Sea swimmers to benefit from €80,000 investment in new swimming bays
The funding, provided through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will support facilities including walking trails, cycleways, mountain access routes, and water-based amenities.
'I'm delighted to see funding of €120,500 today for outdoor projects in Dublin Fingal West,' Deputy Boland said.
'This funding will be used to invest in recreational facilities such as walking trails, cycleways, water-based amenities and mountain access routes.
'When projects are delivered, this funding will provide a major boost to the local economy by attracting visitors and furthering our reputation as a destination for adventure tourism.
'Across the country there is €8.7m being provided for 221 projects.
'I'm particularly delighted to see funding for more sea swimming facilities, which has provided so much joy for the community over the years.
'This new funding is going to make a big difference for outdoor amenities in Fingal, making them even better for local families and visitors alike.
'It's so important to get out and make the most of what our outdoors has to offer.
'I want to thank the community groups across Fingal who work so hard to develop and enhance recreational amenities in our local community.
'These amenities are here for us all to enjoy. I really encourage everyone to get out there and enjoy the incredible outdoor spaces Fingal has to offer,' she added.
Sea swimmers will benefit directly, with €40,000 allocated for a new swim shelter at Rush and a further €40,000 for one in Skerries.
Both are designed to enhance safety and comfort for outdoor swimmers, a growing community in Fingal.
The third project, with funding of €40,500, will carry out a feasibility study and ecological survey for a greenway route for walkers and cyclists linking Balrothery Village to Ardgillan Park.
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