A number of greenway projects across County Clare are set to move forward with brand new investment.

Approximately €2.13 million has been granted through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to support these projects.

While not yet at the construction phase, Clare County Council has a number of projects in development and this funding will be used to advance these projects to the planning and design stage. 

This funding will support the West Clare Railway Greenway, Limerick to Scarriff Greenway/Blueway and Shannon to Bunratty/Sixmilebridge/Limerick Greenway.

Clare County Council is currently at the early public consultation stage for the Ennis to Ennistymon section of the proposed West Clare Railway Greenway and will be hosting public information sessions in Ennistymon Library, Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis, and Corofin Library early this week and would welcome all interested parties to come and talk.

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Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O'Brien, said: "This funding will enable the progression of a number of key greenway projects in County Clare, namely the West Clare Railway Greenway, the Limerick to Scarriff Greenway/Blueway and the Shannon to Bunratty/Sixmilebridge/Limerick Greenway. Residents and visitors in County Clare will benefit from the recreational opportunities and improved connectivity that this investment in our greenways will deliver. I would like to thank the TII for making the funding available."

Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, commented: "Greenways serve as wonderful leisure and tourism amenities, as well as providing practical active travel opportunities for people in rural Ireland. The funding allocation will see a number of important projects in County Clare move to the planning and design stage. I look forward to seeing the projects progressing and ultimately adding to the county's infrastructure and tourism offering."

Carmel Kirby, Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council, added: "Clare County Council is committed to providing a number of greenway routes across the county. In addition to the clear health benefits deriving from such active travel schemes, greenways have proven to provide social, economic and environmental benefits also. This funding is very positive news for our county."