ORIS 2024-2025 - Measure 2 & 3 funding announcements
€1,096,299 allocated to projects across Kerry under the Department of Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s (DRCDG)
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024-2025
Mr. Dara Calleary T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has announced €16.5 million to deliver 63 projects nationwide through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
The funding announced is in respect of Measure 2 (Medium Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Trail/Amenity Development) and Measure 3 (Strategic Large Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Strategic Trail/Amenity Development) of the Scheme.
Under the Department of Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s (DRCDG) Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024-2025, €1,096,299 has been approved to support 4 projects in County Kerry.
The list of successful Kerry County Council projects and the amounts awarded are:-
|
Measure |
Project Description |
Funding Approved |
|
|
Ballyseedy Wood Amenity Trail |
3 |
Extending Ballyseedy Wood trail, establishing a crucial connection to Tralee |
€500,000 |
|
Jarvey Lane Walk\Cycle Trail – Repair and Upgrade Project – Phase 2 |
2 |
Completion of upgrade of the Jarvey Lane Walk & Cycle trail, enhancing shared access between Killarney and the National Park |
€200,000 |
|
Phase 2 – Maintenance & Enhancement of the Shannon Way – Slí na Sionainne |
2 |
Phase II upgrade of the Shannon Way to include trail surfacing and trail infrastructure |
€200,000 |
|
|
Total funding approved |
€900,000 |
The successful Local Development Company project and the amount awarded is:-
|
Measure |
Project Description |
Funding Approved |
|
|
Strickeen Mountain Trail Repair and Improvement works |
2 |
Repair and Improvement works to prevent further erosion at Strickeen Mountain Trail |
€196,299 |
|
Total funding approved |
€196,299 |
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Link to the DRCDG’s Press release re. the announcement of funding:- Minister Calleary announces over €16.5 million for 63 outdoor recreation projects
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