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The greenway opens to the public on June 10th. Cycling and walking are free, with bike hire available in Letterkenny and Derry. A shuttle bus will run along parallel roads for those wishing to complete one-way journeys.
For more on this story, including an interactive map of the route and a Q&A with the project’s lead architect, see page 4 of this week’s print edition or visit our special feature at irischronicle.com/greenway. irischronicle
€18 million project aims to boost rural economies and promote sustainable travel along the Wild Atlantic Way. The greenway opens to the public on June 10th
Local businesses along the route have already begun preparing for an influx of cyclists and walkers. In the village of Newtowncunningham, café owner Siobhán McGinty told The Irish Chronicle : “For years, people just passed through. Now, they’ll stop. This is the first real investment here in a generation.” For more on this story, including an interactive
LETTERKENNY – In a move hailed as a “bridge not just over rivers, but between communities,” the long-awaited North West Greenway is set to open to the public next month, connecting the rugged landscapes of County Donegal with the historic walls of Derry.
Here’s a sample post written in the style of The Irish Chronicle — a fictional but reputable Irish news outlet, focusing on a balanced mix of current events, culture, and human interest. New Cross-Border Greenway to Open, Linking Donegal to Derry in Major Tourism Push
Officials from both sides of the border cut the ribbon yesterday at a low-key ceremony near St. Johnston, with Derry City and Strabane District Council describing the route as “a living example of cross-community cooperation.”