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Cahir Castle To Swiss Cottage Blueway (Image: takemewalking.com)
Tipperary is to benefit from â¬282,000 funding for two projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Cahir Suir Blueway Infrastructure Enhancement will receive â¬200,000. This funding will be used to develop the walkway from Cahir Castle to the Swiss Cottage, while Beara-Breifne Way, connecting Lorrha to Portumna, was allocated almost â¬82,000.
The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humpreys, announced over â¬6.5 million in funding today, for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the scheme. She is expected to make a further announcement in respect of measure 3 projects, which are larger projects accessing funding of up to â¬500,000 each, in the coming weeks.
Minister Humphreys announces a further â¬6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities
38 projects across the country to benefit under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Total of 212 projects approved for funding of â¬9.7 million since the start of the year
Funding made in partnership with Fáilte Ireland
Further announcement on large scale projects to be made shortly
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., today (4th March 2021) announced over â¬6.5 million in funding for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways. The funding announced today will benefit 38 medium-sized projects, with funding of up to â¬200,000 each (Measure 2 projects).
Major funding for Sheemore and Rossinver walk and cycle trails
Over €329,000 announced
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Leitrim County Council has today secured funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under round 2 of the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme.
Two applications to develop amenities at Rossinver and Leitrim Village were successful in securing funding when the scheme was announced by Minister Heather Humphries earlier today.
The Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways.
In announcing the funding today Minister Heather Humphreys said: “The value we place on our outdoor amenities, and the contribution which they make to our physical and mental wellbeing, has never been more appreciated than during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Minister Humphreys announces €6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities
• 38 projects across the country to benefit under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
• Projects will support enhanced interest in outdoor pursuits post COVID
• Funding made in partnership with Fáilte Ireland
• Further announcement on larger scale projects to be made shortly
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., today (4th March 2021) announced over €6.5 million in funding for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways. The funding announced today will benefit 38 medium-sized projects, with funding of up to €200,000 each (Measure 2 projects).