The Mass Path in Lacken and Jubilee Loop in Rathdrum are among 62 routes nationwide that will see a boost in outdoor recreation and rural tourism over the next two years.
The Department of Rural and Community Development will work with and provide funding to farmers and landholders to maintain these walking trails.
Over €15 million has been paid to farmers and landholders participating on the Scheme since 2017, with an additional €1.4 million spent on materials for the maintenance of trails.
This expansion will see an additional annual investment of over €500,000 to rural areas through the scheme.
The announcement also includes 5 trails on two offshore islands – Inis Meáin and Oileán Chléire.
Also for the first time, National Walks Scheme trails will now be located in Counties Monaghan and Wexford.
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