{"id":320674,"date":"2026-02-27T20:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/320674\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T20:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:55:07","slug":"limerick-greenway-first-in-ireland-to-launch-full-end-to-end-virtual-reality-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/320674\/","title":{"rendered":"Limerick Greenway first in Ireland to launch full end-to-end Virtual Reality tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LIMERICK Greenway has become the first Greenway in Ireland to use Virtual Reality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/232\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">(VR)<\/a> technology to deliver a full end-to-end immersive\u00a0digital tour\u00a0of its entire route.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Limerick City and County Council, the initiative allows users to experience the full 40km Limerick Greenway journey from Rathkeale to\u00a0Abbeyfeale\u00a0via Ardagh, Newcastle West, and\u00a0Templeglantine\u00a0and key attractions across Limerick city and county, through interactive VR technology. The experience is accessible via VR headsets, mobile devices and web platforms,\u00a0opening up\u00a0Limerick Greenway to global audiences and enhancing inclusive access for people who may not be able to physically travel the route.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The project was officially launched on Thursday at the Limerick IT Summit 2026 at the Dell Technologies Campus, marking a significant step forward for accessible tourism and digital innovation in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The immersive tour captures the natural beauty, heritage and engineering landmarks along Limerick Greenway, including the recently opened \u20ac2.48 million Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale, Ardagh Station House, Ferguson\u2019s Viaduct and\u00a0Tullig\u00a0Wood.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/visual-arts\/2024240\/limerick-schools-carnival-creation-wins-junk-kouture-world-designer-of-the-year-award.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick school\u2019s carnival creation wins Junk Kouture World Designer of the Year Award<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said: \u201cThis project positions Limerick at the forefront of smart tourism and digital innovation in Ireland. By combining our stunning landscape and rich heritage with\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0virtual reality technology, we are opening Limerick Greenway to the world. Whether someone is planning a visit, learning about our history, or experiencing the route from afar, this initiative ensures Limerick is accessible,\u00a0inclusive\u00a0and globally connected.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over an eight-month period, Global Virtual Asset Management (VAM) Ltd., in partnership with the Tourism Department of Limerick Council, conducted an extensive VR mapping and 360-degree capture of the route. The project also includes immersive experiences from over 20 top locations and attractions across Limerick city and county, including King John\u2019s Castle,\u00a0Ballyhoura\u00a0Mountain Bike\u00a0Trail\u00a0and Adare.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pr\u00edomh\u00a0Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery added: \u201cContinued investment in the Limerick Greenway is empowering the local communities by driving footfall, supporting local enterprise, and helping rural areas thrive. By embracing technology like Virtual Reality, we are ensuring that the stories, heritage and vibrancy of these communities reach new audiences while delivering real, tangible opportunities on the ground.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dr Pat Daly, Director General of Limerick Council, said: \u201cThe launch of a full 40km\u00a0VR\u00a0experience is a major step forward for accessible and inclusive tourism in Limerick. It allows people of all abilities and potential visitors from anywhere in the world to experience the Greenway before they travel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the Ryder Cup coming to Adare in 2027, global attention will be firmly on our region. This technology\u00a0provides an innovative way for overseas audiences\u00a0to explore Limerick in advance, discover the breadth of what the county offers, and plan extended stays beyond the event itself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reopened in 2021 following a \u20ac10 million upgrade, Limerick Greenway connects Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West,\u00a0Templeglantine\u00a0and\u00a0Abbeyfeale,\u00a0attracting 1.5 million visits to date\u00a0from across Ireland and overseas.\u00a0Recent developments include the\u00a0Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale, launched in September,\u00a0which is\u00a0the first of several destination hubs planned and supported by funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LIMERICK Greenway has become the first Greenway in Ireland to use Virtual Reality (VR) technology to deliver a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":320675,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[5316,46328,61,60,14563,35066,4580,43,80,59272],"class_list":["post-320674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ireland","tag-abbeyfeale","tag-ardagh","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-limerick-city-and-county-council","tag-limerick-greenway","tag-newcastle-west","tag-news","tag-technology","tag-templeglantine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320674"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320674\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/320675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}