Recreational forests, walking trails and cycleways from all around Mayo have received €88,000 worth of funding from the Department of Community and Rural Development today.

This funding for recreational forests and tourist spots in County Mayo, is part of a new five-year strategic plan with Coillte designed to boost rural tourism.

The 13 areas that received funding are:

Brackloon Wood: €4,000

Castlemagarrett (Claremorris): €6,000

Clydagh Bridge: €3,000

Drummin, Foxford: €6,000

Knockranny: €6,000

Moorehall: €3,000

Nephin Mór: €3,000

Raheens: €10,000

Sheskin: €6,000

Tawnyard Leenane: €7,000

Tourmakeady: €13,000