Funding of €247,500 confirmed for restoration of Callan River

Long awaited funding for the restoration of the King's River in Callan has been announced.

€247,500 is to be allocated for a major project on the river which will allow the local community to use the river for activities like fishing, kayaking and canoeing, and swimming. The funds are being made available under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. 

Callan councillor Joe Lyons has warmly welcomed the funding, which he has been campaigning for in recent years. I am "absolutely delighted to announce that after many years of hard work on a project close to my heart, central to our town of Callan that the King's River will be restored to its former glory."

The funding has also been welcomed by Deputy John McGuinness who said he is glad to see substantial government investment in the project. "This is very positive news for Kilkenny."

Announcing the funding, today, Minister Heather Humphreys said: "I want to thank the local communities who brought forward these proposals and I look forward to seeing work commence on many of these exciting projects in the near future."

Funding has also been announced for a community green space in Dunnamaggin and phase 2 of the refurbishment of Urlingfords Community Centre, bringing the total funding announcement for Kilkenny to €995,000.