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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €30,000 funding for upgrade work on the Carlingford to Omeath Greenway.
It's part of a €6m funding pot announced at the weekend for 200 outdoor adventure projects throughout the Republic.
The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will be key to enhancing outdoor amenities such as our walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches.
It will also provide a major boost to local economies by attracting visitors and furthering our reputation as a destination for adventure tourism.
Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said “We’re at the height of the Summer and whatever the weather I know families are getting out and enjoying Ireland’s great outdoors.
“The funding I’m announcing today will support the further development of our greenways, blueways and hiking trails making them even more enjoyable places for families to visit.
“Every county will benefit from today’s announcement so if you’re a walker, a swimmer, a cyclist or even a fisherman – check out the list to see what’s happening in your county.
“Getting active in the fresh air outdoors can be a tonic for the body and soul and this was brought home to us all during the pandemic.
“Some of these amenities are often hidden gems on our doorsteps so I’m encouraging people to get out and discover them over the rest of the Summer.”
Minister Humphreys Department is at an advanced stage of developing the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy which will underpin the announced investment and give it a platform for further growth.
