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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 Favourites The greenways that cyclists choose will depend on many factors. Some will want a day trip, others, a cycling holiday. Some will have cars, others will use public transport. Some will have their own bikes, others will hire. Some will want to cycle long distances, others short etc. In addition cyclists will be starting out from different locations. Here are some ideas. Cycling tour starting from Dublin, using rail with own bikes The tour starts out from Dublin Airport, Dublin Port or from one of the train stations, Connolly Station or Heuston Station. Please see the Rail , Sea and Air pages for information on travelling in the city. To start on the greenways it will be necessary to get to Leixlip (bikes may not be allowed on these commuter trains to Leixlip) or Maynooth, both are towns west of Dublin in the commuter belt. If you are experienced cyclists you may decide to cycle to these locations, please see the Cycle page here for advice on road cycling in Ireland and also warnings in the Theft page here. Thousands of commuters use these roads daily but I would recommend that you use Streetview to select the best route with most cycle paths and cycle in lighted hours and off peak hours (cycle between 9.30 and 16:30 or in the summer after rush hour which is typically 19:00). Form Leixlip or Maynooth you will start on the Royal Canal Greenway towards Mullingar and Longford. Leixlip - Mullingar 67 Kms Mullingar - Cloondara 58.5 Kms Cloondara - Longford 16 Kms From Longford head back to Mullingar to cycle the Mullingar to Athlone Greenway . Longford - Mullingar 58.5 Kms Mullingar - Athlone 43 Kms From Athlone take the train to Westport to cycle the Great Western Greenway . Westport - Achill Sound 42 Kms Cycle the Achill Loop and return to Westport Achill Loop 44 Kms Achill Sound - Westport 42 Kms The total distance cycled will be 371 Kms. From Westport head back towards Dublin. I you wish to extend your trip you could get off the train at Tullamore to cycle the Grand Canal Greenway or alight at Monastrevin to cycle the Barrow Way. Then take the train back to Dublin to complete your tour of middle and western Ireland. I would suggest booking accommodation in or near Dublin, Mullingar, Longford, Athlone, Westport and Achill and Tullamore. Cycling tour with car from Rosslare The tour starts out from Rosslare Harbour where you will disembark. First drive to Waterford to cycle the Waterford Greenway. You will park at your accommodation in Waterford and cycle to Dungarvan and returning the same day or packing some overnight belongings to stay in Dungarvan overnight. From Waterford drive the short distance to Clonmel, possibly staying overnight and cycling the Suir Greenway. Possibly trying your hand at canoeing on the Suir River and taking in the local sites such as The Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. From Clonmel drive to Midleton to cycle the Midleton to Youghal greenway. Perhaps take an opportunity to visit Cork city. From the Midleton drive the longer distance to Killarney, staying in Killarney. Cycle the Killarney routes and the Gap of Dunloe. Drive the short distance to Tralee to cycle the Tralee to Fenit Greenway From Tralee drive the short distance to Listowel to tackle the Limerick Greenway Heading back to Rosslare Harbour for your journey home. Waterford - Dungarvan both ways 92 Kms Clonmel - Carrick-on-Suir both ways 42 Kms Midleton - Youghal both ways 46 Kms The Muckross Lake Route 20Kms The Gap of Dunloe 35 Kms Tralee - Fenit both ways 27 Kms Listowel - Rathkeale both ways 100 Kms Total distance cycled on the tour 362 Kms. Car hire from Dublin and hiring bikes Those wishing to combine site seeing in Ireland/ Northern Ireland with some cycling might start their holiday from Dublin either coming through Dublin port with own car or through Dublin airport and hiring a car. Having visited some tourist attractions in Dublin tourists might head towards Co. Meath to visit the Hill of Tara , Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre . One can cycle from Droghera to the Battle of the Boyne site, see page here. The Boyne Valley Greenway starts in Navan and and bikes can be hired, see the Boyne Bike Hire page. One can decide to cycle some or all of the greenway. From Co. Meath one can drive to Carlingford in Co. Louth to experience the Carlingford to Portadown Greenway . This greenway traverses into Northern Ireland. There are bike hire centres at Carlingford and Newry, see Carlingford Bike Hire page. Again one can decide to cycle some or all of the greenway. Belfast is not too distant and one can take in the sights of the city or travel further north to the Giants Causeway and the cross the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. To return home, head back home on the M1 motorway to Dublin.

