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20 Oct 2025

Funding announced to improve hiking and walking trail in picturesque area of Tipperary

Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess announced today that €27,000 has been awarded to the popular walking trail.

Winter Walking Festival in the Glen of Aherlow in Tipperary

The Glen of Aherlow

A local Tipperary County Councillor has announced that funding has been granted to update a popular walking trail in Tipperary.

Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess announced today that €27,000 has been awarded from the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to update and replace signage on the eight loop walks in the Glen of Aherlow.

Clrr Declan Burgess today thanked the STDC for securing the funding.

"A sincere thank you to South Tipperary Development Company CLG for applying for this much needed funding, and to John Egan for his dedication and hard work on walking routes across South Tipperary.

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"The Glen is a stunning outdoor amenity, full of potential. Continued investment is essential to preserve and enhance these walking and hiking routes for locals and visitors alike.

"I have been a strong advocate for increased investment in the Glen, and I’m delighted that this Government funding will improve signage and support better route management," concluded Cllr Burgess.

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