Funding boost for Tip O’Neill trails and Urris Loops

Twenty thousand euro in funding has been confirmed for the enhancement of the Tip O’Neill Trails & Urris Loops at Drumfries and from Buncrana to Urris,
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jan 2021, 17:34 BST
A section of the Urris Loops trail/A section of the Urris Loops trail/
A section of the Urris Loops trail/

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D. announced the funding yesterday under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

The scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways.

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The funding is being announced in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, who are co-funding the projects with the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said: “The last year has demonstrated more than ever the importance of outdoor amenities for our physical and mental wellbeing.

“There has been a notable increase in the number of people using our walking trails, cycleways, parks and other resources to exercise and keep fit, while respecting the guidelines on social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.”

She added: “The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme has provided investment for the development of new amenities and the enhancement of existing facilities since 2016 and that investment is now proving its worth as more and more people discover and appreciate the facilities available on their doorstep.”

The other Donegal trails which also received funding were Trusk Lough Trail, Mountain Top Walk, Bealacht na Gaeltachta, Lehardan Harbour Walk, Ard na Mona Looped Walk and Corrán Binne Trail.

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