Nine Donegal outdoor recreation projects allocated €267,791

Nine Donegal outdoor recreation projects have been allocated a total of €267,791 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

The Donegal projects that are among 150 projects set to receive funding of €4.1 million are as follows:

Knader Forest Enhancement (Upgrade works at Knader Forest) €30,000.

Gartan Community Hall (Development of pathways connecting shores of Gartan Lake to Church Hill village) €30,000.

Monellan Forest Walk (Enhancement works to Monellan Forest) €30,000.

Promotion and marketing of trails countywide (To create a series of videos highlighting the extensive and attractive walks and trails available in Donegal) €30,000.

Old Carn Road – The Golden Mile (Upgrade works at Old Carn Road to include drainage, ledging, stone surfacing and signage) €30,000.

Umricam (Creation of 2.7km trail at Umricam) €29,968.

Butlers Glen Upgrade (Upgrade Butlers Glen, upgrade works shall include drainage, ledging, stone surfacing and signage) €30,000.

Slí Croí Inis Eoghain (Creation of a new trail at Slí Croí Inis Eoghain) €29,968.

Maylin Wood (Upgrade and enhancement works at Maylin Wood) €27,855.

The investment is part of a €4.1 million funding package announced this morning by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphries.

Welcoming the announcement, Donegal Minister, Charlie McConalogue, said the funding will be key to enhancing local mountain trails, forest walks, cycleways, rivers, lakes, and beaches.

“This is great news for the county as it prepares for the tourist season. Donegal has so much to offer when it comes to the outdoors and these allocations will help to improve the unique offerings we have here in the county. The investments will serve to attract more visitors to Donegal.

“Today’s announcement today will also benefit local communities with new or enhanced outdoor facilities, while also helping to support local economies by continuing to offer domestic and international visitors an attractive and exciting array of outdoor amenities,” Minister McConalogue added.