The foundation stone for the highly anticipated Broadmeadow Greenway between Malahide and Donabate was laid recently with plans for the new pedestrian and cycling route to be completed by 2026.
The granting of the foreshore license for the project has been signed and will see the 6km coastal walking and cycling route providing beautiful views of the Malahide Estuary.

As part of Fingal’s planned network of greenways and cycle routes, the Broadmeadow Way will also connect with the proposed Sutton to Malahide Greenway and the Fingal Coastal Way and will be an important link in developing the network of sustainable transport routes in Fingal.

The greenway will be comprised of new and existing sections of pathways and roads in both Malahide and Donabate, with new infrastructure also extending across agricultural lands to link with the Donabate Distributor Road and Corballis East lands to the south.

The Estuary itself will be bridged alongside the existing rail line by a new 180m long, 12-span bridge constructed on piers which were placed by Fingal County Council to facilitate future development following the rail line reconstruction after its 2009 collapse.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien said: “The laying of the foundation stone here in Malahide marks an important milestone in the construction of the Broadmeadow Greenway. This key piece of strategic infrastructure will benefit tourists, day trippers and locals alike, providing a welcome connection between Donabate and Malahide and giving people of all ages a great opportunity to explore the Fingal coastline.”

Construction of the Broadmeadow estuary bridge section will take place during the summer months of 2024, and the contractor, Jons Civil Ltd, has now commenced work on this part of the project. The greenway sections on the Northern and Southern causeways is planned to take place during Summer 2025 and Summer 2026 alongside landward works on both sides.

Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly added, “The Broadmeadow Greenway is a significant investment that will see us deliver a high-quality amenity that will be a key part of the Fingal Coastal Way. Once completed, it will not only be transformative for Malahide and Donabate, but it will also open up greater access to the region and bring many health and wellbeing benefits.”