News - cycling
Ballymahon tourism provider plans active singles events in Longford
Brendan Flanagan, who runs Ethical Tours, says there's a growing tourism market among single people.
Nov 23, 2025 12:43
Major cycling event taking place in Co. Longford today
The first ever Tour of Longford is starting at the Connolly Barracks at 10am.
Sep 6, 2025 09:19
Boyle in line for boost today as Rás Tailteann Stage One finishes in the town
It starts in Drogheda and also goes through Carrigallen, Mohill and Carrick-on-Shannon.
May 21, 2025 08:43
Boyle gearing up to welcome Rás Tailteann tomorrow afternoon
Around 145 cyclists from Ireland, the UK, Mexico, Germany, and other countries will take part.
May 20, 2025 13:06
Roscommon Paralympian in action tomorrow
Richael Timothy, a former Roscommon Ladies footballer, will be competing in a number of cycling events over the coming days.
Aug 28, 2024 17:26
Region receives over €8 million in Active Travel funding
The funds were confirmed by The Department of Transport today with a total of €8.4 million ring-fenced for 47 local projects.
Feb 7, 2024 13:09
Local towns identified as hubs in the new National Cycle Network Plan
Longford, Mullingar and Athlone have been identified as primary hubs in the roll out, with Roscommon and Ballinasloe selected as secondary hubs.
Jan 11, 2024 17:14
Hopes that €68m funding will boost tourism across Shannonside region
Head of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Paddy Matthews says that just under half of the money has been allocated to developing cycling and walking trails across the region.
Dec 19, 2022 17:49
Study on improving safety at Rooskey Bridge to be undertaken
The issue of walkers and cyclists crossing Rooskey bridge has been a safety concern for several years
Oct 14, 2022 08:20
Cyclist calls for improved safety measures in Leitrim
The cyclist was wearing high vis clothing.
Oct 10, 2022 14:12
Fáilte Ireland launch review into historic Táin walking trail
The trail is envisioned as a core tourism attraction to the the Midlands.
Aug 29, 2022 18:20
Leitrim Blueway consultation to get underway today
The pedestrian and cycle way would travel north from Carrick on Shannon to Leitrim Village
Aug 4, 2022 07:48
Local schools selected to take part in walking and cycling programme
The scheme hopes to make it safer for children to cycle or walk to school
Jun 21, 2021 11:09Shannonside Newsletter
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