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Two Outdoor Adventure Projects In Co. Kildare To Receive Almost €70,000 In Funding

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Under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Two outdoor adventure projects in Co. Kildare will receive funding of almost €70,000.

The funding - granted to Kildare County Council - falls under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

€45,000 has been awarded for a feasibility study exploring the development of a walking and cycling route between Monasterevin and Portarlington.

Fitsticks Walking Trails has been awarded €24,199 to develop trails at 5 locations along the Grand Canal in Co. Kildare. 

Cllr. Fiona McLoughlin-Healy, of Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District, welcomed the funding on her Facebook page this afternoon.

The Independent councillor compared Kildare's figures, to that of its neighbours, noting the disparity.

Carlow County Council received €130,500

Meath County Council received €103,213

Offaly County Council received €82,386

Wicklow County Council received €281,700

 

 

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