Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has announced that he has given sanction for Co. Wicklow Community Partnership to approve funding of €195,727, to Tinahely Community Projects for the expansion of walkways, development of community playground and picnic area in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow.

Funded under the Village and Countryside Renewal & Development measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 this project will also further enhance the overall tourist offering of the area.

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Minister Hogan said: "This project will be of immense benefit to Tinahely with it’s total project costs of €260,970. I know it will improve the quality of life and will strengthen the social and economic fabric for all the areas inhabitants.”

The LEADER elements of the Programme offer many challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of improving the quality of life in rural areas and providing greater opportunities for farm diversification. It is focused on the development of micro-enterprises, rural services, rural recreation and rural tourism. It is hoped that, by focusing on these services, the Programme will lead to sustainable development, which in turn will ensure prosperity for the rural areas.

(CD/IT)