By Dan Walsh
€35,000 in funding has been allocated for the repair of the damaged Spike Footbridge in Courtown Woods and will also aid trail repairs and general maintenance within the forest recreational area.
Spike Bridge is one of 11 areas in Co. Wexford included in funding announced yesterday (Friday). The others include Ballyfad, Camolin Park, Carrickbyrne, Dunanore (better known as Borodale, near Enniscorthy), Mount Nebo, Oaklands, Park Wood (Bree), Ramsfort Park, Gorey, Tara Hill and Tintern.
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced details of €4 million funding the department will provide in 2025 as part of its’ strategic partnership with Coillte.
In addition to supporting the development of new infrastructure projects and the maintenance of existing trails on Coillte lands, this year an additional €1.4 million is being provided towards the ongoing cost of repairing storm damaged trails.
Minister Calleary said; “My department’s strategic partnership with Coillte is a hugely important one for the outdoor recreation sector in Ireland. It is essential to ensuring that Coillte sites are in a position to facilitate millions of visitors each year with high quality trails and facilities.
“Through our current partnership with Coillte, we are providing up to €15 million over five years to maintain and develop Coillte’s trail network and recreation amenities around the country. This funding is also supporting Coillte’s engagement with local communities and recreation groups right across the country,” concluded Minister Calleary.
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