Further Investment in Greenways and Active Travel  – Brendan Smith TD

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  • €1.57 million for Greenway development in Cavan and Monaghan
  • €810,000 for Active Travel Projects in Cavan and Monaghan

Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith has welcomed further funding allocation by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, TD, towards the development of Greenways in Cavan and Monaghan.

Among the projects to be funded are:

Cavan North West Greenway –

  • Cavan Town to Belturbet to Ballyconnell         €   120,000

Cavan County Council Greenway’s support             €   150,000

Ulster Canal Smithboro Clones                                   €      75,000

Ulster Canal Greenway Smithboro to Monaghan     €      75,000

Ulster Canal Greenway

  • Monaghan to Northern Ireland Border               €1,000,000

Monaghan County Council Greenway’s support      €    150,000

Funding is also being allocated under the Active Travel Programme to include:

N87 Bawnboy                                                               €      60,000

N2 Cyclepath – Phase 3 to Emyvale Village              €    300,000

N2 Cyclepath – Ballyalbany Jct – Coolshannagh    €    100,000

N2 Cyclepath – Corlat RoB to Collegiate College  €    300,000

N2 Monaghan, Corlat to Coolshannagh                      €      50,000

Deputy Smith said: “This funding allocated is hugely important road safety and Greenways in Cavan and Monaghan. It is part of the government’s investment in improving our roads and greenways infrastructure.

“Continued investment in greenways is welcome, as they protect important habitats and provide corridors for people and wildlife. They help improve air and water quality and provide enjoyable and safe options for transportation, which reduces air pollution, so it is important they continue to receive appropriate investment.

Fianna Fáil in government in recent years ensured massive investment in the restoration of the Ulster Canal and these further allocations today by Minister Darragh O’Brien build on that critical project which will be a very important tourism attraction for County Monaghan and the border region.

In recent years Greenways have become an important part of our recreational and social infrastructure for local residents.  They are also an important part of the local tourism infrastructure in making areas attractive to visit.  These facilities are very widely used on a daily basis and provide safe spaces for families and people to walk.

I also compliment Cavan and Monaghan County Councils, local Community Groups and landowners who carry out the essential preparatory work to bring these projects to fruition”, stated Brendan Smith TD.

-ENDS- 5/03/2025

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