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The Fate Of Ophelia

Monday, 18 January 2021 18:58

It's mainly going towards maintaining and promoting walking trails.

It's hoped €400,000 in funding will help boost outdoor recreation projects in the midlands.

It's being allocated to 23 projects - mainly bog and walking trails - by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Laois is receiving €161,000, Offaly over €140,000, and €120,000 is going to Westmeath.

The scheme is intended to develop, maintain and promote outdoor infrastructure, with €3.2 million in total being allocated around the country.

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