Delight at €300,000 grant for electric train for Kildare tourism destination

Kildare TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said “Funding of €300,000 confirmed for Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park will provide for the addition of an electric train with two enclosed passenger carriages to facilitate guided tours at the Park. This funding is allocated under category 1 of the scheme which allows for the Development or Enhancement of Sustainable Visitor Experiences.

“Lullymore is a great example of a sustainable visitor experience, bringing visitors to the heart of West Kildare. It has continued to grow and develop since its opening and is now a key attraction for visitors to Kildare. This funding will further enhance the offering at the park and ensure its facilities are modern and accessible for all.

"Part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, the EU Just Transition Fund scheme is supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in communities and businesses like Lullymore across the Midlands.

"Working in conjunction with my colleague Cllr Brendan Wyse, we look forward to seeing the benefit of this funding in Lullymore and congratulate management and staff there for their contribution and commitment to developing tourism and economic development activity in Kildare”.