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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 Ireland's Canals The two principal waterways are the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal, both running broadly east–west from Dublin toward the River Shannon. Ireland’s canals were designed in the 18th and 19th century to improve internal transport at a time when roads were poor and railways had yet to emerge. Their heyday was short lived as rail transport and road transport overtook the canals as a mode of transport. In the 20th century, the new Irish state took the forward looking decision that the canals should not be left to fall into decay, decided to restore and maintain the canals and locks. This work is carried out by the state organisation, Waterways Ireland . Though the canals never fully transformed Irish commerce as hoped at the time, the canals left a lasting mark on the landscape and on national life. Ireland’s canals today are defined today by houseboats, walkers, cyclists, pleasure craft, wildlife and heritage as by their historical role in transport. Leisure boats, cruisers, and narrowboats now glide along waterways once crowded with barges, supporting tourism and offering a slow, reflective way to experience the Irish landscape. Towpaths alongside the canals have become popular routes for walking and cycling, further integrating the canals into everyday recreational life. Along these quiet rural areas, a rich variety of flora and fauna has flourished. Reeds, sedges, water lilies, and hawthorn line the banks, stabilising the waterways and providing shelter for wildlife. Fish such as pike, perch, tench and roach inhabit the canals, while birds including swans, herons, kingfishers, and moorhens are common sights. Together pleasure craft and biodiversity coexist on Ireland’s canals, transforming them into living waterways where human enjoyment and natural life coexist. The map below shows an original image of the canal system. An original image of Ireland's canals Ireland's 2 main canals The two main canals we are concerned with are the Royal Canal and the Grand Canal. both were used in the 19th century to transport goods and animals from the the inland parts of the country to the coast at Dublin. The tow-paths which run along the side of the canals were originally used by the horses to pull the barges before motor power was invented. These tow-paths are now paved and/ or gritted with very fine stone and made suitable for cyclists and walkers. These paths represent some of the the Greenways as shown on the Main Map. The vast majority of the tow-paths are suitable for walkers but not all have been converted to fully fledged greenways suitable for cyclists. This partially explains the lack of full connectedness of the greenway as seen on the Main Map . The canals connect with rivers such as the River Shannon, River Barrow and lakes to increase the reach of the transport network. Royal Canal The Royal Canal as it leaves Dublin heads north-west, see map above. Much of the Royal Canal can be cycled as the original tow paths have been upgraded and made suitable for walkers and cyclists. It is now a designated greenway as the Royal Canal Greenway a distance of 125 Kms, starting in Leixlip through Maynooth, Mullingar, Abbeyshrule and on to the river Shannon in Co. Longford. The section from where the canal meets the sea at Spencer Dock in Dublin to Leixlip, east of Maynooth, is not yet open for cyclists. Unfortunately the section through Dublin City is only available to cyclists in short sections and is not included here on this site. Care was not taken in the past as the city evolved to keep the towpaths intact and were built upon for roads and footpaths. There are plans to complete the greenway from Dublin to Leixlip as part of a planned greenway from Dublin to Galway. Grand Canal The Grand Canal, as it leaves Dublin at Grand Canal Dock, heads south-west. It has a major junction at Lowtown which is west of Robertstown in County Kildare. Here the Grand Canal splits between the western and southern legs. The western leg which heads towards Edenderry, through Tullamore and meets the river Shannon at Shannon Harbour. The southern leg heads towards Monastrevin and Athy where it meets the Barrow River just past Athy. The image below shows the different sections. The green sections are open to cyclists, the red sections are not open and the blue section is in the construction stage. The section from Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch (see image below) is not yet open to cyclists. The section from Hazelhatch to Sallins and the spur to Naas is currently open, and is referenced as the Sallins Greenway on this site. However, the section between the Grand Canal Lock 12 at Adamstown in Dublin to Hazelhatch is now in construction and should be completed in early 2026. For Facebook users, see a video of a local councillor providing details. See also the notice from Waterways Ireland in relation to the works. The section from Sallins to Edenderry is not open to cyclists but there are plans to complete