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€2.5 million funding confirmed for Thomastown Library
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There has been a warm welcome for €2.5 million in Rural Regeneration and Development Fund support which has been confirmed for the development of a new library in Thomastown.
Speaking yesterday, local Cllr Deirdre Cullen said: Fantastic news this morning as the Government have signed off on over €2.5 million funding for Thomastown Public Library and Community Facilities under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund. This will continue the regeneration of Thomastown through the development of a new modern library and community facilities which will act as a social and cultural focal point in the town. It s a great news story for Thomastown which deserves increased investment and I m delighted for the Town and all who will benefit from it. Well done Thomastown!
The restoration of the Ulster Canal has entered the second phase following the announcement by the Republic of Ireland government of an intial €12million funding to restore the canal between Clones and Clonfad in Co. Monaghan. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and has been hailed as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The investment is supported jointly by the Shared Island Fund and Rural Regeneration Development Fund. 40 berth marina Phase Two will comprise of incorporating a canal basin marina and amenity area in Clones along with a new 40 berth marina, access bridges and towpaths, walking and cycling routes, the refurbishment of masonry arch bridge and tourism and recreation facilities.
Irish government gives €5.5m extra in funding for greenway and marina along Ulster Canal
The total Irish government investment in the Ulster Canal greenway is now over €13 million. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 8:11 AM 1 hour ago 8,646 Views 7 Comments
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has announced €5.5 million in funding for the Ulster Canal project, which will include a greenway, refurbishment, and a marina.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys have announced the ‘Phase 2′ funding, which will see the restoration of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Clonfad in Co Monaghan.
Some €5.57 million has been approved under the Rural Regeneration Development fund, which is in addition to the €6 million from the Government’s Shared Island Fund announced
Taoiseach & Minister Humphreys announce â¬12m for Ulster Canal
Investment supported jointly by Shared Island Fund and Rural Regeneration Development Fund
Project hailed as symbol of peace and reconciliation
Further â¬1m allocated to allow engineering works on Phase 3 get underway
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, have today (Wednesday, April 28th) announced â¬12m in funding for Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal.
The historic announcement will see the restoration of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Clonfad.
Some â¬5.57 million has been approved under the Rural Regeneration Development fund, following on from the announcement of â¬6 million from the Governmentâs Shared Island Fund.