Public consultation this week for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project


DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2: Options Selection, which is a 2-stage process. The shortlisted […]

‘People need to be more responsible’ – councillor


By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following reports of a second incident on the greenway in Muff at the weekend. Responding to claims that an individual was bitten by a dog on the greenway between Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula on Saturday, […]

Second consultation on Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project 


The Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project is taking a step forward with a second public consultation period getting underway next week. Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is inviting residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to share their views. The project is currently at Phase […]

Sod turned on Lifford-Castlefinn greenway project


The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]

Construction of Lifford-Castlefin Greenway to commence in June


Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is set to commence in the coming weeks. The Council has now completed the tender process and procurement phase and has appointed ASC Civils Ltd to undertake the contract. This news has been welcomed today by Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty. Advertisement The proposed Greenway is a €3.6 million project […]

New 120km Inishowen Greenway aims to link with existing Derry/Strabane infrastructure 


The Inishowen Greenway, aims to provide a continuous loop around the Inishowen peninsula and link into existing cycle/walking infrastructure in Derry and Strabane. This network will result in the delivery of approximately 120km of high-quality greenway infrastructure. The Inishowen Greenway is made up of standalone greenway projects that provide for strategic and sustainable infrastructural assets […]

200 people attend Barnes Gap greenway consultation


AROUND 200 people attended a two-day public consultation on the Barnesmore Gap Greenway project. Drop-in events were held in Ballybofey and Donegal Town where the public was invited to provide their feedback. The project is currently in the initial concept and feasibility stage and a consultation period is running until Friday, March 10. Advertisement Welcoming […]

Funding for walking trails and greenways announced


FUNDING of more than €343,000 has been announced jointly by the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and Failte Ireland for the development of walking trails and greenways in Donegal. Three projects have been successful and will receive funding as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Great Arch Trail at Pollet, Fanad Head […]