Denis Naughten has stated he wants to prioritise the completion of the Beara Breifne Way walking/cycle route from County Cork to Cavan, via Roscommon and East Galway, which he says “has the potential to become Ireland’s Camino route”. This walking and cycling trail is based on the historic march of O’ Sullivan Beara in 1603 and links 60 villages and …
East Galway key to development of Ireland’s Camino – Naughten
Denis Naughten has stated he wants to prioritise the completion of the Beara Breifne Way walking/cycle route from County Cork to Cavan, via East Galway, which he says “has the potential to become Ireland’s Camino route”. This walking and cycling trail is based on the historic march of O’ Sullivan Beara in 1603 and links 60 villages and towns along …
Planners, not farmers, to blame for Galway greenway impasse – Naughten
Failure to explore alternative routes economic blow to communities
No assessment of impact of Asian Clam on Lough Ree – Naughten
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys TD has admitted to the Dáil that her Department has not performed an assessment on the impact of the Asian Clam infestation on Lough Ree, even though its habitat is protected under EU Law.
Landowners West of Shannon must get equal treatment to solve greenway impasse – Naughten
Thank you for following up on the recent points which I raised with you on the floor of Dail Eireann with regard to the greenway though County Galway.
New approach can secure greenway for East Galway – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has again been in contact with the Minister for Transport, appealing to him to take a new approach to routing the greenway between Ballinasloe & Galway.
Disappointing that midlands ignored by Bord Failte campaign – Naughten
County Roscommon has much to offer a visitor in terms of heritage, with the River Shannon flowing along its eastern border and with its outstanding tradition of culture and heritage, it was uniquely placed to be an integral part of any heritage route” said Denis Naughten
“It is disappointing that Rathcroghan, the home of Halloween and a proposed world heritage site, in the heart of the County, which was the home of the Kings of Connacht and, at a later time, the home of the High Kings of Ireland., has been excluded from this trail”.
Centre Parcs project huge boost to local tourism- Naughten
National wetland park on Roscommon/Longford border now even more important
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed reports by Centre Parcs UK that it is to develop a tourism project in Ballymahon, Co. Longford which has huge potential to boost tourism in County Roscommon.
“Centre Parcs is a major tourism operator and its plan for the site in Ballymahon, will see over 100,000 visitors come to the region annually.
350k for local sports groups welcome, but disappointing that worthy projects left out – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €348,000 to 10 local sporting organisations but stated that many other sports applications are left without funding, due to a failure to maximise the use of the grant scheme. “48 Roscommon clubs submitted applications under the Sports Capital Grant Scheme, with plans to invest over €5m in sport and recreation facilities …
Heritage promotion staff will help develop Roscommon’s tourism package – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the appointment by Roscommon LEADER Partnership of two people to work across County Roscommon on heritage projects, stating that it will be of benefit in developing the heritage tourism. The appointment of Heritage Animators, Sharon Eastwood and Janie Crone will be assist groups and individuals with heritage training or developing project proposals, which will …