Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD has announced funding of €269,825 for 7 projects across Co. Tipperary under the 2024/2025 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
ORIS supports the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and the necessary repair, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreation infrastructure in countryside areas across Ireland. The successful projects Measure 1 for Co. Tipperary include Cahir Loop Walkway; High Kings Loop Walkway, Cashel; Littleton Labyrinth Car Park Development; Tipperary Heritage Way Footpath; Trail the Vales highlighting Munster Vales; 2 Water Refill Stations on the Suir Blueway . The successful Project Development Measure project is the Re-watering of Suir Island Whitewater Channel (Millrace) in Clonmel.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Eamon Lonergan, Deputy Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council stated that "Tipperary County Council welcomes the allocation of €269,825 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme with sincere appreciation. This investment will significantly enhance the county’s recreational amenities, promote sustainable tourism, and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Some of the supported projects also reflect our strategic commitment to the development and preservation of Tipperary's natural and cultural assets."
Successful Projects Co. Tipperary
ORIS Measure 1
| Project Name | Project Description | Grant Allocation |
| Cahir Loop Walkway | Excavation and surfacing of 950m road verge on a popular walking route | €39,600 |
|
High Kings Loop Walkway, Cashel |
Construction of a new 400m section of footpath as a safety measure as part of the Kings Loop | €37,800 |
|
Littleton Labyrinth Car Park Development |
The development of the carpark at The Littleton Labyrinth | €30,825 |
|
Tipperary Heritage Way Footbridge |
Refurbish the existing pedestrian footbridge allowing walkers on the St. Declan’s Way trail to traverse the river Tar safely |
€39,600 |
| Trail the Vales | To create a series of ten short-form videos for use on digital platforms highlighting the Munster Vales region | €36,000 |
|
Water Refill Stations Suir Blueway Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir |
The installation of two water refill stations at Careys Slip and Kilsheelan |
€36,000 |
ORIS Project Development Measure.
| Project Name | Project Description | Grant Allocation |
| Suir Island Whitewater Channel (Millrace) | Re-watering of an old millrace channel on Suir Island, in Clonmel for recreational white water kayaking and specialist rescue training | €50,000 |
