Mayo trail showcased on new national greenways website

MINISTER for Transport Darragh O'Brien has launched a new national greenways website, greenways.gov.ie, at the National Active Travel and Greenways Conference in Cork.

The website showcases Ireland’s growing greenway network, including Mayo's Great Western Greenway, and provides a central source of information on routes, facilities, attractions and visitor information.

The annual conference brings together representatives from local authorities, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority, and other key stakeholders involved in the delivery of walking, cycling and greenway infrastructure across Ireland.

Minister O’Brien highlighted the government's continued commitment to active travel, with €360 million allocated for walking and cycling infrastructure in 2026.

Launching the new website, he said: “This is an exciting new initiative to showcase the fantastic greenways available across Ireland. It’s a one-stop shop for anyone using a greenway for travel or for leisure, full of easy-to-access information on routes, facilities and visitor amenities. It will help even more people discover and enjoy our growing greenway network.

“Supporting the use of greenways is only one part of the picture. Supporting the people who deliver them is equally important, which is the purpose of the active travel and greenways conference. As we continue to invest significantly in walking and cycling infrastructure, it is essential to support the people who plan, design and deliver these projects with opportunities for learning, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

“Walking and cycling deliver significant health, social, environmental and economic benefits, both for individuals and communities. This conference is an important forum to exchange expertise and best practice, in turn helping to support the successful delivery of high-quality and accessible active travel and greenway projects across the country.”