Hopes for a greenway linking Clonmel and Carrick on Suir to boost tourism in both towns is finally coming to fruition.
Over €2 million is being pumped into developing the 20 kilometre tow path – with 1.9 million of the monies coming from government and the remainder being provided by the county council.
Announcing the development Public Transport Minister Alan Kelly is confident of a huge economic spin off to the area from it.