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

Explore the fascinating history of the Boyne Valley. From its origins as a historic railway to the rich heritage of the Boyne Valley and surrounding area. 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 Boyne Valley History The route follows the old Navan-to-Kingscourt railway line, once part of the Midland Great Western Railway network. The Midland Great Western Railway Company of Ireland (MGWR) was incorporated in 1845, during the great railway boom years. Its purpose was to connect Dublin with the west of Ireland, particularly Galway, through the fertile midlands. Before its formation, various local promoters had floated smaller schemes to link Dublin to Mullingar and beyond. However, it was the MGWR company—founded by Irish investors with British financial backing—that consolidated these efforts into a coherent plan. The Irish Parliament had been dissolved by this time, so approval came via the British Parliament under the Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland Act (1845). The Main Line: Dublin to Galway Construction began in 1846, starting from Broadstone Station, which became the company’s Dublin terminus. The line reached Enfield (1847), Mullingar (1848), Athlone (1851), and finally Galway (1851). The full Dublin–Galway line was about 126 miles (203 km) long. The MGWR became the first railway to reach the Atlantic coast of Ireland. The route passed through bogland and rural areas, requiring significant engineering feats — including cuttings, embankments, and viaducts such as the Shannon bridge at Athlone, one of the first major iron railway bridges in Ireland. The line transformed travel and trade between Dublin and the western counties, stimulating towns like Mullingar, Athlone, and Ballinasloe, and allowing agricultural goods and livestock to reach Dublin markets faster. The MGWR rapidly expanded its network through branch lines to reach smaller towns and rural areas. These served both passenger and freight traffic — especially livestock, turf, and minerals. The Clonsilla – Navan – Kingscourt line was added between 1862–1875 and served the Boyne Valley and gypsum works in Kingscourt. At its peak, the MGWR operated over 500 miles (800 km) of track, making it the third-largest railway in Ireland (after the Great Southern & Western Railway and the Great Northern Railway. By the late 1800s, the MGWR faced increasing competition from other companies like the Great Southern & Western Railway (GS&WR), which dominated southern routes and emerging road transport in the early 20th century. Despite this, the MGWR retained profitability through its livestock traffic, mail contracts, and tourist excursions to the west (especially Connemara and Achill). However, the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) caused major disruptions: bridges were blown up, track was sabotaged, and rolling stock destroyed. Following Irish independence, railway consolidation was inevitable. In 1925, under the Railways Act (Saorstát Éireann), the MGWR was merged into the Great Southern Railways (GSR), along with several other Irish companies. The GSR rationalised routes, and some MGWR lines (especially rural branches) saw declining traffic or closure. During World War II (“The Emergency”), shortages of coal and maintenance made operations difficult and many rural services were suspended. After nationalisation in 1945, MGWR’s remaining lines became part of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), the national transport company. Many branch lines were closed from the 1950s–1980s due to declining passenger numbers and the rise of motor vehicles. The Navan–Kingscourt: passenger services ended in 1947; freight continued into the 2000s. After many years of disuse, the route from Navan to Kingscourt was developed as an outdoor amenity for cyclists, runners and walkers. Along its path, it passes through or near several villages: Wilkinstown, Castletown Kilpatrick, Nobber, and Kilmainhamwood. Each of these lends character to the route and provides access for local people. Most of the trail is segregated and traffic-free (around 98%). This means that pedestrians, cyclists and families can use it without concern for road traffic along most of the route. Gypsum and Kingspan in Kingscourt Gypsum has been part of Kingscourt’s history for well over a century, from early small-scale mining in the mid-19th century, through estate-based operations (e.g. Shirley Estate), to large-scale industrial extraction by Gyproc. The Kingscourt/Knocknacran deposit is geologically rich, with two major seams, and gypsum from the region has supplied plasterboard, agricultural, and cement sectors. Transport by rail was key historically, though since 2001 road transport has replaced many of the rail routes. Environmental and safety issues (subsidence, sinkholes, community impact) have been part of the story, leading to stricter oversight and new planning. Today, the