Boost for sea lovers as €19m earmarked for 'state-of-the-art' facilities

Boost for sea lovers as €19m earmarked for 'state-of-the-art' facilities

Ballybunion beach is to receive funding for outdoor water-based activities. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

Ireland looks set to splash the funds and invest €19m in “state-of-the-art” facilities to enhance outdoor water-based activities across the country.

The funding boost comes following a surge in the popularity of activities such as kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and open water swimming, particularly since the beginning of the pandemic.

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