The eco-friendly project would see access granted to traditionally hard to reach wetlands along the lake.

The boardwalk project is seen as a great potential boost for the area but there's concern that it won't get the proper funding and support unless Roscommon and Longford councils work in tandem

A tender for the feasibility study as reported by Shannonside FM news earlier this month

The plan could see a new link developed across the Shannon if something similar is developed on the Longford side of the river