gypsum industry remains important locally, both economically and industrially, with active mines and processing, as well as moves towards greater sustainability. Kingspan Group was founded in 1965 by Eamon Loughran, an entrepreneur from the Kingscourt area. The name Kingspan is derived from the town of Kingscourt, reflecting its deep roots in the local community. The company began as a small, family-run business specializing in building materials, with a particular focus on insulation products. In the early days, Kingspan was mainly known for producing expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards, which are used in a variety of construction applications, particularly for thermal insulation. However, the company’s success was driven by its ability to innovate and expand into other areas of building technology. Kingspan made a name for itself in the insulation market through continuous investment in research and development. As energy efficiency and the environmental impact of buildings became a global concern, Kingspan responded by creating more advanced insulation products. The company developed a wide range of high-performance insulation solutions, including Kingspan Insulated Panels and Kingspan Kooltherm – a phenolic insulation product that is now regarded as one of the most efficient insulations available. These products quickly gained a reputation for their superior thermal performance, helping to improve energy efficiency in buildings around the world. Battle of the Boyne The Battle of the Boyne (1690) The Battle of the Boyne took place on July 11 1690 near the River Boyne just outside Drogheda. It was part of the Williamite War in Ireland, fought between the forces of King James II of England and Ireland (a Catholic) and King William III of England (also known as William of Orange, a Protestant). James II was the next in line to the throne after the death of Chares II. But influential English politicians and aristocrats invited William of Orange to invade England because of King James II's promotion of Roman Catholicism, which alienated many Protestants and sought to undermine their power and prestige. Ironically James II's daughter was married to King William of Orange. When William landed on the English south coast with this army, James retreated rather than face the battle head on. He retreated to Ireland where he had strong support from the Irish Catholic forces. The forces met at the Boyne river in County Meath in Ireland. William's army of 37,000 men was better trained and better equipped. The battle was fought near the Boyne River in Ireland, with William leading an army of approximately 37,000 soldiers against James's approximately 23,000 troops. James II retreated from the battle as he feared being outflanked and trapped by William's better-equipped army, and ultimately ordered a withdrawal to preserve his forces. While significant, it was not the final battle of the war, which was ultimately decided at the Battle of Aughrim and the subsequent Treaty of Limerick. The Battle of Aughrim was fought on July 12, 1691. It was the decisive battle of the war, taking place near the village of Aughrim in County Galway. Following his retreat at the Boyne, James II fled to France, leaving his Irish army under the command of General Patrick Sarsfield, a prominent Irish Catholic leader. The Williamite forces, led by Commander Godert de Ginkel, continued their campaign to decisively end Irish resistance. At Aughrim, the battle was fierce and bloody, with heavy casualties on both sides. The Irish forces fought bravely but were outnumbered and outmaneuvered. The Williamite forces were able to break the Irish lines after a series of well-coordinated flanking maneuvers. The battle resulted in a decisive Williamite victory. The aftermath of the battle marked the collapse of the Irish resistance and James II's efforts to regain the throne and solidified Protestant dominance in Ireland.. Following Aughrim, James II's supporters retreated into County Clare, and with their eventual surrender in the Treaty of Limerick (signed in October 1691), the Williamite forces effectively secured control of Ireland. The treaty allowed Irish Catholics to maintain some religious freedom but marked the end of the Catholic-led political power in Ireland for generations. The Battle of Aughrim is seen as the final blow to James II's cause and a key moment in the struggle between Protestantism and Catholicism in Ireland during the late 17th century. The battle is still remembered in Irish history, though it is often overshadowed by the more famous Battle of the Boyne. The Battle of the Boyne is a significant event in Irish history and has had lasting religious and political ramifications, particularly for the Protestant-Catholic divide in Ireland. To this day, the battle is commemorated by the Protestant Orangemen in Northern Ireland, where the 12th of July is celebrated as the Orange Order's annual day.

