Planning application submitted for Newry – Omeath greenway

Part of the Carlingford – Omeath greenway which opened last summer

A planning application has been submitted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to complete the Newry – Omeath greenway.

This proposed scheme would link up with the Great Northern Greenway, which opened last summer and runs from Carlingford to Omeath.

The Newry – Omeath greenway will take in lands from the Dublin Road bridge to Victoria Lock through the Albert Basin and the Middlebank in Newry.

There would also be new pedestrian crossings at the existing weir and Victoria Lock gates.

Long term the hope is to run the Greenway into Dundalk and possibly even as far as Dublin with a route to Scotland, via the ferry at Larne, also a possibility.

Change of route to DUNE half marathon

The organisers of the DUNE half marathon have announced that this year’s route will run from Newry to Dundalk, the same as last year.

It had been hoped to run this year’s event in the opposite direction, from Dundalk to Newry. However, after risk assessing the route, the organisers decided to change that plan, stating that it was “beyond their control.” Instead of starting in the Market Square, the race will now end there.

This year’s race takes place on Sunday March 15^th at 12 noon outside the Quays Shopping Centre along the Albert Basin.

Buses will be available in both Dundalk and Newry to transfer runners and baggage to and from the start and finish lines at a small charge of £3.

A baggage drop off and pick up area will also be available.

The first registration evening will be held in Grounded in Newry next Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30pm

Further information and online entry is also available at www.dunehalfmarathon.com