Crowe welcomes €1.8 million funding for Clare greenways

Clare Fianna Fail TD, Cathal Crowe has welcomed €1.8m in funding for Clare greenways, which will support the progression of three projects around the county.

The funding for Clare was announced today by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, as part of a €67 million investment for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025.

Welcoming the announcement was Deputy Crowe, who said: “As my party’s Spokesperson on Tourism, I am delighted to see this very welcome funding announcement.

“The allocation will support the progression of Stage 1 (Kilrush to Kilkee) and Stage 2 (Ennis to Ennistymon) of the proposed West Clare Greenway, with a total of €1.35m awarded to this project today.

“Additionally, today’s funding allocation will see €300,000 directed towards the progression of the O’Brien’s Bridge to Scariff section of the proposed Limerick to Scariff Greenway, and a further €100,000 given to advancing the proposed Shannon to Bunratty route.

“There is huge potential in the proposed greenways around Clare and looking at the positive impact felt by communities around other notable greenways nationwide, such as in Mayo and Waterford, the addition of these greenways here will bolster our already attractive tourism potential.

“Additionally, these greenway projects will offer people all around this county with safe and enjoyable nature walk and cycle routes through some of the most scenic parts of Clare.”

Announcing the Greenway Allocations, Minister Darragh O’Brien said: “The allocation of €360 million in 2025 for active travel and greenway infrastructure demonstrates the Government’s strong commitment to expanding sustainable transport options. This funding will support the development of high-quality walking and cycling facilities in cities, towns, village and rural areas. Today, I am pleased to announce €67 million of this investment, which will help deliver key greenway projects all over the country.

It is expected that approximately 24km of Greenways will be delivered in 2025.