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Explore the beauty of the Killarney cycle routes through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Killarney Map Killarney Travel Killarney Links killarney Cafes Killarney Hire & Repair Killarney Gallery Killarney History Killarney Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Killarney Cycle Routes

Looking for bike hire on the Sallins Greenway? Find local shops offering bicycle rentals, electric bikes, and repair services to get you on the trail with GreenwayHub. Info Sallins Greenway Maps Sallins Greenway Travel Sallins Greenway Links Sallins Greenway Cafes Sallins Greenway Hire Sallins Greenway Gallery Sallins Greenway History Sallins Greenway Bike Hire and Repair Sallins Greenway Greenway Bike Hire Right at the start of the Greenway in Sallins is this bike hire and repair shop and a cafe. The owner is very helpful and very knowledgeable about all things associated with cycling on the Grand Canal. See also https://www.grandcanalgreenwaybikehire.ie/about/ Wheelworx With stores in Naas, Lucan and Dublin, Wheelworx can provide top class maintenance, no hire though. Cahill Cycles Cahill Cycles has provided cycling services in Naas since 1947. They can provide all your parts and servicing needs . No hire though. Patrick A Fleming Patrick A Fleming is in Naas and will provide maintenance services, no hire though. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes

Plan your route with our Tralee - Fenit Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Tralee Fenit Map Tralee Fenit Travel Tralee Fenit Links Tralee Fenit Cafes Tralee Fenit Hire & Repair Tralee Fenit Gallery Tralee Fenit History Tralee Fenit Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Maps Tralee - Fenit Greenway Click on the maps for more detail The start of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway in Tralee is opposite the railway station (Casement station) on Oakpark Road.

Find the best cafes, restaurants, and ice cream stops on the Midleton - Youghal Greenway. Perfect for a family break or a quick coffee while you cycle with GreenwayHub. Info Midleton - Youghal Map Midleton - Youghal Travel Midleton - Youghal Links Midleton - Youghal Cafes Midleton - Youghal Hire Midleton - Youghal Gallery Midleton - Youghal History Midleton - Youghal Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Midleton - Youghal Cafes Discover Midleton Lots of options available in Midleton Priory Coffee Company Situated in the town of Youghal on North Main Street is this coffee shop Youghal Online Lots of options available in Youghal Ivy Lane Coffee Coffee trailer in Killeagh Bikes and Bites On the Main Street is this Snack Bar and Takeaway with Bike Hire Coffee Station A pop up Coffee Station in the village of Mogeely Living Youghal Cafes in Youghal

Find out how to get to the Tralee - Fenit Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Tralee Fenit Map Tralee Fenit Travel Tralee Fenit Links Tralee Fenit Cafes Tralee Fenit Hire & Repair Tralee Fenit Gallery Tralee Fenit History Tralee Fenit Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Travel Tralee - Fenit Greenway There is an intercity mainline rail connection to Tralee and the greenway starts at the railway station, Tralee Info page here . Cyclists who wish to cycle the Killarney Cycle Routes will have a very short train ride to Tralee, see Intercity Rail Map here. For those travelling by car there is paid parking at the railway station in Tralee and also parking at Mounthawk Tralee, see map below. There is also ample parking in Fenit village. Those travelling by bus can use the Expressway service to get to Tralee. However only Bus Eireann services are available between Tralee and Fenit. See the Road section of this website for more details about bus services and carriage of bikes on buses. For those wishing to hire bikes and cycle just one way will need to discuss this with the bike rental company, see Tralee - Fenit Hire and Repair section on this website. Parking at Fenit Harbour

Find out how to get to the Suir Blueway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Suir Blueway Map Suir Blueway Travel Suir Blueway Links Suir Blueway Cafes Suir Blueway Hire Suir Blueway Gallery Suir Blueway History Suir Blueway Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Travel Suir Blueway The cycle path can be accessed from Carrick-on-Suir or Clonmel or from the mid point at Kilsheelan. There is a train that links Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir, see Irish Rail map here and the Rail page of this website. Trains can be booked from the Irish Rail website. Trains are infrequent generally just twice per day. Bikes can be carried on trains see the Rail page above. The Expressway bust service also travels in both directions, see the Expressway Route 55 here. See also here for Bus services. The Transport for Ireland TFI website here allows users to plan a journey on all transport service options, both rail and road, both public and private. It is not possible to book tickets on this website as it is a journey planner that includes all operators and modes of transport. It is necessary to go to the individual operators' websites to book tickets. See this excellent website from Explore Carrick-on-Suir on how to get to Carrick-on-Suir by private and public transport.

