Minister James Lawless, accompanied by Cathaoirleach Cllr Tony McCormack, Ella Henson and Darragh Jordan, 5th year students in Gallen Community School, on a scenic cycle on the newly opened 70km Grand Canal Greenway in Ferbane. Offaly’s 70km Grand Canal greenway is officially openedThe full Grand Canal Greenway through Offaly, stretching from Edenderry to Shannon Harbour, has been officially opened. The Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Tony McCormack, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless carried out the official opening of the 70-kilometre Grand Canal Greenway on Thursday. At the opening ceremony, Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council Cllr Tony McCormack expressed his pride in the Grand Canal Greenway’s inauguration. Construction is also progressing on Offaly County Council’s first significant Trailhead amenity at Ballycommon, featuring 52 parking spaces and other facilities.

Source: Irish Independent October 10, 2024 15:39 UTC