The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024/25 provides funding to develop new and existing outdoor recreation infrastructure in rural areas. The country’s natural facilities will be developed with it, such as mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, bogs, forest walks and upland areas of Ireland.  The scheme supports outdoor recreation activities such as walking, trekking, cycling, kayaking and hiking. It helps to make use of the resources of the countryside that contribute to healthy active lifestyles. It supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and tourist visitors alike.

Measure 1.

• Small scale repair/development/promotion and marketing.
• Funding of up to €40,000 at a 90% rate of aid.

Measure 2.

• Medium scale repair/upgrade and new trail/amenity development.
• Funding of up to €200,000 at a 90% rate of aid.

• Project Development Measure: for Strategic Large Scale Projects (design, preparation for planning and/or procurement, appropriate assessment, ecological surveys etc) prior to a measure 2 or 3 ORIS project application

Previous projects include:

1. The Dunneill river walks
2. The Barytas Mill upgrade works
3. The Carney trail head development project
4. The Ballymote town loop lighting project

CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd January 2025