Devil’s Glen Waterfall 1835
atest press release from Steven Matthews TD, issued on Thursday, 
August 4th 2022…
“Wicklow received €280,000 for projects across the country including restoration of granite stonework for Aughrim Heritage, the Avonmore Way, a looped equestrian trail in Ballyboy forest, and an extension to the river walk in the Devil’s Glen. Also receiving funding were a linear play area on the Red Kite Loop, improved access points to Coillte land in West Wicklow, resurfacing works on the Miners Way and funding to airlift restoration materials to sensitive Wicklow upland areas.
“In the recent public consultation on the Outdoor Recreation Strategy I submitted that good access to the outdoors is critical for us to enjoy our beautiful natural environment and that this access can foster a real understanding and respect for our natural world and the threats that exist and the fragility of our biodiversity and habitats.
It is important that we provide well managed and accessible locations to support our tourism offering but also to provide for our residents and locals that visit these places all year around.
I am working on a few potential projects for Wicklow with Wicklow County Council and will continue to ensure that the Garden County gets a fair assessment in these funding considerations.