Brendan Smith TD has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, of over €650,000 for outdoor recreation projects in Cavan Monaghan.
“This investment will involve €500,000 funding to Cavan County Council for the Railway Hub Development project in Kingscourt which will provide a greenway hub with car parking and seating.
“In addition €151,387 in funding will be granted to Monaghan County Council for recreational enhancements at Castleshane Forest Enhancement developing the existing recreational amenities at that facility including carparking and trail infrastructure.
“This funding is allocated for the strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities together with the development of new recreational infrastructure.
“I compliment both County Councils in submitting these successful applications and I also have been glad to work along with Councillor Clifford Kelly in advocating strongly for this development in Kingscourt.
“I am delighted to receive confirmation of this investment which will further enhance these spaces that not only act as recreational and social spaces for our communities but also add greatly to our tourism sector”, said Deputy Brendan Smith.
