Tipperary Receives Funding for the Upgrade of 40 Walking Trails
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the allocation of €1 million for the improvement of 517 walking trails across the country. This funding will be divided between 203 community groups nationwide with grants of €1,500 to €35,000 available. Funding is being provided to improve trails for the development of tourism and the management of strategically important trails nationwide.
As part of the allocation of this funding Tipperary Trails Group is eligible for €128,167 for the upgrade of 40 trails across the county. The full breakdown of funding received in Tipperary is listed below:
| Community Trail Management Organisation | Number of Trails Managed | Funding |
| Cloughjordan Community Development Committee | 1 | €2,500 |
| Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society | 8 | €10,000 |
| Grange Development Group | 2 | €2,500 |
| Inch Trail Development Group | 2 | €2,500 |
| Killoscully Development Association | 1 | €1,500 |
| Knockmealdown Active | 9 | €25,000 |
| Marl Bog / Multeen Way Group | 1 | €10,000 |
| Ormond Way Association | 1 | €25,000 |
| Rhododendron Walking Festival Committee | 3 | €4,000 |
| Slieveardagh Rural Development | 1 | €1,500 |
| Sli Eala Trail Committee | 1 | €4,000 |
| The Source of the Nore Walking Trail Committee | 1 | €1,500 |
| Tipperary Trails Group | 2 | €4,000 |
| Upperchurch / Drumbane and District Development Council | 6 | €10,000 |
| St Declan’s Way Management Committee | 1 | €25,000
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Speaking about the funding announcement Minister Humphreys said:
“Our walkways and outdoor trails really do showcase all that is good about our rural towns and villages. “So today, I’m delighted to announce over €1 million for 517 trails right across the country. “This funding will be used to upgrade and maintain these trails – but also to promote them from a tourism perspective. “I know we are coming into winter and the evenings are getting darker – but getting out for some fresh air, to clear the head, is so important. “I want to finally thank all the community groups and Trail Management Organisations that keep our trails in good condition. You do wonderful work and I’m delighted to support you.”
