€175,000 funding announced for recreational amenities in Kildare

Fianna Fáil Minister James Lawless has welcomed €175,000 in funding for Kildare under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme announced today by Minister Dara Calleary.

The allocation of funding for Kildare is part of a nationwide allocation of €8.7 million for 221 recreational based projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

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Amongst the recreational projects for the constituency are: Pedestrian & Cycling Links to Kerdiffstown Park; trail and signage upgrade at Killinthomas Woods; and improvements to signage, car park and rest areas at Moore Abbey woods, Monasterevin.

Speaking on what this funding offers for Kildare, Lawless said: “I am delighted this morning to welcome funding to the tune of €175,000 for Kildare. The inclusion of recreational projects such Kerdiffstown Park,  Killinthomas Woods, and St. Brigid's Camino will ensure we can enhance these trails and in essence support the promotion of them throughout our county.

“Funding allocations under this Scheme have made a sizeable difference. When I visit these recreational spaces around Kildare, 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 Kildare as they promote local tourism and show off the best of our great county.”

Concluding Minister Lawless stated 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 Kildare. It is essential, especially in rural Ireland that we continue to enhance these spaces.

“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.