Politciations and local campaigners yesterday welcomed the opening of the 30km Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway, which had been opened in phases before now.The greenway was built by Meath County Council from Navan in Co Meath to Kingscourt in Co Cavan. It serves the villages of Gibbstown, Wilkinstown, Castletown, Nobber and Kilmainhamwood.The greenway follows the old Navan and Kingscourt Railway route, which was part of the Midland Great Western Railway network. Passenger services ended in 1947, while freight services were discontinued in 2001.Local campaign group the Navan Cycling Initiative said: It was great to attend the official opening of the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway at Kilmainhamwood. Not even thunder and lightning could stop us. Well done to all on getting it over the line, especially Cllr Eugene Cassidy, who first proposed it all those years ago.The opening of the greenway was attended by Jack Chambers, Minister for State at the Department of Transport, and local politicians, including three local Government ministers: Heather Humphreys, Minister for Social Protection; Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice; and Thomas Byrne, Minister for State for Sports and Physical Activity.Minister Chambers said: Im delighted to officially open the Kingscourt to Boyne Valley greenway. Its vital infrastructure delivered by the Government to promote active travel, road safety, and connectivity for the region.Minister Humphreys said: A wonderful occasion in Kinmainhamwood as Jack Chambers and I officially opened the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway. This project from Navan to Kingscourt in Cavan received 2 million from my Department.Minister Byrne said: The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway is a true delight. If you havent been, you gotta go.30km off road greenway, it is a paradise for walkers and bikers. Jack Chambers cut the ribbon on the project today and it was great to be there.