Mullingar - Athlone Greenway progress?

whyulittle

Tarmac being laid at the White Gates end this afternoon.

L.Jenkins

So I'm guessing it will be ready in the next week or two to use. I wonder who gets to cut the ribbon on that?

Mearings

L.Jenkins wrote: »

So I'm guessing it will be ready in the next week or two to use. I wonder who gets to cut the ribbon on that?

A cyclist rather than a boxer.

mr spuckler

Mearings wrote: »

A cyclist rather than a boxer.

of course it will be all about the boxer!

nice_guy80

John Joe?

whyulittle

At Garrycastle looking west back towards town today, still some work going on further down


Looking east

L.Jenkins

It's looking well Ted. Must head out on Saturday for a spin.

Hagimalone

Lights going up today

Lt Dan

It is not every day that a new facility in Athlone can bring a bit of excitement etc. I know one does not get that much of a view of the country side with those two banks on each side (of what though? bog and houses?) but hell, the idea of going on a long cycle hassle free is enticing. I hope this lane is not polluted with the underclass scum who enjoy knacker drinking - ground full of smashed glass etc

Really looking forward to giving this a spin after the excesses of Christmas dinner

schemingbohemia

Lt Dan wrote: »

It is not every day that a new facility in Athlone can bring a bit of excitement etc. I know one does not get that much of a view of the country side with those two banks on each side (of what though? bog and houses?) but hell, the idea of going on a long cycle hassle free is enticing. I hope this lane is not polluted with the underclass scum who enjoy knacker drinking - ground full of smashed glass etc

Really looking forward to giving this a spin after the excesses of Christmas dinner

There haven't been any reports of anti-social behaviour at the Mullingar end nor on the previously constructed section. I know this is more town central but look on the positives.

Lt Dan

schemingbohemia wrote: »

There haven't been any reports of anti-social behaviour at the Mullingar end nor on the previously constructed section. I know this is more town central but look on the positives.

I certainly am. I do hope that people who witness any anti social behaviour along this stretch do report it to the police. It is not every day this region gets a really great public amenity and it is the duty of all of the community to ensure it remains in good order.

L.Jenkins

I wholeheartedly agree Dan, that the community should look after it. The odd waste collection wouldn't go amiss if anyone was up to it beyond Garrycastle, as it seems to be gathering a bit.

L.Jenkins

Having just sprung to mind, I'm has the land beside the white gates been purchased? Would make for a good shop, bike rental and car park, similar to what's in Garrycastle.

Zubeneschamali

L.Jenkins wrote: »

Having just sprung to mind, I'm has the land beside the white gates been purchased? Would make for a good shop, bike rental and car park, similar to what's in Garrycastle.

Still for sale last time I passed.

But it will not be the end of the cycle path for long - the route will continue along the tracks to Dunnes at Montree next.

L.Jenkins

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Still for sale last time I passed.

But it will not be the end of the cycle path for long - the route will continue along the tracks to Dunnes at Montree next.

I presume they'll implement some method of getting down off the tracks at Montree.

Lt Dan

L.Jenkins wrote: »

Having just sprung to mind, I'm has the land beside the white gates been purchased? Would make for a good shop, bike rental and car park, similar to what's in Garrycastle.

Shop wars with the Crescent , lol . Is the Cova still in business

L.Jenkins

The Cova closed not long after the poor owner was robbed and beaten by a pair of scumbags who only got a slap on the wrist.

Lt Dan

L.Jenkins wrote: »

The Cova closed not long after the poor owner was robbed and beaten by a pair of scumbags who only got a slap on the wrist.

I am very sorry to hear that. Had I known that I would not have suggested the last post (not that it was offensive)

L.Jenkins

Lt Dan wrote: »

I am very sorry to hear that. Had I known that I would not have suggested the last post (not that it was offensive)

Don't worry it wasn't in poor taste. A little bit of competition in the area wouldn't hurt anyone.

Saint_Mel

L.Jenkins wrote: »

Don't worry it wasn't in poor taste. A little bit of competition in the area wouldn't hurt anyone.

They have already set up a small bike hire thing at the Cresent as far as I know.

L.Jenkins

Jaysus that was quick.

charlieIRL

Saint_Mel wrote: »

They have already set up a small bike hire thing at the Cresent as far as I know.

Think they have alright, seen a few new looking bikes on a rack there on Saturday morning. Cycle path looks well at the white gates.

Zubeneschamali

charlieIRL wrote: »

Think they have alright, seen a few new looking bikes on a rack there on Saturday morning.

Agents for D.B. cycles over on magazine Road.

nice_guy80

drove past the gates on the Ballymahon road today and was stuck in traffic

cyclepath looks impressive going back towards Garrycastle

demanufactured

Did they leave the Signal posts in situ or have they been removed?

TimHorton

Was on it today from Garrycastle back to White Gates - Are the lights working yet ?

TimHorton

TimHorton wrote: »

Was on it today from Garrycastle back to White Gates - Are the lights working yet ?

Went past there this evening and there were some street lights on.
plus some strange "skidding bicycle" signs!

L.Jenkins

Looking forward to using it soon.

Zubeneschamali

TimHorton wrote: »

Was on it today from Garrycastle back to White Gates - Are the lights working yet ?

The streetlights on that new section are working. No lights beyond Garrycastle heading for Moate/Mullingar.

Salmon

Some crowd using the track today at castletown, couldn't get a space in the car park there. Good to see everyone getting good use out of it!!! Great amenity for the area!