Over €578,000 for significant enhancements to recreational amenities in Carlow and Kilkenny

Over €578,000 in funding has been confirmed for Carlow/Kilkenny under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

The allocation of €578,153 for Carlow/Kilkenny is part of a nationwide allocation of €8.7 million for 221 recreational based projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Among the recreational projects for Carlow/Kilkenny are final phase of the Borris Village Looped Walk, Knockadrinna Wood walking trail development and Gathabawn loop walk trail upgrades.

Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow/Kilkenny Peter 'Chap' Cleere has welcomed the funding.

“I am delighted this morning to welcome funding to the tune of €578,153 for Carlow/Kilkenny. The inclusion of recreational projects such as these will ensure we can enhance these trails and in essence support the promotion of them throughout our counties," said Deputy Cleere.
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“Funding allocations under this Scheme have made a sizeable difference. When I visit these recreational spaces around the constituency, you can see the positive effect the investment has had on these spaces. Giving them a vibrancy and new life,” he said. “These spaces are essential for Carlow/Kilkenny as they promote local tourism and show off the best of our counties.

Deputy Cleere said investment in recreational projects such as these have major positive impacts for the wellbeing of the community and boosts local tourism and business.

“I am delighted to see this investment that was announced today by my colleague Minister Dara Calleary for my constituency. It is essential, especially in rural Ireland that we continue to enhance these spaces," he said.

“Investment in these projects will showcase the best of what our beautiful counties have to offer, whilst boosting local tourism and local enterprises,” he concluded.