Walking routes receive funding
FUNDING of €176,650 has been announced for several projects to enhance and maintain popular walking locations.
Grants from the Department of Rural and Community Development were given after successful applications put forward by Sligo County Council and Sligo Leader under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
€20,000 each has been announced for upgrade and repair of Powellsborough Bog Walk in Tubbercurry, upgrading the visitor car park and enhancement of trail at Warren Way in Castleconnor, upgrading and enhancement of the Slish Wood section of Sligo Way, marketing and promotion for Sligo Walks, upgrading of walking infrastructure on the Queen Maeve Trail, upgrading the forst walk on the Benbulben Mountain Forest Trail, repair works to the trail at Bunduff Lake, Cliffoney and enhancing of the trail at Dooney Rock. €16,650 has also been approved for maintenance work on the Coolaney River Walk. Sligo County Council cathaoirleach Dara Mulvey welcomed the funding and said the successful applications represent the hard work of Sligo’s voluntary groups as well as the staff of Sligo County Council and Sligo Leader. Mr Mulvey said: “This is a great boost for the many voluntary groups and local committees who are working tirelessly to enhance their communities. “At this very challenging time for all our citizens, the development of our outdoor recreational facilities was never more important or more welcome. “I would like to commend Sligo County Council’s director of services Dorothy Clarke and the staff of Sligo County Council and Leader for their professionalism in working with the various communities to prepare and submit the grant applications, and today’s announcement is due reward for their efforts.”