Funding of €1.8m to connect Co Kilkenny village to the New Ross Greenway (May 2024)
This project will connect the village of Glenmore to the South East Greenway. Photo: Google Maps
A major regeneration project in Co Kilkenny is set to get a funding boost of over €1.8 million under the enhanced Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country, including one in Co Kilkenny.
This investment is being provided under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) with a particular emphasis on the revitalisation of rural town centres.
How much has been allocated exactly?
The South East Greenway Connectivity Link and Pink Rock Cycle Loop & Amenity Trail in Co Kilkenny has been allocated a total of €1,885,138.
This project will connect the village of Glenmore to the South East Greenway enabling the village to capitalise on its proximity to the Greenway. This will aim to increase footfall and provide an economic and social boost for the community.
“The transformative projects will revitalise town centres, stimulate the rural economy and attract people back to live, work and visit rural areas,” said Carlow Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan.
“Record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country. The investment is being provided under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) with a particular emphasis on the revitalisation of rural town centres, which is a key objective of the Our Rural Future and Town Centre First Policies.”
Meanwhile Minister Humphreys added: “I am announcing an unprecedented €164 million in funding for 30 landmark projects in rural Ireland. This announcement has been made possible by the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, which is providing strategic capital funding for significant projects around the country.
“The funding announced will revitalise towns and villages in line with the Town Centre First Policy, addressing vacancy and dereliction, stimulating rural economies and responding to community needs.
“The RRDF alone has now invested over €577 million in funding for projects in rural Ireland.
“This is a truly transformative level of funding that will make a real and lasting difference in rural communities throughout Ireland,” she concluded.
