€30,000 in funding granted to facilitate footpath upgrades in Tipperary village

€30,000 has been granted to facilitate footpath upgrades in Clonoulty.

The funding is set to be put towards a project constructing a footpath linking the GAA grounds and playground in Clonoulty with the village.

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Speaking on the matter, Cllr Declan Burgess has expressed his contentment with the funding, stating that he has campaigned for this project for some time.

In a statement issued earlier today, he said: "I’m delighted to welcome confirmation of €30,000 in funding to progress the development of a footpath linking the GAA grounds and playground with Clonoulty Village. This project is firmly on my agenda and, following my representations and notice of motions, I have consistently advocated for this important piece of infrastructure to become a reality.

"While this funding is only a start, it will allow vital preparatory work to move ahead, including road realignment, new LED lighting and associated works, helping to shape the overall project. In addition, we received good news at the end of January, with confirmation of a further €6,000 in funding under the Active Travel Programme.

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"This is particularly welcome, as previous applications under this scheme were unsuccessful. It’s encouraging to see progress now being made.

"There is still work to do. I will continue to monitor progress closely and work with our area engineers to secure the additional funding required to fully deliver this project.

"Improving safety and connectivity in Clonoulty remains a key priority for me. I’ll keep you posted on further developments."