Roscommon County Councillor Tom Crosby has welcomed a €5.1 million investment to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in the region. The funding includes €1.5 million for a new 7.8km greenway in the Tarmonbarry–Rooskey area, featuring a shared cycleway and walkway along a former railway line, complete with gateways, rest points, safety screening, and thematic features like acoustic mirrors.
Additionally, Bord na Móna has received €3.6 million from Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme to develop 79km of walking and cycling trails across its landbank in the same region. Cllr. Crosby, a member of the Roscommon Outdoor Recreation Committee, praised the collaborative efforts of Roscommon County Council, Bord na Móna, Fáilte Ireland, and other partners in securing the funds.
“This is fantastic news for Roscommon, delivering major benefits for tourism, local economies, and communities in Tarmonbarry, Rooskey, and beyond,” he said. Plans are also in progress to connect the new greenway to the Royal Canal Greenway, linking Dublin to Clondra Village, marking a transformative step for Roscommon’s outdoor recreation network.
