The village of Clogherhead got a half a million euros Christmas present from the Government today.
The money is being allocated under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme to develop a new civil space with amphitheatre seating and interpretive centre overlooking the picturesque bay..
The funding was by Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer TD, alongside Minister Dara Calleary,and forms part of a nationwide investment of €26 million supporting 116 rural projects.
The investment will deliver real and lasting benefits for communities across Louth.
Under the scheme, Louth has secured funding for the following projects:
- Carlingford – €126,180 for the regeneration of two laneways off Newry Street, including resurfacing, drainage, lighting and streetscape enhancements with colourful façade painting.
- Clogherhead – €500,000 to develop a landscaped civic space with amphitheatre seating and an interpretive centre with a lookout across the bay.
- Collon – €300,000 for the construction of a new playground with accessible equipment, safety surfacing, car parking, lighting and landscaping.
- Haggardstown – €225,000 to modernise the community centre, including exterior works, accessibility upgrades, toilet improvements, storage, a community garden and a mural.
In addition, Omeath has received €50,000 under the Project Development Measure to advance plans for playground regeneration, improvements to the Multi-Use Games Area, refurbishment of public toilets and enhanced links between the village, main street and the Omeath–Carlingford Greenway.
The village of Duleek in Co Meath is to receive a 300,000 grant for a new linear river walk.
The Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly welcomed the 1.2 million funding being given to projects in the county.
She said: “This is extremely positive news for communities right across County Louth. These projects will enhance village life, support local economies, improve accessibility and create attractive, welcoming public spaces for residents and visitors alike.”Deputy Butterly also acknowledged the role of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme as a vital support for rural Ireland “TVRS has proven to be one of the most effective tools in revitalising our towns and villages. This investment demonstrates a continued commitment to rural communities and to ensuring they remain vibrant places to live, work and do business.”
The Louth TD concluded by congratulating local community groups and Louth County Council on their successful applications and said she looks forward to seeing the projects delivered.
