Minister Dara Calleary revealed €26m in funding for 116 projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Investments target town centre regeneration and combat vacancy. Examples include €500,000 for Mountshannon community hall theatre in Clare. Further allocations support Nenagh historic quarter and Glenmore community café in Kilkenny. The scheme backs pre-development costs for future applications.
Minister Dara Calleary shared “I am delighted to announce the successful projects selected from applications to the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme continues to have a hugely positive impact in Ireland’s rural towns and villages and this investment will further strengthen this work.”
“We will continue to roll-out significant levels of investment in rural Ireland – making our towns and villages better places to live, work, raise a family and run a business. Today’s announcement confirms our strong commitment to supporting our rural communities both economically and socially.”
“There is a high level of interest in the Town and Village Renewal scheme and the applications brought forward by our local authorities following their engagement with communities are of a consistently high standard. It is positive to note the increasing number of projects coming forward from towns that have been active in the Town Centre First process. These towns are working with their Town Regeneration Officers to develop and improve their communities. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those who were successful.”
Carlow
- Tullow: Transformation of Tullow Town Park into a multi-use community space with paths, skatepark, games area, river access, and nature amenities – €500,000.
Cavan
- Killeshandra: Town-wide paint scheme, new public spaces, wayfinding, and lighting – €299,250.
- Kingscourt: Active Recreation Hub with multipurpose play and sports facility – €300,000.
- Mullagh: Main Street painting, improved outdoor spaces, and welcoming entry points – €300,000.
Clare
- Mountshannon: Refurbishment of 1940s community hall into theatre, arts venue, and market space – €500,000.
- Scariff: Redevelopment of derelict building into inclusive youth centre – €274,480.
Cork
- Blarney: Car park upgrade at O’Shea Park – €135,500.
- Kerry Pike: Car park completion and facilities at Ballycannon Park – €159,352.
- Passage West: Community centre remedial and energy efficiency works – €300,000.
- Rathcormac: Village centre plaza, streetscape, and landscaping – €300,000.
- Tower: Playground upgrade for children aged 6-12 – €121,050.
- Upper Glanmire: Community centre accessibility and landscaping – €81,340.
- Youghal: Weather slating and window works at Clock Gate Tower – €250,000.
Donegal
- Ballybofey-Stranorlar: Drumboe Bowl and ancillary services in Castle Gardens – €500,000.
- Milford: Refurbishment of Gallowglass Community Centre – €300,000.
Dublin
- Ballyboughal: Village centre enhancements, seating, lighting, and Fingal Camino route – €218,700.
- Lusk: Public realm improvements with wayfinding, public art, and edible landscape – €195,075.
- St Margarets: Community hall repair, refurbishment, and extension – €500,000.
Galway (€1,564,550 total)
- Ahascragh: Enhancement of street frontages on principal residential and commercial buildings to promote pedestrian interaction, community engagement, and sustainability – €250,000.
- An Fhairche (Clonbur): Refurbishment of community centre for safe, modern, inclusive space supporting events and social connection – €300,000.
- Killimor: Revitalisation of village centre through shopfront and facade enhancements to tackle vacancy and boost resilience – €214,550.
- Leitir Móir: Upgrades to Páirc Pobal including inclusive play and green spaces for wellbeing, biodiversity, and recreation – €300,000.
- Portumna: Restoration of Town Hall and Bridewell to safeguard heritage, improve safety, and re-energise community spaces – €500,000.
Kerry (€1,369,939 total)
- Baile an Fheirtéaraigh: Revitalisation of Múseum Chorca Dhuibhne and community centre to safeguard heritage, improve visitor experience, and enhance sustainability – €300,000.
- Fossa: Conservation and refurbishment of Fossa Community Centre buildings including protected St. Lelia’s Church – €300,000.
- Listowel: Upgrade and restoration of fire-damaged Listowel Community Centre to restore facilities and services – €500,000.
- Milltown: Essential refurbishment of Muintir na Tíre Hall to maintain multi-functional community space – €269,939.
Kildare (€284,040 total)
- Athgarvan: Upgrade of small community open space with seating and occasional play equipment per village masterplan – €45,000.
- Clane: Remedial and upgrade works for Clane playground recreational space and amenity – €239,040.
Kilkenny (€1,100,000 total)
- Callan: Refurbishment of ground floor at 18 Upper Bridge Street for business use and reinstatement of carriageway for pedestrian access – €300,000.
- Glenmore: Renovation of two vacant buildings into community café and shop for social connection and enterprise – €500,000.
- Johnstown: Public realm improvements including development of public space in the square – €300,000.
Laois (€594,000 total)
- Ballinakill: Regeneration of Market Town Square with public realm improvements – €297,000.
- Mountmellick: Enhancement of existing car park including resurfacing, EV charger ducting, and pedestrian safety measures – €297,000.
Leitrim (€939,705 total)
- Carrick on Shannon: Enhancement of The Dock’s public realm with biodiverse landscaping, accessible seating, restored stone steps, and secure gate replacement – €300,000.
