203 community groups to receive funding for local trails

Under the initiative, some 203 community groups will receive grants ranging from €1,500 to €35,000 for the development and upgrade of their local trails.

Funding is also being provided under the scheme to support groups to promote their trails as tourist attractions.

Among the community groups being approved funding today are: 

•       Co. Cork : Sheep’s Head Way Limited
•       Co. Kerry: Dingle Way Committee
•       Co. Mayo: North Mayo Heritage Committee
•       Co. Offaly: Moneygall Development Association
•       Co. Tipperary: Tipperary Trails Group
•       Co. Wexford: Kiltealy Walking Trails
•       Co. Wicklow: Glenmalure PURE Mile Group and Glens of Lead Group

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys said: “Our walkways and outdoor trails really do showcase all that is good about our rural towns and villages.

“I know we are coming into winter and the evenings are getting darker – but getting out for some fresh air, to clear the head, is so important.

“I want to finally thank all the community groups and Trail Management Organisations that keep our trails in good condition. You do wonderful work and I’m delighted to support you.”

Grant funding is being made available to Community Trail Management Organisations that are listed on the Sport Ireland Trails Register only.

There are different levels of grant funding available based on the total network length of the trails managed by each Community Trail Management Organisation as listed on the Sport Ireland Trails Register.

The list of Community Trail Management Organisations that are eligible to apply for grant funding and grant funding available to each can be found at the following link: Funding for each Trail Management Organisation