Funding Boost For Youghal Eco Boardwalk In Co Cork

The development of the Youghal Eco Boardwalk has secured a significant funding boost from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The project has been awarded €500,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2018.

It will enable Cork County Council to deliver the second phase of approximately 825 metres of walkway from Claycastle to Red Barn, adjacent to the dunes and reed beds of Ballyvergan Marsh.


When complete, the boardwalk will deliver a coastal route from Youghall Town Centre to Red Barn.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy said: "The Coast of County Cork is one of its greatest assets, both as a tourist offering and for the people of Cork. I'm immensely proud of the work Cork County Council has done in Youghal to improve accessibility for all comers."

Chief Executive Tim Lucey added: "This is a critical project for tourism and wellbeing in Youghal. Providing infrastructure like this helps us to enhance the profile of the town, making it a more attractive place to live, work and visit."

(CM/MH)