Minister Ring launches Ballina Urban Cycle Network ^Featured

Pictures: David Farrell Photography

Minister Ring said the cycle network was funded under the Dept. of Transport, Tourism and Sport's 2011 Smarter Travel Funding Package and was part of the Department's Job Initiative investment which has provided employment as well promoting healthier, sustainable travel.

"Of course, the network is also for walkers and should make walking a lot safer and a lot mroe attractive for people of Ballina and also for the tourists who will be welcomed to the area", Minister Ring continued.

"I hope hope to see much greater numbers of children cycling to school and for many of the adults who have not cycled since their own schooldays, I say to you now is the time to get on your bike!"

Minister Ring's appeal for the people of Ballina and surrounding areas to use the new cycle network was also a theme taking up by both the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Austin Francis O'Malley, and Director of Services Ballina, Paddy Mahon. 

Michael Ring, T.D., Minister of State at the Dept. of Transport, Tourism and Sport, unveils a plaque to launch the new Ballina Urban Cycle Network at Convent Hill last Friday watched by Mayo T.D.'s Michelle Mulherin, Dara Calleary, John O'Mahony; Mayo County Council Chairman, Cllr. Austin Francis O'Malley; Ballina Town Council Chairman, Cllr. Peter Clarke; Mr. Paddy Mahon, Director of Services Ballina Town Council; local Mayo County and Ballina Town Councillors and some pupils of Scoil Iosa National School, Ballina.