Heritage Canals Recreation Bogs Greenways

RE O137 Progress delivery of Sallins to Naas to Corbally Greenway and develop Corbally Harbour:    When the large silt build up in the harbour (the island) is removed, this will make an ideal space for boat and barge moorings.  It will also be a tourist destination for those boating, cycling and walking between Sallins and Corbally; with picnic tables positioned in the large area to the south, it will be an ideal stopover for refreshments when the Greenway reaches here from Naas and further south to Newbridge, Athgarvan and Kilcullen.  There are several business opportunities here – hiring kayaks, canoes and bicycles, barge trips between Naas and Corbally Harbour, refreshments and tourist information. 

RD A1 Peatways:  Kildare County Council’s wish to regenerate old routes on water and land for recreation use is to be commended – another way to encourage locals and visitors biking, boating and walking to explore the Kildare countryside and its attractions.  

Bog Connections:  I applaud KCC’s desire to regenerate old routes on water and land for recreational use and as a way to welcome people to the Kildare countryside to visit its attractions.  The ceasing of commercial activities and the re-wetting of the Bogs to reduce carbon emissions, is great for our planet.  There is also be an opportunity to improve people’s health by providing places for outdoor activities and eco-friendly small homes on the waterways. 

Creating moorings on the canal and safe connections across the bogs at Lullymore/Lodge, would encourage people walking, cycling and boating to visit the Lullymore Centre. 

Moorings and facilities on the Barrow Line at Ummeras, north of Monasterevin, would encourage people to visit Ummeras Park and provide a site for tourists and eco-friendly small homes.

Ticknevin as a boating destination would encourage to stay and enjoy the rural setting and visit the nearby town of Edenderry.  

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LR O51 Naas to Newbridge Greenway:  Extending the Grand Canal Greenway to Corbally Harbour is a welcome initiative; an extension for the people of Naas and Sallins but also by joining up with a Newbridge Greenway, a recreational facility for the people of Newbridge, Kilcullen and Athgarvan

LR A11 Redevelop Disused Lines:  Kildare County Council’s wish to upgrade old routes on water and land for recreation use is excellent – another way to encourage locals and visitors biking, boating and walking to explore the Kildare countryside and its attractions.