Minister Dara Calleary has announced a funding allocation of €8.7 million for 221 outdoor recreation projects through The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme provides funding for the development, repair, maintenance, and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas of Ireland.
This includes facilities for activities like walking, trekking, cycling, kayaking, and hiking, aiming to promote healthy lifestyles and boost tourism in these areas.
A funding allocation of €730,000 has been granted for counties Cavan and Monaghan.
Amongst the recreational projects for the constituency are Recreational Masterplan for Lough Naglack, Loughanleagh & Muff Heritage Trails Development and Mountain Bike Trails in Mullaghmatt Forest.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister Niamh Smyth said: "I am delighted this morning to welcome funding to the tune of €346,400 for County Monaghan and €387,173 for County Cavan. The inclusion of recreational projects such as the Recreational Masterplan for Lough Naglack, Loughanleagh & Muff Heritage Trails Development, and Cashlan Lough Trail Development and Mountain Bike Trails in Mullaghmatt Forest, will ensure we can enhance these trails and in essence support the promotion of them throughout our counties.
"Funding allocations under this Scheme have made a sizeable difference. When I visit these recreational spaces around Monaghan and Cavan, I can see the positive effect the investment has had on these spaces. Giving them a vibrancy and new life. These spaces are essential for Cavan/Monaghan as they promote local tourism and show off the best of our great counties."
