Dublin-Galway cycle route thrown into doubt

A coast-to-coast cycleway linking Dublin to Galway has been thrown into doubt after farmers objected to the route being directed through their land.

The 280km cross-country greenway, using the Royal Canal, disused railway lines, and a new bridge over the River Shannon, was to be a flagship tourism attraction.

Several phases have already been completed, with the €4m Mullingar to Athlone section opened to great fanfare in recent weeks.