Tipperary amenity projects secure over €376,000 government funding

Tipperary amenity attractions have secured over €376,000 funding under the latest round of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme announced today (Thursday, August 14) by Minister Dara Calleary.

The allocation of €376,825 for Tipperary is part of a nationwide allocation of €8.7 million for 221 recreational based projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

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Littleton Labyrinth Car Park Development, Tipperary Heritage Way Footbridge and water refill stations for the Suir Blueway between Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir are among some of the Tipperary recreational projects to secure funding. 

South Tipperary Fianna Fail Senator Imelda Goldsboro said she was delighted to welcome this funding for Tipperary. 

"The inclusion of recreational projects such as these will ensure we can enhance these trails and in essence support the promotion of them throughout our counties.

“Funding allocations under this Scheme have made a sizeable difference. When I visit these recreational spaces around the constituency, you can see the positive effect the investment has had on these spaces giving them a vibrancy and new life,” she said. “These spaces are essential for Tipperary as they promote local tourism and show off the best of our county.

Senator Goldsboro added that investment in recreational projects such as these have major positive impacts for the wellbeing of the community and boosts local tourism and business.

“Investment in these projects will showcase the best of what our beautiful counties have to offer, whilst boosting local tourism and local enterprises,” she concluded.

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