Concern Smithborough to Monaghan town greenway could be delayed by funding shortfall

There's concern the Ulster Canal Greenway from Smithborough to Monaghan town could be postponed because of a funding shortfall.

Sinn Fein Councillor Seán Conlon said the original €5 million of European funding will fall short of the amount required to bring the greenway from Middletown to Smithborough in its entirety.

A motion was passed at the latest Monaghan County Council meeting that all relevant bodies be contacted to request the additional funding be fast tracked to allow work continue.

Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound News, Seán Conlon said the cross-border element would give priority to the Middletown section.