Monasterevin to Portarlington Greenway - Feasibility Study
Kildare County Council in co-operation with Laois County Council and Offaly County Council have undertaken a feasibility study to examine the potential for the development of a greenway between Monasterevin and Portarlington. Six potential routes have been identified. A baseline study has been completed examining;
Population & Human health
Landscape Green & Blue Infrastructure
Biodiversity
Waterbodies, soil & geology
Drainage, Structure & Traffic
Air, Noise, Climate
Built Heritage, Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
Recreation & Tourism
Climate Action
We are now seeking input from the public on the potential options. While it is still at an early stage in the process, public opinions are welcomed on the emerging ideas.
The project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), which provides for the detailed development of projects with the objective of providing for new outdoor recreational infrastructure and/or, the enhancement of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure, to contribute to healthy active lifestyles. It also supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and visitors alike.
Submit your thoughts and ideas.
The project is now at ‘options’ stage and Kildare County Council is seeking help in gathering further information and views from people who live, visit or work in or near Monasterevin and Portarlington, to help shape the project as it progresses towards the selection of a preferred option.
Public Information Event We will also be holding two Public Information Events as follows;
Location: Monasterevin Community Centre, Whelans Row, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 FH24
Date: 25 November, 2025
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 hrs
Location: Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Portarlington Business Park, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois, R32 XD4F
Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 hrs
Make a Submission:
Submissions with respect to this feasibility study may be made in writing to, A/Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Parks & Open Spaces, Level 7, Kildare County Council, Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas Co Kildare, W91 X77F or online via
Submissions may be made from 9.00 am on Wednesday 19 November and no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 19 December 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions should be titled ‘Monasterevin to Portarlington Greenway - Feasibility Study’
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Monasterevin to Portarlington Greenway - Feasibility Study
Monasterevin to Portarlington Greenway - Feasibility Study
Kildare County Council in co-operation with Laois County Council and Offaly County Council have undertaken a feasibility study to examine the potential for the development of a greenway between Monasterevin and Portarlington. Six potential routes have been identified. A baseline study has been completed examining;
We are now seeking input from the public on the potential options. While it is still at an early stage in the process, public opinions are welcomed on the emerging ideas.
The project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), which provides for the detailed development of projects with the objective of providing for new outdoor recreational infrastructure and/or, the enhancement of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure, to contribute to healthy active lifestyles. It also supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and visitors alike.
Submit your thoughts and ideas.
The project is now at ‘options’ stage and Kildare County Council is seeking help in gathering further information and views from people who live, visit or work in or near Monasterevin and Portarlington, to help shape the project as it progresses towards the selection of a preferred option.
Public Information Event
We will also be holding two Public Information Events as follows;
Location: Monasterevin Community Centre, Whelans Row, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 FH24
Date: 25 November, 2025
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 hrs
Location: Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Portarlington Business Park, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois, R32 XD4F
Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 hrs
Make a Submission:
Submissions with respect to this feasibility study may be made in writing to, A/Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Parks & Open Spaces, Level 7, Kildare County Council, Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas Co Kildare, W91 X77F or online via
https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/consultation/monasterevin-portarlington-greenway-feasibility-study
Submissions may be made from 9.00 am on Wednesday 19 November and no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 19 December 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions should be titled ‘Monasterevin to Portarlington Greenway - Feasibility Study’
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