The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced over €670,000 to benefit 3 towns in Co Sligo and €739,000 to benefit 4 towns in Leitrim.
The funding is being provided under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme as part of Our Rural Future and places a strong emphasis on projects which tackle vacancy and dereliction by bringing landmark town centre buildings back to life.
€250,000 has been announced for the Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown which will provide opportunities for remote working and upgrade the buildings there to include energy efficiencies.
Meanwhile, over €230,000 will finance the redevelopment of underutilised space in St Farnan’s community hall in Templeboy to provide a remote working hub.
Elsewhere, €189,351 will finance the refurbishment of part of the Teeling Community Centre in Collooney and assist with the refurbishment of a vacant former computer training space open plan and enclosed remote workstations and a dedicated meeting and conference room.
Manorhamilton is set to receive just over €113,000 to deliver a streetscape enhancement scheme to revitalise the appearance of the town core installing pride and making it more vibrant and a more attractive place to live and work.
Funding of €135,000 has been granted to upgrade facilities and amenities at the Lough Allen Education Centre in Drumshanbo to maximise visitor numbers and to develop a marketing plan for the venue.
Over €435,000 has been allocated to Carrick-on-Shannon for the further development of the Market Yard as a Venue to host community and charity events including festivals, fun days as well as creating a town centre tourist kiosk and Café.
While €55,042 will deliver a community café, a painting scheme alongside new trees and signage for KIltyclogher.
