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05 Mar 2026

Boost for Tipperary as walk ways set for upgrades to accommodate disabilities

By 2030, nearly one in three visitors to Tipperary is expected to have a disability, highlighting the growing importance of accessible tourism.

Boost for Tipperary as walk ways  set for upgrades to accommodate disabilities

By 2030, nearly one in three visitors to Tipperary is expected to have a disability, highlighting the growing importance of accessible tourism.

Soon, five scenic walking routes in Tipperary will open their paths to everyone, ensuring full accessibility for people with disabilities.

These five locations are at the heart of the project, and a thorough review is set to reveal exactly which enhancements will make them even more welcoming.

By 2030, nearly one in three visitors to Tipperary is expected to have a disability, highlighting the growing importance of accessible tourism.

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Mairead Winters, Tipperary’s Tourism Activator, states that funding for the first phase has already been secured.

The five designated Signature sites include the following:
Littleton labyrinth,
Cahir Castle to The Suir Blueway from Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir,Carrick-on-Suir,
Ballina Amenity Park,
Fethard Town Park.

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