The grants will be provided to 9 Wicklow based Community Groups.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has welcomed this funding saying it will have a hugely positive impact on people’s physical and mental health well being and will also promote these trails as tourist attractions.
Over €1 million is being invested in 517 walking trails nationwide.
The successful applicants are listed below.
Arklow Heritage/Nature Walks Development Co. Ltd |
6 Walking Trails |
€10,000 |
Avoca Tidy Towns & Community Courthouse |
1 Walking Trail |
€1,500 |
Blessington and District Forum (Trails) Ltd |
1 Walking Trail |
€2,500 |
Donard Glen Walking Trails |
1 Walking Trail |
€2,500 |
Glenmalure PURE Mile Group & Glens of Lead Group |
1 Walking Trail |
€4,000 |
Lacken Tidy Villages |
1 Walking Trail |
€1,500 |
Rathdrum Tidy Towns |
1 Walking Trail |
€2,500 |
Tinahely Community Projects Ltd |
4 Walking Trails |
€4,000 |
Wicklow Uplands Council |
5 Walking Trails |
€10,000 |