The Government has given the green light for a new walk and cycle route that will eventually link Clarecastle to Ennis and on the planned West Clare Greenway. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys confirmed to Clare Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey that funding of €200,000 has been allocated to the River Fergus Walk & Cycle project. The Clarecastle-based TD has lobbied his colleagues in government on the project for several years, including Minister for the OPW Patrick O’Donovan who visited the area in December 2020. Deputy Carey said he is “overjoyed” the first phase of the cycle and walking route has been approved.