Minister Paul Kehoe has welcomed €189,455 in funding announced today that will serve to enhance and upgrade recreational projects across County Wexford. €102,830 will be allocated to the upgrade of Walking Trails throughout the County and €86,625 for the Development of a Cycle Lane.
Minister Kehoe stated; “This funding is part of the implementation of the National Countryside Recreation Strategy, which is tasked with the development of trails that will serve as both an amenity for the local community and as a draw for tourism to the area.
The funding comes as part of a €4.455m package announced by Michael Ring, Minister for Regional Economic Development. The Department and Fáilte Ireland have invested considerable resources into the operation of the Walks Scheme, the implementation of the National Countryside Recreation Strategy and assisting Fáilte Ireland in the development and promotion of trails, including the Fáilte Ireland National Looped Walks, which were funded by Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs.
This Scheme has resulted in the development and enhancement of nearly 40 trails across the country. As a result, significant social and economic spin-off for local communities has been achieved.
“The County of Wexford has a lot to offer to both those that live here and those that visit. It is initiatives such as this and the likes of Ireland’s Ancient East that will increase Wexford attractiveness to tourists and will keep people coming back time and again.
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