Minister Shane Ross has launched a public consultation on greenways; a submission will be made by the Western Rail Trail. However any individual who wants to make a submission can. So why not make your own submission, in your own words telling the minister you want to see the old closed railway from Athenry to Collooney put to good use as a greenway. It is a simply process and democracy is about making your voice heard ! here is the link http://www.merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room/Releases/Minister_launches_public_consultation_process_on_the_development_of_a_new_Greenways_Strategy_and_announces_funding_for_greenway_projects_in_three_counties.html Brendan