Údarás na Gaeltachta Welcomes €1.5 Million Investment in Outdoor Recreational Projects in the Gaeltacht
Údarás na Gaeltachta has welcomed the investment announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, in outdoor recreation projects in the Gaeltacht.
There is significant investment in Greenways, Blueways, Forest Parks and Cycling Routes. New walking trails will be provided for the first time, as well as projects that will support outdoor sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and other water activities.
Among the projects being funded include:
- Millside Walk Fintown, Co. Donegal: €200,000
- Muckish Railway Walk, Co. Donegal: €500,000
- Ionad Pobail an Mháma – Car Park, Co Galway: €172,583
- Belmullet Tidal Pool, Co. Mayo: €295,974
- Link to Parc Rath Chairn, Co. Meath: €140,400
- Recreational Enhancement at three Blue Flag Beaches – Ballinskelligs, Banna and Rossbeigh, Co. Kerry: €198,000
Údarás na Gaeltachta welcomes this continued support from the Department for the development of outdoor recreational projects in the Gaeltacht. These projects will greatly contribute to the development of tourism and the well-being of local communities in the Gaeltacht areas.
Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, Stiúrthóir Forbartha Réigiúnaí, Pobail agus Pleanála Teanga said:
“The investment announced is a good example of how to build on the great work done by Údarás na Gaeltachta in collaboration with Gaeltacht community development organizations, promoting the use of natural amenities for wellness opportunities for the local community and for providing tourism opportunities for visitors to the Gaeltacht.”