*©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Funding to the value of €255,000 has been set aside for the West Clare Greenway.

It is estimated that up to €9m will be required for the construction of the Greenway which will from Ennis to Kilkee. Officials leading the delivery of the project have previously outlined that the Waterford Greenway cost in the region of €450,000 per kilometre.

A priory section of the Greenway from Kilrush to Kilkee will be developed from funding announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Deputy Joe Carey (FG) welcomed the confirmation of the funding, he said the creation of local jobs and arrival of visitors to the area will be supported by the Greenway.

“As we have seen over the course of the lockdown, people are eager to get out into nature and avail of the stunning scenery in our country. This funding will support the Greenways Strategy and help local authorities around the country prepare Greenway projects to be ready for construction funding in the coming years. The West Clare Railway Greenway will encourage tourism in the future, and will also provide a safe, segregated space for people walking and cycling,” the Clarecastle native stated.

Senator Roisin Garvey (GP) expressed her delight with the funding allocation by Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan (GP). She said the funds will be managed by Clare County Council.

Separately, €140,000 has been allocated for the design of a Greenway from Limerick to Scariff. This will begin at the existing greenway to UL, crossing the River Shannon over the Black Bridge and following the old Errina canal to O’Briensbridge and onwards to Scariff. It will pass areas of natural beauty and make the Lower Shannon accessible to visitors.

Related News

niall gilligan 1
Gilligan whacked boy (12) on the leg with stick during assault - jury hears as State lays out case against ex Clare hurler
leonard cleary 1
€60m investment approved for capital projects in Galway City
lahinch beach 1
Red flag raised at Lahinch & bathing prohibition issued
michael keane 3
'You wouldn't be able to make a living as a publican with a young family today' - Keane

Advertisement

Latest News
kilmurry ibrickane v st josephs miltown 28-09-24 darragh sexton 1
Bricks are building but championship aspirations still a solid foundation
niall gilligan 1
Gilligan whacked boy (12) on the leg with stick during assault - jury hears as State lays out case against ex Clare hurler
leonard cleary 1
€60m investment approved for capital projects in Galway City
st josephs miltown v doonbeg 16-08-24 jason linnane 1
Doonbeg daring to end long wait to return to knockout stages
lahinch beach 1
Red flag raised at Lahinch & bathing prohibition issued
Premium
st josephs miltown v doonbeg 16-08-24 jason linnane 1
Doonbeg daring to end long wait to return to knockout stages
doora barefield v lissycasey 30-11-24 fionn kelleher 1
Doora/Barefield determined to go as far as they can in shake-up for honours
kilmurry ibrickane v cratloe 12-10-24 sean collins 1
Still plenty of life in Cratloe's footballers to challenge for honours
michael keane 3
'You wouldn't be able to make a living as a publican with a young family today' - Keane
dunnes ennis 1
Clare man charged with assault of retired judge faces further charge of stealing beer cans

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Advertisement