€10,000 for improvement works on Mayo walking trail

THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of over €209,000 to upgrade and enhance 23 walking trails across the country.

The funding, under the Walks Scheme, will improve trail surfaces and deliver additional seating and signage for the benefit of walkers, tourists and families alike.

A number of trails and walks will also be re-routed to improve their safety and to protect the rural countryside.

It includes one Mayo project on the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail. Funding of €10,000 has been allocated for a reroute at Knockraha, with the relocation of an existing walkway bridge and drainage to be installed.

Said Minister Humphreys: “Our walkways and outdoor trails really showcase the unique beauty of our rural towns and villages.

“They are hugely popular assets among families, hikers, cyclists and tourists alike and it’s therefore so important that we continuously maintain and protect them.

“This funding will enhance 23 of our most popular walking trails across the country.

“I’m pleased too that these projects will be delivered through local contractors and workers, therefore providing a boost to our rural economies.”