Cavan County Council has secured funding for its seven projects from the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

It comes after an announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of almost €4.1 million to develop and enhance over 150 outdoor recreation projects.

The investment will improve mountain trails, forest walks, cycleways, rivers, lakes, and beaches. It will also provide a boost to local economies by attracting more visitors to our rural communities.

Each project in this funding round will receive investments of up to €30,000, with particular focus placed on small-scale improvements, upgrades and repairs.

Among the local projects being funded includes a bike repair station network for County Cavan and an accessible angling jetty at Lough Sillan.

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Minister Humphreys said: "With summer just a couple of months away, I’m really pleased to announce over €4.1 million to develop over 150 outdoor recreation projects right across Rural Ireland. The investment I’m announcing today will greatly enhance the natural amenities right on our doorstep - from our walkways, mountain trails and forest walks, to our cycleways, beaches, and rivers."

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Philip Brady stated: "Our outdoor recreation facilities are our greatest asset, and I am delighted to see seven projects across Cavan will benefit from the funding announced by Minister Humphreys today. Not only will these projects enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of people across Cavan, but they will also attract visitors and boost the local economy."

Chief Executive of Cavan County Council Eoin Doyle hailed the efforts of staff in Cavan County Council's Community, Enterprise, and Tourism Department and Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark in securing this latest investment by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Mr Doyle commented: "The funding secured today will encourage more cycling, walking, and inclusive angling, which will have myriad health benefits in addition to encouraging more sustainable climate-friendly travel. A great deal of work goes in behind the scenes to create a compelling application that conveys the value of a project to the community, and our dedicated staff in Community, Enterprise, and Tourism have once again delivered a fantastic result for County Cavan."