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 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
Location: Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Portarlington Business Park, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois, Ireland R32 XD4F from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
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, at the address below or online via https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/consultation/monasterevin-portarlington-greenway-feasibility-study.
Submissions may be made from 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 19 November and no later than 4:00 p.m. 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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