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Country's First National Cycle Network Plan Launched In Sallins This Morning

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Minister Eamon Ryan was in Sallins for the opening of the Canal Greenway in the village

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has officially launched the country's first National Cycle Network plan in Sallins this morning. 

It identifies a network of 85 cycling corridors around the country linking cities and towns of over 5,000 people. 

Upon implementation, it would result in a network of 3,500km in length connecting to over 200 settlements with a combined population of over 2.8 million people.

The launch of the plan took place at the official opening of a section of the Grand Canal Greenway between Sallins and Aylmer Bridge in Ardclough. 
 

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