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Christie Moore did a song about it! "Along the banks of the Royal Canal"Hi everyone. In this time of not knowing when or how life can resume 'the normal', whatever that was!, I came across something this morning that could interest anybody, although at this moment in time, it can truly be of interest only to people within 5km of any point on the route known as the Royal Canal Greenway. If nothing else, it can whet your appetite for a future wander along a lovely route, and part of it is the walk to the famine ships that took people to the New World, the word of hope and promise.. it would interest anybody who might have to touch down in Ireland one route to Spain. Enjoy!
https://royalcanalrunner.com/2021/03/24/official-launch-of-the-royal-canal-greenway/
Written by Brendan Behan called The Ould Triangle.Christie Moore did a song about it! "Along the banks of the Royal Canal"
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Some parts are blacktop and some are gravel track.Am I wrong to think it's mostly hardscape underfoot? (Looked at pictures in the link.)
Hi everyone. In this time of not knowing when or how life can resume 'the normal', whatever that was!, I came across something this morning that could interest anybody, although at this moment in time, it can truly be of interest only to people within 5km of any point on the route known as the Royal Canal Greenway. If nothing else, it can whet your appetite for a future wander along a lovely route, and part of it is the walk to the famine ships that took people to the New World, the world of hope and promise.. it would interest anybody who might have to touch down in Ireland en route to Spain. Enjoy!
https://royalcanalrunner.com/2021/03/24/official-launch-of-the-royal-canal-greenway/
I'm intending to walk it as soon as conditions permit. Although that looks bleak at the moment. But nothing lasts forever, so I keep hoping.Christie Moore did a song about it! "Along the banks of the Royal Canal"
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There is a Famine Way from Strokestown in Co Roscommon to the Custom House in Dublin. 165 km long, much of it along the Royal Canal. You can find out more by following this link -It was Luke Kelly singing the song that first awakened my interest in the prison and the canal.
Now the Royal has joined my list of wannado walks, and is surely at the top of things to do when next visiting the Emerald Isle.
Sorry for not taking a bit more time before posting. Wikipedia states, re The Ould Triangle, that in fact it was not Behan who penned the words...It was Luke Kelly singing the song that first awakened my interest in the prison and the canal.
Now the Royal has joined my list of wannado walks, and is surely at the top of things to do when next visiting the Emerald Isle.
What a charming and professional presentation! Every one of the local and business folk who have a few words to say does so with such genuine delight and encouragement. As I plan on a USA-Hi everyone. In this time of not knowing when or how life can resume 'the normal', whatever that was!, I came across something this morning that could interest anybody, although at this moment in time, it can truly be of interest only to people within 5km of any point on the route known as the Royal Canal Greenway. If nothing else, it can whet your appetite for a future wander along a lovely route, and part of it is the walk to the famine ships that took people to the New World, the world of hope and promise.. it would interest anybody who might have to touch down in Ireland en route to Spain. Enjoy!
https://royalcanalrunner.com/2021/03/24/official-launch-of-the-royal-canal-greenway/
What a wonderful amenity to have close by. I hope it is not long before your restrictions are lifted so you can enjoy this experience in its entirety.Hi everyone. In this time of not knowing when or how life can resume 'the normal', whatever that was!, I came across something this morning that could interest anybody, although at this moment in time, it can truly be of interest only to people within 5km of any point on the route known as the Royal Canal Greenway. If nothing else, it can whet your appetite for a future wander along a lovely route, and part of it is the walk to the famine ships that took people to the New World, the world of hope and promise.. it would interest anybody who might have to touch down in Ireland en route to Spain. Enjoy!
https://royalcanalrunner.com/2021/03/24/official-launch-of-the-royal-canal-greenway/
You already can walk to DublinThanks Kirkie, I am already planning it as a pre-caminowalk to finish my training for 22-23. or perhaps a quickie trip from the East Coast,USA... Hopefully, by that time,we can walk all the way to Dublin!
yes ive signed up and have my famine passport ready for stamps. Just waiting for the all clear from governmentThere is a Famine Way from Strokestown in Co Roscommon to the Custom House in Dublin. 165 km long, much of it along the Royal Canal. You can find out more by following this link -
I have signed up but unable to do it until Covid restrictions are lifted and hospitality reopens.
Hi Catheriam,What a charming and professional presentation! Every one of the local and business folk who have a few words to say does so with such genuine delight and encouragement. As I plan on a USA-
Dublin-Rosslare-San Santander/Bilboa route next year, this is the perfect (as noted in a subsequent post) pre-Camino walk, or, post-multi-hour-flight-from-USA-to-Ould-Sod-Leg-Stretch-Walk. I know we have Greenways in USA, but what they fail to provide, in our concrete-and-car-culture, is the option of popping into the local pub or cafe for a pint or a cup of coffee just a step or two from the Greenway. And, taking the train back, so you don't have to, if you choose, turn 'round and walk back. Okay, enough viral enthusiasm, I'm "IN" with the Royal Canal Greenway walk firmly inked into "My Bucket List".
I am not Catheriam, but I did exactly what you suggest, a couple of years ago, following the cruel Salvador! The Salvador is not cruel, my knees just suffered too much, so my choice the following year was the one above, with hardly an incline to bother me! Indeed it was a beautiful route.Hi Catheriam,
If Rosslare is on your itinerary consider walking from Dublin!
At least partway - you can walk the Grand Canal to Robertstown then take a "left" off the Grand & along the intersecting Barrow Line. The Barrow line is the River Barrow + the added section of canal which was added to it in the 1900's in order to connect to the Grand, allowing goods to be transported from the South East to Dublin. The majority of the "Barrow Way" is trail & connects some beautiful & historic towns & villages with fantastic scenery along the way. From Carlow to St.Mullins is especially picturesque. It currently stops in St.Mullins but by the end of 2022 it should be tied in with both the New Ross to Waterford & Waterford to Dungarvan Greenways. St.Mullins is a very short distance from New Ross where there are regular buses to Rosslare.
P.S. John F. Kennedy homestead, National Park & Exibition Centre are in/near New Ross (his granfathers hometown).
A Bowsie is a Dublin term for a blackguard or a troublemaker.
Sorry Kirkie - that was supposed to be a reply to Catheriam's post.I am not Catheriam, but I did exactly what you suggest, a couple of years ago, following the cruel Salvador! The Salvador is not cruel, my knees just suffered too much, so my choice the following year was the one above, with hardly an incline to bother me! Indeed it was a beautiful route.
Sorry Kirkie - that was supposed to be a reply to Catheriam's post.
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