Under the national scheme, Roscommon Co Council has been granted €2,295,000. This includes €500,000 for the Athlone to Lanesborough greenway, €400,000 for the Lough Key to Carrick-on-Shannon greenway, and €300,000 for the Lough Ree greenway. Additionally, nearly €1.5 million will fund active travel improvements in villages bypassed by the N5, benefiting local pedestrians and cyclists. These developments are part of a broader effort to link major tourist destinations across Ireland through greenways.
The funding announcement has been welcomed by local representatives. Deputy Frank Feighan highlighted the €400,000 allocated to the Lough Key to Carrick-on-Shannon greenway, a project poised to bolster both transport links and tourism. Feighan noted that this investment will help advance the greenway, which promises to connect Lough Key, Carrick-on-Shannon, and Boyle town.
A second public consultation on the Lough Ree Greenway will take place on Tuesday, March 11, from 3pm to 8pm at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, where route options will be presented, and public feedback sought. Niall Morrissey, Senior Executive Engineer with Roscommon Co Council, encouraged participation, stating, “We are seeking to continue engagement at the public consultation, and I urge everybody with an interest to attend.” Feedback forms are due by April 2, 2025, with more details available at www.loughreegreenway.ie.
