A Sligo TD says all is not yet lost in relation to the creation of

The south Sligo Greenway.

Last week senior Department of Transport official's confirmed there will be no greenway developed on the western rail corridor in County Sligo.

That's despite no rail projects being considered for the location until 2050.

Local TD's are to meet with officials from the Department of Transport later this week.

Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan says Thursday's meeting with Irish Rail official will be crucial for the future of the project