Walkway linking Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh officially opened

The Carraig Airt‑Na Dúnaibh Walkway was officially opened on a wet and blustery day, marking the completion of Phase 1 of the project.

Present at the ceremony were Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, Senator Niall Blaney, elected members including Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny‑Milford MD Cllr Pauric McGarvey, Cllr Liam Blaney and Cllr Declan Meehan, together with representatives from Donegal County Council and the local community.

The 1.5 km off‑road walking and cycling path runs from the Machaire Loiscthe Golf Pavilion to the junction of the R248 and L10412, improving connectivity between Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh and enhancing the recreational amenity of the Ros Goill Peninsula.

Funding for the first phase came from a €500,000 grant from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the 2022 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, Measure 3, with the overall investment in the works estimated at approximately €750,000. A further €500,000 has been allocated for Phase 2, which will extend the walkway to Carraig Airt by the end of 2027.

Deputy Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht, opened the walkway, highlighting its role in promoting safe, accessible outdoor activity and supporting the local visitor economy.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Zak Bentley / Pexels.