Over €650k for outdoor recreation projects

Brendan Smith TD has welcomed the announcement of over €650,000 for outdoor recreation projects in Cavan and Monaghan.

Announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary, the investment will involve €500,000 in funding to Cavan County Council for the Railway Hub Development project in Kingscourt, which will provide a greenway hub with car parking and seating.

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,” Deputy Smith stated.

“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,” he said.