The North West is to receive additional funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
A €4.5 million national package for rural towns and village has been announced today.
Minister Heather Humphreys says extra funding for the North West is being provided in recognition of the specific challenges facing the region.
Under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, up to €50,000 will be invested in supporting the development of projects designed to breathe new life into rural communities.
Minister Humphreys says funding will be made available to set up a designated town team: