know our Greenbelt is a vital resource in achieving these aims. Given this Cllrs comments, it's even more disappointing that he didn't respond to our request and chose not to make a submission to protect the Greenbelt. Clearly actions speak louder than words.

Once again we would like to thank all the residents, and the 5 Cllrs. who support the Save Swords Greenbelt campaign and all our community groups who together help protect our precious Greenbelt.

Please Like & Share.

Check out link below for more information.

https://saveswordsgreenbelt.com/2025/10/07/forest-road-development-road-through-greenbelt/

With the local elections taking place on the 7th of June, it’s important as a community we use our vote to protect our p...
27/05/2024

With the local elections taking place on the 7th of June, it’s important as a community we use our vote to protect our precious Greenbelt.

5 of the 7 Swords Councillors actively supported the campaign to save the Greenbelt.

In addition, the vast majority of people in Swords supported saving the Greenbelt and opposed rezoning.

Despite this, Cllr. Brigid Manton (Fianna Fail) and Cllr. Darragh Butler (Fianna Fail) put forward motions calling for two Greenbelts to be rezoned*

*Rivervalley, Ridgewood, Ashfield and Knocksedan Greenbelt and Uniplumo Greenbelt, Rathbeale Road.

Social Democrats (no Councillor in Swords) gave FULL SUPPORT to the campaign, as did Solidarity – People Before Profit (no Councillor in Swords).

Unfortunately, Fine Gael (no Councillor in Swords) provided NO SUPPORT to the campaign and have voted to rezone Greenbelts in the past.

Please like and share. Thank you.

For more information please check out;

https://saveswordsgreenbelt.com/latest-news/

Some great news to share with the community…!Both Greenbelts in Swords have been saved. An attempt by Cllr. Brigid Manto...
14/10/2022

Some great news to share with the community…!

Both Greenbelts in Swords have been saved.

An attempt by Cllr. Brigid Manton and Cllr. Darragh Butler to rezone the Brackenstown (Rivervalley, Ridgewood, Ashfield and Knocksedan) and Uniplumo (Rathbeale Road) Greenbelts respectively was firmly opposed by a majority of Cllrs who spoke against each motion.

The Fingal Executive also urged rejection of Cllr. Manton’s and Cllr. Butler’s motions aimed at rezoning our precious Greenbelts. In addition, they confirmed there is a surplus of residential-zoned land in Fingal.

These rezoning attempts by both Cllrs. faced mass opposition from our community. It is a lesson that when we organise as a community we can bring in real change.

Our aim from the outset was to create a clean, safe and sustainable community for this generation (especially for our children) and the generation to come.

Many of the Cllrs. who spoke praised our campaign and said it was a great example of “people power” and local democracy in action.

Thank you to everyone who supported the campaign.

Special mention to the 5 Swords Cllrs. who actively supported Save Swords Greenbelt from the start.

They listened to the wishes of our community and championed the communities cause. They are; Cllr. Joe Newman (Indpt), Cllr. Ann Graves (Sinn Fein), Cllr. Ian Carey (Green Party), Cllr. James Humphreys (Labour Party) and Cllr. Dean Mulligan (Indpts4Change).

The campaign will remain active and continue to grow. We urge all of the community to get involved in the campaign and protect our precious Greenbelts.

Big turnout of residents at Fingal CoCo HQ today opposing Motion: 535 and calling for the Greenbelt to be protected!
11/10/2022

Big turnout of residents at Fingal CoCo HQ today opposing Motion: 535 and calling for the Greenbelt to be protected!

It’s expected Motion 535 will be voted on tomorrow, Tuesday 11th.If passed, we lose the Greenbelt forever.We’re planning...
10/10/2022

It’s expected Motion 535 will be voted on tomorrow, Tuesday 11th.

If passed, we lose the Greenbelt forever.

We’re planning to meet outside Fingal County Council, Main Street, Swords, Tuesday 11th at 2 pm. We will have the campaign banner and will be handing out leaflets to the 40 Cllrs. urging them to oppose Motion 535.

Please make a special effort to join us, and ask your friends and family to invest just 1 hour in saving the Greenbelt.

Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever and our community will be left counting the cost. Not just this generation, but generations to come.

All of us, especially our children deserve to grow up in a healthy, safe and sustainable community.

Fingal CEO AnnMarie Farrelly has already confirmed there is enough land already zoned residential to cope with anticipated demand.

Destroying a vital Greenbelt as the climate change crisis gets worse makes no sense.

If you can make it, please confirm by sending us an email or if you have any questions contact us;

saveswordsgreenbelt@gmail.com

It's expected Motion 535 will be voted on next Tuesday 11th.If passed, we lose the Greenbelt forever.We’re planning to m...
07/10/2022

It's expected Motion 535 will be voted on next Tuesday 11th.

If passed, we lose the Greenbelt forever.

We’re planning to meet outside Fingal County Council, Main Street, Swords next Tuesday 11th at 2 pm. We will have the campaign banner and will be handing out leaflets to the 40 Cllrs. urging them to oppose Motion 535.

Please make a special effort to join us, and ask your friends and family to invest just 1 hour in saving the Greenbelt. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever and our community will be left counting the cost. Not just this generation, but generations to come.

All of us, especially our children deserve to grow up in a healthy, safe and sustainable community. Fingal CEO AnnMarie Farrelly has already confirmed there is enough land already zoned residential to cope with anticipated demand.

Destroying a vital Greenbelt as the climate change crisis gets worse makes no sense.

If you can make it, please confirm by sending us an email or if you have any questions contact us;

saveswordsgreenbelt@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on the 11th.

Hi Everyone,Thanks for the amazing support, it's much appreciated.We'd like to build a bigger and better campaign, but w...
12/09/2022

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the amazing support, it's much appreciated.

We'd like to build a bigger and better campaign, but we can't do it without your help. So please make a donation big or small via Paypal by using the link below;

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SaveSwordsGreenbelt

Thanks! ... and please keep sharing the campaign with your friends and family.

Our petition has passed the 2,000 signature mark! (combined online and door-to-door).Thank you to everyone who has taken...
01/09/2022

Our petition has passed the 2,000 signature mark! (combined online and door-to-door).

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to support the campaign to save and protect the precious Greenbelt.

It's not about us, it's about making sure our children grow up in a clean, healthy and sustainable community. As the climate change crisis gets worse, the Greenbelt will become our first line of defence.

Please continue to share the petition by following the link below or scan the QR code in the photo. Thank you!
https://chng.it/8VXXBgyj

PS. Please share why you want to save the Greenbelt in the petition comments section :)

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