this section with no definite dates available yet, see note from Waterways Ireland indicating that funds have been allocated for the project. The section from Edenderry to Shannon Harbour is open for cyclists, a distance of 70 Kms. It passes through the town of Tullamore. and is referred to here as the Grand Canal Greenway The spur on the Grand Canal running south from Robertstown to Athy is open and can be cycled. It is designated, The Barrow Way Greenway and is 47 Kms distance. It joins the River Barrow further south. The sections south of Athy are suitable for walkers only with no current plans to make this section a fully fledged greenway. There have been local objections to developing the section from Athy to Waterford, believed to be for environmental reasons. As things stand it is very unlikely that the Barrow Way will join the Waterford to Dungarvan Greenway at Waterford as had been hoped. There are plans to connect the Royal Canal Greenway and the Old Rail Trail , see link here . See map below, Green, open for cyclists Blue, construction started Red indicates not open for cyclists Grand Canal and Barrow Way Junction Canal sections Click on image to expand A living habitat Ireland’s canals are vibrant ecosystems that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. They have become a haven for biodiversity and provide habitats for a wide variety of animals, insects, fish and plants. The calm, slow-moving waters and lush banks provide ideal conditions for many species to thrive. The flora along Ireland’s canals includes both aquatic and ground plants. Common water plants such as water lilies, pondweeds, and duckweed blanket the surface of still canal sections, helping to oxygenate the water and support microorganisms. On the canal banks, reeds, rushes, and sedges form dense margins that stabilize the soil and offer refuge to wildlife. Wildflowers like meadowsweet, purple loosestrife, and yellow iris add color and attract pollinators, making canal towpaths some of the most biodiverse sites in the Irish countryside. Equally diverse is the fauna found in and around these canals. Fish species such as pike, perch, roach, and tench inhabit the waters, providing food for herons and kingfishers that can often be seen waiting patiently at the side of the canal or on overhanging branches. Moorhens, swans, and mallards are familiar sights, nesting among the reeds. Otters, once threatened in Ireland, have made a strong comeback and now frequently use canal systems as safe feeding and traveling routes. Insects, including dragonflies and damselflies, thrive around canal edges, further supporting a complex food web. Ireland’s canals are living examples of how landscapes can evolve into havens for biodiversity sustaining an intricate balance of plant and animal life. Protecting these waterways ensures that the beauty and ecological value of Ireland’s canal network will continue to flourish. Click on the Waterways Ireland links here for fun facts for kids and a guide for community groups here. See the Irish Times link a guide for city dwellers on wildlife on the waterways. A heron waiting for prey

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This early towpath underpinned commercial activity between the towns. The modern Suir Blueway project emerged from over seven years of planning and consultation involving Tipperary County Council, local communities, state agencies, and funding partners. This collaborative effort sought to transform the natural and historical asset of the Suir Valley into a sustainable outdoor tourism and community resource. Funding for the initiative came from a combination of sources, including Tipperary County Council, Sport Ireland, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Rural and Community Development, and EU initiatives like INTERREG. By 2019, the project had culminated in the creation of a 53 km Blueway comprising: A 21 km walking and cycling trail along refurbished historic towpaths between Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel. A 32 km river route navigable by kayak or canoe between Clonmel and Cahir. Highlights include heritage attractions such as Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage near Cahir, picturesque towns like Ardfinnan and Newcastle, and scenic landscapes characteristic of the River Suir valley. A standout feature of the Suir Blueway is the whitewater Canoe Slalom Course in Clonmel, constructed before the Blueway’s formal opening and now used as a training base by Canoeing Ireland and the Irish national squad. The Suir Blueway Tipperary is among the first in the world to receive official Blueway accreditation, reflecting its high standards of visitor experience and infrastructure. Since its launch, the Suir Blueway has become a focal point for tourism and recreation in the region, attracting thousands of walkers, cyclists, paddlers, and nature enthusiasts each year. Usage data shows substantial engagement, with counts of quarter-of-a-million unique users within 12 months of opening. Clonmel The origins of Clonmel lie in the early medieval