Almost €200k for Louth outdoor recreation projects
Funding has been allocated for three Louth projects
Almost €200k has been announced for outdoor recreation projects right across the county.
Funding has been allocated for three Louth projects including:
- Louth County Council Templetown Blue Flag Beach Accessibility Project - This project will provide easier access to beach facilities - construction works to include disabled parking bays, accessible picnic areas & works to existing pathways €35,388
- Louth County Council Port Blue Flag Beach Accessibility Project - This project will provide easier access to beach facilities - construction works to include disabled parking bays, accessible picnic areas & accessible paths €45,330
- Louth County Council Siúl na Mánaigh Greenway Provision of a greenway from the Heritage Park in Dromiskin to a recently restored natural wetland at Ginnety’s Pond Nature Park. €113,400
In announcing the huge investment in outdoor projects, Minister Humphreys said:
“Our beautiful outdoors have never been more available to us than today. With the summer months upon us, now is the time to enjoy the wonderful amenities right on our doorstep.
On the impact of today’s funding, Minister Humphreys stated:
“This investment from my Department brings the overall allocation under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to over €129 million since the Scheme was first launched in 2016.
“It is testament to the positive impact ‘Our Rural Future’ continues to have on communities all over Ireland and Government’s commitment to that policy.
“The times of lockdowns are thankfully behind us but those times gave us all an appreciation of what our stunning outdoors had to offer us for our mental and physical wellbeing.
“It gives me great satisfaction to see the work my Department does to ensure that our rural communities can benefit even more from what nature has to offer.
“Our world class outdoor amenities continue to make rural Ireland the place to be for adventure tourists as well as those who appreciate a more sedate pace of life. These projects are spread throughout the country, so everyone can avail of the outdoors.
“Some of the planned investment, which is taking place all over the country, will enhance existing visitor attractions while providing new opportunities to experience our wonderful coastal landscape.”