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NINE Kerry projects have received €191,711 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure scheme.
It includes €20,000 for the development of a public amenity space at Tralee Bay Coastal Walkway at Lohercannon.
Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley and Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin have welcomed the announcement.
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The finance is provided under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme which aims to provide assistance for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways and blueways.
The other projects to benefit are:
• The mapping, promotion and marketing of trails countywide: €20,000
• The development of an accessible for all amenity area in the Pilgrims Route, Glens North, Dingle, Co. Kerry: €20,000
• The provision of walking and cycling trail signage Fossa Way, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry: €20,000
• The erection of picnic set and information signage at Lixnaw Integrated Constructed Wetland, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry: €20,000
• Remediation works to prevent further deterioration of the steps at Ballyheigue Beach, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry: €20,000
• Funding for access issues at the entrance and provide interpretative signage at Bonane Heritage Park, Milleens, Bonane PO, Kenmare, Co. Kerry: €20,000
• Development works for the cliff walk assessment project, Cliff Road, Ballybunion: €20,000
• Development of the Castlequin Loop Walk Trail in Cahersiveen: €16,659.28
• Development of the Ballykissane Loop Walk Trail in Killorglin: €15,052.61