Plan your route with our Grand Canal Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Grand Canal Maps Grand Canal Travel Grand Canal Links Grand Canal Cafes Grand Canal Hire Grand Canal Gallery Grand Canal History Grand Canal Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Maps Grand Canal Greenway Click on images below to expand

Explore the fascinating history of the Barrow Way Greenway. From its origins as a canal used for transport to the local heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. Info Barrow Way Map Barrow Way Travel Barrow Way Links Barrow Way Cafes Barrow Way Hire Barrow Way Gallery Barrow Way History Barrow Way Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes History Barrow Way The Barrow Way is a scenic long-distance walking and cycling route in Ireland, tracing the course of the River Barrow, the second-longest river in the country. Stretching approximately 120 kilometers from Lowtown in County Kildare to St. Mullins in County Carlow, the route passes through some of Ireland’s most picturesque and historically rich landscapes. Only the section from Robertstown - Laytown - Athy is designated as a greenway and suitable for cyclists. While today the Barrow Way is appreciated for its tranquil beauty and leisurely pace, its origins lie in a deeply practical and industrial past, rooted in centuries of Irish history. The River Barrow has been central to life in the region since ancient times. Its fertile banks supported early settlements, and it served as a natural transportation route even in prehistoric and early Christian Ireland. Monasteries and religious centres, such as the 7th-century monastic site at St. Mullins, were established along its banks, using the river as both a source of sustenance and a means of communication and trade. The modern history of the Barrow Way is closely tied to the development of the Barrow Navigation. In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the height of the Industrial Revolution, Ireland—like much of Europe—sought to improve its inland waterways to facilitate trade. The Barrow was developed into a commercial navigation using canals to link the Grand Canal in Kildare with the River Suir and the port of Waterford. This involved constructing a series of locks, weirs, and towpaths to make the river navigable by barges. The towpaths, originally used by horses that towed cargo-laden boats upstream, form the backbone of what is now the Barrow Way walking and cycling trail. The Barrow Navigation officially opened in 1791 and played a crucial role in transporting goods such as malt, flour, timber, and coal. Towns like Athy, Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown, and Graiguenamanagh flourished during this period as trade hubs. By the early 20th century, the rise of railways and later motor transport led to a decline in the use of Ireland’s inland waterways for commercial shipping. The Barrow Navigation, once bustling with barge traffic, saw a dramatic reduction in usage. The last commercial barge passed through in the mid-20th century, marking the end of an era. However, the infrastructure remained largely intact, and with increasing interest in heritage and leisure walking in the late 20th century, attention turned to repurposing the towpath network. In the 1980s and 1990s, the Barrow Way was officially developed as a National Waymarked Trail under the guidance of Irish tourism and walking organizations. The trail preserved the historical towpaths while promoting eco-tourism and cultural heritage. Unlike other more rugged hiking routes, the Barrow Way offers a flat, accessible walk, ideal for a wide range of visitors. Along the trail, walkers encounter historical structures such as old lock-keeper’s cottages, stone bridges, aqueducts, and remnants of water mills. The presence of these features offers a tangible connection to the river’s commercial past. The path also passes near castles, ancient monasteries, and Georgian-era estates, blending industrial and ecclesiastical history with natural beauty. The river and its banks are also recognized as important habitats for Irish flora and fauna, including otters, herons, and kingfishers. Efforts to balance tourism, conservation, and heritage preservation have occasionally led to debate—such as the proposed development of a hard-surfaced cycle path past Athy, along the Barrow Line, which met opposition from conservation groups seeking to protect the soft, natural character of the route. An image of the depictions on a wall at the end of the Grand Canal in Athy telling the history of Athy, provided by Kildare County Council. Click on the image to read the text. Athy Nestled along the banks of the River Barrow, Athy has long been a strategic point for transportation, trade, and settlement. Its history spans several millennia, from early prehistoric times to its modern-day role as a bustling market town. The town's development is closely intertwined with Ireland's broader social, political, and economic changes over the centuries. Athy's history can be traced back to ancient Ireland, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating from the Bronze Age (around 2000-500 BCE). Archaeological finds, such as ringforts, burial mounds, and ancient tools, suggest that the region was inhabited long before recorded history. The strategic location of Athy, situated near the River Barrow, would have made it an attractive settlement for early communities, offering access to water for both agriculture and trade. Athy’s recorded history begins with the arrival of the Normans in the 12th century. The Normans, having conquered much of Ireland, established a strong presence in County Kildare. In the 13th century, the town became a part of the feudal system under the control of the de Londres family, who built a castle near the River Barrow. This castle, a significant Norman stronghold, symbolized both the power and strategic importance of Athy during this period. During the Middle Ages, Athy was granted a charter and began to grow as a market town. The town’s location at the junction of important trade routes, combined with its proximity to the river, fostered economic activity. It became an important centre for agriculture, particularly for the grain and livestock trade, which was facilitated by the town's well-established market. The 18th and 19th centuries marked a period of significant economic and infrastructural development in Athy. The River Barrow, which had long been a source of transport, underwent major improvements in the form of the Barrow Navigation. The Barrow Navigation, completed in the early 19th century, was a system of canals and locks designed to make the river navigable for larger boats. The establishment of the canal network in Athy connected the town to the Grand Canal in Dublin and the port of Waterford, making it an important commercial hub. The Barrow Navigation allowed Athy to flourish as a center of trade and industry. Barges transporting goods such as coal, timber, flour, and grain passed through the town, and it became a thriving market town known for its vibrant trade in agricultural products. This period also saw the rise of local industries, including milling, brewing, and distilling, as the town capitalized on the waterway for industrial purposes. Athy played a role in the political turbulence of 19th and early 20th century Ireland. The town was affected by the social and economic conditions that led to the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a part of the larger struggle for Irish independence from British rule. While the town itself did not see major battles, the surrounding areas were sites of conflict, and many of Athy’s residents were involved in the uprisings. The early 20th century brought further unrest to Athy and Ireland as a whole. During the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), the town witnessed the challenges of the Irish revolutionary movement, including tensions between Irish Republican forces and British soldiers. The town became a focal point for republican activities, particularly in the 1916 Easter Rising and the War of Independence. The town is now a popular destination for commuters who work in the capital but prefer the quieter, more scenic environment of rural County Kildare. Athy remains steeped in history, with landmarks such as the Athy Heritage Centre and Museum, which houses exhibits dedicated to the town’s rich past, including its role in the Irish War of Independence, the era of the Barrow Navigation, and its ties to notable figures like Charles Stewart Parnell, a key leader in the Irish political landscape.

