New Greenway Opens for National Trails Day
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A new and exciting recreational greenway is being officially launched by a combined effort of Waterways Ireland, , South Dublin, Fingal and Kildare County Councils, Dublin City Council, Office of Public Works (OPW) the Irish Heart Foundation and the Irish Sports Council this week. The Green Loop Trail (An Ceangal Glas) is a 36km multi-use trail suitable for walkers and cyclists. It extends from the Dublin City area out to Leixlip in Co. Kildare, along the Royal Canal and back along the scenic Grand Canal to the Irish National War Memorial Park and Phoenix Parks. All together it's a varied trail, predominantly off-road that brings people into some of the most scenic parks, canals and green spaces in the Greater Dublin region including the Royal and Grand Canals, the Phoenix Park, St. Catherine's Park, Lucan Demesne, Griffeen Valley Park, Liffey Valley Park and the Irish National War Memorial Park. The trail is being opened initially for one day, on the 2nd October to celebrate National Trails Day 2011 but depending on public interest it may be opened as a permanent trail at a later date. A number of events are being organised in various parks along the trail including a Green Loop Trail Cycle which will cover the entire trail. In addition to these events, clubs, companies, community groups and individuals are also invited to organise their own events on the trail and people are encouraged to head out for a healthy walk, cycle or run on the trail, during the day.
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