The people of Longford are being urged to take ownership of the new Royal Canal Greenway.
The walking and cycling route stretching from Dublin to Longford, which has been developed at a cost of €12 million, has officially launched today. It's hoped to be an integral part of the slow activity tourism movement under the Hidden Heartlands brand which will be promoted nationally and internationally.
Small businesses along the route, including on and off water activities are set to benefit.
Advertisement
Fiona Egan from Cloughan Farm and Cookery School in Abbeyshrule says it's an ideal opportunity to put the natural environment and friendliness of local people on the map:
