Louth County Council have commenced construction works on a new 2.5km off road cycle and walkway between Omeath Village and Greer’s Quay in north County Louth. This has been facilitated by the landowners along the route who have generously given permissive access to their lands.
These works are the first phase in plans by Louth County Council to form part of a 32km route from Dundalk to Carlingford and on to Newry. A second phase to continue the Greenway from Greer’s Quay onwards to Carlingford is due to commence in the coming weeks and is scheduled for completion early next year.
Funding of €687,000 for both phases of the work is being provided by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, under the National Cycling Network Programme, with additional funding from the Loughs Agency and Louth County Council.
The Greenway will run along the old railway line between Omeath and Carlingford, offering spectacular views of the Cooley Peninsula and Carlingford Lough.
Source: ConstructionIreland.ie – Works Begin on Walkway Between Omeath Village and Greers Quay
