€309,457 for outdoor projects in County Wexford

By Dan Walsh

North Wexford – South Wicklow Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan welcomed €309,457 in funding for Wexford outdoor recreation projects announced Thursday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

The eight projects announced include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility and support for the marketing and promotion of our outdoor recreational facilities.

Among the projects being funded include walking trails, mountain access routes and outdoor swimming amenities such as;

€49,500 for Blackstairs Recreation Trail  and a Feasibility Study for a walking and cycling trail connecting Bunclody, Kiltealy, Killanne, Templeudigan and Ballywilliam to include drawings costing and assessments.

€40,000 to erect signposts along footpaths from Enniscorthy old bridge and surface works to Vinegar Hill lane and signage to all trail links.

€40,000 for upgrade works to access lane at Ringwood trail at Kilcarbry, near Enniscorthy.

€40,000 for resurfacing and drainage works to Crory lane on the Crory Lane link to Edenvale near Castlebridge.

€38,052 to erect an accessible  viewing stand and lay 50 metres of beach mats at Morriscastle beach.

€36,000 for the creation of a 7.5km on-road cycle trail with signage from Taghmon to Carrigfoyle.

€35,900 for Rosslare Harbour Cliff walk restoration to rehabilitate 3km of trail by re-routing 140 metres, resurfacing 750 metres of trail and repair trail surface water damage.

€30,000 for Sweetalk in Ramsfort Woods, Gorey, for trail path replacement and resurfacing of 200 metres of existing trail with macadam surface and provision of planting.

Deputy Brennan told WexfordLocal.com; “We are extraordinarily lucky to live in a place with such an abundance of natural beauty and it is really important that we continue to invest in the infrastructure to ensure that these areas are accessible and open for use.

“Funding provided under this scheme continues to deliver and enhance our recreational offering which is of huge importance to us from a community wellbeing perspective, as well as being a catalyst for tourism in rural areas,” said Deputy Brennan, who added; “I want to commend the various community groups who collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and enhance recreational amenities in their locality.”