Find all the essential links for your Boyne Valley Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at GreenwayHub. 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 Boyne Valley Links Discover Ireland Discover Boyne Valley Navan Cycling Initiative Discover Ireland Ireland.com

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

Plan your route with our Killarney cycle route maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Killarney Map Killarney Travel Killarney Links killarney Cafes Killarney Hire & Repair Killarney Gallery Killarney History Killarney Maps Killarney Cycle Routes Maps of Muckross Lake Loop Muckross Lake Loop Go to Gap of Dunloe route 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 The map above shows the cycle route from Killarney through Killarney National Park, round Muckross Lake. There is a road section shown in red where cyclists and walkers must share the main road. There is a plan to build a walkway/ cycle way on this section, see the notice for planning permission in the Gallery page. Map Gap of Dunloe Maps of Gap of Dunloe Route Click on the Map for more detail The route above shows the potential to head over the Gap of Dunloe down through the Black Valley and get a boat home from Lord Brandon's Cottage. To be certain of getting a boat you will need to contact the local tourist office in Killarney to arrange the trip or go to one of the websites of the companies offering the trip. Cyclists can continue up to Moll's Gap, a difficult climb and not for the feint hearted! There is a restaurant/ cafe at the top. From Moll's Gap there is a descent on the main road to the Killarney National Lake of about 12Kms. This is not recommended for children and experienced cyclists should take great care. There is a quite long road section from Moll's Gap to the Killarney National Park, The route is shown on the map below in dark green. Alternatively on can hire the boat back to Ross Castle from Lord Brandon's Cottage, see the map below with the boat trip shown in red and the respective cycle section shown in light green. Go to Muckross Lake route

Find all the essential links for your Midleton - Youghal Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at 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 Links Tourism Ireland Discover Ireland - Midleton Cork Bike Hire Discover Ireland - Youghal Living Youghal

Looking for bike hire on the Mullingar - Athlone Greenway? Find local shops offering bicycle rentals, electric bikes, and repair services to get you on the trail with GreenwayHub. 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 Bike Hire and Repair Mulllingar - Athlone OE Bike in Mullingar Provides bike maintenance and bike hire Kenny Bikes in Mullingar Provides bike maintenance in Mullingar Mullingar Bike Hire Bike Hire on the Royal Canal in Mullingar town Buckleys of Athlone Buckleys Hire and Repair shop in Athlone town Info Mullingar Athlone Maps Mullingar Athlone Travel Mullingar Athlone Links Mullingar Athlone Cafes Mullingar Athlone Hire Mullingar Athlone Gallery Mullingar Athlone History Mullingar Athlone

Looking for bike hire on the Boyne Greenway? Find local shops offering bicycle rentals, electric bikes, and repair services to get you on the trail with GreenwayHub. 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 Bike Hire and Repair Boyne Valley Feel Good Bicycles Feel Good Bicycles provide bike hire and repair at Park Beo in Wilkinstown on the greenway. Their main office is in Virginia Co. Cavan Navan Cycle Centre The Navan Cycle Centre provides bike repair and sales in Navan town

Plan your route with our Carlingford Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map 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 Maps Carlingford - Portadown Short Road Section before entering Omeath Getting through Newry

Find out how to get to the Limerick Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Limerick Maps Limerick Travel Limerick Links Limerick Cafes Limerick Hire Limerick Gallery Limerick History Limerick 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 Limerick - Listowel Greenway Visitors to the Limerick - Listowel Greenway can start their cycle from a number of locations as the path travels through quite a few towns and villages. In some locations such as Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale there are designated carparks at the side of the greenway. But in all cases safe parking should not be a problem in any of the local towns and villages. There are no train services available to any of the towns on the greenway. Rail travel and carriage of bikes is possible to the nearby urban areas of Limerick and Tralee, see the Intercity Rail Map here and visit the Rail section of this website for details of how to book tickets. From Limerick or Tralee a bus can be taken to towns on the greenway, Those hiring bikes will need to start at a location that provides bike hire, see the Bike Hire section of this website here. For those travelling by bus, the Limerick to Tralee Expressway bus passes through and stops at the towns of Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Templeglantine, Abbeyfeale and Listowel. See the Road Travel section of this website for details of the Expressway bus routes and how to book tickets. Please also see on the same page details relating to carriage of bikes on buses. The Expressway Bus Routes can also be seen here. In addition to national bus services there is a local shuttle bus that runs in the summer months in a loop every hour from 12PM to 4PM, see the website here. The shuttle bus runs between the hubs at Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale. Hotel pick-up from locations between the hubs is also available on request. Hired bicycles and owned bicycles can be taken on the bus, allowing cyclists to join the Limerick - Listowel Greenway at a point that suits them. Many businesses open only in the high season so also please ring ahead to be sure that services are available, see also the note about temporary/ pop-up businesses on Ireland's greenways here. Rathkeale Car Park Newcastle West Car Park Barnagh Car Park Abbeyfeale Car Park