- Carrigallen: Streetscape enhancement scheme to revitalise village appearance and attract business – €139,705.
- Keshcarrigan: Phase 2 redevelopment of former Garda Barracks into multi-purpose community facility – €500,000.
Limerick (€795,884 total)
- Adare: Public realm enhancement for improved access in the village – €300,000.
- Athea: Redevelopment of community council building into modern, energy-efficient hub with meeting and workshop spaces – €495,884.
Longford (€609,017 total)
- Lanesborough: Restoration and enhancement of Sensory Garden and Incubation Hub for inclusion and enterprise – €109,017.
- Longford: Landscaped car park with accessible and EV bays at People’s Park to support playground and skatepark demand – €500,000.
Louth (€1,151,180 total)
- Carlingford: Regeneration of two laneways off Newry Street with resurfacing, drainage, lighting, and facade painting – €126,180.
- Clogherhead: Development of landscaped civic space with amphitheatre seating and interpretive centre – €500,000.
- Collon: Construction of playground with accessible equipment and ancillary works – €300,000.
- Haggardstown: Modernisation of community centre exterior including painting, mural, ramps, toilets, and garden – €225,000.
Mayo (€1,400,000 total)
- Ballina: Upgrade and addition to festive lighting infrastructure for year-round use – €300,000.
- Béal an Mhuirthead: New section of Slí na Farraige coastal walk to enhance accessibility and cultural tourism – €300,000.
- Castlebar: Expansion of Lough Lannagh Leisure Centre car park to support regional sports hub – €300,000.
- The Neale: Phase 1 village plaza enhancement into accessible urban space for markets and festivals – €500,000.
Meath (€1,397,756 total)
- Drumconrath: Redevelopment of two derelict sites into multifunctional public park, plaza, amphitheatre, café, and hub – €500,000.
- Duleek: Linear river walk linking three green areas – €300,000.
- Rathcairn: Refurbishment of community centre to preserve and promote Gaeltacht culture – €300,000.
- Rathkenny: Upgrade of hall and meeting rooms in community centre – €297,756.
Monaghan (€1,100,000 total)
- Carrickmacross: Streetscape enhancements including landmark lighting and public water feature at Market Square – €500,000.
- Castleblayney: Internal fit-out of community building at Mindszenty Park for multi-use access – €300,000.
- Monaghan: Motorhome stopover facility with services and public realm enhancements near Greenway – €300,000.
Offaly (€1,100,000 total)
- Kilcormac: Community plaza with market space, nature-based drainage, biodiversity landscaping, and parking – €300,000.
- Mucklagh: Recreational amenity and village centre plaza at community centre with public realm and parking – €300,000.
- Shinrone: Redevelopment of vacant old library into modern multi-purpose community space – €500,000.
Roscommon (€600,000 total)
- Elphin: Streetscape and painting improvements including façade, lighting, landscaping, signage, and heritage preservation – €300,000.
- Roscommon: Pedestrian connectivity linking town square to Loughnaneane Park with paving, signage, art, and lighting – €300,000.
Sligo (€900,000 total)
- Ballygawley: Multi-purpose community hub at Ballygawley Community Park – €300,000.
- Cliffoney: Upgrading and extension of former Garda Station into multipurpose community facility – €300,000.
- Easkey: Accessible playground and sensory garden for children of all abilities – €300,000.
Tipperary (€912,950 total)
- Cashel: Phase 2 Town Park development including boardwalk, paths, and landscaping – €300,000.
- Nenagh: Renovation of vacant Gaol block for visitor experience in Historic & Cultural Quarter – €500,000.
- Templemore: Biodiversity enhancements and visitor improvements in Town Parks including car park and picnic area – €112,950.
Waterford (€1,183,386 total)
- An Rinn: Supporting infrastructure and green space amenities – €283,386.
- Dunhill: Architectural design for additional office capacity in former industrial space at Eco Park – €300,000.
- Dunmore East: Upgrade of children’s play area to inclusive facility and multi-use space at Counsellors Strand – €300,000.
- Portlaw: Park regeneration with upgraded outdoor amenities – €300,000.
Westmeath (€794,300 total)
- Ballynacargy: Regeneration of village core including square redevelopment, Old Rail Trail link, and street enhancement – €500,000.
- Moate: Rejuvenation of communal spaces at Mill-Harbour Square and junction with painting, seating, and signage – €294,300.
Wexford (€1,100,000 total)
- Ballyhogue: Multi-purpose community hub with training, enterprises, and garden in converted vacant shop/post-office – €300,000.
- Castlebridge: Transformation of Castlebridge House gardens into outdoor events space and pocket park – €300,000.
- New Ross: Restoration of derelict protected New Ross Courthouse into community, exhibition, and multi-use facility – €500,000.
Wicklow (€225,000 total)
- Rathdrum: Upgrading electrical and toilet facilities at Rathdrum Development Association Hall for safety and accessibility – €225,000.
