Kildare attraction gets €300k for new tourist train
Lullymore to receive a tourist train like this one in Offaly
KILDARE'S Lullymore Heritage Park has secured €300,000 in funding which will allow for the addition of an electric train to bring more visitors around.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation of the funding under Failte Ireland’s EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
“This funding of €300,000 confirmed for Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park will provide for the addition of an electric train with two enclosed passenger carriages to facilitate guided tours at the Park,” he said.
“This funding is allocated under category 1 of the scheme which allows for the Development or Enhancement of Sustainable Visitor Experiences.
“Lullymore is a great example of a sustainable visitor experience, bringing visitors to the heart of west Kildare.
“It has continued to grow and develop since its opening and is now a key attraction for visitors to Kildare.
“This funding will further enhance the offering at the park and ensure its facilities are modern and accessible for all."
Part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, the EU Just Transition Fund scheme is supporting sustainable economic development and job creation in communities and businesses like Lullymore across the Midlands.
