€500k for Kingscourt greenway hub

Also proposed are two kiosks for bicycle service and rental. Funding welcomed locally.

Funding worth €500,000 has been allocated to redevelop the grounds next to the former railway station in Kinsgcourt as a gateway hub to the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway.

Brendan Smith TD has welcomed this morning's announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD.

The car park will be located at the old Kingscourt Railway Station at Corgarry, Kingscourt and other works as part of the scheme include gazebos with seating and a picnic area with benches, an access roadway, footpaths, lighting, signage, fencing and landscaping.

Also proposed are two kiosks for bicycle service and rental.

“This funding is allocated for the strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities together with the development of new recreational infrastructure,” explained Deputy Smith.

In addition €151,387 in funding will be granted to Monaghan County Council for recreational enhancements at Castleshane Forest Enhancement developing the existing recreational amenities at that facility including carparking and trail infrastructure.

“I compliment both County Councils in submitting these successful applications and I also have been glad to work along with Councillor Clifford Kelly in advocating strongly for this development in Kingscourt,” he said. “I am delighted to receive confirmation of this investment which will further enhance these spaces that not only act ass recreational and social spaces for our communities but also add greatly to our tourism sector.”