Find all the essential links for your Mullingar - Athlone Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at GreenwayHub. Info Mullingar Athlone Maps Mullingar Athlone Travel Mullingar Athlone Links Mullingar Athlone Cafes Mullingar Athlone Hire Mullingar Athlone Gallery Mullingar Athlone History Mullingar Athlone Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Mullingar - Athlone Links Discover Ireland Westmeath Co. Council Athlone.ie Westmeath.ie

Plan your route with our Limerick Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Maps Limerick - Listowel Greenway Click on maps below for more detail Click to open full screen The bridge over the Feale River at the entrance to Listowel Cyclists can start or finish their journey in the centre of Listowel at Bridge Road as shown in the map above. This involves cycling through the park. Alternatively one can start/ finish on the outskirts of the town at the Tim Kennelly roundabout. The entrance to the greenway proper is shown in the image. Info Limerick Maps Limerick Travel Limerick Links Limerick Cafes Limerick Hire Limerick Gallery Limerick History Limerick

Find all the essential links for your Carlingford Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at GreenwayHub. Info Carlingford Maps Carlingford Travel Carlingford Links Carlingford Cafes Carlingford Hire Carlingford Gallery Carlingford History Carlingford Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Carlingford Portadown Links Discover Ireland Sport Ireland Loch Cairlinn Carlingford Lough Greenway Irish Road Trip Irish Cycling Campaign The Carlingford Lough Greenway Carlingford.ie Visit Louth Northern Ireland Greenways

Plan your route with our Boyne Valley Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Boyne Valley Maps Boyne Valley Travel Boyne Valley Links Boyne Valley Cafes Boyne Valley Hire Boyne Valley Gallery Boyne Valley History Boyne Valley Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Maps Boyne Valley Greenway Click on map to open the PDF Click on the Boyne Valley Greenway Map to expand Click on the Drogheda to Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to expand