Over €950,000 has been allocated to Outdoor Recreation Projects in the Shannonside region. Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary announced funding for 221 projects across the country this morning. Local politicians have been welcoming today's announcement. €358,000 is going to Co. Roscommon and Ballaghaderreen based Cllr Micheal Frain says it's great news:
Close to €315,000 has been allocated to projects in Co. Leitrim and Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says it will benefit many areas:
Meanwhile, €290,000 is set to go to projects in Co. Longford. Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty says Longford remains a hidden gem: