Funding awarded for upgrade of Laois walking trails

Funding has been awarded to upgrade Laois walking trails under the Walks Scheme.

Funding of €12,000 is to be provided to Laois Partnership to maintain the trails and the upkeep of the trails.

This includes €10,000 for the repairing of two pedestrian bridges in Laois as part of the Offaly Way walk and €2,000 for tree trimming on the Slieve Bloom Way that is causing obstruction to users.

Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs welcomed the funding. 

"I am pleased to see this funding announced today by Government for Laois walking trails. will improve trail surfaces and deliver additional seating and signage for the benefit of walkers, tourists and families alike.

"The initiative is designed to boost outdoor recreation and adventure tourism and to enhance some of the county’s popular outdoor trails.