Find out how to get to the Midleton - Youghal Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. 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 Travel Midleton - Youghal Greenway There is a commuter rail interconnector between Cork City (Kent Station) and Midleton. Bikes can be carried on the train but not during peak hours (Monday to Friday, 7:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00), see the Rail section of this site. Expressway buses are available in Midleton and Youghal, see the Road section of this site . Those travelling by car and carrying their own bikes can start from many points on the greenway but will typically start from Midleton, Mogeely, Killeagh or Youghal. The access points at Killeagh and Mogeely are easily accessible with free parking available. The greenway starts in Midleton at the railway station where there is paid parking using the APCOA app.There are also several free parking areas in the town. On the Youghal side there is a new free car park with direct access to the greenway. For those wishing to hire bikes, see the Hire Section here. Start of Greenway at Midleton Rail Station Start of Greenway at Youghal The Blade Bridge, Click on Image

Find out how to get to the Barrow Way Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. 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 Travel Barrow Way Greenway Cyclists can start from multiple locations on the Barrow Way Greenway. There are very many points where major and minor roads meet the greenway. There are car parking facilities at many of these points. Those travelling by car and carrying their own bikes will require parking. There is parking at the start of the greenway in Robertstown, there is ample parking in Monastrevin and Athy. At many of the bridges over the canal there is car parking available including at Rathangan and Vicarstown.. In Monasterevin and Athy there is paid parking at the train station, see here from Irish Rail . Download the APCOA app to your phone, add your vehicle registration number to the app and select the current location. The cost per day is €3.50. Lock your car and remove any valuables when parking. There are many other parking options in the towns. Those arriving by train or bus without bikes can hire bikes, see the Hire/ Repair page on this site. Parking at the greenway in Athy near the Shebeen pub. There is ample parking along the Barrow Way at Robertstown, Rathangan, Monasterevin, Vicarstown, Athy and many minor roads on the route. Those travelling by train will start at Monasterevin or Athy, see Irish Rail Map here and the Rail Services section of the site. For those travelling by public transport, Monasterevin and Athy are also likely to be the preferred location as there are good rail and bus connections, see here for Irish Rai l and here for Expressway bus services. Access to the greenway from the train station in Monasterevin involves a short cycle towards the town from where the greenway is easily accessible. In Athy, cycle out of the train station on to Church Road road, from there on to Leinster Street, Duke Street crossing the River Barrow and on to the The Auld Shebeen Bar from where the greenway is accessible. Mind the traffic and if kids are cycling, better to walk through the town as the streets are narrow and can be busy. From the Auld Shebeen Bar, cyclists can cycle a short distance south to where the canal meets the River Barrow at Horse Bridge and on about another kilometre where the cycle trail ends. Cyclists are more likely to head north towards Monasterevin and potentially on the full 47Kms ride to Robertstown . The Auld Shebeen Bar in Athy at the end of the greenway and close to where the canal meets the Barrow River. The Horse bridge a short distance south of the The Auld Shebeen Bar marks the point where the Grand Canal joins the River Barrow. Parking at Robertstown Cross over the Binns bridge from the car park to join the greenway to Lowtown and from there onwards all the way to Athy.