period. Its name comes from the Irish Cluain Meala, meaning “the honey meadow,” reflecting the fertility of the surrounding land. A monastic settlement is believed to have existed in the area from at least the 7th century, making Clonmel an early centre of religious and agricultural life. The town grew significantly during the Norman period after the late 12th century. Clonmel became an important walled town, with strong defences, markets, and trade connections. By the Middle Ages it was one of the principal towns in Munster, benefiting from river transport along the Suir. Remnants of the medieval walls and gates still mark the town today. One of the most notable events in Clonmel’s history occurred in 1650, when the town was besieged by Oliver Cromwell’s forces. Despite heavy bombardment, the town’s defenders mounted a successful resistance, forcing Cromwell to withdraw after suffering major losses. This event has become a defining moment in Clonmel’s historical identity. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Clonmel developed into a prosperous commercial and industrial centre. Brewing, milling, and agriculture flourished, and the town became a hub for trade and legal administration. It was also a centre of political activity, particularly during the nationalist movements of the 19th century. In the 20th century, Clonmel played a role in Ireland’s struggle for independence and later adapted to economic and social change. While traditional industries declined, the town remained an important regional centre for business, education, and culture. Carrick-on-Suir Carrick-on-Suir is a historic riverside town in south County Tipperary, located where the River Suir becomes tidal before flowing into Waterford Harbour. Its strategic position made it an important settlement for trade, defence, and political power from early medieval times onward. The name Carrick-on-Suir derives from the Irish Carraig na Siúire, meaning “the rock of the Suir.” A settlement is believed to have existed here from early Christian times, with evidence of monastic activity in the surrounding area. The river crossing point gave Carrick early importance as a place of movement and exchange between Munster and Leinster. Carrick-on-Suir rose to prominence following the Norman invasion of Ireland in the late 12th century. The town became a key stronghold of the powerful Butler family, who were Earls of Ormond. In the 14th century, Ormond Castle was constructed as the principal residence of the Butlers. Unlike most Irish castles, Ormond Castle later evolved into a Tudor manor house, reflecting English architectural influence and the family’s wealth and status. During the Middle Ages, Carrick-on-Suir developed into a thriving walled town and river port. The Suir allowed for the transport of goods such as wool, grain, and livestock, linking the town to Waterford and international trade routes. Its prosperity made it one of the most important towns in south Tipperary. Carrick-on-Suir also held strong religious importance. Several monasteries and churches were established in and around the town, including Franciscan foundations. During the Reformation and subsequent religious conflicts, the town experienced political tension and economic decline, particularly as the power of the Butler family waned. In the 17th century, Carrick-on-Suir was affected by Ireland’s turbulent wars, including the Confederate Wars and the Cromwellian conquest. While Ormond Castle survived relatively intact, the town’s population and economy suffered. Nevertheless, Carrick retained its role as a local commercial centre. The town is notably the birthplace of Edmund Butler, later known as Viscount Mountgarret, and it maintained close ties to national political events through the Butler dynasty. The 19th century marked a period of renewed industrial growth. Carrick-on-Suir became known for its woollen and textile industries, as well as milling and brewing. The arrival of the railway improved transport and trade. However, the Great Famine (1845–1852) had devastating effects on the population, leading to poverty and emigration. Carrick-on-Suir is also famous as the birthplace of Archbishop Thomas Croke, a key figure in Irish nationalism and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). His legacy remains central to the town’s cultural identity. During the early 20th century, Carrick-on-Suir played a role in the struggle for Irish independence, with local involvement in the War of Independence and Civil War. Industrial decline later in the century led to economic challenges, particularly with the closure of traditional textile factories. In recent decades, Carrick-on-Suir has focused on heritage, tourism, and community development. Ormond Castle has been restored and opened to the public, and initiatives such as the Suir Blueway have re-emphasised the town’s historic relationship with the river. Carrick-on-Suir’s history is deeply shaped by its river setting, its medieval power as a Butler stronghold, and its later industrial heritage.

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