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New pedestrian and cycle scheme opens in Granard

Jun 15, 2026 17:06
By Shannonside News
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New pedestrian and cycle scheme opens in Granard

The Active Travel Scheme extends from Market Street to Barrack Lane and includes a new roadway and car park. 

The Junior Transport Minister officially opened a new pedestrian and cycle scheme in Granard today.

The Active Travel Scheme extends from Market Street to Barrack Lane and includes a new roadway and car park.

The project received funding worth 200 thousand euro back in 2021.

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Minister Sean Canney officially unveiled the upgrade this afternoon.

He says the new infrastructure offers locals more choice on how they can travel to work or school:

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Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Garry Murtagh says the upgrade will bring many benefits:

Minister for the OPW, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran was also at the opening.

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He says there is work underway to continue providing investment for the region:

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