Two Tipperary projects to receive €608,000 under the national outdoor recreation strategy

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced a €16.1 million fund for outdoor facilities across the country. The fund will provide investment for greenways, blueways, forest parks and cycling areas. “New walking trails will be established for the first time, along with projects that will support outdoor sports such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, […]

Welcome for funding announcement for new Blueway access in Newcastle village – McGrath, Lonergan and Molloy

Independent representatives Deputy Mattie McGrath, Mayor Cllr. Richie Molloy and Deputy Mayor Cllr. Martin Lonergan have warmly welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for Community and Rural Development, Michael Ring TD that a further allocation of €156,000 will be allocated towards the River Suir Blueway Canoe Trail which will hopefully directly link Newcastle Village […]

Last Chance To Participate In The 2016 Blueway 10K Challenge

Hundreds of new paddlers have registered to participate in the Blueway 10k Challenge as the final part of their 12 week Learn to Paddle programme run by Canoeing Ireland and Canoe Association of Northern Ireland in conjunction with Waterways Ireland. The 9 Blueway 10K Challenge Events will simultaneously launch on the 20th of August in Kilkenny, […]