Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme Projects

ORIS Funding Announcement on 18 January 2021

The Regeneration Department at Longford County Council are delighted with the funding announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development amounting to €122,745 for the following projects:

Project nameProject DescriptionLocation Funding Approved
Aughnacliffe River WalkDevelopment of phase 2
Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford
Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford€20,000.00

Knappogue Bog walk Extension
An extension to the Knappogue Bog WalkKnappogue Bog, Co. Longford€20,000.00
Old Bog LineThe reinstatement of the Bog Line to provide a walking trail for the local communityCulray, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford€20,000.00
Ballinamuck SignageThe design and provision of signage
Ballinamuck, Co. Longford
Ballinamuck, Co. Longford€2,745.45
Commons North walk UpgradeMaintenance & repairs
Commons North, Lanesborough
Lanesborough, Co. Longford€20,000.00
Support of existing walks and trailsThe provision of footfall counters on a number of recently developed walks within Co Longford to quantify the numbers of users and impact of investment in trailsCorn Hill, Newcastle Woods, Corlea, Derrycassin, Co. Longford€20,000.00
Lough Naback WalkThe enhancement and further development of a trail at Lough Naback, Birrinigh, Co. LongfordLough Naback, Birrinigh, Co. Longford€20,000.00