Statement. Campaign to Save Tara,
31st. May 2007, 10:15am.

Construction machinery moves to Castletown, Tara

As a result of the restrictions placed on construction workers in the areas of Collierstown and Baronstown the huge machines are now moving to Tara itself. There are construction machines moving to both sides of the N3 at the point where the proposed M3 would cross the existing road and where the huge interchange is planned at Blundelstown. This interchange is seen by all opposed to this route as being the worst possible part of the planned M3.

There are huge cement pipes being delivered to the archaeological sites of Castletown, Tara where there were kilns and flints found. These pipes are designed to culvert the Gabhra River. But Collierstown and Baronstown are still in danger.

There are more workers in the valley than there have been at any other time. All the machinery is lined up at Roestown and is probably intended for this area that is also very close to the restricted protection area of the henge at Lismullin.

This part of the motorway route is beside Garlow Cross and it is known locally as Soldier's Hill. Apparently, the last stand taken by the rebels of 1798 was taken at the Gabhra Bridge and close by is the road known as Hangman's Mile where they were hung on each side of the road.

Debbie Reilly, one of the conservationists, said: "If the interchange is built in this area not only will Tara's landscape be destroyed but this more recent history will disappear under concrete. These local place names will have no location or context anymore".

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