One of the biggest towns along the Royal Canal Greenway, Longford is full of great accommodation options and places to eat and drink after a busy day walking or cycling along the Greenway. Opened in 1830(21ST JAN) Closed in 1958(oct) Branch Formed 1988 Now known as the "missing link" We can create bespoke getaways that include a combination of walking, kayaking, cycling and cruising on a canal boat. Marine Notice No 13 of 2021 - Royal Canal - 44th Level, Killashee, Co Longford - Closure of towpath for essential maintenance works - 29 March to 12 April 2021 Notice Number 13 of 2021 Posted: 03/10/2018 Offically opened in January 1830 the branch is roughly 8.5km long but has since been shortened slightly after Longford Harbour was filled in and the new terminus moved to the south side of the railway line. We have people competing at national level and people who just want to run to keep fit and for enjoyment. The Royal Canal (Irish: An Chanáil Ríoga) is a canal originally built for freight and passenger transportation from the River Liffey in Dublin to Longford in Ireland. Abbeyshrule is situated 8 km east of Barry. To the South-East is the Longford/Westmeath border with the Royal Canal running through the village of Abbeyshrule on its journey from Dublin to the Shannon. At Royal Canal Adventures we specialise in creating tailor made self-guided walking or running holidays along the Royal Canal. It is one of two canals from Dublin to the River Shannon and was built in direct competition to the Grand Canal. Royal Canal. Abbeyshrule is a village in south-east County Longford, Ireland, on the River Inny and the Royal Canal. The Royal Canal Greenway is a greenway, in Ireland, which will become part of the western section of EuroVelo EV2, and the Dublin-Galway Greenway. Since 1983 Sportsworld members of all ages and abilities train every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Bushy Park in South Dublin. Carrickedmond is situated in South County Longford along the valley of the River Inny. Marine Notice No 13 of 2021 - Royal Canal - 44th Level, Killashee, Co Longford - Closure of towpath for essential maintenance works - 29 March to 12 April 2021 Notice Number 13 of 2021 Posted: 03/10/2018 The canal fell into disrepair in the late 20th century, but much of the canal has since been restored for navigation. Located 122km from Dublin and 91km from Sligo, Longford lies on the Dublin to Sligo line of the Irish railway network so is easily accessed by train or by car. 13 talking about this. The Royal Canal at Abbeyshrule. All levels and beginners are welcome! Carrickedmond. Royal Canal The Royal Canal is a canal originally built for freight and passenger transportation from Dublin to Longford in Ireland. The Longford Branch of the Royal Canal was built several years after the Main Line was completed to Cloondara in 1817. Home Longford Royal Canal Marathon Royal Canal Map. Royal Canal Map. Since its official opening in March 2021, it is the longest greenway in Ireland. The Royal Canal (Irish: An Chanáil Ríoga) is a canal originally built for freight and passenger transportation from Dublin to Longford in Ireland.It is one of two canals from Dublin to the River Shannon and was built in direct competition to the Grand Canal. It spans from Maynooth County Kildare to Longford and Cloondara, County Longford passing through counties Meath and Westmeath Photo: Wikimedia , CC BY-SA 2.0 . About Royal Canal Greenway Opening 24th March 2021, the enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages.