Funding boost for outdoor recreation projects in Louth

Funding of €140,000 has been allocated for three recreational based projects in Louth through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

The three projects are:

• Clogherhead Cliff Walk: Preparatory work to formalise the existing cliff walk and link with Clogher beach including Natura screening- €50,000
• Annagassan Walking Trails: Exploration of potential walking trails around the coastal village of Annagassan and trails linking the village of Castlebellingham including archaeological and habitat surveys- €50,000

• Blue Flag beach signage: Upgrading of information boards at three Blue Flag beaches - €40,000 

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD announced €8.7 million to deliver 221 recreational based projects nationwide through the scheme.

Speaking after the announcement Minister Calleary said:

“Investment in the outdoors is so important to us all from a physical and mental health perspective. I am very happy to be making this announcement today which will see over a wide range of capital projects developed and delivered all across the country, adding to our already impressive outdoor recreation offering.

“The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme continues to deliver on the commitments in Our Rural Future and the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy, ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’, and builds on unprecedented levels of investment in the sector in recent years.”

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Speaking at the announcement, Minister of State with special responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer T.D., said:

“I very much welcome today’s announcement which sees a further 221 projects brought to fruition through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Funding provided under this scheme continues to deliver and enhance our recreational offering which is of huge importance to us from a community wellbeing perspective, as well as being a catalyst for tourism in rural areas.

“I want to commend the various community groups who collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and enhance recreational amenities in their locality.”