The new Athlone greenway bridge, which completes 108kms of greenway between Athlone Castle and Maynooth, has been officially opened.
The bridge, which crosses the Shannon River, is part of the planned coast to coast greenway between Galway and Dublin.
The 104-metre long bridge was built at a cost of €15m and connects both sides of Athlone town via a dedicated cycle route.
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