North West Greenway Network

01/07/2022

A quick summer update on this project. Lifford to Strabane was previously completed.

Following hot on its heels is the Derry-M**f route. The M**f section as most of you will know is almost 100% complete. The section linking Derry to M**f at Coney Road will shortly go to tender, and the project is confident that work will commence before summer ends. All things being equal, this will be operational by 2023. The bridge on the Pennyburn is subject to a separate planning application, and DCSDC is confident of submitting this for planning later this year.

For Derry to Buncrana, planning permission has already been secured for the Derry section (to the border at Bridgend). From Bridgend to Buncrana, the preferred route corridor is finalised. It is Donegal CoCo's intention to submit this section for planning approval - to An Bord Pleanála - later in 2023.

Supplementing this projects, Donegal County Council plans to link Quigley's Point to M**f and Castlefin to Lifford; in the pipeline too is a link from Buncrana to Carndonagh.

The enclosed map shows the preferred route corridor for the overall Derry-Buncrana greenway.

30/06/2022

Today is . In , we are beginning to expand our cycling & greenway network to build a more resilient & sustainable future. The new greenway in **f is a tangible example of DCC working for its citizens. Derry City & Strabane District Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB Eamon Ryan County Council

03/06/2022

So today is . After work I have to cycle to the chemist and then to Aldi Ireland for some groceries. What's your bike journey today and what is its purpose? Donegal County Council Derry City & Strabane District Council

01/06/2022

What a fantastic piece in this week's Inishowen Independent from Caoimhinn Barr. This section in **f is just the beginning of the Inishowen greenway, which forms part of the North West Greenway Network. The section in M**f was funded by INTERREG which is administered by Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB. Further sections will also be funded by Europe as well as the Dept of Transport. Well done to the whole Greenways Capital Projects team, but in particular Stephen McConnell. Donegal County Council Donegal Sports Partnership CLG Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Derry City & Strabane District Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB Department for Infrastructure

31/05/2022

Fancy a short cycle course in M**f on Saturday? Well check out this and telephone the Community Centre on the number listed.

26/05/2022

Farmers in the North West might be interested in this webinar in June, from the . Go to https://www.nationalruralnetwork.ie/ for more information. The Pollinator Partnership Irish Farmers' Association Derry City & Strabane District CouncilDonegal County Council RuralNetwork

25/05/2022

How can we reduce our dependency on fossil fuels by cycling? Well, check this out for eight key ideas: https://ecf.com/news-and-events/news/cycling-towards-energy-independence-eight-ways-reduce-dependence-fossil-fuels.

ECF joins forces with CIE and CONEBI to publish eight recommendations for how the EU, national governments and individuals can use cycling to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and achieve significant fuel savings.

18/05/2022

REMEMBER: 16.00 today is the deadline to submit submissions on the Part 8 Planning application for the Lifford-Castlefin greenway scheme. Drop them into the County House for the attention of the County Secretariat. (Mark envelope ‘Part 8 – Lifford to Castlefin Greenway.) Donegal Sports Partnership Donegal County Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB What's on Derry Strabane Derry City & Strabane District Council

13/05/2022

BREAKING NEWS: on the eve of , wasn't it great to see Donegal Sports Partnership and North West Greenway Network cooperating together to bring pupils from https://www.facebook.com/M**f2018 out on to the new greenway in the **f today? Let's hope this new infrastructure will encourage some of the children to cycle or walk to school. Well done to all involved, particularly Karen Guthrie of the Sports Partnership. Donegal County Council What's on Derry Strabane Derry City & Strabane District Council Eamon Ryan Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

12/05/2022

So next week is . To find out if there's a ride in your area, check out https://www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/donegal/. Tomorrow in **f, in conjunction with Donegal Sports Partnership, pupils of Scoil Naomh Bríd will ride the new EU-funded . Happy cycling. Donegal County Council What's on Donegal Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

05/05/2022

Our partner, Donegal County Council, is seeking feedback from the general public on its new County Development Plan 2024-2030 and Proposed Variation to Current County Development Plan regarding Wind Energy. Find a venue below and pop along to speak with staff and to find out how the county will evolve in the coming years.

05/05/2022

BREAKING NEWS: our supporters on Twitter saw this message on Tuesday, so better late than never on Facebook! Construction in **f is nearing completion. Watch this space in for an update on the section linking the village to . All made possible by Interreg Europe Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB. Donegal Sports Partnership What's on Derry Strabane Derry City & Strabane District Council