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Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Waterford Leader Partnership (WLP). Here, you’ll find stories about our community projects, funding opportunities, success stories, and important announcements that impact individuals, businesses, and local communities.

Walks Scheme Development Fund Ardmore Cliff Walk

The Ardmore Cliff Walk is one of the region’s most iconic coastal trails with over 95,000 trail users per year but increasing erosion and off-trail walking were putting both visitors and the protected Special Area of Conservation (SAC) at risk. In response, a targeted improvement project was completed to safeguard the route and protect its sensitive environment.Read More


Lambing season is approaching, and livestock safety is a top priority 🐑

Notice advising that No Dogs are allowed on Mountain Trails for Livestock safety and wildlife protection.As we head into lambing season, we kindly remind all trail users that dogs are not permitted on mountain trails.

Even well-behaved dogs on leads can cause significant distress to livestock, particularly pregnant ewes and young lambs. Dogs may also disturb ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

Upland trails also cross private land, and landowners have generously allowed access on the understanding that dogs are not brought onto the uplands.

By respecting this guidance, you are helping to protect local farmers, wildlife, and the continued availability of these beautiful walking routes for everyone to enjoy.

#WalksScheme #YourDog #ResponsibleDogOwnership


Recreation in Ireland’s Outdoors

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has released Recreation in Ireland’s Outdoors: Property Rights, Access and People’s Responsibilities.
The booklet explains how access, rights, and responsibilities work, helping everyone enjoy the outdoors respectfully and sustainably.
This is essential reading for all outdoor recreation users, as well as landowners and farmers who host and manage our outdoor spaces.
The message ties in closely with the aims of the Walks Scheme, administered in Waterford by Waterford LEADER Partnership, which supports landowners who maintain Ireland’s network of rural trails, helping to keep our outdoors open, safe and welcoming for everyone.

 


Case Study – Walks Scheme Development Fund – Byrnes Bridge Loop

Waterford LEADER Partnership, through funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Walks Scheme Development Fund, has completed essential repairs to the Mt. Melleray Pilgrim Paths.

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