News - cycleway
Athlone cycleway bridge renamed after former minister Mary O'Rourke
Taoiseach Micheal Martin along with a number of local politicians attended the event.
May 1, 2026 13:56
Tarmonbarry/Rooskey gets €5m tourism boost
Local councillor Tom Crosby has been welcoming the investment.
Oct 6, 2025 08:10
Athlone/Galway Cycleway delay will not affect route choice -Local Councillor
The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.
Sep 19, 2023 16:58
Blow to Athlone/Galway Cycleway as consultants pull out
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge was officially opened over the River Shannon in Athlone last month as part of the route.
Sep 18, 2023 16:53
Galway to Athlone Greenway information events to take place next week
A number of events will be held across Galway next week.
Mar 22, 2023 07:19
New Athlone bridge to be 'jacked' into place later this month
The bridge was made in Seville and will be installed over ten day period later this month.
Aug 8, 2022 14:18
Leitrim County Council lodge plans to develop cycleway in Rooskey
The cycleway will run along the old N4.
Apr 21, 2022 10:37
Gardai investigating vandalism on Boyle cycleway
The incident occurred overnight in the Boyle area.
Mar 22, 2022 17:28
Extension to Athlone/Galway Greenway public consultation
The project will see the track running around 180 kilometres in total through Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.
Jan 27, 2022 14:04
Preferred route for next stage of Athlone-Galway cycleway expected before end of year
A public consultation process is expected to get underway again when the route is announced.
Oct 26, 2021 13:16
Engineer claims new Athlone bridge will be major attraction for the region
Works are expected to begin before the end of the year
Sep 10, 2021 17:33
Disappointment as few landowners engage with Athlone/Galway Greenway consultation
While over 10,000 submissions were received over the course of the public consultation on the major Greenway project, just a small proportion of them were from landowners along the perspective routes.
Mar 15, 2021 17:37
Virtual public consultation begins for Athlone to Galway Cycleway
Public consultation over the five possible routes for the Athlone to Galway Cycleway has been opened to the public today. The potential corridors which originate
Jan 25, 2021 17:16
Route options for Athlone to Galway Cycleway to go on display next week
Five options for the final route of the Athlone to Galway Greenway are to be released for public consultation next week. The corridor, when completed,
Jan 19, 2021 17:08Shannonside Newsletter
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