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Greenway generates €1.1 million annually

Greenway generates €1.1 million annually Áine Ryan THE Great Western Greenway is generating €1.1 million for the local economy each year, according to a study by Trinity College Dublin. The study has revealed that the 42km dedicated cycleway ...

25 Jun 2013 at 11:09

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Funding to be sought for Greenway crash barrier in west Mayo

MAYO County Council are to seek funding to erect a fence along a stretch of the Great Western Greenway described as ‘very dangerous’ by a local representative. The stretch near Kilbride currently has no barrier to prevent cars from leaving ...

31 Oct 2024 at 13:30

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Greenway to extend to Polranny

Anton McNulty AN agreement has been reached between Mayo County Council and an Achill landowner to allow the Great Western Greenway to be extended to avoid cyclist entering a busy road. The greenway into Achill currently finishes before ...

04 Jul 2017 at 11:20

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Tourism prospects good for 2013 – Fáilte Ireland

Tourism prospects good for 2013 Áine Ryan aineryan@mayonews.ie TOURISM prospects for 2013 are the best since the Celtic Tiger economic crash of 2007, according to FΡilte Ireland. However, strategic and innovative changes will need to ...

29 Jan 2013 at 11:20

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Council to carry out maintenance work on Greenway up to December

Mayo County Council are currently improving the user experience of the Great Western Greenway by carrying out Surface Renewal Works along much of the 44km route. Works commenced last Monday and will continue right along the route up ...

20 Sept 2023 at 21:03

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Mayo councillor claims Greenway to Murrisk will go through flood plain

AN Independent councillor has claimed that a proposed route to extend the Greenway to Murrisk will bring it through a flood plain and a haven for wildlife. The National Roads Office of Mayo County Council are currently developing ...

13 Feb 2024 at 10:00

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Mayo Cancer Support announces date for Great Western Greenway Cycle

MAYO Cancer Support have announced that the 2024 Great Western Greenway Cycle will be held on Sunday, August 4. This family-friendly 50km leisure cycle along the Great Western Greenway between Westport and Tiernaur was founded ...

21 Jul 2024 at 15:00

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O’Malley opposes greenway through dog training lands

A West Mayo county councillor has said a proposed greenway extension should not go through land where dogs are trained. Cllr John O’Malley voiced concern over a proposal from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to extend a ...

24 Dec 2023 at 14:00

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Mayo island 10k start moved forward to avoid Connacht Final clash

The start time of a 10k race on a Mayo island due to take place this Sunday has been brought forward in order to avoid a clash with the Connacht Final in Castlebar. The Slí Sháile 10k/5k run on Achill Island takes ...

02 May 2025 at 14:30

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Sun shines on Achill for official opening of Greenway extension

The sun shone on Achill Island this morning to welcome the Minister of State, Jack Chambers who performed the official opening of a new 5km stretch of Greenway. The official opening of the new 5km extension of ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:49

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Mayo councillor clashes with engineer over Murrisk Greenway comments

A WESTPORT councillor has accused a senior engineer with the Mayo national roads office of engaging in 'divide and conquer' tactics regarding the Murrisk Greenway Fianna Fáil councillor Brendan Mulroy accused ...

30 Apr 2024 at 19:00

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The Great Western Greenway named one of UK and Ireland’s bets routes

The Great Western Greenway has been named one of the best cycle routes in the UK and Ireland. As summer kicks off, Big 7 Travel has released its top 20 ranking of the 'Best Cycle Routes in the UK and ...

09 May 2024 at 16:30

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