Funding of over €400,000 will Enhance Outdoor Amenities in Cork

11 projects in Cork will receive funding to improve outdoor recreational facilities, Fine Gael TD for Cork North West John Paul O’Shea has said.

Deputy O’Shea said this funding directly supports the ambition of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’.

“I’m delighted to see funding of over €400,000 today (Thursday) for outdoor projects in Cork. This funding is being provided as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). This funding will be used to invest in recreational facilities such as walking trails, cycleways, water-based amenities and mountain access routes. When projects are delivered, this funding will provide a major boost to the local economy by attracting visitors and furthering our reputation as a destination for adventure tourism”.

Across the country there is €8.7 million being provided for 221 projects. Deputy O’Shea added “I’m particularly delighted to see funding for 8 local projects, which has provided so much joy for the community over the years. This new funding is going to make a big difference for outdoor amenities in Cork, making them even better for local families and visitors alike. It’s so important to get out and make the most of what our outdoors has to offer”.

“I want to thank the community groups across Cork who work so hard to develop and enhance recreational amenities in our local community. These amenities are here for us all to enjoy. I really encourage everyone to get out there and enjoy the incredible outdoor spaces Cork has to offer”, concluded Deputy O’Shea

The projects approved for funding through Cork North West include:

• Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG – Blackwater Way Map Boards – €29,700

• Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG – Blackwater Way Trail Repair, maintenance and signage works – €31,050

• Cork County Council – Seefin Car Park upgrade works on the Duhallow Way at Musheramore – €40,000

• IRD Duhallow CLG – Clara Loop Walk Upgrade – €40,000

• IRD Duhallow CLG – Upgrade of the Mossy Beds and Inchamay sections of the Duhallow way route – €40,000

• IRD Duhallow CLG – Upgrade of Mushera section of the Duhallow way – €40,000

• West Cork Development Partnership – Development of new off road walking route connecting Ballingeary village, Drom an Ailigh, and onto Ceim Chorrbhualle – €40,000

• IRD Duhallow CLG – Map and screen off-road sections of the IRD Duhallow’s catchment section of the Beara Breifne Way – €50,000