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Sat 06 Jun 2009First part of 38km Dublin mountain trail opens
THE FIRST section of a 38-km walking trail across the Dublin mountains has been opened. The route opened yesterday links Tibradden, Kilmashogue and Cruagh forests and marks the initial stage of a long-distance trail that will eventually stretch from Shankill in the east to Tallaght in the west of the county.
Speaking at an event in Tibradden woods, Mr Ó Cuív said long-distance walking routes had the potential to attract more visitors to Ireland, in turn developing sustainable local jobs. Despite the recession, Fáilte Ireland’s figures showed that walking tourism was resilient, with dramatic increases in visitors over the past five years.
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