A ferry connection may form part of a new sustainable travel corridor for pedestrians and cyclists between Youghal and Dungarvan.
A seaborne connection could be included to bypass "a tricky section" of the "Cork to Waterford Pathfinder Project".
As reported in the Irish Examiner, the plan envisages the cycle and walkway will be completed between the two towns before the end of 2025 and it is being 100% funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
It is envisaged that much of the route will follow the path of the main N25 Cork-Waterford road and involve the procurement of State-owned land adjacent to it
Woodland and forestry owned by Coillte, could also provide "spin-off" walking trails.
Concerns have been voiced that the road bridge crossing the River Blackwater on the eastern outskirts of Youghal is very narrow.
It is unlikely to be wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic and the proposed sustainable route.
The section of coastal road from the eastern side of the bridge towards Clashmore is even narrower.
It has been suggested a ferry be put on between Youghal and Ferrypoint in Waterford as part of the route and Waterford Council has confirmed that this is being explored.
