Westmeath County Council looks set to proceed with plans to reduce the priority of vehicular traffic on six key approach roads into Athlone as part of its active travel programme.
A FEASIBILITY study on the proposed greenway from Scariff to Limerick has concluded that there is potential for a high-quality and well-connected amenity, which will form part of the proposed Shannon Greenway.
Local TD Denis Naughten has said he is disappointed East Galway has missed out on Government funding for local greenway projects and he is urging community groups and Galway County Council to work together to exploit the investment already taking place in the adjoining parts of County Roscommon.