Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed €120,111 in funding to enhance the visitor experience at Coillte Forest Parks in Louth.

The investment is part of a strategic partnership between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Coillte to maintain and manage existing trails in Coillte forests, and to develop new recreation opportunities.

Senator McGreehan said, “€60,000 has been awarded for works accompanying the completion of recent recreation infrastructure improvement works at Slieve Foye. There has also been funding awarded for general maintenance, fence repair, trail upkeep and the car park surface at Townley Hall and new signage and trail repair, bridge repair and support works at Ravensdale.

“There are so many hidden gems on our doorstep and I would encourage people to get out and explore them.”

Full details of the funding being allocated to projects for 2024 are available here.

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