A cycleway bridge in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which opened to the public almost three years ago, has been officially named in honour of the late Mary O'Rourke.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended the special event to mark the official naming of the bridge.
A proposal to name the bridge after the Athlone native and former government minister was made by Councillor Paul Hogan last year.
The proposal was unanimously supported by members of the Athlone Moate Municipal District and a public consultation was held last summer.
A report outlining details of the submissions was later presented to the councillors, who decided to proceed with the proposed name for the bridge.
For many years, Ms O'Rourke was Athlone's most high-profile political figure and held ministerial roles in governments in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
She died in October 2024, aged 87.
Speaking at the event today, Mr Martin said it was fitting to name a bridge used by many walkers and cyclists every day after a woman who had "so much energy".
The Taoiseach said the O'Rourke and Lenihan family had made an extraordinary contribution to public life.
Paying tribute to Ms O'Rourke, Mr Martin said she left a lasting legacy in Athlone and across the country.
"She was [a] person who encouraged many more to come after her, including me," he said.
